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by NilesGold
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: KAEO: Jayden Njidgue
Replies: 14
Views: 965

Re: KAEO: Jayden Njidgue

I'm getting way ahead of myself, but I like the idea of cultivating people like this to hopefully/possibly be a coach here one day.
by NilesGold
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: UMass transfer portal news - 2024
Replies: 303
Views: 15718

Re: UMass transfer portal news - 2024

GOODY wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:49 am Frank Mitchell would be perfect ! 6 ft 8 banger ! Fourth in nation in rebounds
Looks like a great rebounder, no idea how good he is defending post players, but it doesn't seem like he's that much of a rim protector, very few blocks.
by NilesGold
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: KAEO: Jayden Njidgue
Replies: 14
Views: 965

Re: KAEO: Jayden Njidgue

Best freshman surprise since Carl Pierre? I mean, this guy was the glue for the team, great basketball IQ knowing where to be on the court at all times, passes are spot on to where the players want to catch the ball right away and giving them the best opportunity to score. I hope he stays at UMass ...
by NilesGold
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: KAEO: Jaylen Curry
Replies: 46
Views: 4281

Re: KAEO: Jaylen Curry

^ I love all 5 guys you mentioned but that is not a great starting 5. No rim protection, mediocre rebounding, limited 3 point shooting and we will get killed by any team that has a dominant center. We need a solid big to replace Josh. I might be wrong, but we all have different views on how to buil...
by NilesGold
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: 2024 Recruiting
Replies: 550
Views: 52780

Re: 2024 Recruiting

I wonder if that mysterious NYC kid Frank alluded to a few weeks ago, was Adam Njie... 2024 PG just committed to Iona.
by NilesGold
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: UMass transfer portal news - 2024
Replies: 303
Views: 15718

Re: UMass transfer portal news - 2024

Who says we are after Venning? Assistant B. Steele and UMass basketball started following him on twitter last 2 days Could be something, could also mean very little. Wildens was a worst case scenario where he was terrible on offense, but we tried to get him to score. If you have a dude who's good o...
by NilesGold
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: UMass transfer portal news - 2024
Replies: 303
Views: 15718

Re: UMass transfer portal news - 2024

I continue to be fascinated by this exchange. Running offense through the post his first year here wasn't totally effective. We had some defense and rebounding in Wildens, but our big guys missed way too many shots in the paint. It was sort of the opposite this past year. My read on Tyler Mason is ...
by NilesGold
Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: UMass transfer portal news - 2024
Replies: 303
Views: 15718

Re: UMass transfer portal news - 2024

I get that people are frustrated by all of the changes to college basketball, but I would urge you all to pay attention to how well mid-majors have done the last two seasons with NIL in place. I don't have exhaustive data on it, but I think you'll find that the age of NIL and easy transfers may in f...
by NilesGold
Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: 2024-25 Season
Replies: 65
Views: 3160

Re: 2024-25 Season

I couldn't make the zoom but my guess is Cross and Sool. Really, really hope I am wrong on both. They are both huge next season. I have no idea why Diggins would leave, he's thriving here. Cross I can see. I'll say it's DHS and Foster. Diggins has a child, presumably in the Philadelphia area? Eithe...
by NilesGold
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: UMass transfer portal news - 2024
Replies: 303
Views: 15718

Re: UMass transfer portal news - 2024

I don't think he's in the portal (at least not yet), but Josh Gray is the type of player who might be a great fit. Played for Frank in Frank's last season at South Carolina, doesn't play much, but he could be a solid defensive big man for us.
by NilesGold
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: UMass transfer portal news - 2024
Replies: 303
Views: 15718

Re: UMass transfer portal news - 2024

He found out he could transfer again.. asked for more money to stay and "things didn't work out". Not that hard to figure out. That's my assumption. Cohen thinks he can get a certain amount in the portal and UMass can't/won't match. I'd love him on the team next year, but not someone to b...
by NilesGold
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:32 am
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: 2024-25 Season
Replies: 65
Views: 3160

Re: 2024-25 Season

It looks like we need to start over with this thread as it looks like we will have a much different team than what we were expecting. Get used to UMass fans as the NIL will continue to decimate our program as the end isn’t near! Your sky is falling schtick isn't based in reality. UMass used the por...
by NilesGold
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:30 am
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: UMass transfer portal news - 2024
Replies: 303
Views: 15718

Re: UMass transfer portal news - 2024

I just don’t think he was Frank’s type of player as some on here have said. Nothing personal. Frank stayed on him and even in the W against Fordham Frank made a comment postgame about how they won even with Cohen missing a bunch of layups. And I just think he wants more athleticism. He was very ski...
by NilesGold
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: UMass transfer portal news - 2024
Replies: 303
Views: 15718

Re: UMass transfer portal news - 2024

Old Cage wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:40 pm
Floyd wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:55 pm what recruit is leaving?
Mayhugh
He's been gone for about 6 months
by NilesGold
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:18 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: UMass transfer portal news - 2024
Replies: 303
Views: 15718

Re: UMass transfer portal news - 2024

But, what if he goes to his "better situation" and finds out his minutes are cut and he's not as effective as he was here? Is it worth it?. If he had another very good season here other offers to play somewhere after hes done could easily offset 150k. Getting your weaknesses exposed could...