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RE: Hoops recruiting - the_blazerman - 04-11-2020 10:10 AM
3 spots left. If 1 is the Pinson guard then he would probably need to sign 2 big guys with the remaining spots.
RE: Hoops recruiting - ATTALLABLAZE - 04-11-2020 10:15 AM
Look for a JUCO big. Possibly two guys. I suspect we will look more like an Anderson team.
RE: Hoops recruiting - The Answer UAB - 04-11-2020 10:16 AM
We could have a really nice team if he rounds it out with a couple of serviceable to good big men.
RE: Hoops recruiting - BlazerGreen - 04-11-2020 10:21 AM
(04-11-2020 10:10 AM)the_blazerman Wrote: 3 spots left. If 1 is the Pinson guard then he would probably need to sign 2 big guys with the remaining spots.
Maybe. So far I haven't found anything about us actually offering Woods. Barber mentioned us last week but it was just that we had talked to him.
I think he would be a good addition but AK may have very different plans.
I like the way this back court is looking. I agree that we need one more guard and then two in the front court.
RE: Hoops recruiting - bigdunks - 04-11-2020 10:28 AM
(04-11-2020 09:40 AM)WesternBlazer Wrote:I personally do not want anyone to transfer. All of our guys have represented UAB well. But I understand if they want to leave for a variety of reasons. I do not agree that a former coach should be tweeting either. Intepret it how you like. I hope some of of the guys in portal might decide to stay.. I do like the addition of Ertel. Most of all, everyone stay safe and try to stay healthy.(04-11-2020 07:57 AM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote: Former assistants are not encouraging guys to leave. Just stop. Also just because they leave doesn’t mean they were a bad player. Some of the stuff on twitter is cringeworthy. Keep it up and we will become what we despise.
I agree. Imagine the impact something like that would have on a coach's career, especially now when they are trying to get a new job with there being very openings(2 D1 head counting jobs, I think). Other potential coaches and ADs(their potential bosses) see this stuff. As said, if they want to encourage players to leave they could simply call them. In most cases I suspect posting a player's portal entrance is to get the player's name out there to potential college coaches.
Also, consider that with the COVID-19 crisis these guys have been home and/or away from campus for the past month and won't be returning soon. They don't know and haven't met the new coaching staff. Some may have decided they'd prefer to be closer to home; some may have decided that starting over is best for them; some may have even been contacted by other coaches about transferring in; etc. They have had a lot of time to think.
RE: Hoops recruiting - BlazintheAtl1 - 04-11-2020 12:22 PM
I havent heard about any specific offers Kam Woods has received....dont all these guys usually advertise every offer they get on Twitter?
RE: Hoops recruiting - Blazing Saddles - 04-11-2020 12:22 PM
(04-11-2020 10:10 AM)the_blazerman Wrote: 3 spots left. If 1 is the Pinson guard then he would probably need to sign 2 big guys with the remaining spots.
This
RE: Hoops recruiting - Blazing Saddles - 04-11-2020 12:24 PM
Lovan staying can not be understated. That was huge. He made big strides in his game last year. Toughest guy on the team. Super competitive.
RE: Hoops recruiting - hooverblazer - 04-11-2020 12:59 PM
(04-11-2020 10:10 AM)the_blazerman Wrote: 3 spots left. If 1 is the Pinson guard then he would probably need to sign 2 big guys with the remaining spots.
This is my ideal scenario. Get Kam Woods and two juco/grad transfer bigs. AK's been doing a good job so far getting players, but decent big guys are a lot harder to find. I just wonder if we might be scraping the bottom of the barrel on juco bigs just because AK's getting a late start.
RE: Hoops recruiting - hooverblazer - 04-11-2020 01:00 PM
(04-11-2020 12:24 PM)Blazing Saddles Wrote: Lovan staying can not be understated. That was huge. He made big strides in his game last year. Toughest guy on the team. Super competitive.
Agreed. Plus Lovan's ability to drive might be even more enhanced next year with more 3 point threats to space the floor.
RE: Hoops recruiting - Plaid Blazer - 04-11-2020 01:26 PM
(04-11-2020 01:00 PM)hooverblazer Wrote:TSG the same. That left handed dribble drive messes with defenses.(04-11-2020 12:24 PM)Blazing Saddles Wrote: Lovan staying can not be understated. That was huge. He made big strides in his game last year. Toughest guy on the team. Super competitive.
Agreed. Plus Lovan's ability to drive might be even more enhanced next year with more 3 point threats to space the floor.
RE: Hoops recruiting - THE_LEGEND - 04-11-2020 01:54 PM
who can translate this statement from Ertel?
"I have never been one to go the traditional route, and I’m not going to start now."
traditional route is ULM to Memphis or something?
RE: Hoops recruiting - BAMANBLAZERFAN - 04-11-2020 02:14 PM
Transferring (usually by mutual consent) is the nicest way for a new coach to "cull the herd" since he wants to have a team that is "his". Some players might quit the team, perhaps even quit the school or have to be axed by nonrenewal of scholarship. These all result in vacancies that can be filled by new talent chosen by the new coach to blend with the "keepers".
RE: Hoops recruiting - MAN4UAB - 04-11-2020 03:07 PM
(04-11-2020 10:15 AM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote: Look for a JUCO big. Possibly two guys. I suspect we will look more like an Anderson team.
I would like to see us get back to an up tempo game. I think that it suits the players that we have.
RE: Hoops recruiting - BlazinBham - 04-11-2020 03:31 PM
Now we want bigs? Some of us have been saying sign some bigs for 5-6 years. We’ve been signing stretch fours who can’t shoot or make bunnies, now suddenly they’re big losses when they decide to transfer?
RE: Hoops recruiting - The Answer UAB - 04-11-2020 03:44 PM
A couple of agile/versatile big men who could shoot a little bit would be nice. I want guys thag will fit an uptempo, modern basketball style of play.
RE: Hoops recruiting - ATTALLABLAZE - 04-11-2020 03:45 PM
Gone me a Gabe Kennedy or two.
RE: Hoops recruiting - The Answer UAB - 04-11-2020 03:48 PM
I would take that type of player as well
RE: Hoops recruiting - BlazerGreen - 04-11-2020 03:48 PM
(04-11-2020 03:45 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote: Gone me a Gabe Kennedy or two.
Or a Marques Lewis. That dude had some nasty.
RE: Hoops recruiting - Blazing Saddles - 04-11-2020 03:53 PM
(04-11-2020 03:45 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote: Gone me a Gabe Kennedy or two.
Can I get a Will Campbell glass cleaner?
At 6'8" he averaged 8.4 rebounds per game.