Future teams

[skyblade]

Originally Posted by cincyguy13

There is no way Cronin thought all of these guys could become stars. 25% of them had zero basketball skills. There is no way he thought they could go from that to developing in to stars in 4 years

Starters not stars. But a guy has to be able to become a starter before he can become a star. I think Cronin thought every guy he recruited could become a starter and might become a star.

Brannen seems much more willing to recruit guys who look like career role players and backups. Guys who have little potential to become a starter and virtually no potential to develop into stars.

[waterhead]

Originally Posted by justinhub2003

You can combat being a 6’5 power forward with long arms, elite athleticism and a strong wide frame. Charles Barkley was like 6’4 but had near 7 ft wingspan, and a wide frame.

Also... There are different kinds of athleticism. Having a elite 2nd jump helps guys who are short because they can make their second jump quicker.

Prince looks to have pretty athleticism. I think he ends up being really good

I looked at a lot of pictures with Barkley standing next to Jordan. Some looked like one was taller than the other and vice versa. If Jordan was 6'6" then Barkley had to be at least 6'5.5". Or both were under.

What is funny (in some photos) is that when looking at the close up pics Barkley had shoulders higher than Mike. Then Mike had eyes higher than Barkley. Then Barkley would even it out again with his pointy dome...lol!

[waterhead]

Originally Posted by skyblade

Starters not stars. But a guy has to be able to become a starter before he can become a star. I think Cronin thought every guy he recruited could become a starter and might become a star.

Brannen seems much more willing to recruit guys who look like career role players and backups. Guys who have little potential to become a starter and virtually no potential to develop into stars.

Not sure I would go with career role players. I think Vogt is probably an exception for depth at the 5. But it's late in 2019. I don't think Davenport is looked at as a career role player even if that's what he becomes. Grad transfers would not qualify as career role players IMO.

Outside of Vogt I am not seeing that just yet. And he is only a 2 year backup plan at worst.

[TheRealMick]

Jermaine Lawrence or Quadri Moore would be nice right now

[waterhead]

Originally Posted by TheRealMick

Jermaine Lawrence or Quadri Moore would be nice right now

Why tho?

[TheLivingLegend]

Originally Posted by TheRealMick

Jermaine Lawrence or Quadri Moore would be nice right now

No they wouldnt....

[Bcatfollower]

Originally Posted by waterhead

Why tho?

Maybe kelvin Gaines or biggie

[TheLivingLegend]

Originally Posted by Bcatfollower

Maybe kelvin Gaines or biggie

Still nope. Feel free to keep trying tho

[Bcatfollower]

Originally Posted by TheLivingLegend

Still nope. Feel free to keep trying tho

Jamaree Strickland

[skyblade]

Originally Posted by waterhead

Not sure I would go with career role players. I think Vogt is probably an exception for depth at the 5. But it's late in 2019. I don't think Davenport is looked at as a career role player even if that's what he becomes. Grad transfers would not qualify as career role players IMO.

Outside of Vogt I am not seeing that just yet. And he is only a 2 year backup plan at worst.

Yeah I think Davenport develops into a solid starter and possibly a star. I'm thinking more of the guys we've been recruiting, but final judgement won't be until we actually start signing guys.

I'd say Vogt, Sorrola and Iorio are all career backup/role player types. Vogt could be an exception because he is from NKU and Sorolla because he is just a one year place-holder. But if we get Sorolla and Iorio it's starting to look like a trend. But who knows maybe we will get Coleman and another athletic guy and the trend looks completely different. Still early to really make judgements, but it's basketball dead season so I've got nothing better to do then look for trends in very small data sets.