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08-19-2023, 01:51 PM
MADXSTER

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Originally Posted by MHettel

Maybe I was watching games from prior seasons last year.

Teams went right at Zach. He couldn’t hold position, and posed no threat to defend the post move or block a shot. Foul trouble on him would only further reinforce the opposing strategy to take advantage of him on D, or get him out of the game. I firmly believe Ousmann was added as an interior help guy so we can limit how much Free is exploited in D.

On offense, in the interior, free is as good a scorer as we’ve had since Mr.West. He’s efficient and proficient. I see Ousmann and free spending ALOT of time together on the floor.

Agree with this ^
08-30-2023, 01:29 PM
OTRMUSKIE

Take this with a grain of salt and I have no idea where he read it , maybe the pay site? Anyway he said free might be out till January and Hunter could be done for good. Just the messenger here
08-30-2023, 02:07 PM
sirthought

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Originally Posted by OTRMUSKIE

Take this with a grain of salt and I have no idea where he read it , maybe the pay site? Anyway he said free might be out till January and Hunter could be done for good. Just the messenger here

Seems like if you have access to the pay site it would easy enough to check there for your source before you discuss here.

It would be a shame to lose these guys.
08-30-2023, 03:01 PM
Xville

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Originally Posted by OTRMUSKIE

Take this with a grain of salt and I have no idea where he read it , maybe the pay site? Anyway he said free might be out till January and Hunter could be done for good. Just the messenger here

Although speculation at this point, I’d not be surprised by either of theee. when they took the trip and free was not available I honestly wrote him off to ever play for x again. Not saying he wouldn’t come back but I’d just take it as a bonus if he did. Just too much smoke, especially with the late frontcourt additions to not think things were up.
08-30-2023, 07:41 PM
xavierj

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Originally Posted by Xville

Although speculation at this point, I’d not be surprised by either of theee. when they took the trip and free was not available I honestly wrote him off to ever play for x again. Not saying he wouldn’t come back but I’d just take it as a bonus if he did. Just too much smoke, especially with the late frontcourt additions to not think things were up.

He was never going to play in the Bahamas. Sean said back after the season that they were targeting the end of August to get him back practicing with the team. He is recovering from surgery. Have no idea if he injured it again but we will see.
08-30-2023, 08:05 PM
Xville

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Originally Posted by xavierj

He was never going to play in the Bahamas. Sean said back after the season that they were targeting the end of August to get him back practicing with the team. He is recovering from surgery. Have no idea if he injured it again but we will see.

Not saying miller is a liar or anything but there was a lot of nonsense last year back and forth about when free was going to step back on the court. The timing kept changing and then we hear is cleared, but then he needed surgery again. Just saying I’ll believe it when I see it. Big men and feet, back or knee injuries don’t mix.
08-30-2023, 08:12 PM
xavierj

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Originally Posted by Xville

Not saying miller is a liar or anything but there was a lot of nonsense last year back and forth about when free was going to step back on the court. The timing kept changing and then we hear is cleared, but then he needed surgery again. Just saying I’ll believe it when I see it. Big men and feet, back or knee injuries don’t mix.

Let’s use some common sense. Zach returned with the idea he would be 100% this coming season. He didn’t return and he isn’t still at Xavier because he wanted to go to grad school… if he didn’t think he would be able to play, he would be long gone.
08-30-2023, 10:10 PM
MHettel

Crazy to think that we will maybe play our first 10+ games next year with just one guy that is a contributing returner.

This roster turnover era will emphasize coaching and system and many team will be facing more extreme turnover
08-31-2023, 12:32 AM
Xville

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Originally Posted by xavierj

Let’s use some common sense. Zach returned with the idea he would be 100% this coming season. He didn’t return and he isn’t still at Xavier because he wanted to go to grad school… if he didn’t think he would be able to play, he would be long gone.

Thats a fair take, there is just a lot of smoke and I don’t trust Zach’s foot
08-31-2023, 05:11 AM
UCGRAD4X

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Originally Posted by xavierj

Let’s use some common sense. Zach returned with the idea he would be 100% this coming season. He didn’t return and he isn’t still at Xavier because he wanted to go to grad school… if he didn’t think he would be able to play, he would be long gone.

Look at it a different way. Where would he go if he couldn't play? If he there is an outlook that he may...eventually, stay at X, get the room and board, good health care and strength training etc. see what happens. Make some NIL in the meantime.

Maybe...

I think Hunter's situation, unfortunately, seems a little more clear cut. New big men. Over the scholly limit. Something's gotta give.

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