(04-16-2021 08:43 AM)RamyEMU Wrote:  

(04-16-2021 07:59 AM)EagleSam Wrote:  Also, this is excellent news. I like McBride and think someone who knows how to run an offense can take his game to another level.

I think Ty should leave for the pros (G-League or Europe. Probably not NBA). I hardly paid attention to this last season given how bad it was, but apparently Groce had a stellar year. Look at his stat line below. My guess is it won’t improve much from there (Maybe Murphy developed at least one player after all). He is 5 years removed from high school already, why waist another prime year of getting paid to play basketball? I hope I am wrong and he comes back, but his workouts with the team are probably in prep for leaving for pro basketball.

15.2 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.0 apg (53% fg, 34% 3pt)
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket...2/ty-groce

Ramy you usually present cogent ideas and I appreciate and respect nearly all of your posts. This time, however, I respectfully disagree.

Ty amassed those stats in the Murphy stand around offense, playing out of position at the 5 spot. Honestly he had probably more NBA potential coming out of HS than Lee or Thompson. He is very quick for 6'8" with a nice wingspan and plenty of hops, he was fifth in the conference in blocks and twelfth in steals.

All of that said, I would expect tepid interest from the G League right now. Playing for a coach like Heath presents a unique opportunity. Stan has made it clear he wants to score the ball. Ty has a decent shooting stroke, perhaps some fine tuning could produce better results from distance. An actual offensive scheme could also allow him more opportunities to drive to the basket, where he absolutely excels. Finally Stan is coming from where Ty wants to be, he knows what the NBA is looking for and can help Groce get there.

Like you I won't blame him if he goes pro, but why put your name in the transfer portal if that is your final intention? He could have been a contributor at MSU last year for sure, but why be a 20 minute man when you can be the DUDE at EMU, a potential MAC POY?

The only part of your post that really repels me is that Murphy developed Ty, in fact he wasted him. The ONLY player that was significantly coached up better during the Murphy tenure was Toure.