2021-2022 Mason roster

[JimP]

I think complete opposite. Miller had like three revealed offers and kolek has about 25 (that also doesn’t make much sense to me since Miller is double the player kolek is. I think he’s narrowing the list each day and talking to the coaches. Not surprised at all he and his people are taking their time.

Who else did Miller hear from? Can't seem to find it.

 

[gmujim92]

Agreed on one end of the equation - but those 25 slots will start getting filled if Kolek takes too much time. The fact something compelling hasn't pulled him in one direction or another would bode well for him staying. I still think odds are he is gone - but I do think after a certain point - the window starts closing.

KE would not be moving so aggressively to fill the roster if Miller and/or Kolek had told him they are open to returning. Just glad we have a coach who can recruit — I think we’ve upgraded with the duo of Schwartz and Cooper, but we could use one more immediate impact player on the offensive end to make this team dangerous.

 

[gmujim92]

Who else did Miller hear from? Can't seem to find it.

He never announced a list

 

[Pablo]

Who else did Miller hear from? Can't seem to find it.

Miller is no longer listed on the roster - https://gomason.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

 

[Falco]

Miller is no longer listed on the roster - https://gomason.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

Neither are the incoming freshman. Not sure if that means anything though.

 

[sleeperpick]

Who else did Miller hear from? Can't seem to find it.

Believe I read wake forest and Miami online. He didn’t release a full list of suitors

 

[JimP]

Believe I read wake forest and Miami online. He didn’t release a full list of suitors

Thanks

 

[Patriot8]

I am unbothered by this. We gon’ be alright.

 

[FreeGunston12]

Possible starting lineup with minutes in parenthesis. Assuming Miller to Miami and that Kolek is gone as well. Losing both Miller and Kolek will be a major set back in terms of depth. The overall quality of the roster gets weaker barring another transfer.

Polite (25) / Gray/XJ (15)
Cooper (30) / Need someone
Schwartz (30) / Frazier III (10)
Gaines (30) / Need someone
Oduro (30) / Henry (10) Depth a problem in the post.

No respect for Gadsden? I see him as the backup 4 along with Mbaye.

I also see Frazier as the likely starter at the 4 (if the roster holds) with Gaines seeing much fewer than 30 minutes a game. I think his role will be to rotate in and put on one heck of a full court press on to run the other team while Schwartz or Cooper gets a breather.

 

[sleeperpick]

No respect for Gadsden? I see him as the backup 4 along with Mbaye.

I also see Frazier as the likely starter at the 4 (if the roster holds) with Gaines seeing much fewer than 30 minutes a game. I think his role will be to rotate in and put on one heck of a full court press on to run the other team while Schwartz or Cooper gets a breather.

The kid with two D1 offers that KE didn’t recruit probably won’t/shouldn’t be in the rotation. Did Frazier grow 5 inches I wasn’t aware of? That’s an awfully small 4 especially with no rim protector

 

[gmujim92]

Miller is no longer listed on the roster - https://gomason.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

No respect for Gadsden? I see him as the backup 4 along with Mbaye.

I also see Frazier as the likely starter at the 4 (if the roster holds) with Gaines seeing much fewer than 30 minutes a game. I think his role will be to rotate in and put on one heck of a full court press on to run the other team while Schwartz or Cooper gets a breather.

Frazier isn’t at all a 4. He’s a classic 2/3 swingman.

 

[gmujim92]

Ideal scenario, the staff finds somebody to start ahead of Malik at the 4. That allows Schwartz to play the 3 and Cooper the 2, with Oduro and Polite. That’s a pretty damn decent lineup for an A-10 squad.

If need be, Schwartz slides to the 4 and either Frazier or Gaines starts at the 3.

 

[Falco]

Ideal scenario, the staff finds somebody to start ahead of Malik at the 4. That allows Schwartz to play the 3 and Cooper the 2, with Oduro and Polite. That’s a pretty damn decent lineup for an A-10 squad.

If need be, Schwartz slides to the 4 and either Frazier or Gaines starts at the 3.

Ideally Malik is a stud and the staff gets a freshman to develop. Just my opinion though

 

[gmujim92]

Ideally Malik is a stud and the staff gets a freshman to develop. Just my opinion though

He has a ton of ability but he’s still skinny and basically a first-year player considering DP glued him to the bench. Get a grad transfer and you have the luxury of easing Malik in with 10-15 minutes a game, then hope he is ready to be unleashed in Year 3

 

[Patriot8]

He has a ton of ability but he’s still skinny and basically a first-year player considering DP glued him to the bench. Get a grad transfer and you have the luxury of easing Malik in with 10-15 minutes a game, then hope he is ready to be unleashed in Year 3

So barring any defections from the current roster, you would rather add a 4 as opposed to another scoring guard for the final spot?

 

[tblack33]

So barring any defections from the current roster, you would rather add a 4 as opposed to another scoring guard for the final spot?

We’re getting into a bit of a pickle because we need both. Right now we still need to solidify down low but PG is still a glaring hole at this point IMO.

I expect that Ronnie will be a candidate to make big strides this off-season, especially given the minutes he got last year, but court vision/facilitation skills are the toughest things to develop (which IMO along with ball handling were some areas he needed to improve if he’s going to be a 1) in a COVID offseason where you can’t necessarily work with other guys.

 

[tblack33]

But for those of you interested in another scoring guard:

DJ Mitchell - 2020-21 - Men's Basketball - FIU Athletics

DJ Mitchell (2) G - 2020-21: Played in 20 games, making one start… Averaged 4.6 points and 2.0 rebounds in 11.1 minutes played… Shot 388% from the field and 27.7%

fiusports.com

DC kid who entered the portal. I’ve seen nothing indicating we are in but fun to keep an eye on.

 

[gmujim92]

So barring any defections from the current roster, you would rather add a 4 as opposed to another scoring guard for the final spot?

Yes I expect Cooper to be a 30-minute player and possibly our leading scorer, with Frazier and Gaines backing up the 2 and 3 spots.

To maximize Schwartz’s value as a big SF, I’d rather not have to slide him up a spot and make him guard the 4 if we can land a veteran guy there.

 

[gmujim92]

But for those of you interested in another scoring guard:

DJ Mitchell - 2020-21 - Men's Basketball - FIU Athletics

DJ Mitchell (2) G - 2020-21: Played in 20 games, making one start… Averaged 4.6 points and 2.0 rebounds in 11.1 minutes played… Shot 388% from the field and 27.7%

fiusports.com

DC kid who entered the portal. I’ve seen nothing indicating we are in but fun to keep an eye on.

He went to Notre Dame Prep like KE ... could be a connection there

 

[FreeGunston12]

The kid with two D1 offers that KE didn’t recruit probably won’t/shouldn’t be in the rotation. Did Frazier grow 5 inches I wasn’t aware of? That’s an awfully small 4 especially with no rim protector

Has 25 lbs on Gaines. 6-6 207 vs 6-7 181. Played limited minutes at the 4 last year (arguably where he was most effective -- in 30 minutes against vcu). Start him at the "3" if it makes you feel more comfortable with Schwartz at the "4", but I don't think it matters too much how you delineate it.

There is no clear cut starting 3/4 to pair with Schwartz right now. So yes, I think Frazier is as likely to get that spot as anyone else on the current roster.