I think it’s a fair question to ask, what is going on.I don’t really care if these guys leave, most of them are terrible but he it’s still weird that they are leaving in the middle of year. Especially rap, he brought the guy in. Things don’t appear to be going well.I just say it’s a toxic locker room because in 2 seasons we’ve had 4 players leave mid season.
And what’s more concerning is brannen put on the full court press for Rap the moment he went on the transfer market. He was a guy that brannen targeted as someone who fit his style and he maybe leaving after 7 games.
I think it sets a weird precedent that grad transfers may not fit into this program very well.
Yea, he was an assistant coach at the highest level of Basketball and he was a coach in the development league.. besides that yea he was an excellent player former PG court general, he competed against likes of Micheal Jordan, Scottie pippen. Played along the likes of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'neal and has been indorsed by future hall of fame coach Bob Huggins and previous successful coach Mick Cronin. So yea, hes pretty qualified too me
Patrick Ewing played with the best players ever. Also an assistant at the highest level. He’s terrible. Penny isn’t exactly doing great. Just because you play with good players has nothing to do with coaching.
I just say it’s a toxic locker room because in 2 seasons we’ve had 4 players leave mid season.
And what’s more concerning is brannen put on the full court press for Rap the moment he went on the transfer market. He was a guy that brannen targeted as someone who fit his style and he maybe leaving after 7 games.
I think it sets a weird precedent that grad transfers may not fit into this program very well.
The main problem I see is that Brannen didn’t recognize he could not play Vogt and Rap together. Otherwise I am sure Rap is a better fit than Vogt.
Dou quit and two under class men are playing better at the 4. The only thing that could have been predicted there is Eason eventually beating him out. But that happened fast. Rap probably thought he would play better...he’s a turnover machine who’s not shooting at a high clip. If he were not a liability on offense I am sure things would be different.
Outside of not spotting the defensive issue with Vogt in at same time I am not all that concerned right now
That said Brendel mentioned on a publicly available podcast that either one of two things happened at practice this week
Dou returns or Rap left
Wouldn’t say which.
My guess is that Rap left but Dou and coach have worked out their differences.
And I see no reason not to run Dou out as your starting 5 msn with Eason and see how it goes
Dou’s numbers are really good but in limited minutes. I’d like to see him given the same leash he gave to TO machine Rap
If dou is back, why not run him out there. Not like Vogt is doing anything positive at this point
I don’t think he’s a savior. Don’t think anyone thinks that except for skyblade. But Can’t be any worse and it’s something differentI dont think Dou starts. And i dont think Dou is the savior for this team. He might have flashes and potential, but hes never shown it for an entire game and the times he was on the floor this year he looked like the freshmen from two years ago. Hopefully he puts it together and becomes the guy we all hope he can be.
Also, Dou coming back, I dont think you see him as a starter yet for another reason. He didnt quit because of covid(or he wouldnt be back). He quit the team and his guys. Dont think you reward that by making him a starter. He is most likely going to have to work his butt off even more than ever before.
Dou returns.. justin owes me a public apology.
Dou returns.. justin owes me a public apology.
Agree.
He also claimed Jarron wasn’t hurt last year when it was clear that he was. But he didn’t want to give brannen any excuse. 2 weeks later it came out he was hurt. He never apologized for that either,
I don’t think he’s a savior. Don’t think anyone thinks that except for skyblade. But Can’t be any worse and it’s something different
What am I apologizing for ?
He’s also shown for stretches that he can’t do it. I hope he’s great and at this point, why not. Throw him in there and see what happens.I don't think he's a savior, but that he is our best hope. We've seen that Vogt can't do it, we've seen that Rap can't and Eason is going to be seriously overmatched if he starts at the 5 (not impossible, but would be a major challenge).
Diarra showed for stretches last year that he can do it. Brannen gave Rap three times as much leash as he gave Diarra. Hopefully he gives that leash to Diarra now.
I simply questioned the timing of dou leaving the team.... You went postal. Completely unhinged . Which for you.. is impressive.