[olldflame]

Camper could be an excellent addition to our team.

Pros:
Tons of experience. 2 years at UTEP and 2 years at Tyler JC under a hall of fame coach.
Led UTEP in minutes paid and 2nd in scoring at 10.5ppg
Elite defender (although in a dramatically different system, which he would need to "unlearn" while learning the packline).
Excellent FT shooter. (78%)

Cons:
Although he shot an "OK" 33% from 3, his 2 point shooting was only 42%, which is not good, and indicates he was not a great finisher despite his height.
Questions on eligibility. Under old rules he would be done, but he clearly fits the Pavio criteria. Does that give him 1 more year or 2?

[LU Armchair coach]

Eligibility who knows seems like from my sources it’s whoever has the biggest pocketbook.

IMO if kid comes he will be able to adapt to HCRM system on defense.

[flamehunter]

Aquino also officially in the portal now.

[LU Armchair coach]

Did you sleep all day yesterday?

[Humble_Opinion]

Aquino also officially in the portal now.

I really don't understand that choice from him. He's a solid big that plays good defense, but at 6'8" he's not an overwhelming presence down low. He had times where he appeared that he could play a larger role in scoring, but others where he was timid or too quick to defer to a pass. He only avg'd 8 ppg this year, so not sure where he thinks he's going to find a better place than LU. It's unfortunate, but it seems like we have some candidates in the pipeline that could replace his production.

Camper is a logical replacement for Maughmer, who wound up being our best perimeter defender. If he learns the system, he could be even better than Maughmer was. I do worry about his offensive production a little, especially since we're losing so much with Peter leaving. McKay probably thinks he can get quality minutes from Decker and the new kid coming in.

[flamehunter]

Did you sleep all day yesterday?

No I worked. But it hadn't been posted on here anywhere that I saw. Thanks for the kind comment.

[LU Armchair coach]

Grateful for the taxes you’ve paid in yesterday!

[LU Armchair coach]

Let’s see if I’m close. Camper Jr and big that fits LU needs and wants is what LU is going after.

Camper Jr #1 option.

[olldflame]

Transfer portal update from Manson. Multiple names we haven't read here.

https://www.aseaofred.com/transfer-port ... o-liberty/

One we have discussed Mikael Pocknett, the 6'6" F from d2 King, has committed to Buffalo (which does not mean he can't flip).

[Sly Fox]

At first glance, Towt jumps off the page to me on Manson't list. It'd be a one & done ... but isn't that basically everyone these days?

[olldflame]

At first glance, Towt jumps off the page to me on Manson't list. It'd be a one & done ... but isn't that basically everyone these days?

123 games and he has taken one 3 point shot.
Talk about a player who "knows his role"!

Oh, BTW, He's Haley Cavinder's ex
https://www.sportskeeda.com/stories/who ... rson-towt/

[Baybird]

He could slide right into the FT culture of 24-25 LU.
55-145 .379, including a game where he was 0-9 from the Charity Stripe! Yikes!
Hoping that this year was an anomaly for LU MBB.

[olldflame]

He could slide right into the FT culture of 24-25 LU.
55-145 .379, including a game where he was 0-9 from the Charity Stripe! Yikes!
Hoping that this year was an anomaly for LU MBB.

Makes Zach Cleveland look like Mark Price.

[LU Armchair coach]

At first glance, Towt jumps off the page to me on Manson't list. It'd be a one & done ... but isn't that basically everyone these days?

123 games and he has taken one 3 point shot.
Talk about a player who "knows his role"!

Oh, BTW, He's Haley Cavinder's ex
https://www.sportskeeda.com/stories/who ... rson-towt/

If LU don’t have the money for Big O LU definitely don’t have the money for this one then!!!!

[olldflame]

At first glance, Towt jumps off the page to me on Manson't list. It'd be a one & done ... but isn't that basically everyone these days?

123 games and he has taken one 3 point shot.
Talk about a player who "knows his role"!

Oh, BTW, He's Haley Cavinder's ex
https://www.sportskeeda.com/stories/who ... rson-towt/

If LU don’t have the money for Big O LU definitely don’t have the money for this one then!!!!

That occurred to me as well, but while Manson used the term "could pay", we all know that is different than saying "were capable of paying". Ian has probably set guidelines, but I doubt they are set in stone for the right player.

I think Towt's incompetence as a shooter will prevent that from being an issue here.

[LU Armchair coach]

I don’t believe anyone really knows the exact amount of money any school will be sharing. I can’t believe LU would disclose that amount with anyone. It’s a hard search to see what LU paid Freeze & McKay.

[jcmanson]

Liberty has set the amount Athletics can “share” with its athletes. The athletic department has divided that up and given each team an annual budget. Coaches can then work within that budget and pay players based on what they think is best.

[LU Armchair coach]

Let’s say we have money left in the kitty.
Does it stay with that athletic team or going to say baseball?
Can that money be used for paying coaches extra or is it spent solely on the players?
How did universities come up with this amount the board of directors, just AD’s or with coaches also?

[jcmanson]

Can't imagine any team would be given money and not spend it on the players. For Liberty, it's a number that was approved by the board.

[Humble_Opinion]

I don’t believe anyone really knows the exact amount of money any school will be sharing. I can’t believe LU would disclose that amount with anyone. It’s a hard search to see what LU paid Freeze & McKay.

Form 990.

Can't imagine any team would be given money and not spend it on the players. For Liberty, it's a number that was approved by the board.

If the payments are flowing through the Athletics Budget then I would expect there would be some reporting provided through the annual disclosures to the EADA. That database lags a year or so behind, so we probably won't know for a couple years.

[LU Armchair coach]

My guess then this gets interesting!!

[olldflame]

So, any rumors on recruits visiting this weekend?

[LU Armchair coach]

All the coaches are in Texas

[Liberty_2023]

[LU Armchair coach]

Would this suit work if you cited a whole lot less $$$ NCAA was keeping you from making at Liberty?