2023 Returnees

[Xavier]

Can he? I fully expect him to. As for Jones- found it interesting his post game comments regarding seeing his buddy Kunkel emotional at sr night. Something along the lines of “it’s hard knowing this is his last game in the arena and he won’t be here with us next year”

Do I think he is announcing he is coming back? No. But the way he said it with no hesitation just made me think it’s still up in the air. He isn’t committed either way

[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

If someone holds a gun to my head, like some on this board would love to, I think that Elijah and Dieonte will leave with a 50/50 or more chance that Cam does to. He’s getting zero time now in a situation where we REALLY could use some depth and Sean obviously recruited over him with Ducharme, who seems to be the exact same player. Plus he will be “Sean’s guy”.
I know Dionte wants to stay close to home but I could see him easily reuniting with The Former Guy in Oxford or going to NKY. Size is always in demand so I doubt he would have a problem finding a home.
Edwards is at least getting a look, but only in necessity. At this point, I think KyKy stays. I’m still bullish on Jerome and Colby staying. Zach? Hard to tell.

Don't think Cam leaves and don't view recruitment of Ducharme as a rejection of Craft----always need shooters and Craft has shown he can shoot. I don't see a role for KyKy but hope he finds a spot somewhere. Colby surely is gone. The risk of career ending injury looms much larger when he seems to have a pretty good chance to be drafted. If he is going to be drafted why, on earth, would he risk coming back?

I have been down on Edwards but see more potential in him the last few games. He appeared to be playing with confidence last night until he was pulled after that ridiculous call giving him his third foul. Jerome, I think, will stay and play an even bigger role. Would folks agree that Hunter is next year's S.A.K.?

Free----who knows?

Cannot wait to see our new Freshman P.G. I think he starts and runs offense from day one.

Very interested to see who Miller brings in from the transfer portal. Number One priority has to be an Aircraft Carrier---a Sanogo type player to anchor the frontcourt.

[Masterofreality]

Don't think Cam leaves and don't view recruitment of Ducharme as a rejection of Craft----always need shooters and Craft has shown he can shoot. I don't see a role for KyKy but hope he finds a spot somewhere. Colby surely is gone. The risk of career ending injury looms much larger when he seems to have a pretty good chance to be drafted. If he is going to be drafted why, on earth, would he risk coming back?

I have been down on Edwards but see more potential in him the last few games. He appeared to be playing with confidence last night until he was pulled after that ridiculous call giving him his third foul. Jerome, I think, will stay and play an even bigger role. Would folks agree that Hunter is next year's S.A.K.?

Free----who knows?

Cannot wait to see our new Freshman P.G. I think he starts and runs offense from day one.

Very interested to see who Miller brings in from the transfer portal. Number One priority has to be an Aircraft Carrier---a Sanogo type player to anchor the frontcourt.

Yeah, I’ve changed on Colby. He’s going to The League. He’s just scratching his upside.
This then “may” open a door for Cam to stay. I’m convinced Jerome is back. I hear if Jack can round up enough NIL money then he will stay. He loves school, Sean and this team and rounding up enough bucks will satisfy his wife to stick around. Cesare is finally carving out a place on this team. Remember how we used to talk about Player Development?
Free is a total wild card, as he always seems to be. There are reasons for that that I really cannot disclose.

[Xavier]

I’d love for X to snag the combo guard from New Zealand, Dontae Russo-Nance. He seems to have a good game, visited X in December. He might reclassify and be able to come next year, otherwise going to Oak Hills. 6’4- can really shoot the ball and drive a little. Think him and green as the backcourt future would be fantastic mixed in with Claude. Would definitely be small but could see all three on the court at once. As for Nance- Gonzaga has also shown interest as well as Louisville.


*all my analysis of Nance is on a handful of highlight clips. : )

[noteggs]

I get the Colby and Des comparisons at this point of their respective careers. Solid D, good drivers, and needs/needed work on outside 3’s. One big difference is Des being a true PG.

If his shot continues to improve, look out! Especially if Green comes in as advertised. Sean has said he would like to play two shooting PG’s at the same time.

[UCGRAD4X]

So, what do you think the over/under is for Miller in the portal for next year?

Without knowing (for sure) who is leaving besides Boum and Kunk. I'm thinking 2.5

[Masterofreality]

So, what do you think the over/under is for Miller in the portal for next year?

Without knowing (for sure) who is leaving besides Boum and Kunk. I'm thinking 2.5

We only get 1/2 a player???? :-)
If only half, give me one who is 14 feet tall!!
I actually think 2 Portal, 1 International plus our 3 new recruits. I haven’t done the math but I also figure 1 gone to the Draft, one transfer, the three signed recruits.

[XU_Lou]

We only get 1/2 a player???? :-)
If only half, give me one who is 14 feet tall!!
I actually think 2 Portal, 1 International plus our 3 new recruits. I haven’t done the math but I also figure 1 gone to the Draft, one transfer, the three signed recruits.

We have 4 recruits: Green, Ducharme, Swain and Nzeh.

With those 4, and with Kunk and Boum gone for sure, we would have 14 guys on scholly next year, assuming nothing else changes.

With the Covid 5-year rule in place, I have no idea how many schollies are allowed....

[xukeith]

Miller will get 2 transfers, one guard, and probably one big man.

[Masterofreality]

We have 4 recruits: Green, Ducharme, Swain and Nzeh.

With those 4, and with Kunk and Boum gone for sure, we would have 14 guys on scholly next year, assuming nothing else changes.

With the Covid 5-year rule in place, I have no idea how many schollies are allowed....

I think 13 is still the limit on scholarships. And correct. Forgot about Nzeh. 4