Welcome Riley Allenspach

[Patriot8]

Was given a stat that I believe is correct.

To date, the A10 has not had a transfer come in that is 6’9+ and averaged over 10ppg last season.

 

[gmujim92]

Was given a stat that I believe is correct.

To date, the A10 has not had a transfer come in that is 6’9+ and averaged over 10ppg last season.

Hopefully Watson is the first then (crossing fingers)

 

[Patriot8]

Hopefully Watson is the first then (crossing fingers)

It was more a stat for people who are questioning Allenspach's numbers and/or wondering why we haven't landed a more consistently productive big guy. Nobody in the A10 is landing those guys.

 

[GMUgemini]

It was more a stat for people who are questioning Allenspach's numbers and/or wondering why we haven't landed a more consistently productive big guy. Nobody in the A10 is landing those guys.

And just as a reminder, even before the NIL era, Danny Dixon wound up at NC State eventually…

 

[gmujim92]

It was more a stat for people who are questioning Allenspach's numbers and/or wondering why we haven't landed a more consistently productive big guy. Nobody in the A10 is landing those guys.

Yeah I got that

 

[Jay2014]

How can a 6'11" basketball player avg 3 rebounds a game? Did he play minimal minutes a game? So something is missing here. We already have this player, Stas Sivka.
Sounds like coach ran out of NIL money.

Big men take time to develop. Look at Oduro’s stats as AJ Wilson’s backup (or whatever we are calling how DP used him) his Sophomore year - right before his big breakout under KE. The system and the development of bigs is really important. I think Riley is primed for a big breakout season.

Also the Samford’s ultra-high tempo system isn’t really conducive to fighting for rebounds. I think he is a really good fit for Mason. And if not, what’s the worst thing that happens? Ellington gets more minutes in the 5 split?

Also note that Allenspach has 30+ lbs on Stas, and played C in US high school and AAU programs. He is used to the physicality of American basketball. Right now Stas is more of a stretch 4 than a 5.

Haynes got over 7-figures in NIL from UC to be in a co-starter situation with a 7’2 former starter from UCF (that averaged 9-9-2). The big market was insane this year. Allenspach has significant interest and offers from P4 schools. Anyway you slice it getting a 6-11 250, 4 star transfer big is a good get!

 

[Aldousflux]

Riley’s Samford teammate left this comment under his Mason commitment post

 

[GMU79]

Riley’s Samford teammate left this comment under his Mason commitment post
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Kid's smooth! Love the self deprecating humor!

 

[Mason2006Patriot]

Can't wait to see Riley play in Tony's system!

 

[Verdad]

How about a home and home with Samford?

 

[jessej]

How about a home and home

i'd prefer Albama or Auburn or even UAB