- March 7th, 2016, 5:31 pm
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We saw this year with Fields what.an asset a mature transfer can be with a bunch of young guys, and signing another Freshman would mess things up for 2017. We could just stand pat, but there is no reason to if we can being in another experienced piece or 2 for a year. I don't think Ritchie will do it unless he can find someone who will fit in like Anthony did, but if they are out there, why not?
FlameFan11 wrote:I think most likely done for 2016 but I'm sure some back up plans are in place. Typically, I would say you probably look hard at graduate transfers but less likely for a new coach building with young players. The payoff is typically in year 3, 4 and 5 when these young guys are upperclassmen.5 of those players; Hicks, Hiepler, Hoffman, Koval and Worman will not have scholarships. You left out Myo Baxter-Bell, who will. That makes 12, leaving us with one available. I think there is a good chance one current scholarship player leaves. Hard to tell how many of the walkons will hang around.
My guess is there will be one or two changes to the roster but maybe not. This seems like a tight knit group. If you were looking for a graduate transfer, what position would you really target?
PG - Cabbil, Barmore, Atensia, Hoffman
SG - Dawson, Kemrite, Worman, Heipler
SF - Reid, Gardner, Hicks
PF - Homesley, ETalbert
C - Maxwell, JTalbert, Koval
That is 16 guys which is too many so some guys will most likely not be back. Most of those guys can play multiple positions so it will be interesting to see where Coach plays them. I really think the lineup of Cabbil, Dawson, Kemrite, Gardner/Homesley and Maxwell may be the primary . Barmore is an X factor which could move Cabbil to the 2 a lot more. I like the looks of this group already with lots of talent on the bench. There are going to be some serious battles in the offseason and during practice which will only speed up development. Good thing is we will have size to matchup with the bigger teams and we have more depth to play smaller with most of the BSC teams. I look for 9-10 guys in the rotation next season.
We saw this year with Fields what.an asset a mature transfer can be with a bunch of young guys, and signing another Freshman would mess things up for 2017. We could just stand pat, but there is no reason to if we can being in another experienced piece or 2 for a year. I don't think Ritchie will do it unless he can find someone who will fit in like Anthony did, but if they are out there, why not?