2023 Transfer Portal Thread

[Walter]

I am thinking we got upgrades in assistants

 

[gmujim92]

I am thinking we got upgrades in assistants

BIGLY

 

[GMU79]

I am thinking we got upgrades in assistants

No question!

 

[thebiasedannouncer]

I am thinking we got upgrades in assistants

Mike has already made me buy into his potential more than Nate or Dennis ever did. These guys are sick

 

[TweederGMU]

I am thinking we got upgrades in assistants

Nate was too busy trying to be their friends and then making a scene and screaming loud in the locker room after a win.

Felton is worthless.... can't coach and can't recruit dick.

 

[gmujim92]

Whatever Dr. Washington raised the assistant coach salary pool by to land these three dudes, it has been money well spent. They are kicking a** and taking names.

 

[emjayar08]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1648707593752264706

View: https://twitter.com/adamzagoria/status/1648707593752264706?s=46&t=_7MBd7na4F8vkITVHPca_g

If we cant beat out GCU and Ohio then we have problems. But maybe he just wants to hang in Arizona or Ohio..... more.

 

[Patriot8]

If we cant beat out GCU and Ohio then we have problems. But maybe he just wants to hang in Arizona or Ohio..... more.

What if he wants guaranteed playing time that we aren't able to promise? Would we still have problems?

 

[emjayar08]

What if he wants guaranteed playing time that we aren't able to promise? Would we still have problems?

We have tons of playing time available for a 4 star recruit. Im ok being guard and wing heavy.

 

[EXpatriot13]

If we cant beat out GCU and Ohio then we have problems. But maybe he just wants to hang in Arizona or Ohio..... more.

“We have problems” is quite extreme.

If we don’t land Cornish it probably has more to do with us landing Maddox, and potentially Hall, and nothing to do with us as a program.

 

[emjayar08]

“We have problems” is quite extreme.

If we don’t land Cornish it probably has more to do with us landing Maddox, and potentially Hall, and nothing to do with us as a program.

We have 5 open spots right now. But if we do get Hall, I wont care as much. But I dont see why we cant get them all with the number of open spots in our roster.

 

[Verdad]

We have 5 open spots right now. But if we do get Hall, I wont care as much. But I dont see why we cant get them all with the number of open spots in our roster.

Um because they are human beings that have control over their own decisions, decisions that are made based on a million different possible factors?

But yea, the day after we snagged a highly coveted starter from VT, we have problems if another 20 year old goes to another school with comparable (if not more) "success" over the last several years.

 

[EXpatriot13]

We have 5 open spots right now. But if we do get Hall, I wont care as much. But I dont see why we cant get them all with the number of open spots in our roster.

I mean I don’t disagree I’d love to have them all, but we’re also thinking about this from a fan perspective.

Cornish sees a couple other wings commit (who are day 1 starters) and he might start thinking differently.

Still think we have a good shot regardless though.

 

[GMU79]

Um because they are human beings that have control over their own decisions, decisions that are made based on a million different possible factors?

But yea, the day after we snagged a highly coveted starter from VT, we have problems if another 20 year old goes to another school with comparable (if not more) "success" over the last several years.

Also GCU is a Christian school. Faith values could play a part. I know it does with some (many?) kids who go to Liberty.

 

[Verdad]

I mean I don’t disagree I’d love to have them all, but we’re also thinking about this from a fan perspective.

Cornish sees a couple other wings commit (who are day 1 starters) and he might start thinking differently.

Still think we have a good shot regardless though.

Seriously - the 3 guys we signed have a combined 100 career starts, in addition to substantial experience as non-starters.

 

[Masonfan3]

Also GCU is a Christian school. Faith values could play a part. I know it does with some (many?) kids who go to Liberty.

Agree with you on that. Also, GCU does a great job of creating a fun environment for their games. They sell out nearly all of their games and are a well coached team. Bryce Drew didn't have much success at Vanderbilt but he is a quality coach...not better than CTS but is still a great coach.

 

[gmujim92]

What if he wants guaranteed playing time that we aren't able to promise? Would we still have problems?

If Tony is serious about pressing full-court as our base defense and running on offense, there will be plenty of playing time to go around. Even at their elite level of conditioning, you need a legit 10-deep rotation to keep legs fresh.

My question would be whether a starting spot is a deal-breaker for Cornish because it’s looking like those are all either spoken for or close to it.

 

[emjayar08]

Also GCU is a Christian school. Faith values could play a part. I know it does with some (many?) kids who go to Liberty.

I guess I think we shouldnt be competing with WAC teams that are primarily an online school, but I guess GCU is working very hard to push itself away from that stigma and towards a legit university.

 

[Patriot8]

If Tony is serious about pressing full-court as our base defense and running on offense, there will be plenty of playing time to go around. Even at their elite level of conditioning, you need a legit 10-deep rotation to keep legs fresh.

My question would be whether a starting spot is a deal-breaker for Cornish because it’s looking like those are all either spoken for or close to it.

I don't blame him for taking visits and seeing what's out there. I still think he lands here.

Interesting point: I read an interview from when he committed to Maryland, and he said that after he transferred high schools (from Dulaney in Baltimore to Legacy Early College HS in South Carolina) he never thought he would go back to the DMV for college. Staying in the area wasn't important, but he couldn't turn down Maryland. I bring this up because the "close to home" angle may not matter to him.

 

[mkaufman1]

If Cornish decides to play for Strayer University then I’ll be concerned.