2018 Recruiting

[GSII]

we owe monmouth one for poaching george papas. jerks.

We could now offer George Papas same deal Monmouth did if its not too late.

 

[GMUSig03]

We could now offer George Papas same deal Monmouth did if its not too late.

Hell, we could give him 2 scholarships!

 

[FreeGunston12]

Agreed, considering the amount of winning King Rice has done the last few years, plus the fact hes local to the school.

That said, I hope he comes to Mason, we could use him

La Salle isn't too far a drive for him either. Let's hope Kimbrough wants to get away from home.

 

[The Great PATSby]

La Salle isn't too far a drive for him either. Let's hope Kimbrough wants to get away from home.

I'd be shocked if John Giannini was still coaching at Lasalle by time Kimbrough graduates. Other than their Sweet 16 run, he's had a less than mediocre record in 13 years.

 

[MasonFanatic]

I would think Dr G could be on the hot seat if they don't have a good year this year with all those transfers they've had the last two years and the way last year ended.

 

[gmujim92]

No offense to current/former players, but if Kimbrough picks Mason, we will have done a total overhaul from this group of bigs:

Relvao, Temara, Dixon

to this one:

Reuter, Calixte, Kimbrough

in three recruiting classes.

While the latter two guys have yet to play their first minute of college ball, Group 2 looks to be a considerable upgrade in skill, strength and overall athleticism.

The staff is getting in the door with a higher level of recruit these days, and the crazy thing is we still haven't won anything yet.

 

[dr. gunnie]

I would think Dr G could be on the hot seat if they don't have a good year this year with all those transfers they've had the last two years and the way last year ended.

I'm on the hot seat?!?!? What the????

 

[mason89]

I'm on the hot seat?!?!? What the????

The quantity and quality of your posts have been lacking these days, Dr. G. Better pick up your game or you'll be "retired" like Pablo.

 

[Patriot8]

Monmouth has gotten 2 PF commits this week. One is a 2017 commit and the other is a 2018 commit.

 

[Mason Addict]

Forget Papas, we always do more with less. Barring injuries, I believe most teams perform better with just the right mix in a shorter rotation anyway.

Never regret losing a player/recruit, make them regret for not sticking with us!!!

 

[Falco]

Forget Papas, we always do more with less. Barring injuries, I believe most teams perform better with just the right mix in a shorter rotation anyway.

Never regret losing a player/recruit, make them regret for not sticking with us!!!

I am a huge fan of short rotations. This isn't the NBA. The season is relatively short, and I think players tend to step up when they know there is no other solution but them.

just my two cents from my keyboard.

 

[The Great PATSby]

While I think we might be decent this year, I still think we're in the rebuilding process and my expectations are to finish in the middle of the A-10. I think the shortened roster will pay off dividends for the 18-19 Season. We have no seniors and Jaire and Otis are our only two veterans with lots of experience. The Freshman and Sophomores should get ample playing time this year and grow much faster than being on a team that is veteran seasoned with upper classmen.

We're F'ed is we have any injuries this year though.

 

[gmujim92]

I am a huge fan of short rotations. This isn't the NBA. The season is relatively short, and I think players tend to step up when they know there is no other solution but them.

just my two cents from my keyboard.

Agreed. These guys are young and can run all day. And the last three guys on the roster never play other than in blowouts anyhow.

Would like to have Karmari to be at 10 because we really can't afford injuries, but can't do much about that at this point.

 

[FreeGunston12]

Hoping Brendan Adams visit went well today!

 

[GMUgemini]

Agreed. These guys are young and can run all day. And the last three guys on the roster never play other than in blowouts anyhow.

Would like to have Karmari to be at 10 because we really can't afford injuries, but can't do much about that at this point.

The other thing that happens is you depend on everyone on the roster to bring it every game. So, if a guy isn't ready (like potentially Calixte this year, or Temara or Relvao last year), or if they get into a slump (like at times Grayer and Otis), or if someone gets suspended for whatever reason you get screwed.

 

[Cedric Dempsey]

The other thing that happens is you depend on everyone on the roster to bring it every game. So, if a guy isn't ready (like potentially Calixte this year, or Temara or Relvao last year), or if they get into a slump (like at times Grayer and Otis), or if someone gets suspended for whatever reason you get screwed.

That's called sport.

 

[GMUgemini]

That's called sport.

Lack of depth is what it's called when you are being forced to rely on freshman to play big minutes and contribute like veterans every night.

 

[FreeGunston12]

Lack of depth is what it's called when you are being forced to rely on freshman to play big minutes and contribute like veterans every night.

It makes me a little nervous to depend on Relvao's knees to hold up with increased minutes and Calixte to be able to absorb the big man minutes if they don't. Otherwise, we have to go small and then end up playing guys out of their natural positions and wear thinner in the back court. But, in Dave I trust.

 

[GMUgemini]

It makes me a little nervous to depend on Relvao's knees to hold up with increased minutes and Calixte to be able to absorb the big man minutes if they don't. Otherwise, we have to go small and then end up playing guys out of their natural positions and wear thinner in the back court. But, in Dave I trust.

This is my concern, too, with Calixte. But also AJ and Mar...as high as I am on them, neither has played a minute of college basketball yet, and if they aren't effective right away and we have to go with Otis, Boyd, Grayer, and Kier at the 1-4, you've got no one to come off the bench.

 

[Patriotsince81]

This is my concern, too, with Calixte. But also AJ and Mar...as high as I am on them, neither has played a minute of college basketball yet, and if they aren't effective right away and we have to go with Otis, Boyd, Grayer, and Kier at the 1-4, you've got no one to come off the bench.

All of this makes me go into the year with VERY modest expectations. If we finish .500 overall and 9 - 9 in the A10 I will consider the year to be acceptable. 2018 -2019 we'd better finish in the top 3 and go to the NCAA. I have faith in Dave and hope that he will surpass my expectations this year.