(06-29-2021 01:29 PM)Monarchblue Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 12:28 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  He appears to be a good player and a good addition to the team. My only concern is with the large number of guards on the team and the small number (3) of 4/5 players. They lost two 4/5 players from last season's team (6'8" Reese, and 6'10" Shanu) and replaced them with one 4/5 player (6'9" Morris). With Xavier apparently not returning, does the team still have another scholarship after the addition of Keyser?

Before someone chimes in and says that player xyz can play the 4, lets go with the natural positions of the players instead of playing them up a position or two. Perhaps Jeff is looking to change his style of play at least a little bit this season. Maybe an old dog can learn some new tricks.

I know you said just consider natural positions, and I kind of think that depends on the way that the team ultimately plays, but I don't hate Long at the 4, We have Kalu and Trice there to presumably start at the 4/5, Wade will almost certainly get some minutes there, and then Morris seems to be someone they expect to get minutes at the 4/5, so I don't think it as thin as it looks on paper, as long as JJ is able to take advantage of the ability to spread the floor when a guy like Long is at the 4. It also requires the team to be able to shoot which remains to be seen.

(06-29-2021 12:41 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 12:28 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  With Xavier apparently not returning, does the team still have another scholarship after the addition of Keyser?

You can go over the scholarship limit but only for seniors returning to the same team for their covid year.

1. Hunter
2. O’Connell
3. Smith (SMU transfer)
4. Keyser (NCCU transfer)
5. Essien (fresh)
6. Johnson (fresh)
7. Ezikpe
8. Morris (JuCo)
9. Oliver
10. Stines (fresh)
11. Wade
12. Long
13. Open

Doesn’t Count Towards Scholarship Limit— Trice

So yes, they could possibly sign one more guy since Reese, Shanu and Alfis transferred out and we’ve only brought in 2 transfers. But they’d have to pay for that extra scholarship since it would go over what is budgeted.

(06-29-2021 02:00 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 01:29 PM)Monarchblue Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 12:28 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  He appears to be a good player and a good addition to the team. My only concern is with the large number of guards on the team and the small number (3) of 4/5 players. They lost two 4/5 players from last season's team (6'8" Reese, and 6'10" Shanu) and replaced them with one 4/5 player (6'9" Morris). With Xavier apparently not returning, does the team still have another scholarship after the addition of Keyser?

Before someone chimes in and says that player xyz can play the 4, lets go with the natural positions of the players instead of playing them up a position or two. Perhaps Jeff is looking to change his style of play at least a little bit this season. Maybe an old dog can learn some new tricks.

I know you said just consider natural positions, and I kind of think that depends on the way that the team ultimately plays, but I don't hate Long at the 4, We have Kalu and Trice there to presumably start at the 4/5, Wade will almost certainly get some minutes there, and then Morris seems to be someone they expect to get minutes at the 4/5, so I don't think it as thin as it looks on paper, as long as JJ is able to take advantage of the ability to spread the floor when a guy like Long is at the 4. It also requires the team to be able to shoot which remains to be seen.

Im only concerned about next year when we lose Trice and Ezikpe but that worrying is a year away and there will be plenty of transfer big men (and freshman) available. This kid is too good to pass up no matter what you have on the team.

Ideally we add 1 more 4/5 but we lost 1 that played and replaced him with 1 that appears to be considered in the rotation.

I would rather play Long/Wade at the 4 than 2/3 bc of their lack of shooting. If you played them along 2 other players that cant shoot outside then it really bogs down the offense. But with Keyser along with Oliver/Smith, you at least have 3 guys on the floor that can shoot. Of course Hunter/Issien/Johnson/Stines/BOC are options and we really don't know how their shooting will translate next year.

(06-29-2021 01:45 PM)Blue_Trombone Wrote:  If we could get some more big depth I'd like it. Doesn't have to be a superstar but someone that can play 17 decent minutes a game would be good enough for a 1/2 year signing.

(06-29-2021 02:31 PM)BigBlueMonarch Wrote:  Height is overrated.. We need shooters more than anything.

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(06-29-2021 02:31 PM)BigBlueMonarch Wrote:  Height is overrated.. We need shooters more than anything.

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(06-29-2021 02:00 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 01:29 PM)Monarchblue Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 12:28 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  He appears to be a good player and a good addition to the team. My only concern is with the large number of guards on the team and the small number (3) of 4/5 players. They lost two 4/5 players from last season's team (6'8" Reese, and 6'10" Shanu) and replaced them with one 4/5 player (6'9" Morris). With Xavier apparently not returning, does the team still have another scholarship after the addition of Keyser?

Before someone chimes in and says that player xyz can play the 4, lets go with the natural positions of the players instead of playing them up a position or two. Perhaps Jeff is looking to change his style of play at least a little bit this season. Maybe an old dog can learn some new tricks.

I know you said just consider natural positions, and I kind of think that depends on the way that the team ultimately plays, but I don't hate Long at the 4, We have Kalu and Trice there to presumably start at the 4/5, Wade will almost certainly get some minutes there, and then Morris seems to be someone they expect to get minutes at the 4/5, so I don't think it as thin as it looks on paper, as long as JJ is able to take advantage of the ability to spread the floor when a guy like Long is at the 4. It also requires the team to be able to shoot which remains to be seen.

Im only concerned about next year when we lose Trice and Ezikpe but that worrying is a year away and there will be plenty of transfer big men (and freshman) available. This kid is too good to pass up no matter what you have on the team.

Ideally we add 1 more 4/5 but we lost 1 that played and replaced him with 1 that appears to be considered in the rotation.

I would rather play Long/Wade at the 4 than 2/3 bc of their lack of shooting. If you played them along 2 other players that cant shoot outside then it really bogs down the offense. But with Keyser along with Oliver/Smith, you at least have 3 guys on the floor that can shoot. Of course Hunter/Issien/Johnson/Stines/BOC are options and we really don't know how their shooting will translate next year.

(06-29-2021 02:43 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 02:31 PM)BigBlueMonarch Wrote:  Height is overrated.. We need shooters more than anything.

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ODU does need to improve it's 3 point shooting, but height is only overrated until you need it and are coming up short.

(06-29-2021 03:03 PM)Nukesquad Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 02:00 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 01:29 PM)Monarchblue Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 12:28 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  He appears to be a good player and a good addition to the team. My only concern is with the large number of guards on the team and the small number (3) of 4/5 players. They lost two 4/5 players from last season's team (6'8" Reese, and 6'10" Shanu) and replaced them with one 4/5 player (6'9" Morris). With Xavier apparently not returning, does the team still have another scholarship after the addition of Keyser?

Before someone chimes in and says that player xyz can play the 4, lets go with the natural positions of the players instead of playing them up a position or two. Perhaps Jeff is looking to change his style of play at least a little bit this season. Maybe an old dog can learn some new tricks.

I know you said just consider natural positions, and I kind of think that depends on the way that the team ultimately plays, but I don't hate Long at the 4, We have Kalu and Trice there to presumably start at the 4/5, Wade will almost certainly get some minutes there, and then Morris seems to be someone they expect to get minutes at the 4/5, so I don't think it as thin as it looks on paper, as long as JJ is able to take advantage of the ability to spread the floor when a guy like Long is at the 4. It also requires the team to be able to shoot which remains to be seen.

Im only concerned about next year when we lose Trice and Ezikpe but that worrying is a year away and there will be plenty of transfer big men (and freshman) available. This kid is too good to pass up no matter what you have on the team.

Ideally we add 1 more 4/5 but we lost 1 that played and replaced him with 1 that appears to be considered in the rotation.

I would rather play Long/Wade at the 4 than 2/3 bc of their lack of shooting. If you played them along 2 other players that cant shoot outside then it really bogs down the offense. But with Keyser along with Oliver/Smith, you at least have 3 guys on the floor that can shoot. Of course Hunter/Issien/Johnson/Stines/BOC are options and we really don't know how their shooting will translate next year.

In regards to Ezikpe, he technically would have 1 more year after this season, as this past year did not take a year of eligibility. That being said, with the state of the transfer portal being what it is, his departure (and any her player) isn't out of the question either.

(06-29-2021 03:40 PM)mturn017 Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 02:43 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  

(06-29-2021 02:31 PM)BigBlueMonarch Wrote:  Height is overrated.. We need shooters more than anything.

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ODU does need to improve it's 3 point shooting, but height is only overrated until you need it and are coming up short.

If I could choose to add only one to this team (or last years team) it would be shooters without a doubt. I like what Zip and Trice do in the paint but we really are a god awful shooting team.

(06-30-2021 07:24 AM)Prideofalion Wrote:  Welcome addition! Needed another experienced playmaker badly. Looks like he plays fearless and he has some explosiveness in his game. Had a big time game at UNC last year. Those were some nice highlights. Shooting form not too bad either. Capable shooter but more than likely a slasher.

(06-30-2021 07:24 AM)Prideofalion Wrote:  Welcome addition! Needed another experienced playmaker badly. Looks like he plays fearless and he has some explosiveness in his game. Had a big time game at UNC last year. Those were some nice highlights. Shooting form not too bad either. Capable shooter but more than likely a slasher.

(07-01-2021 06:49 AM)757ODU Wrote:  Oh man what a get!

Smith, Oliver, and Keyser on the wing shooting the basketball! I love it. We have the POTENTIAL to shoot the hell out of it this year.

(07-01-2021 07:59 AM)ODUBB35 Wrote:  

(07-01-2021 06:49 AM)757ODU Wrote:  Oh man what a get!

Smith, Oliver, and Keyser on the wing shooting the basketball! I love it. We have the POTENTIAL to shoot the hell out of it this year.

I hope so, but I'll believe it when I see it.

If Keyser can replace Curry's production, we're a top 4 CUSA team. If these guys can shoot, and Kalu stays out of foul trouble, we can be even better.