(10-26-2021 02:25 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  I didn't attend Madness. Which of the 4 sit-outs from Sunday also sat-out Madness - anyone?

Pretty sure that all of them participated at Madness ...

Is eligibility even an issue for exhibitions, since they're not "real" games? Genuinely curious about this.

(10-26-2021 05:02 PM)OldFan Wrote:  Is eligibility even an issue for exhibitions, since they're not "real" games? Genuinely curious about this.

Not sure.
We got dinged for James playing in 3 regular season games.
I'm not sure, but didn't James sit the exhibition games with "an ankle injury"?
That might have been eligibility related before he got the court order and we played him.
If I remember correctly, that's a sign that exhibition games do really matter for NCAA eligibility.

(10-26-2021 03:20 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(10-26-2021 12:54 PM)passat25 Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 10:11 AM)Memphis10Tigers Wrote:  Reporter asked Penny point blank if there were any eligibility issues during the post-game press conference and he confirmed the only hang-up was Chandler’s transfer paperwork. FWIW.

There it goes.. stop with the rumors, guys.

(10-25-2021 10:34 PM)TigerSeth Wrote:  Rumor has it there was some kind of altercation involving Nolley and a Lawson.

I said it from day 1.. If the Lawsons are gonna bring drama to the team, they better GTFOH.

Didn't one of them pull a gun on a player, maybe Joe Jackson, at a pick-up game?

Supposedly.
It wasn't Dedric, but I don't remember which of the other 3 it was.

(10-26-2021 03:04 PM)Mimi Wrote:  Alo is not mediocre

He does not have the talent level that many other on the team have but he is not close to mediocre. I DO understand the odd Alo bashing, but it is way off

He is a good player and will play a major role this year

A-lo was a state MVP and Mr. Basketball in HS as he was winning 3 (I think) state championships.
If A-lo had played down the stretch last year, we most certainly win 1 of the Houston games and likely make the NCAA tourney.
He would likely school anyone on this message board in 1-on-1, 21, or HORSE.
He is not bad and is above average.
But he is not a flashy player, not a scorer, and doesn't have the high ceiling most of these guys do.
That's why he gets bashed.
Well that, and some other high school-ish thing we do around here with local players.

When you have a group of alpha's you are going to have conflict. It's actually a good thing.

In 2008 Antonio Anderson made a rule, no fighting except on Fridays. Think about that. Antonia Anderson, told Joe Dorsey you can't fight someone except on Friday.

That was a great team. When Black beat Rose's ass after the season, I don't now, but I'm sure AA let it happen.

The question for this team isn't who is gonna score. The question is in the locker room who sets the rules.

That's what we need. A rule maker. And it's not an election.

Johnathan missed an obligation from a source close. There wasnt any fight with anyone..Chandler situation is on Oregon with a class/grade...yall folks talking about guns and Joe Jackson...they would've been 9 and 11 at the time lol..that's the silliest stuff ever...I've never seen a fan base hoping for the worst in guys on they team. I see why Nolley said what he said about false info being spread about him. Yall do it to everyone...rumors are spread by fools and accepted by idiots...

(10-25-2021 04:07 PM)Eagleonpar Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 03:43 PM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 08:03 AM)holyterror Wrote:  The color commentator for yesterday's broadcast suggested it was partly a strategy by Penny to not show all we've got, at least not all at once. Who knows, tho?

This is the strategy! We need to keep Lane college in the dark! Can’t be too careful - probably sit 5 different players in that one — need to keep UNC central in the dark too — we have all these unknown players in the roster that we need to keep under wraps until the last minute!

Kinda like how we didn’t show all our stuff on defense vs Arkansas State?

(10-25-2021 09:12 PM)sherekhan Wrote:  I've been thinking about the starting lineups and the best way to utilize the talent. As everyone knows, having this many talented players the risk for transfers is always a possibility. My biggest concern is keeping Landers Nolley II happy.

With Nolley as your leading scorer from last season- I think it's important to be consistent and keep him as your starting SG with Bates starting at the SF.

Lester would be the 1st player off the bench.

With Lester being the ultimate team player, I don't think he would mind being the 6th man off the bench.

The lineup below gives you a good blend of freshmen talent with experience.

Starters:
PG - Alo (Experience PG)
SG - Nolley (Experience SG)
SF - Bates (Top 5 NBA pick, natural 2/3)
PF - Williams (Experience PF)
C - Duren (Top 5 NBA pick)

Bench:
PG - Timberlake
SG - Lester (1st player off the bench and Heart and Soul of this team)
SF - Minott (Future NBA ?)
PF - C. Lawson
C - Dandridge

That leaves: J. Hardaway, Camden, Sam O, Tyler Harris, J Lawson

Not starting LQ would be foolish IMO.

(10-25-2021 09:29 PM)BigTigerMike Wrote:  But Lester is the teams best man to man defender and all around glue guy…..ie Antonio Anderson-like

Why would you put him on the bench?

Exactly.

Folks need to chill. It's like our fanbase has PTSD.

(10-25-2021 10:02 PM)memphisike Wrote:  Ike want's to see a Dude starting who can
BUST THE TREY BALL

Ike didn't watch the exhibition game is TB4E's best guess.

(10-25-2021 10:34 PM)TigerSeth Wrote:  Rumor has it there was some kind of altercation involving Nolley and a Lawson.

Great, more Lawson drama if true. Just what we need.

(10-25-2021 11:14 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  Sherekhan makes some interesting points regarding Nolley and Bates' natural 2/3 position. And BigTigerMike is correct — but to an extent. I think some of the players — specifically Nolley and Timberlake — sincerely thought they would start. And now neither might.

The best college basketball teams typically have a true point guard running the show — even if he is not a star.

Lester needs to be on the court as much as possible. He does everything (bombs threes, defends, rebounds, hustles, communicates). He and Williams will be the leaders of this team with their savvy and the respect they command from their teammates.

Possible starting lineup:

PG: Lomax

SG: Lester

Point Forward: Bates (who can play point when Lomax is out)

PF: Williams

C: Duren

Sixth man: Landers Nolley, who should be able to get at least 25 minutes per game if he accepts coming off the bench.

I'm not sold yet on Timberlake.

I'm sold on his potential. He had a bad 1st game, it happens. But even while missing he looked awesome going strong to the bucket.

(10-26-2021 08:14 AM)aardWolf Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 10:45 PM)rolexjames Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 10:34 PM)TigerSeth Wrote:  Rumor has it there was some kind of altercation involving Nolley and a Lawson.

i Can believe that. Both of those guys like to talk and won't be the 1st to walk away.

Well, when we welcomed the Lawson's back we also welcomed their drama...

truEth.

If any of these players fail to buy into the team mentality we need to actually achieve our potential this year then invite them to hit the road. They must be made to understand that no single player is bigger than the sum of all the parts.

(10-27-2021 06:10 AM)mtown2615 Wrote:  Johnathan missed an obligation from a source close. There wasnt any fight with anyone..Chandler situation is on Oregon with a class/grade...yall folks talking about guns and Joe Jackson...they would've been 9 and 11 at the time lol..that's the silliest stuff ever...I've never seen a fan base hoping for the worst in guys on they team. I see why Nolley said what he said about false info being spread about him. Yall do it to everyone...rumors are spread by fools and accepted by idiots...

Wait, are you trying to imply that some posters on this board just make $#!t up for no apparent reason? And start negative rumors about players on their "favorite" team? That just can't be, can it?

Read back through this thread. What is the purpose of throwing out completely unsubstantiated rumors about current players days before the season starts? I'm afraid some of y'all need to be ruled ineligible for doing horrible, unspeakably evil things that I have no proof of.

(10-27-2021 06:38 AM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 11:14 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  Sherekhan makes some interesting points regarding Nolley and Bates' natural 2/3 position. And BigTigerMike is correct — but to an extent. I think some of the players — specifically Nolley and Timberlake — sincerely thought they would start. And now neither might.

The best college basketball teams typically have a true point guard running the show — even if he is not a star.

Lester needs to be on the court as much as possible. He does everything (bombs threes, defends, rebounds, hustles, communicates). He and Williams will be the leaders of this team with their savvy and the respect they command from their teammates.

Possible starting lineup:

PG: Lomax

SG: Lester

Point Forward: Bates (who can play point when Lomax is out)

PF: Williams

C: Duren

Sixth man: Landers Nolley, who should be able to get at least 25 minutes per game if he accepts coming off the bench.

I'm not sold yet on Timberlake.

I'm sold on his potential. He had a bad 1st game, it happens. But even while missing he looked awesome going strong to the bucket.

True. I should have been clear: I'm not sold (like some on this board perhaps seem to be) on Timberlake being outstanding this season and a first-rounder in the next NBA draft — i.e., a player who is going to come in an "steal" Nolley's minutes. Multiple reports (if I recall correctly) note ET needs work on his shooting. Lots of players can run, slash, etc. But their shooting, passing and moving without the ball skills are so-so. Not saying that is the case with ET. But we've seen LN play and LN is legit.

As noted, I hope I'm wrong and ET enjoys an excellent year. But I foresee him coming off the bench and hope he accepts that role.

(10-26-2021 03:20 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(10-26-2021 12:54 PM)passat25 Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 10:11 AM)Memphis10Tigers Wrote:  Reporter asked Penny point blank if there were any eligibility issues during the post-game press conference and he confirmed the only hang-up was Chandler’s transfer paperwork. FWIW.

There it goes.. stop with the rumors, guys.

(10-25-2021 10:34 PM)TigerSeth Wrote:  Rumor has it there was some kind of altercation involving Nolley and a Lawson.

I said it from day 1.. If the Lawsons are gonna bring drama to the team, they better GTFOH.

Didn't one of them pull a gun on a player, maybe Joe Jackson, at a pick-up game?

(10-27-2021 07:49 AM)cmt Wrote:  

(10-27-2021 06:10 AM)mtown2615 Wrote:  Johnathan missed an obligation from a source close. There wasnt any fight with anyone..Chandler situation is on Oregon with a class/grade...yall folks talking about guns and Joe Jackson...they would've been 9 and 11 at the time lol..that's the silliest stuff ever...I've never seen a fan base hoping for the worst in guys on they team. I see why Nolley said what he said about false info being spread about him. Yall do it to everyone...rumors are spread by fools and accepted by idiots...

Wait, are you trying to imply that some posters on this board just make $#!t up for no apparent reason? And start negative rumors about players on their "favorite" team? That just can't be, can it?

Read back through this thread. What is the purpose of throwing out completely unsubstantiated rumors about current players days before the season starts? I'm afraid some of y'all need to be ruled ineligible for doing horrible, unspeakably evil things that I have no proof of.

People don't want to let go of what happened years ago and put it on 2 different brothers...