2022 Recruiting

[gmujim92]

Darren Buchanan put up a 40-piece tonight. Probably the best unsigned senior in the DMV’s 2022 class.

 

[GMUgemini]

Darren Buchanan put up a 40-piece tonight. Probably the best unsigned senior in the DMV’s 2022 class.

Could really use him as a Schwartz replacement.

 

[Patriot8]

Could really use him as a Schwartz replacement.

I get what you're saying, and I'd love to add Buchanan to this class, but he's not coming in and replacing Schwartz. Expect us to play extremely heavily in the transfer portal. Again, very much want him, but this staff understands that Oduro's time here is short, so they are going to target proven transfers who can contribute immediately next season.

 

[sleeperpick]

I get what you're saying, and I'd love to add Buchanan to this class, but he's not coming in and replacing Schwartz. Expect us to play extremely heavily in the transfer portal. Again, very much want him, but this staff understands that Oduro's time here is short, so they are going to target proven transfers who can contribute immediately next season.

Since you are an insider now (non sarcastic I appreciate what you do on Twitter)... Did the staff ever consider Daye Jr from Fordham to fill our PG woe? I thought the A-10 inter-conference transfer rule wouldn't make him sit. Or do you think they go for someone P5 after the season? I thought Daye would have been a great fit

 

[Patriot8]

Since you are an insider now (non sarcastic I appreciate what you do on Twitter)... Did the staff ever consider Daye Jr from Fordham to fill our PG woe? I thought the A-10 inter-conference transfer rule wouldn't make him sit. Or do you think they go for someone P5 after the season? I thought Daye would have been a great fit

I wouldn't consider myself an insider, just someone who has a very specific twitter search history.

No clue on Daye Jr. I do believe you see a transfer PG come in after the season, don't think it necessarily has to be a P5 guy. I'd imagine there's a list compiled of guys they are keeping tabs on. I'm happy that he's getting an opportunity at Bryant, but Kabimba leaving opens up a much needed spot. With Schwartz, Cooper, and Hartwell all (likely) departing, the Kabimba transfer leaves us with two openings currently, and based on history, you have to imagine more will come. Outside of Ticket and Oduro, every spot in the rotation is up for grabs next season.

 

[sleeperpick]

I wouldn't consider myself an insider, just someone who has a very specific twitter search history.

No clue on Daye Jr. I do believe you see a transfer PG come in after the season, don't think it necessarily has to be a P5 guy. I'd imagine there's a list compiled of guys they are keeping tabs on. I'm happy that he's getting an opportunity at Bryant, but Kabimba leaving opens up a much needed spot. With Schwartz, Cooper, and Hartwell all (likely) departing, the Kabimba transfer leaves us with two openings currently, and based on history, you have to imagine more will come. Outside of Ticket and Oduro, every spot in the rotation is up for grabs next season.

Coop doesn't want to stay on the Grant Golden track of college forever?

 

[Patriot8]

Coop doesn't want to stay on the Grant Golden track of college forever?

I'd love it if he did. Another year to work on creating his own shot, driving with the ball, cutting without the ball, etc. And you know, defense. The rest of this season can go a long way in determining his pro opportunities.

 

[Patriot8]

Justyn Fernandez and his IMG Post Grad team will be playing AT Fork Union Military Academy on February 5th & 6th. I have no idea if tickets will be made available, but if they are, and you can make it, do that.

 

[Old Man]

I get what you're saying, and I'd love to add Buchanan to this class, but he's not coming in and replacing Schwartz. Expect us to play extremely heavily in the transfer portal. Again, very much want him, but this staff understands that Oduro's time here is short, so they are going to target proven transfers who can contribute immediately next season.

Why do you say Oduro's time here is short? I get that he blowing up and all, but you don't think the fact that CKE kept him here and helped to make him what he is today will matter? Sure if CKE goes, all bets are off, but if CKE can develop him at Mason, maybe the relationship between those two will be strong enough to keep Oduro at Mason.

 

[GMUgemini]

Why do you say Oduro's time here is short? I get that he blowing up and all, but you don't think the fact that CKE kept him here and helped to make him what he is today will matter? Sure if CKE goes, all bets are off, but if CKE can develop him at Mason, maybe the relationship between those two will be strong enough to keep Oduro at Mason.

He’s a Junior, and while he has an extra year of eligibility he may not want to use it. So we’ve got 1 season (2 max) with him here.

After this one, that is.

 

[Petey Buckets]

The ExPat Hoops guys did a pretty good job breaking down how international opportunities dried up when COVID was raging. Teams that were already operating on thin margins had to slash budgets, the Portsmouth Invitational and other showcase events were canceled, etc. I think that's why a lot of guys who otherwise would be gone this year used the fifth year of eligibility. I wouldn't expect that to be the norm going forward.

 

[GMUMiked]

I wouldn't consider myself an insider, just someone who has a very specific twitter search history.

No clue on Daye Jr. I do believe you see a transfer PG come in after the season, don't think it necessarily has to be a P5 guy. I'd imagine there's a list compiled of guys they are keeping tabs on. I'm happy that he's getting an opportunity at Bryant, but Kabimba leaving opens up a much needed spot. With Schwartz, Cooper, and Hartwell all (likely) departing, the Kabimba transfer leaves us with two openings currently, and based on history, you have to imagine more will come. Outside of Ticket and Oduro, every spot in the rotation is up for grabs next season.

This might be true, or Cooper could end up staying and the rotation next year could look very similar with 4 of 5 starters returning and a mixture of Otis, Blake, Polite, and Fernandez picking up Schwartz's minutes.

 

[sleeperpick]

This might be true, or Cooper could end up staying and the rotation next year could look very similar with 4 of 5 starters returning and a mixture of Otis, Blake, Polite, and Fernandez picking up Schwartz's minutes.

Fernandez specifically will not be a rotational player... Dinkins also needs to do very little to take the majority of the PG duties (although I am not complaining with XJ's high) he is far too inconsistent to be the main minute getter on a great A10 team.

 

[GMUgemini]

This might be true, or Cooper could end up staying and the rotation next year could look very similar with 4 of 5 starters returning and a mixture of Otis, Blake, Polite, and Fernandez picking up Schwartz's minutes.

Cooper obviously has the chops to play overseas. He’s been in college for 5 years. He’s been to the tournament. I’d be surprised if he decides to come back for a 6th year.

If the plan is to get a grad transfer PG-type, hoping he can play off-ball too (read, he can shoot at a pretty high percentage). This way you’ll be able to rotate in Dinkins, XJ, and Polite without losing that perimeter threat like we do now when Polite and XJ are on the floor together.

 

[GSII]

Hopefully the new guys can defend. Nobody knows until they get here and play a game.

 

[GMUMiked]

Fernandez specifically will not be a rotational player... Dinkins also needs to do very little to take the majority of the PG duties (although I am not complaining with XJ's high) he is far too inconsistent to be the main minute getter on a great A10 team.

Excited about Dinkins but I see him getting closer to 10 mpg next year and XJ getting the majority of the minutes again. I'd like to see XJ shoot the ball a little better but I think he's the man this year and next.

 

[gmujim92]

Excited about Dinkins but I see him getting closer to 10 mpg next year and XJ getting the majority of the minutes again. I'd like to see XJ shoot the ball a little better but I think he's the man this year and next.

Strong disagree. We all saw what an elite A-10 point guard looks like tonight and he was on the other team. Kim ain’t messing around, I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t find a new starting PG in the portal because X is too inconsistent to be even among the top-half of the league at his position.

 

[tblack33]

Strong disagree. We all saw what an elite A-10 point guard looks like tonight and he was on the other team. Kim ain’t messing around, I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t find a new starting PG in the portal because X is too inconsistent to be even among the top-half of the league at his position.

I love XJ. He can easily be the best backup PG in the league. He’s bottom 4 starting PG at the moment. All of these statements are true.

 

[ephoops]

Strong disagree. We all saw what an elite A-10 point guard looks like tonight and he was on the other team. Kim ain’t messing around, I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t find a new starting PG in the portal because X is too inconsistent to be even among the top-half of the league at his position.

I agree Jim.

I believe KE's looking for a PG and a big (to back up JO) in the portal.

The transfer PG and Dinkins will play a large majority of the minutes at PG next year.

 

[gmujim92]

I love XJ. He can easily be the best backup PG in the league. He’s bottom 4 starting PG at the moment. All of these statements are true.

Collins
Gilyard
Lofton
Loyer
Baldwin
Fernandes
Hall
Elvis
Bishop
Sheppard

Yeah, definitely bottom 4.