KAEO: Michael Steadman

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Re: 2021 Recruiting

Post by UMassfan_19 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:26 pm

One scholarship down. Transfer big from Montana averaged 9 points 5 rebounds
https://twitter.com/mikesteady123/statu ... 54756?s=21
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Re: 2021 Recruiting

Post by Upstate10 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:23 pm

UMassfan_19 wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:26 pm One scholarship down. Transfer big from Montana averaged 9 points 5 rebounds and 2 blocks a game
https://twitter.com/mikesteady123/statu ... 54756?s=21
Michael Steadman highlights

https://youtu.be/29ARzXPAkLg

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Re: 2021 Recruiting

Post by Jackson96 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:31 pm

Well he’s got some size and experience. We need both. No idea how good he is. Decent #s at least.
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Re: 2021 Recruiting

Post by Floyd » Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:55 pm

Well, winter weather shouldn't be an issue coming from Montana. Adds some needed size
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Re: 2021 Recruiting

Post by inthescoop » Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:00 pm

Steadman started in Juco, then transferred to San Jose State, then transferred to Montana, and now he’s coming to UMass. That’s the only concern here.

This could low key be a great addition, and I’m optimistic about Steadman. His first year in the Mountain West he averaged 13.2ppg and 8.5rpg, that’s very good. Then he sat out a year and clearly didn’t think that Montana was the right fit for him, despite being a preseason first time all conference player.

ESPN also ranked him as the 49th best sit out 1 year transfer when he did make the move from SJSU to Montana; with all the players that transfer these days, that’s not a bad rank.

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Re: 2021 Recruiting

Post by 69MG » Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:20 pm

Glad we added some size. Watching the video it looks like he's reasonably athletic. We still have 2 open slots and I'm looking for another big and a shooter.

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Re: 2021 Recruiting

Post by Upstate10 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:22 pm

inthescoop wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:00 pm Steadman started in Juco, then transferred to San Jose State, then transferred to Montana, and now he’s coming to UMass. That’s the only concern here.

This could low key be a great addition, and I’m optimistic about Steadman. His first year in the Mountain West he averaged 13.2ppg and 8.5rpg, that’s very good. Then he sat out a year and clearly didn’t think that Montana was the right fit for him, despite being a preseason first time all conference player.

ESPN also ranked him as the 49th best sit out 1 year transfer when he did make the move from SJSU to Montana; with all the players that transfer these days, that’s not a bad rank.
I actually really like the addition. Definitely skilled on offense and his numbers display a good rebounder.

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Re: KAEO: Michael Steadman

Post by MikeUMA » Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:55 pm

Looks like he left mid-February. He was getting starts.
https://www.montanasports.com/sports/bi ... fer-portal

This was the story going from San Jose to MT
https://406mtsports.com/college/big-sky ... ce281.html

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Re: KAEO: Michael Steadman

Post by rayers » Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:05 pm

Decent hands and lift. Shot looks good but man does he have to learn to go to his LEFT!!! Need TB to teach him his pivot moves...or maybe Ty Weeks!?!

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Re: KAEO: Michael Steadman

Post by TheInsider » Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:18 am

Good size, quickness, and a nice little baby hook... As of right now the day 1 starter at the 5. Looks to be a solid pick up.

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Re: KAEO: Michael Steadman

Post by UMassfan_19 » Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:29 am

rayers wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:05 pm Decent hands and lift. Shot looks good but man does he have to learn to go to his LEFT!!! Need TB to teach him his pivot moves...or maybe Ty Weeks!?!
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Re: KAEO: Michael Steadman

Post by Worcester_To_Amherst » Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:36 am

He's bounced around a lot but we only need him to stick it out for one year here. He's got all the size, experience, and production that we could have hoped to get to fill this position of great need. Good on the staff for going out and finding a west coast guy and getting him to Amherst.

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Re: KAEO: Michael Steadman

Post by Cahoonaville » Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:19 am

rayers wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:05 pm Decent hands and lift. Shot looks good but man does he have to learn to go to his LEFT!!! Need TB to teach him his pivot moves...or maybe Ty Weeks!?!
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Re: KAEO: Michael Steadman

Post by bobolink » Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:45 am

Some of the best minutes for the Minutemen were about sharing the ball. Michael totaled 5 assists in his 20 games played, making me think there's something to be learned there. That said, he meets a need for size and experience, which are badly needed. Glad to have him.

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Re: KAEO: Michael Steadman

Post by UMassfan_19 » Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:54 am

bobolink wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:45 am Some of the best minutes for the Minutemen were about sharing the ball. Michael totaled 5 assists in his 20 games played, making me think there's something to be learned there. That said, he meets a need for size and experience, which are badly needed. Glad to have him.
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