Is it crazy to think if Murphy plays well enough to get drafted this year weād have a chance with Baldwin? We are still technically on his list and would presumably be coming off a deep tournament run where two guys with a similar skill set excelled with the role wide open. Would think that would at least make him take a second look.
yeah thatās probably a little crazy lol Like I said, I think itās improbable right now anyway. But if he were to leave, they should do very very well recruiting whoever they can. Would expect another high profile transfer.
I thought we all agreed not to mention Trevor keels ever again until he commits to us.
We can just use codeā¦ Revertay Eelskay sounds good.
āMultiple frontcourt additions is possible. The coaching staff anticipates a busy late recruiting cycle. They will be extremely active pursuing transfers and available high school seniors.ā
This was slipped in there but is sooooo interesting. Either the staff isnāt completely happy with roster construction, not happy with current HS evals, expects several transfers out or some combo of those factors.
Sam (F), Jay (Big) and Woldo (G) are gone, opening 3 schollys. Not to speculate, but lets say Kody (G) doesnāt come back due to medical and we have 1 transfer out (Big), Iāll speculate a big as why else would we look to bring in multiple frontcourt guys, that opens up 2 more. 5 total
1 - Already earmarked for Taine - essentially replaces Woldoās spot/role since the article talks about ārecruiting for rolesā
2. Transfer PF (and by that I mean anything from AG clone to Mamadi clone) - replaces Samās spot
3. Wing - HS or Transfer, lean HS. Replace Kodyās spot
4. Big 4/5 - Lean HS. Replace the big transfer out
- Spot held for Keels or to good to turn down transfer guard, as mentioned would need to be the elusive ābucket getterā role
For me - more likely a guard transfers.
Next year assuming TW leaves:
Beekman, Clark, Morsell, McCorkle, Murray, Jabri, Murphy - ish
Nice write-up HGN. I like this inside triangle offense because it fits our rosterās skillset better. The 5-out read-and-react was asking some guys to do things that werenāt their strengths. With the triangle offense, only the players who are asked to attack a settled defense are the ones who have the best skillsets for it (Hauser/Huff/Clark), and everyone else gets to play a secondary role where they only have to hit open catch-and-shoots or drive closeouts. I think itās a little easier for them to shift into a high ball screen at the end of the shot clock too with their alignment in the triangle offense.
Big picture, even though the ACC games havenāt been even performances throughout the game, this team seems to be finding its identity on both ends more.
I really wasnāt speculating about any outgoing transfers. Thatās inevitable with 13 guys and the rule change coming, but not that relevant to what I was talking about. Theyāre interested in a guy like Caleb because he brings something that no one else they have does, just like Trevor Keels would. They donāt need it, but if the right guy is there theyāll go after it.
Theyāll look for a proven big even if everyone stays. Unless Caffaro makes a leap by next season, he seems to be a situational player and itās a lot to assume Kadin will be ready for a 30mpg role next year.
And itās always been the plan to add another 2021 big or forward. Kind of important for spacing or we get in trouble trying to fill too many at once later.
RLH: Which colleges are keeping in contact the most or have the best relationship with you?
IT: I would say as of now probably Oklahoma, Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, Creighton, Nebraska, Louisville, and Michigan State.
https://www.eplayrlh.com/qa-with-2022-isaac-traudt/
Based on the defense in the paint or lack thereof when Jay is out we NEED a bouncy Mama-D like player and ideally two! I think it would also be nice to have another combo guard that can handle and shoot it very well.
Lastly, another long wing player who can play defense and may be able to shoot it like Trey and Dreā.
Thatās my wish list. Anything else is gravy.
Uggh. Hope Jamie is getting bad info here. Been rumors last few days.
What kind of player is Traudt? Closest comp to a past TB player?
I think Taudt is coming close to āplayer weāve never had but Tony has always wantedā territory.
I guess Hauser is the general idea, only Sam was a high school guard where Traudt is playing the 4/5. Iād like to see him play against quality competition this summer to judge. No doubt heās legit, just more about how well he moves, who he can guard, that kind of thing.
When I watched some of Traudtās highlights I thought of Jarrod Uthoff, who if memory serves we tried to get involved with but were ultimately a bit late for.
Would that be a decent comparison?
Yeah that seems like a good one. Blast from the way gone recruiting past.
My Jay Huff observations so far this season:
Good Things Happen Whenā¦ Jay Huff goes pivot crazy in the paint 
Good Things Happen Whenā¦ Jay Huff takes wide open threes from the top of the arc 
Bad Things Happen Whenā¦ Jay Huff puts the ball below his waste stationary outside the key 
Bad Things Happen Whenā¦ Jay Huff tries to dribble outside the paint without a clear path to the basket 
Bad things happen when jay huff is not in the game.
Shedrick is a more than decent back up for Huff. Heās got good energy on the offensive boards and really good footwork on his moves near the basket, and his defense is improving. Unfortunately his development has apparently been hampered by illness, which I hope is not a chronic thing like Wilkins and even more so Stattmann. But I think the coaches need to keep playing him when heās available even if itās just to give Huff a rest or to deal with foul trouble.
McKoyās play has been very up and down. When heās forced shots in the post area, itās less than 50-50 that good things will happen. Iām assuming the coaches are encouraging him to be aggressive, so maybe thatās part of a longer term development plan for him. But in my opinion heās had much more success when heās focused on rebounding, defense and put backs near the rim.
Caffaro is struggling with match ups on defense that have not been ideal for him. Maybe heāll give us some surprising moments against UNC again