(09-11-2019 10:41 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 07:00 PM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 11:06 AM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 10:34 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 10:30 AM)ShockerFever Wrote:  Agreed. Memphis will be hosting an NIT game again in front of hundreds.

What are your AAC regular season predictions?

Such a chatty feller, you would think we would have heard something by now. I'm concerned.

I'm concerned as well. I hope he can get over what he knows the future holds. All of his early predictions about Penny were wrong and just stupid. One day he'll accept it and maybe his happy will return.

What was I wrong about with Penny? Last time I checked he hasn't won **** yet, which is what I stated. Unlike many Memphis fans' assertions that last year they were gonna go to the NCAA's and take the AAC by storm.

Nice try though skippy.

lol, I like skippy.

I’m seeing a lot of tough competition at the top of the American this upcoming season. In order of last years finish:
Houston. Sure there’s roster turnover but we’ve all seen Sampson build and craft this team over the last several years. Many of us thought the Coogs would stumble without Grey but they became better. To me they have to remain the favorite.
Cincinnati. Good news Cumberland, bad news new coach. While I believe the new hire is a good one there will be a learning curve for new schemes and culture. They certainly have the players to compete.
Temple, see new coach comments above. While McKie has been with the program for several years there will be a transition period. Also, our best player graduated, will anyone else step up?
UCF. Lost too many key players. I believe they slip this year.
Memphis. What a difference a year makes! Penny has proven that he can coach at this level and has done so in a remarkably short time. Memphis loses top players but brings in a phenomenal freshman class. Penny will need to mold a team and college players from this group.
Wichita. Similar to Memphis, there are promising young players that have to replace graduating leaders. Marshall is the right coach for this.
Tulsa. I feel that Tulsa is stuck in the middle of the pack.
USF. Started strong until running up against the top American teams. Will need improvement to continue moving up.
UConn. Hurley is going to emulate Sampson and throw his tie on the floor during a hissy fit. Unfortunately the Huskies performance won’t improve much.

Predictions:
1-2 Combination of Memphis and Houston
3-5 Mix of Temple, Cincinnati and Wichita
6-9 Mix of UCF, USF, Tulsa and UConn.

(09-12-2019 12:37 AM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 10:41 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 07:00 PM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 11:06 AM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 10:34 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  What are your AAC regular season predictions?

Such a chatty feller, you would think we would have heard something by now. I'm concerned.

I'm concerned as well. I hope he can get over what he knows the future holds. All of his early predictions about Penny were wrong and just stupid. One day he'll accept it and maybe his happy will return.

What was I wrong about with Penny? Last time I checked he hasn't won **** yet, which is what I stated. Unlike many Memphis fans' assertions that last year they were gonna go to the NCAA's and take the AAC by storm.

Nice try though skippy.

lol, I like skippy.

It’s wrong to-put down Memphis HC Penny Hardaway. As Hardaway did a fine job coaching last season. This year, he has a young team with very talented incoming freshman class led by Center James Wiseman.

But even with such very talented players, he still faces the problem of having, except for Quinones, a rather undersized backcourt, with Ellis,
Lomax, Harris, and Baugh. And Quinones is not quick which limits what he can do.

Memphis undersized back court might limit the effectiveness of shooting three’s, even though they have better three point-shooters this year, and coaching them Mike Miller, a former deadly NBA three-point shooter.

Important not to leave Achiuwa alone on the perimeter to shoot three’s.
Doubt that he’ll shoot a high percentage on three’s.
Memphis doesn’t have much girth upfront if transfer Stokes doesn’t receive a waiver to play, and if Davenport is unable to play or is limited do to his recent knee surgery.

It seems clear that Memphis will try to win by dominating the offensive glass, and running.

An open question is who will be the team’s leading scorers. I suspect Jeffries and Quinones will.

With Quinones being one of the nation’s best three-point shooters, it’s imperative that defenses deny him passes, or get in his face and force him to dribble. Close-outs are a waste a time that he’ll kill every time. Do believe if guarded properly, it’s possible to shut Quinones down. Will be difficult to beat Memphis without doing so.

Of course, opponents have to account for Wiseman as well.and that is what teams need to do to have a chance to beat Memphis Will be to see if he’s a high-scorer.

Memphis being so young a team should continue to have turnover problems as they did last season.

Do see Memphis being a top 3 conference team, and possibly finishing with the best conference record.,

(09-12-2019 07:44 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 12:37 AM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 10:41 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 07:00 PM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 11:06 AM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  Such a chatty feller, you would think we would have heard something by now. I'm concerned.

I'm concerned as well. I hope he can get over what he knows the future holds. All of his early predictions about Penny were wrong and just stupid. One day he'll accept it and maybe his happy will return.

What was I wrong about with Penny? Last time I checked he hasn't won **** yet, which is what I stated. Unlike many Memphis fans' assertions that last year they were gonna go to the NCAA's and take the AAC by storm.

Nice try though skippy.

lol, I like skippy.

It’s wrong to-put down Memphis HC Penny Hardaway. As Hardaway did a fine job coaching last season. This year, he has a young team with very talented incoming freshman class led by Center James Wiseman.

But even with such very talented players, he still faces the problem of having, except for Quinones, a rather undersized backcourt, with Ellis,
Lomax, Harris, and Baugh. And Quinones is not quick which limits what he can do.

Memphis undersized back court might limit the effectiveness of shooting three’s, even though they have better three point-shooters this year, and coaching them Mike Miller, a former deadly NBA three-point shooter.

Important not to leave Achiuwa alone on the perimeter to shoot three’s.
Doubt that he’ll shoot a high percentage on three’s.
Memphis doesn’t have much girth upfront if transfer Stokes doesn’t receive a waiver to play, and if Davenport is unable to play or is limited do to his recent knee surgery.

It seems clear that Memphis will try to win by dominating the offensive glass, and running.

An open question is who will be the team’s leading scorers. I suspect Jeffries and Quinones will.

With Quinones being one of the nation’s best three-point shooters, it’s imperative that defenses deny him passes, or get in his face and force him to dribble. Close-outs are a waste a time that he’ll kill every time. Do believe if guarded properly, it’s possible to shut Quinones down. Will be difficult to beat Memphis without doing so.

Of course, opponents have to account for Wiseman as well.and that is what teams need to do to have a chance to beat Memphis Will be to see if he’s a high-scorer.

Memphis being so young a team should continue to have turnover problems as they did last season.

Do see Memphis being a top 3 conference team, and possibly finishing with the best conference record.,

It's really too bad Memphis couldn't find someone from a sub 300 NET team that averaged a bunch of PPG so they could step in and fill Martin's shoes.

(09-12-2019 07:58 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:44 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 12:37 AM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 10:41 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 07:00 PM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  I'm concerned as well. I hope he can get over what he knows the future holds. All of his early predictions about Penny were wrong and just stupid. One day he'll accept it and maybe his happy will return.

What was I wrong about with Penny? Last time I checked he hasn't won **** yet, which is what I stated. Unlike many Memphis fans' assertions that last year they were gonna go to the NCAA's and take the AAC by storm.

Nice try though skippy.

lol, I like skippy.

It’s wrong to-put down Memphis HC Penny Hardaway. As Hardaway did a fine job coaching last season. This year, he has a young team with very talented incoming freshman class led by Center James Wiseman.

But even with such very talented players, he still faces the problem of having, except for Quinones, a rather undersized backcourt, with Ellis,
Lomax, Harris, and Baugh. And Quinones is not quick which limits what he can do.

Memphis undersized back court might limit the effectiveness of shooting three’s, even though they have better three point-shooters this year, and coaching them Mike Miller, a former deadly NBA three-point shooter.

Important not to leave Achiuwa alone on the perimeter to shoot three’s.
Doubt that he’ll shoot a high percentage on three’s.
Memphis doesn’t have much girth upfront if transfer Stokes doesn’t receive a waiver to play, and if Davenport is unable to play or is limited do to his recent knee surgery.

It seems clear that Memphis will try to win by dominating the offensive glass, and running.

An open question is who will be the team’s leading scorers. I suspect Jeffries and Quinones will.

With Quinones being one of the nation’s best three-point shooters, it’s imperative that defenses deny him passes, or get in his face and force him to dribble. Close-outs are a waste a time that he’ll kill every time. Do believe if guarded properly, it’s possible to shut Quinones down. Will be difficult to beat Memphis without doing so.

Of course, opponents have to account for Wiseman as well.and that is what teams need to do to have a chance to beat Memphis Will be to see if he’s a high-scorer.

Memphis being so young a team should continue to have turnover problems as they did last season.

Do see Memphis being a top 3 conference team, and possibly finishing with the best conference record.,

It's really too bad Memphis couldn't find someone from a sub 300 NET team that averaged a bunch of PPG so they could step in and fill Martin's shoes.

Since when is baugh undersized?

(09-12-2019 08:23 AM)Tigergary Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:58 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:44 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 12:37 AM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 10:41 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  What was I wrong about with Penny? Last time I checked he hasn't won **** yet, which is what I stated. Unlike many Memphis fans' assertions that last year they were gonna go to the NCAA's and take the AAC by storm.

Nice try though skippy.

lol, I like skippy.

It’s wrong to-put down Memphis HC Penny Hardaway. As Hardaway did a fine job coaching last season. This year, he has a young team with very talented incoming freshman class led by Center James Wiseman.

But even with such very talented players, he still faces the problem of having, except for Quinones, a rather undersized backcourt, with Ellis,
Lomax, Harris, and Baugh. And Quinones is not quick which limits what he can do.

Memphis undersized back court might limit the effectiveness of shooting three’s, even though they have better three point-shooters this year, and coaching them Mike Miller, a former deadly NBA three-point shooter.

Important not to leave Achiuwa alone on the perimeter to shoot three’s.
Doubt that he’ll shoot a high percentage on three’s.
Memphis doesn’t have much girth upfront if transfer Stokes doesn’t receive a waiver to play, and if Davenport is unable to play or is limited do to his recent knee surgery.

It seems clear that Memphis will try to win by dominating the offensive glass, and running.

An open question is who will be the team’s leading scorers. I suspect Jeffries and Quinones will.

With Quinones being one of the nation’s best three-point shooters, it’s imperative that defenses deny him passes, or get in his face and force him to dribble. Close-outs are a waste a time that he’ll kill every time. Do believe if guarded properly, it’s possible to shut Quinones down. Will be difficult to beat Memphis without doing so.

Of course, opponents have to account for Wiseman as well.and that is what teams need to do to have a chance to beat Memphis Will be to see if he’s a high-scorer.

Memphis being so young a team should continue to have turnover problems as they did last season.

Do see Memphis being a top 3 conference team, and possibly finishing with the best conference record.,

It's really too bad Memphis couldn't find someone from a sub 300 NET team that averaged a bunch of PPG so they could step in and fill Martin's shoes.

Since when is baugh undersized?

And when did a 6'3 point guard (Boogie Ellis)start to being considered undersized?

(09-12-2019 08:36 AM)Tigersmoke4 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 08:23 AM)Tigergary Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:58 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:44 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 12:37 AM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  lol, I like skippy.

It’s wrong to-put down Memphis HC Penny Hardaway. As Hardaway did a fine job coaching last season. This year, he has a young team with very talented incoming freshman class led by Center James Wiseman.

But even with such very talented players, he still faces the problem of having, except for Quinones, a rather undersized backcourt, with Ellis,
Lomax, Harris, and Baugh. And Quinones is not quick which limits what he can do.

Memphis undersized back court might limit the effectiveness of shooting three’s, even though they have better three point-shooters this year, and coaching them Mike Miller, a former deadly NBA three-point shooter.

Important not to leave Achiuwa alone on the perimeter to shoot three’s.
Doubt that he’ll shoot a high percentage on three’s.
Memphis doesn’t have much girth upfront if transfer Stokes doesn’t receive a waiver to play, and if Davenport is unable to play or is limited do to his recent knee surgery.

It seems clear that Memphis will try to win by dominating the offensive glass, and running.

An open question is who will be the team’s leading scorers. I suspect Jeffries and Quinones will.

With Quinones being one of the nation’s best three-point shooters, it’s imperative that defenses deny him passes, or get in his face and force him to dribble. Close-outs are a waste a time that he’ll kill every time. Do believe if guarded properly, it’s possible to shut Quinones down. Will be difficult to beat Memphis without doing so.

Of course, opponents have to account for Wiseman as well.and that is what teams need to do to have a chance to beat Memphis Will be to see if he’s a high-scorer.

Memphis being so young a team should continue to have turnover problems as they did last season.

Do see Memphis being a top 3 conference team, and possibly finishing with the best conference record.,

It's really too bad Memphis couldn't find someone from a sub 300 NET team that averaged a bunch of PPG so they could step in and fill Martin's shoes.

Since when is baugh undersized?

And when did a 6'3 point guard (Boogie Ellis)start to being considered undersized?

When they aren't playing for Temple ... Everything becomes a flaw then.

(09-11-2019 08:59 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 08:49 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 08:00 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  Miggy = Temple's Payday

I'm convinced. Temple over WSU for the National championship? Houston a close third, with UC at their heels?

FTFY

Oh and dude from Kennesaw State will be NPOY

I stand corrected, your version is correct.

(09-12-2019 07:58 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:44 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 12:37 AM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 10:41 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(09-11-2019 07:00 PM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  I'm concerned as well. I hope he can get over what he knows the future holds. All of his early predictions about Penny were wrong and just stupid. One day he'll accept it and maybe his happy will return.

What was I wrong about with Penny? Last time I checked he hasn't won **** yet, which is what I stated. Unlike many Memphis fans' assertions that last year they were gonna go to the NCAA's and take the AAC by storm.

Nice try though skippy.

lol, I like skippy.

It’s wrong to-put down Memphis HC Penny Hardaway. As Hardaway did a fine job coaching last season. This year, he has a young team with very talented incoming freshman class led by Center James Wiseman.

But even with such very talented players, he still faces the problem of having, except for Quinones, a rather undersized backcourt, with Ellis,
Lomax, Harris, and Baugh. And Quinones is not quick which limits what he can do.

Memphis undersized back court might limit the effectiveness of shooting three’s, even though they have better three point-shooters this year, and coaching them Mike Miller, a former deadly NBA three-point shooter.

Important not to leave Achiuwa alone on the perimeter to shoot three’s.
Doubt that he’ll shoot a high percentage on three’s.
Memphis doesn’t have much girth upfront if transfer Stokes doesn’t receive a waiver to play, and if Davenport is unable to play or is limited do to his recent knee surgery.

It seems clear that Memphis will try to win by dominating the offensive glass, and running.

An open question is who will be the team’s leading scorers. I suspect Jeffries and Quinones will.

With Quinones being one of the nation’s best three-point shooters, it’s imperative that defenses deny him passes, or get in his face and force him to dribble. Close-outs are a waste a time that he’ll kill every time. Do believe if guarded properly, it’s possible to shut Quinones down. Will be difficult to beat Memphis without doing so.

Of course, opponents have to account for Wiseman as well.and that is what teams need to do to have a chance to beat Memphis Will be to see if he’s a high-scorer.

Memphis being so young a team should continue to have turnover problems as they did last season.

Do see Memphis being a top 3 conference team, and possibly finishing with the best conference record.,

It's really too bad Memphis couldn't find someone from a sub 300 NET team that averaged a bunch of PPG so they could step in and fill Martin's shoes.

I volunteered to walk on and promised to shoot every time I touched the ball, but never got a call back.

(09-12-2019 08:36 AM)Tigersmoke4 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 08:23 AM)Tigergary Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:58 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:44 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 12:37 AM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  lol, I like skippy.

It’s wrong to-put down Memphis HC Penny Hardaway. As Hardaway did a fine job coaching last season. This year, he has a young team with very talented incoming freshman class led by Center James Wiseman.

But even with such very talented players, he still faces the problem of having, except for Quinones, a rather undersized backcourt, with Ellis,
Lomax, Harris, and Baugh. And Quinones is not quick which limits what he can do.

Memphis undersized back court might limit the effectiveness of shooting three’s, even though they have better three point-shooters this year, and coaching them Mike Miller, a former deadly NBA three-point shooter.

Important not to leave Achiuwa alone on the perimeter to shoot three’s.
Doubt that he’ll shoot a high percentage on three’s.
Memphis doesn’t have much girth upfront if transfer Stokes doesn’t receive a waiver to play, and if Davenport is unable to play or is limited do to his recent knee surgery.

It seems clear that Memphis will try to win by dominating the offensive glass, and running.

An open question is who will be the team’s leading scorers. I suspect Jeffries and Quinones will.

With Quinones being one of the nation’s best three-point shooters, it’s imperative that defenses deny him passes, or get in his face and force him to dribble. Close-outs are a waste a time that he’ll kill every time. Do believe if guarded properly, it’s possible to shut Quinones down. Will be difficult to beat Memphis without doing so.

Of course, opponents have to account for Wiseman as well.and that is what teams need to do to have a chance to beat Memphis Will be to see if he’s a high-scorer.

Memphis being so young a team should continue to have turnover problems as they did last season.

Do see Memphis being a top 3 conference team, and possibly finishing with the best conference record.,

It's really too bad Memphis couldn't find someone from a sub 300 NET team that averaged a bunch of PPG so they could step in and fill Martin's shoes.

Since when is baugh undersized?

And when did a 6'3 point guard (Boogie Ellis)start to being considered undersized?

Virginia Tech, Arizona, Nevada, and Temple, chose a
proven college player over a HS player who has as yet played college ball.

On Verbal Commits, Baugh listed as 6’3”, Ellis as 6’2.”

At times. both will be facing taller and just as quick defenders.

(05-31-2019 07:13 PM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  ECU will finish 7th or better.

Sssssshhhhhh!!! Keep it on the down low until the conference experiences the transformation.

(09-12-2019 10:09 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 08:36 AM)Tigersmoke4 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 08:23 AM)Tigergary Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:58 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:44 AM)Miggy Wrote:  It’s wrong to-put down Memphis HC Penny Hardaway. As Hardaway did a fine job coaching last season. This year, he has a young team with very talented incoming freshman class led by Center James Wiseman.

But even with such very talented players, he still faces the problem of having, except for Quinones, a rather undersized backcourt, with Ellis,
Lomax, Harris, and Baugh. And Quinones is not quick which limits what he can do.

Memphis undersized back court might limit the effectiveness of shooting three’s, even though they have better three point-shooters this year, and coaching them Mike Miller, a former deadly NBA three-point shooter.

Important not to leave Achiuwa alone on the perimeter to shoot three’s.
Doubt that he’ll shoot a high percentage on three’s.
Memphis doesn’t have much girth upfront if transfer Stokes doesn’t receive a waiver to play, and if Davenport is unable to play or is limited do to his recent knee surgery.

It seems clear that Memphis will try to win by dominating the offensive glass, and running.

An open question is who will be the team’s leading scorers. I suspect Jeffries and Quinones will.

With Quinones being one of the nation’s best three-point shooters, it’s imperative that defenses deny him passes, or get in his face and force him to dribble. Close-outs are a waste a time that he’ll kill every time. Do believe if guarded properly, it’s possible to shut Quinones down. Will be difficult to beat Memphis without doing so.

Of course, opponents have to account for Wiseman as well.and that is what teams need to do to have a chance to beat Memphis Will be to see if he’s a high-scorer.

Memphis being so young a team should continue to have turnover problems as they did last season.

Do see Memphis being a top 3 conference team, and possibly finishing with the best conference record.,

It's really too bad Memphis couldn't find someone from a sub 300 NET team that averaged a bunch of PPG so they could step in and fill Martin's shoes.

Since when is baugh undersized?

And when did a 6'3 point guard (Boogie Ellis)start to being considered undersized?

Well, at least Virginia Tech, Arizona, Nevad, and Temple, chose a
proven college player over a HS player who has yet
played college ball.

On Verbal Commits, Baugh listed as 6’3”, Ellis as 6’2.”

At times. both will be facing taller and just as quick defenders.

I've never heard a 6'3" PG referred to as "undersized" before.

(09-12-2019 11:05 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 10:09 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 08:36 AM)Tigersmoke4 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 08:23 AM)Tigergary Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:58 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  It's really too bad Memphis couldn't find someone from a sub 300 NET team that averaged a bunch of PPG so they could step in and fill Martin's shoes.

Since when is baugh undersized?

And when did a 6'3 point guard (Boogie Ellis)start to being considered undersized?

Well, at least Virginia Tech, Arizona, Nevad, and Temple, chose a
proven college player over a HS player who has yet
played college ball.

On Verbal Commits, Baugh listed as 6’3”, Ellis as 6’2.”

At times. both will be facing taller and just as quick defenders.

I've never heard a 6'3" PG referred to as "undersized" before.

Have you seen Temple's point guard? That's Tyler Harris on the left.

(09-12-2019 11:05 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 10:09 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 08:36 AM)Tigersmoke4 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 08:23 AM)Tigergary Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 07:58 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  It's really too bad Memphis couldn't find someone from a sub 300 NET team that averaged a bunch of PPG so they could step in and fill Martin's shoes.

Since when is baugh undersized?

And when did a 6'3 point guard (Boogie Ellis)start to being considered undersized?

Well, at least Virginia Tech, Arizona, Nevada, and Temple, chose a
proven college player over a HS player who has yet
played college ball.

On Verbal Commits, Baugh listed as 6’3”, Ellis as 6’2.”

At times. both will be facing taller and just as quick defenders.

I've never heard a 6'3" PG referred to as "undersized" before.

Harris is 5’10, ” Lomax is listed as 6’0,“ but possibly 5’10.”
They both had trouble hitting three’s last season.
Baugh and and Ellis should have similar problems when
facing 6’5” opponents, as well getting to the hoop in
half-court sets given the height of most interior Centers.

i posted this in the other thread, but ill post it here, these are my "everyone's waivers are rejected" rankings
this was before the foreign trips-- its changed a little, the order is probably the same order, but the ranges changed

obviously will be different if waivers are approved for certain teams, namely smu and houston...

(07-29-2019 05:30 PM)pesik Wrote:  .projecting the AAC at this point is like throwing darts blind folded...

the top teams are all having overhauls, the bottom teams are all having overhauls, everyone in the middle is expected to get better

assuming every waiver is turned down :
i added the range i could see the team finish, next to their name
-note i saw "on paper" alot, someone will surprise someone will flop, im not psychic

1) Cincinnati (1-5)- all key players know how to carry a great team with a ton of new talent around them...obviously with coaching transiton in the back ground

2) Memphis (1-6)- elite talent with a lot of question marks

3) Houston (1-4) this is without waiver. everyone expected to play has been on roster for 7 months, and know sampsons system

4) USF (1-7)- if adding age and proven experience they might be the best roster team in the conference. but no experience being on top or elite

5) Wichita (1-6)- defense will crazy them top half, offense is unknown

6) UConn (3-9)- a lot of the right pieces that might not be ready yet

7) temple (1-8) - similar team to last year, how will they do if the league is improved, or if they resolved the rebounding issues

8) Tulsa (3-10) - they have a lot of play that "could be special" but still have to show they can reach that potential

9) UCF (6-11) enough grad transfers to still be a top 150 rpi, no on paper game changers

10) ECU- (8-12)- not enough "on paper" AAC quality players, would need to see game action of roster

11) Tulane (5-12)- KJ lawson and the seton hall transfer are key, if they are special, i can see up to 5,

12) SMU (4-12)- without waiver they are a worse version of last years team that wasn't good, its almost both waivers or bust

(07-29-2019 05:30 PM)pesik Wrote:  .projecting the AAC at this point is like throwing darts blind folded...

the top teams are all having overhauls, the bottom teams are all having overhauls, everyone in the middle is expected to get better

assuming every waiver is turned down :
i added the range i could see the team finish, next to their name
-note i saw "on paper" alot, someone will surprise someone will flop, im not psychic

1) Cincinnati (1-5)- all key players know how to carry a great team with a ton of new talent around them...obviously with coaching transiton in the back ground

2) Memphis (1-6)- elite talent with a lot of question marks

3) Houston (1-4) this is without waiver. everyone expected to play has been on roster for 7 months, and know sampsons system

4) USF (1-7)- if adding age and proven experience they might be the best roster team in the conference. but no experience being on top or elite

5) Wichita (1-6)- defense will crazy them top half, offense is unknown

6) UConn (3-9)- a lot of the right pieces that might not be ready yet

7) temple (1-8) - similar team to last year, how will they do if the league is improved, or if they resolved the rebounding issues

8) Tulsa (3-10) - they have a lot of play that "could be special" but still have to show they can reach that potential

9) UCF (6-11) enough grad transfers to still be a top 150 rpi, no on paper game changers

10) ECU- (8-12)- not enough "on paper" AAC quality players, would need to see game action of roster

11) Tulane (5-12)- KJ lawson and the seton hall transfer are key, if they are special, i can see up to 5,

12) SMU (4-12)- without waiver they are a worse version of last years team that wasn't good, its almost both waivers or bust

Pretty reasonable. I just don't see putting anyone below ECU/Tulane. I still see them finishing 11/12 in some order is the most likely outcome of any teams in the conference in any positions this year.

if john brannen doesn't guide the 'cats to the tourney this year his seat should be a bit warm. true statement?

(09-12-2019 11:26 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 11:05 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 10:09 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 08:36 AM)Tigersmoke4 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 08:23 AM)Tigergary Wrote:  Since when is baugh undersized?

And when did a 6'3 point guard (Boogie Ellis)start to being considered undersized?

Well, at least Virginia Tech, Arizona, Nevada, and Temple, chose a
proven college player over a HS player who has yet
played college ball.

On Verbal Commits, Baugh listed as 6’3”, Ellis as 6’2.”

At times. both will be facing taller and just as quick defenders.

I've never heard a 6'3" PG referred to as "undersized" before.

Harris is 5’10, ” Lomax is listed as 6’0,“ but possibly 5’10.”
They both had trouble hitting three’s last season.
Baugh and and Ellis should have similar problems when
facing 6’5” opponents, as well getting to the hoop in
half-court sets given the height of most interior Centers.

For Harris and Lomax, they will be at a height disadvantage for sure. I’m not worried about Baugh (he has hops and can finish through contact). Ellis also has hops, so getting his shot off shouldn’t be an issue; however, he’s slight of frame so there may be some adjustment to D1 physicality.

Even so, you do realize Jeremiah Martin was 6’3” and fairly slight and pretty much no one could stop him going to the rack? He also seemed to have no problem getting his shot off despite us having little to no inside presence.

(09-12-2019 12:41 PM)cscottl1981 Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 11:26 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 11:05 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 10:09 AM)Miggy Wrote:  

(09-12-2019 08:36 AM)Tigersmoke4 Wrote:  And when did a 6'3 point guard (Boogie Ellis)start to being considered undersized?

Well, at least Virginia Tech, Arizona, Nevada, and Temple, chose a
proven college player over a HS player who has yet
played college ball.

On Verbal Commits, Baugh listed as 6’3”, Ellis as 6’2.”

At times. both will be facing taller and just as quick defenders.

I've never heard a 6'3" PG referred to as "undersized" before.

Harris is 5’10, ” Lomax is listed as 6’0,“ but possibly 5’10.”
They both had trouble hitting three’s last season.
Baugh and and Ellis should have similar problems when
facing 6’5” opponents, as well getting to the hoop in
half-court sets given the height of most interior Centers.

For Harris and Lomax, they will be at a height disadvantage for sure. I’m not worried about Baugh (he has hops and can finish through contact). Ellis also has hops, so getting his shot off shouldn’t be an issue; however, he’s slight of frame so there may be some adjustment to D1 physicality.

Even so, you do realize Jeremiah Martin was 6’3” and fairly slight and pretty much no one could stop him going to the rack? He also seemed to have no problem getting his shot off despite us having little to no inside presence.

I agree with you that Baugh can really get the hoop.

But, from Boogie’s stats in games played in the Bahamas I sense he settles for three’s, as he’s a good three point shooter, and may well prefer not to go to the hoop in half-court sets. So at 6’2”, his facing a taller defender who’s in his face, may force him force him to give up the ball or drive, and not shoot as many three’s.

And, I’df he lacks Baugh’s hops, he may have trouble getting to the hoop. If so that make him a more of a one-dimensional offensive player, just like Baugh is, although I suspect Boogie will be quite good dishing it off to Wiseman inside.

im actually waiting to see how Tulane is going to progress. i like the incoming coach and the charisma hes going to bring to the club. i think it's going to look good.