(04-21-2021 07:47 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:56 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:40 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:18 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 05:27 PM)82hawk Wrote:  Players are transferring to be closer to home in droves. He basically made a lateral move in the same conference back to his home state. But you read into it whatever you want.

You're all in on UNCW being a bad team this fall. Keep it up.

You are all in on blind optimism have at itNot to mention when your conference rival gets one of your best players it’s a giant middle finger to the school and coach Siddle


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Not a great look for Northeastern. It has to be frustrating for Siddle to lose a key guy within the CAA. There are tons of quality schools in the Massachusetts area for Pridgen to transfer to. With the new transfer policy everything has been thrown out the window, I guess. Previously schools could restrict players from transferring within conference. UNC got some blowback for the Cameron Johnson transfer from Pitt and even Pitt initially tried to block him from going to UNC.

How is it not a good look for NU? They picked up a darn good player, within the bounds of current NCAA rules.


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Correct, it is within bounds. And yes they picked up a fantastic player. As I mentioned previously the optics of getting a player from a conference foe has largely been seen as taboo. Moving forward maybe not, (Ex. Pridgen to NU) as a lot has changed.

He is now 1 1/2 hours from home. I doubt NU did this without the blessing of Siddle. He's a really good guy and cares about his players. The whole move points to a player wanting to get back closer to home. I know it's hard for the yahoos on this board to grasp, but especially after the complete isolation of athletes, there are players who didn't handle it well. And getting closer to home mattered more than anything.

He seemed like a great kid, I hope he does well there.
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(04-21-2021 11:21 PM)82hawk Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 07:47 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:56 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:40 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:18 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  You are all in on blind optimism have at itNot to mention when your conference rival gets one of your best players it’s a giant middle finger to the school and coach Siddle


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Not a great look for Northeastern. It has to be frustrating for Siddle to lose a key guy within the CAA. There are tons of quality schools in the Massachusetts area for Pridgen to transfer to. With the new transfer policy everything has been thrown out the window, I guess. Previously schools could restrict players from transferring within conference. UNC got some blowback for the Cameron Johnson transfer from Pitt and even Pitt initially tried to block him from going to UNC.

How is it not a good look for NU? They picked up a darn good player, within the bounds of current NCAA rules.


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Correct, it is within bounds. And yes they picked up a fantastic player. As I mentioned previously the optics of getting a player from a conference foe has largely been seen as taboo. Moving forward maybe not, (Ex. Pridgen to NU) as a lot has changed.

He is now 1 1/2 hours from home. I doubt NU did this without the blessing of Siddle. He's a really good guy and cares about his players. The whole move points to a player wanting to get back closer to home. I know it's hard for the yahoos on this board to grasp, but especially after the complete isolation of athletes, there are players who didn't handle it well. And getting closer to home mattered more than anything.

He seemed like a great kid, I hope he does well there.
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Here we go with excuses again, it doesn’t matter where he went, we lost him? Boggs went farther away from home, much farther. Who cares? We lost them both and it hurts this team no matter how DJ easy 82 tries to spin it


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(04-22-2021 06:32 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 11:21 PM)82hawk Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 07:47 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:56 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:40 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  Not a great look for Northeastern. It has to be frustrating for Siddle to lose a key guy within the CAA. There are tons of quality schools in the Massachusetts area for Pridgen to transfer to. With the new transfer policy everything has been thrown out the window, I guess. Previously schools could restrict players from transferring within conference. UNC got some blowback for the Cameron Johnson transfer from Pitt and even Pitt initially tried to block him from going to UNC.

How is it not a good look for NU? They picked up a darn good player, within the bounds of current NCAA rules.


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Correct, it is within bounds. And yes they picked up a fantastic player. As I mentioned previously the optics of getting a player from a conference foe has largely been seen as taboo. Moving forward maybe not, (Ex. Pridgen to NU) as a lot has changed.

He is now 1 1/2 hours from home. I doubt NU did this without the blessing of Siddle. He's a really good guy and cares about his players. The whole move points to a player wanting to get back closer to home. I know it's hard for the yahoos on this board to grasp, but especially after the complete isolation of athletes, there are players who didn't handle it well. And getting closer to home mattered more than anything.

He seemed like a great kid, I hope he does well there.
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Here we go with excuses again, it doesn’t matter where he went, we lost him? Boggs went farther away from home, much farther. Who cares? We lost them both and it hurts this team no matter how DJ easy 82 tries to spin it


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I care why he left. Like it or not, these players are real people. He was in Massachusetts at Holy Cross, left for a year, and went back to Massachusetts. And you think this is coincidence? He could have found a spot in almost any state, but he didn't. You said it was a big middle finger to Siddle with ZERO information to back it up. So yeah, the reason matters and the evidence points to a kid who moved away during a lock down year, had a crappy year of shutdowns, quarantines and isolation, and wanted to get back close to home.

I agree Boggs was probably a different reason, but you want to lump every action into the same catergory of "they hated Siddle like I do" when it doesn't appear they left for the same reasons.

(04-22-2021 07:32 AM)82hawk Wrote:  

(04-22-2021 06:32 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 11:21 PM)82hawk Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 07:47 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:56 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  How is it not a good look for NU? They picked up a darn good player, within the bounds of current NCAA rules.


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Correct, it is within bounds. And yes they picked up a fantastic player. As I mentioned previously the optics of getting a player from a conference foe has largely been seen as taboo. Moving forward maybe not, (Ex. Pridgen to NU) as a lot has changed.

He is now 1 1/2 hours from home. I doubt NU did this without the blessing of Siddle. He's a really good guy and cares about his players. The whole move points to a player wanting to get back closer to home. I know it's hard for the yahoos on this board to grasp, but especially after the complete isolation of athletes, there are players who didn't handle it well. And getting closer to home mattered more than anything.

He seemed like a great kid, I hope he does well there.
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Here we go with excuses again, it doesn’t matter where he went, we lost him? Boggs went farther away from home, much farther. Who cares? We lost them both and it hurts this team no matter how DJ easy 82 tries to spin it


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I care why he left. Like it or not, these players are real people. He was in Massachusetts at Holy Cross, left for a year, and went back to Massachusetts. And you think this is coincidence? He could have found a spot in almost any state, but he didn't. You said it was a big middle finger to Siddle with ZERO information to back it up. So yeah, the reason matters and the evidence points to a kid who moved away during a lock down year, had a crappy year of shutdowns, quarantines and isolation, and wanted to get back close to home.

I agree Boggs was probably a different reason, but you want to lump every action into the same catergory of "they hated Siddle like I do" when it doesn't appear they left for the same reasons.

I don't hate Siddle, i don't like the results thus far. It's not hard to separate the two. Anytime a good player transfers and he goes to another school in conference it's a giant middle finger to the school he left. I'll make a deal with you, you stop making excuses, i'll stop being so negative.

(04-21-2021 11:21 PM)82hawk Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 07:47 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:56 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:40 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:18 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  You are all in on blind optimism have at itNot to mention when your conference rival gets one of your best players it’s a giant middle finger to the school and coach Siddle


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Not a great look for Northeastern. It has to be frustrating for Siddle to lose a key guy within the CAA. There are tons of quality schools in the Massachusetts area for Pridgen to transfer to. With the new transfer policy everything has been thrown out the window, I guess. Previously schools could restrict players from transferring within conference. UNC got some blowback for the Cameron Johnson transfer from Pitt and even Pitt initially tried to block him from going to UNC.

How is it not a good look for NU? They picked up a darn good player, within the bounds of current NCAA rules.


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Correct, it is within bounds. And yes they picked up a fantastic player. As I mentioned previously the optics of getting a player from a conference foe has largely been seen as taboo. Moving forward maybe not, (Ex. Pridgen to NU) as a lot has changed.

I know it's hard for the yahoos on this board to grasp, but especially after the complete isolation of athletes, there are players who didn't handle it well.

Lol

Sir, you’ve been going back and forth on this same topic with ONE person. Some of us expressed a concern or two then let it go, and those would be concerns expressed by any fans of any NCAA team as moves such as the one you two are still bickering about aren’t unheard of, but are pretty rare. Prior to this year there have been regulations in place to keep this kind of thing from happening.

So to call anyone who is asking questions or may disagree with your takes “yahoos” really isn’t fair.



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(04-22-2021 07:58 AM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 11:21 PM)82hawk Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 07:47 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:56 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  

(04-21-2021 06:40 PM)Seahawk2010 Wrote:  Not a great look for Northeastern. It has to be frustrating for Siddle to lose a key guy within the CAA. There are tons of quality schools in the Massachusetts area for Pridgen to transfer to. With the new transfer policy everything has been thrown out the window, I guess. Previously schools could restrict players from transferring within conference. UNC got some blowback for the Cameron Johnson transfer from Pitt and even Pitt initially tried to block him from going to UNC.

How is it not a good look for NU? They picked up a darn good player, within the bounds of current NCAA rules.


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Correct, it is within bounds. And yes they picked up a fantastic player. As I mentioned previously the optics of getting a player from a conference foe has largely been seen as taboo. Moving forward maybe not, (Ex. Pridgen to NU) as a lot has changed.

I know it's hard for the yahoos on this board to grasp, but especially after the complete isolation of athletes, there are players who didn't handle it well.

Lol

Sir, you’ve been going back and forth on this same topic with ONE person. Some of us expressed a concern or two then let it go, and those would be concerns expressed by any fans of any NCAA team as moves such as the one you two are still bickering about aren’t unheard of, but are pretty rare. Prior to this year there have been regulations in place to keep this kind of thing from happening.

So to call anyone who is asking questions or may disagree with your takes “yahoos” really isn’t fair.



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If the Yahoo fits, wear it.

Dodd just committed to Charleston Southern.

Good luck to him. Hope he finds success there.


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(04-22-2021 10:04 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  Dodd just committed to Charleston Southern.

Good luck to him. Hope he finds success there.


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Wish him the best. Maybe he will find a spot where they can utilize him and his skills. I just looked them up, sheesh, they were bad bad bad last season.3-18

If you go to Verbal Commits and link to the CAA, you will see that UNCW has an average 2.4 stars on recruits, which is the highest in the CAA.

"With all respect to the players who chose to leave, it was obvious Takayo Siddle's second team at UNCW would be more talented than his first and the roster would better fit his system. Can see the defensive versatility, athleticism and shooting coming together."

https://twitter.com/BGMull/status/138578...97124?s=20

Brian Mull sees the vision.

(04-24-2021 10:04 AM)Gary Miller Wrote:  "With all respect to the players who chose to leave, it was obvious Takayo Siddle's second team at UNCW would be more talented than his first and the roster would better fit his system. Can see the defensive versatility, athleticism and shooting coming together."

https://twitter.com/BGMull/status/138578...97124?s=20

Brian Mull sees the vision.

I see the vision, but that vision isn’t complete without guys that can rebound and that means more size.


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Looks like plenty of guys to shoot the ball and score,need some size to defend the rim and rebound. Parts are all pretty similar on paper and look to be athletic wing/guard type guys.

Leagues protect against inter-conference transfers, usually by adding an additional year loss to deter it form happening. CAA is no different. However this year that was dropped in accordance with the NCAA granting that extra year of eligibility. That is the only reason he transferred to NU. If it were not for the 1 year waiver it never would have happened. So it will be a one-off situation. No player wants to lose 2 years transferring in a normal year.

Sorry for backtracking, carry on.

One scholarship left for 2021-2022, here's where we are:

PG Phillips(6'0" 175lbs. Jr.), Thomas(6'0" 185 lbs. Fr.)
2 - Okauru(6'3" 185 lbs. Sr), Fornes(6'3" 195 lbs. Sr.), Oglesby(6'5", 202 lbs. So.)
3- Sims (6'6" 195lbs. Sr.), Harvey(6'5" 175 lbs. So.), McCracken(6'5" 185 lbs Fr.)
4 - Baker (6'7" 205 lb Sr.), White (6'6" 180 lb. Fr.)
5 - Kelly (6'9" 230 lb. Jr.), McGriff (6'8" 180 lb. Fr.)
On paper, that's a damned good lineup. Athletic, good size at every position, and lots of upper classmen. Stong guards at the 1,2 and 3 spots and good size at the 4/5 spots.

We should be able to Run/Defend/Win with this lineup. Lot's of bodies to put on the court to press and play high tempo ball.

Can't wait.

(04-29-2021 04:24 PM)82hawk Wrote:  One scholarship left for 2021-2022, here's where we are:

PG Phillips(6'0" 175lbs. Jr.), Thomas(6'0" 185 lbs. Fr.)
2 - Okauru(6'3" 185 lbs. Sr), Fornes(6'3" 195 lbs. Sr.),
3- Sims (6'6" 195lbs. Sr.), Harvey(6'5" 175 lbs. So.), McCracken(6'5" 185 lbs Fr.)
4 - Baker (6'7" 205 lb Sr.), White (6'6" 180 lb. Fr.)
5 - Kelly (6'9" 230 lb. Jr.), McGriff (6'8" 180 lb. Fr.)
On paper, that's a damned good lineup. Athletic, good size at every position, and lots of upper classmen. Stong guards at the 1,2 and 3 spots and good size at the 4/5 spots.

We should be able to Run/Defend/Win with this lineup. Lot's of bodies to put on the court to press and play high tempo ball.

Can't wait.

Oglesby is worth being excited about too. Not sure where he fits in the rotation, but I think he’ll get minutes.

Oglesby is very good.

Added Oglesby, thanks.

My only concern with the two /three is there enough minutes to go around? A whole lot of talent at those positions and kids who expect to play.


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Good question Hoops!

(04-29-2021 09:48 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  My only concern with the two /three is there enough minutes to go around? A whole lot of talent at those positions and kids who expect to play.


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Agree. Luckily we have a lot of seniors on this team, so next year will be wide open for the younger guys to get some PT this year, and earn a starting spot next year. Siddle has also shown that you must earn your PT on his team, so this will bring out the best in our guys, or it will reveal the ones who aren't up playing up to his standards.

Here are our players by class:

Fr. McCracken, Thomas, McGriff, White
So. Oglesby, Harvey
Jr. - Phillips, Kelly
Sr. - Fornes, Baker, Okauru, Sims

Not sure how the eligibility rules work. I would guess Sims and Baker have another year, while Okauru and Fornes would be done after this year. I would imagine Siddle will give Fornes and Okauru as much PT as possible to help them in their quest to get paid to play after college.