(10-18-2021 01:05 PM)Miggy Wrote:  

(10-18-2021 12:51 PM)RamyEMU Wrote:  

(10-18-2021 05:23 AM)emu79 Wrote:  

(10-17-2021 09:13 PM)RamyEMU Wrote:  Yeesh, why is everyone so touchy about a little optimism. Sam pointed out that Murphy’s success came quick (first year was his third best) despite low expectations. I was further pointing out that on paper Heath has a better first year roster (mainly due to players he and staff brought in). So you never know…

That optimism borders on obsession Ramy given the number of posts in another thread and without much basis in fact. Hey I hope we do well but I believe the rebuilding will take another two years. Heath has added some pieces next year and IF he can recruit some more pieces in 2022 and 2023 we should see progress in his third and fourth years. Having six frosh on your roster is not a the quick reload option. See CMU if you want an example of quick reload. I've explained why Murphy was successful in his first year despite inheriting Ramsey's lesser talent based solely on the 2-3 zone. Honestly Murphy inherited a better roster than Heath did. One of the key differences was that Murphy inherited an experienced and decent point guard. Heath doesn't have anyone on this roster near Lampley's ability. Murphy's first year "recruiting" included a number of talented transfers who sat out and moved the team forward rather quickly. Heath has some talented transfers with immediate ability that has come in but so has EVERY other team in the MAC. I hope we are "pleasantly surprised". Honestly I just see what to this team jell and improve throughout the season.

“Borders on Obsession” is somewhat subjective. People have different interests and hobbies. Over-evaluating EMU basketball prospects in the off-season is one of mine.

Luka S., Spottsville, and McBride will not be EMU’s PGs.

6’2” Farrakhan will likely start at PG for EMU, and 6’5” M.Scott (played PG last season at Portland State) will back-him up when not playing SG. Both are far better PGs than Lampley was.

Hard to understand anyone impressed by Lampley, as he shot a woeful 35 percent on two’s, and only 29 percent on three’s in conference play.

Njie is likely to be EMU’s one true freshman who starts or in the rotation. EMU will put on the court experienced players.

Ramy wow and to think we use 4 scholies for one point guard. We didn't do that with Lampley. But you know what? We still are are recruiting point guards for 2022. In fact my guess is our future point guard is someone we are hoping to sign this year.