25-26 Roster Discussion/Speculation

[BamaMoon]

But can he play defense? The video I saw of him was all offense. Maybe there’s another .

Yeah, IIRC, the video showed a few clips of him guarding the rim, but most of those "highlight" videos are offensive plays.

But, in answer to your question, he's a seven footer. That makes up for a lot of other weaknesses. He looks pretty skinny, so he could use some lbs., but 7 footers don't grow on trees. Especially the kind that can shoot the 3 and put the ball on the floor.

 

[CajunCrimson]

I HOPE he comes back only for a final season of playing basketball. Like you said, I don't think he goes professional at any level. Simply for the risk of injury.

Not sure I've ever seen a more consistent shooter from 3, the guy is unreal.

His response was something about whether he wanted to continue playing basketball at all. Which if that’s the case, I respect that. At some point, you move onto the next thing in life.

 

[Coach D]

Honestly I don’t think

His response was something about whether he wanted to continue playing basketball at all. Which if that’s the case, I respect that. At some point, you move onto the next thing in life.

Honestly I don’t think he should with the injury history. The concussions add up and change your life. Granted if he gets offered a decent amount of money my young self would take it and risk it vs how I think now.

 

[bama579]

"Thank You" and Hardhat Award to CajunCrimson for what you do for this board.



Posted again. He earned it.

 

[CajunCrimson]

"Thank You" and Hardhat Award to CajunCrimson for what you do for this board.



Posted again. He earned it.

Thanks. That’s actually a very cool idea for the basketball board. I wonder if there’s a way for our regular basketball posters to achieve a hardhat using metrics or statistics

Thank you for the sentiment, and thanks for the idea. Not sure what we can do, but let’s explore.

 

[CajunCrimson]

Rylan Griffin back in the portal. Would we bring him back?

He plays defense.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

It's interesting, because I think Mallette was intended to replace Griffen, in terms of being a lengthy guard that can provide reliable 3 and D. He got hurt so, the Griffen loss ended up hurting a lot more than probably was expected. I think Mallette said he was returning, so we may not really need Griffen, but if we're going to a roster size of 15, it certainly wouldn't hurt to try to get Griffen back too.

 

[CajunCrimson]

It's interesting, because I think Mallette was intended to replace Griffen, in terms of being a lengthy guard that can provide reliable 3 and D. He got hurt so, the Griffen loss ended up hurting a lot more than probably was expected. I think Mallette said he was returning, so we may not really need Griffen, but if we're going to a roster size of 15, it certainly wouldn't hurt to try to get Griffen back too.

Not sure we beat North Carolina without him last year.

 

[CajunCrimson]

"Thank You" and Hardhat Award to CajunCrimson for what you do for this board.



Posted again. He earned it.

Talking to CA. Toying with ideas. But since it was your idea, let me know what you think about your title. . Will update soon.

 

[day-day]

I posted the following in the Portal thread before I realized this Roster Discussion thread had been started:

I think Reid only played a handful of games in which he was near 100% healthy. There were a few stretches when he looked like the best player on the court. I'm thinking (hoping) that he gets completely healthy and becomes a real factor. He has a good combination of size and skill and looks pretty strong for a freshman.

 

[ga tide man #9]

He plays defense.

I was a RG fan. Don’t know what the issue was that cost him playing time

 

[ga tide man #9]

Why jump to Cunningham leaving just because a redshirt?

It was reported today on Tide 100.9 that Cunningham has entered the portal

 

[CrimsonTitles]

Well, no Wooley. He has committed to Louisville.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1906830954309562391

 

[BamaMoon]

I thought Rylan Griffeth was a good player for us, and I agree, I think we missed him. He was a pretty good 3 point shooter and, when he got hot he could take over a game. And he grew an inch or two and got really long IIRC.

Just wondering out loud if we thought Stevenson was just a bigger version of him and we didn't need him? IDK.

 

[CajunCrimson]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1906873389454655758

 

[BAMARICH]

Why jump to Cunningham leaving just because a redshirt?

Unless the trend suddenly reverses, we should probably always assume that any highly touted freshman who redshirts without being injured is more likely to jump ship than stay. Percentages…

 

[BamaMoon]

Did Sam Walters improve at Michigan?

I know he can shoot, but he was a defensive liability. Remember him being too slow.

 

[day-day]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1906873389454655758

Williamson looks like a great addition from Latvia.

247 article states one year of eligibility remaining; it is an endless cycle...

 

[CajunCrimson]

Did Sam Walters improve at Michigan?

I know he can shoot, but he was a defensive liability. Remember him being too slow.

I think he was injured for much of the season.
Played in 23 games avg 5.1 pts and 1.9 boards. 36% from 3

 

[CajunCrimson]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1906739720631017978

Some believe it means he’s retiring. I am not sure.