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Post by bigroobluefan on Apr 19, 2023 12:26:43 GMT -6
Big Sidy Diallo has entered the transfer portal today. He is 7’ 2 thin center who played a little at the end of the season. He was able to run down the court but needs to add lots of strength to play to post area as a D1 player. I can see him a career bench player on D1 roster or move to D2 level and get more playing time! Good luck big fella!
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Post by rooinblue on Apr 19, 2023 14:04:56 GMT -6
Are we going to get another big?
We have Mukeba and Ngandu and the twins.
And let’s face it. The twins don’t play big.
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Post by roos34 on Apr 20, 2023 19:04:53 GMT -6
I didn’t expect to see Diallo to go into the portal. He has height and skill, but would have likely been a project for us. With all the injuries that he had, we didn’t get any real idea of what he can do.
We offered a point guard yesterday that played a lot at Houston Christian , and a backup role in Chattanooga.
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Post by rooinblue on Apr 20, 2023 19:44:47 GMT -6
I will take improvement on any level, but we need at least one more big for the rotation. Heck, even Coach Menzies said as much at the last presser at the tournament.
He said our post defense was horrible and that we needed to improve considerably there.
None of these new signed recruits or Mr Courseault plays in the middle.
When are we going to see the new big?
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Post by bigroobluefan on Apr 20, 2023 20:44:31 GMT -6
Probably transfer portal. All high school bigs that were decent have signed or committed already. Coach Menzies may have a big sashed in Africa who is not on anyones radar!
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Post by section28 on Apr 20, 2023 22:19:05 GMT -6
So... a bit of news about our guys in the portal... all is exploratory. If they find a place they want to go, then they can go... but they are welcome to return to the school AND the team... and the team will assist finding financial aid among the many resources available Pell grants, scholarships, etc.... but as a walk on. I was touched when I heard that.. it seems the "love" theme runs pretty deep.
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Post by perry c on Apr 22, 2023 13:34:14 GMT -6
Seems like coach did not renew their scholarships, and that is why they went to the portal.
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Post by roos34 on Apr 22, 2023 14:15:20 GMT -6
Sam Martin with a lot of DII interest. I hope in his final year that he is less unselfish and shoots more. He is a GREAT shooter…..shoot the ball.
UMKC transfer Sam Martin tells TPR that he has received interest from:
Queens (NC)
Albany
Saint Leo
UCM
Lynn University
Florida Tech
Southern Nazarene
Valdosta State
Hawaii Pacific
Newman
WV Wesleyan
UT Tyler
OK Christian
Quincy
Bemiji State
ENMU
Francis Marion
Le Moyne (NY)
Tiffin Univ (OH)
Fort Lewis (CO)
St. Martin’s (WA)
East Central
West Florida
Montevallo
Flagler
Northeastern State
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Post by true2theroos on Apr 22, 2023 14:21:28 GMT -6
Seems like coach did not renew their scholarships, and that is why they went to the portal. Really? That’d be interesting. Does that happen often at this level? At the same time, if that’s true, I have to think that means Menzies/Esposito have some other transfers in mind. |
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Post by perry c on Apr 22, 2023 17:34:23 GMT -6
Does that happen often at this level? At the same time, if that’s true, I have to think that means Menzies/Esposito have some other transfers in mind. Happens all the time. And I'm sure they have transfers in mind. They need to close a few more deals. |
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Post by section28 on Apr 22, 2023 21:05:13 GMT -6
I bet 2 more to come... ran numbers on PG he averaged 10ppg 2 years ago at Houston Baptist.. then if you extrapolate out to 35 games and 32 minutes at Chattanoga..11 ppg... he looks quite quick on his highlights and not gonna lie, I love that he had defensive highlights... Maybe since he is on ball so much he only has a few steals... I think we can do better.... (this early call means he will be greatest ever) www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_-U3ORNV38 |
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Post by roos34 on May 26, 2023 15:10:20 GMT -6
Sam Martin to Valdosta State
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