It's possible one of our guards falls way behind the competition and doesn't get on the court much, and voluntarily transfers. I could also see a situation where they all perform well and no one wants to leave, which is a good problem to have. This isn't a huge issue, and it will have to work itself out in some fashion. I would just be focusing more on upperclassmen than young guys to balance classes.
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Assuming everyone does stay an extra year, that may be a good problem to have. Though I'd bet at least a few guys either leave after their "senior year" to play at a pro-level (NBA or Euro), voluntarily transfer due to lack of minutes or transfer to play up a level.
I think at center it is more important to get a younger guy (assuming Lakhin is probably gone) then it is to maintain class balance. Koval is gone after the year no matter what, we don't want to have another guy also leave and need to add two centers again next year. Ideally, we add a JR (Collin Smith would be nice) and a developmental SO/FR at center.
I think at center it is more important to get a younger guy (assuming Lakhin is probably gone) then it is to maintain class balance. Koval is gone after the year no matter what, we don't want to have another guy also leave and need to add two centers again next year. Ideally, we add a JR (Collin Smith would be nice) and a developmental SO/FR at center.
I have no idea what's going on with Lakhin. I guess my baseline assumption is DDJ and Lakhin are staying until I hear otherwise. If they leave, I would look to replace them in kind (DDJ with a senior, Lakhin with an underclassman). I also want to add any good rebounder of any age.
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Remember Wes doesn’t play nobody over 25mpg, so telling recruits it’s 10-12 deep rotation wouldn’t be lying.
Remember Wes doesn’t play nobody over 25mpg, so telling recruits it’s 10-12 deep rotation wouldn’t be lying.
I hadn't seen anyone else note that, went to check UNCG average minutes. It would be more accurate to say he rarely has anyone average over 28 minutes and pretty much never over 31. Seems like he does tend to go 11-12 deep getting minutes, with 9-10 averaging at least 10 minutes.
I mentioned the 25 minute cap about a week ago:
Since then we've added 1 wing (McGinnis) and 2 bigs (Koval, Hensley). So one more big with a rebounding emphasis and I'll be happy heading into the season. After that just go after the best available player.
I think we still have room for 1 wing and 3 bigs to get 15-25 mpg depending on how good they are. Most guys on Wes teams play 25 min or less. Last year only Isaiah Miller played more, and he averaged less than 30. So I think MAW and Davenport will see their minutes cut from that alone.
Since then we've added 1 wing (McGinnis) and 2 bigs (Koval, Hensley). So one more big with a rebounding emphasis and I'll be happy heading into the season. After that just go after the best available player.
I mentioned the 25 minute cap about a week ago:
Since then we've added 1 wing (McGinnis) and 2 bigs (Koval, Hensley). So one more big with a rebounding emphasis and I'll be happy heading into the season. After that just go after the best available player.
I must have missed it. It is good to see that Wes seems to practice what he preaches in terms of minutes. Can't count the number of times I've seen a UC coach promise to play an up-tempo, 9-10 deep style only to cut the rotation to 7-8 the moment things got tough (mostly looking at Cronin, but Brannen did it to).
If you want to run and play tough defense, you need to rotate in fresh bodies. Looks like Miller follows though on that.
Over at BCN Lobot mentioned the new transfer rules might affect Koval. Players who have already transferred (including graduates) will not be automatically granted another free transfer. Koval will probably need a waiver. I think he will probably get one due to the coaching change, similar to Vogt being able to follow Brannen without sitting a year. Something to keep an eye on though.
My interpretation after reading the new rules is that there won't be any waivers granted for undergraduates after the one-time free transfer is used. The only exception is if the program was discontinued or the scholarship was dropped, which isn't relevant to basketball.Rumor is that the NCAA may make it harder to get a waiver now. I hope Koval gets a waiver (don't think he's worth it if he doesn't), but it doesn't seem like a sure thing.
For graduates, the rules say there will still be a waiver process in place for players who have already transferred. How difficult it will be to obtain that waiver remains to be seen.
Koval is looking at a graduate degree in accounting or taxation, which are both offered at UNCG. So that loophole won't apply for him.Matt Norlander suggests that a graduate transfer will likely receive a waiver if they pursue a degree that was not offered at their previous school.
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Koval is looking at a graduate degree in accounting or taxation, which are both offered at UNCG. So that loophole won't apply for him.
IMO, there is no way Korval is coming in to sit this year and waste a scholership for 2 years. I just don't think there is any way the NCAA can allow these kids to come back for a 5th or 6th year and tell them you have to sit, especially when most of them have been in the portal since before they announced this new rule.
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I still think if you leave because of a coaching change and the previous school doesn’t fight it, then it’s ok
DDJ is on board for next season according to the Justin Williams article. Also seems like Banks is going to be on scholarship, it isn't going to be withdrawn if they want it for another player.
Lakhin is the only question mark remaining. Seems like that decision is on hold until Lakhin comes back from Russia (beginning of June I believe).
So we have 2-3 open scholarships remaining depending on Lakhin.
Lakhin is the only question mark remaining. Seems like that decision is on hold until Lakhin comes back from Russia (beginning of June I believe).
So we have 2-3 open scholarships remaining depending on Lakhin.
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Koval is looking at a graduate degree in accounting or taxation, which are both offered at UNCG. So that loophole won't apply for him.
coaching change. He will play this year. id bet my house on it
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DDJ is on board for next season according to the Justin Williams article. Also seems like Banks is going to be on scholarship, it isn't going to be withdrawn if they want it for another player.
Lakhin is the only question mark remaining. Seems like that decision is on hold until Lakhin comes back from Russia (beginning of June I believe).
So we have 2-3 open scholarships remaining depending on Lakhin.
If they need a spot banks already knows the deal. He came to UC with the entire purpose of being a walkon. Him being on scholarship now doesnt mean anything other than he doesnt have to pay to go to school for spring semester or summer classes. Very very slight chance he stays on scholarship, and if they need the spot there is a 0% chance he stays on scholarship
