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^ pretty sure this was answered in one of his previous posts where he said roster construction is left entirely to the coaching staff… so it sounds like it was their decision.

Just my opinion, thank you Jackson. College basketball used to have mega stars that were associated with their schools because most would stay 3-4 years and there was limited transferring between D1 schools, most were grad transfers. It just doesn’t seem that way anymore. Something is definitely lo...

Jackson96 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 10:44 am Maybe his enjoyment?

That’s what I use to gauge a product.

Quann might not enjoy it, but he's just 1 of millions. One of the few ways that you can somewhat gauge that across all of CBB is tv ratings, which are up.

Quann wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 9:56 am I never mentioned ratings, I said the overall product has gone downhill since the transfer portal was opened.

What are you using to gauge that?

I came across this earlier, Dana Dingle is quoted. https://x.com/skinshoops86/status/1784179938716750021?s=61&t=ycZjpMQrl2VSJpm81We6mA The quote that interested me in there was that HS players are essentially planning to transfer from midmajor to P6 now. Those are kids who used to go straight t...

If it is a shot at Frank, that's gotta be one of the fastest 180's I've ever seen. And not just because he transferred, that's the norm. But being a "Frank guy" and being in Frank's corner vocally to this is something.... Considering his mother and Frank’s wife were together often and Dav...

I like Majok but he needs another year or more to be useful. Could probably move down to NEC or AE and get floor time and develop faster. This was predictable last year when he committed to UMass and moved from the 2024 class to the 2023 class. Cohen is probably the only bright spot when it comes t...

Are there any rules that would prevent Frank Martin (or any coaches for that matter) from making $ donations to the Mass Collective (or another NIL collective)?

^ Probably due to some bureaucracy in Whitmore. Unless we hear it directly from a player or their camp, UMass is always slow to put out this type of news officially... nothing new here. Eye emojis and atomic bomb gifs are almost as annoying as the transfer portal itself. Almost. It's not a UMass th...

Has anyone here said that? I assumed he was directing that at the source that gave Chip that quote... and I feel the same (as upstate). I for one do not care and appreciate the reporting/transparency. The NIL is based on donations/contributions not sure why everything has to be hush hush (talking a...

inthescoop wrote: ↑Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:35 am

Upstate10 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:52 pm "Shame on Matt"

shut the fuck up

Has anyone here said that?

I assumed he was directing that at the source that gave Chip that quote... and I feel the same (as upstate).

tdmass wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 1:02 pm There are a lot of 5 stars that their projected NIL's are a lot less than $100K!

I’m not sure where you’re getting that info, but it really doesn’t matter what other people are getting, it matters what other teams are willing to give Matt vs what the Mass Collective can offer.

tdmass wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:59 am ^^After reading that Cross turned down $100K or so to enter the portal is a kick in the gut for me and can't hide my disappointment!

Why? I suspect he’s being promised significantly more than that from the others schools trying to get him.

inthescoop wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:56 am Iowa, USC, TCU, Wisconsin are his final 4

A reunion with Cohen would be interesting

His style of play would fit best at Iowa or Wisconsin

From what I read that is NOT a final 4, just the 4 programs mentioned as currently making a big push for him.

NilesGold wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:51 pm 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.

Gray is now in the portal.