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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by MikeUMA » Tue Jul 26, 2022 12:22 pm

Marty Peretz wrote: Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:33 am Not sure who will start on opening night other than ...
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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by DoctorJ » Tue Jul 26, 2022 4:39 pm

Marty has me very excited about Keon!!!

I've heard so many good things about Luis Jr, too!

Really wondering who the two new players will be. Can't imagine there is a lot of quality left out there for unsigned 2022 freshmen or in the portal but, given that Frank Martin is our new HC, we can't expect that the remaining two slots are unlikely to have an impact. A decommitment could happen somewhere with a player Frank has a relationship with from the past.

Even if he brings in two players that don't make huge individual impact, the impact on depth and ability to practice should be considerable. Maybe also, if a high-end mid-year transfer doesn't materialize, that last scholarship could go to Cairo or the new PWO.

Before we lost Dibaji and Garcia, I thought we could push into the top four in the conference. Right now we have question marks but we also have PT to offer guys like Gianni, Keon, and Reggie that will give them time in the OOC to develop skills, get comfortable in Frank's system, and prepare for conference play. In the long run it could be a good thing.
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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by bobolink » Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:10 pm

Perhaps Coach Martin has a surprise (or 2?) up his sleeve to complete next season's roster. Sure hope so!
A recent A10 example that seemed to come in below the radar was the commitment to La Salle by Jorge Sanchez-Ramos, PG that looked good in the NBA Academy and U19 Euro play. Sounds like a good get for La Salle that came in nonstandard recruiting.

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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by 69MG » Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:02 pm

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Former UMass G Javohn Garcia (@Jgfromda614) has committed to JUCO College of The Sequoias (CA) @COSMBB
Could it be anything but academics? He's too good to have to do this.

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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by e_parade » Wed Aug 10, 2022 3:02 pm

So based on the current outlook at 247: https://247sports.com/college/massachus ... l/Commits/


We have 8 newcomers, 6 are 3-Star and 1 is 4-Star. That seems good. Now we just need to get them all on the same page - very much looking forward to what Martin can get out of this bunch.

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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by DanaDingle3 » Thu Aug 18, 2022 12:54 pm

I think a lot of guys will get time and minutes will be spread around.

Starters:

Fernandes
Weeks
Cross
Kante
Leveque

There's a ton of potential throughout the lineup. I think initially, anyway, Frank leans on experience as guys begin to show they're too valuable to be on the bench.

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Post by UMassfan_19 » Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:57 pm

DanaDingle3 wrote: Thu Aug 18, 2022 12:54 pm I think a lot of guys will get time and minutes will be spread around.

Starters:

Fernandes
Weeks
Cross
Kante
Leveque

There's a ton of potential throughout the lineup. I think initially, anyway, Frank leans on experience as guys begin to show they're too valuable to be on the bench.
I’m not sure weeks start just because that really only puts one primary ball handler in the 5 also highly doubt kante starts

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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by DoctorJ » Thu Aug 18, 2022 3:13 pm

Fernandes
Diggins
Weeks
Cross
Leveque

is what I expect to see early on in the year against better competition, like in the tournament vs. Colorado. Two ball handling guards, multiple threats from 3, and our best big.
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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by 69MG » Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:46 pm

This roster is so deep and has so many ways to be deployed I don't think anyone can guess what Frank will do. I do know that if you don't play defense you may not see much playing time.

We can play big, small, fast, half-court or whatever. Maybe it will be matchup driven or maybe Frank will put in who he feels are his 5 best players and let the other team worry about matching up. This is unique for us and I'm really looking forward to this season.

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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by stevemaz » Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:22 am

My guess for lineup:

Fernandes
Diggins
Leveque
Kante
Cross

6th: Weeks
7th: Gapare
8th: G Thompson
9th: Woodley
10th K Thompson

That said, i wouldnt be suprised if Dominquez cracks into top 8. I like a 8 man rotation with a sprinkle of a 9th man.

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Post by R&G » Fri Aug 19, 2022 8:22 am

Holy crap - there's a lot of talent and depth on this team.

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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by bobolink » Fri Aug 19, 2022 2:34 pm

stevemaz wrote: Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:22 am My guess for lineup:

Fernandes
Diggins
Leveque
Kante
Cross

6th: Weeks
7th: Gapare
8th: G Thompson
9th: Woodley
10th K Thompson

That said, i wouldnt be suprised if Dominquez cracks into top 8. I like a 8 man rotation with a sprinkle of a 9th man.
your guess is as good as any; some logic there as you picked the 4 4-star players and the most experienced. Perhaps Kante and Gapare missing summer work-outs will put them a little behind. TJ or Gapare might be needed for the quicker wing. Maybe Diggins should not start so a solid, somewhat proven PG can come in if needed. Depending on how the schedule plays out, it wouldn't shock me to see Coach Martin hold back a little in the opener, although Towson could require the team's best soon enough.

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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by 69MG » Fri Aug 19, 2022 3:13 pm

Wildens and Noah for sure. After that, I have no clue, not even an educated guess. Way to much depth and flexibility to figure out the other 3. Cross is the next closest to being a starter, but will he be at the 3 or the 4?

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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by fenway617 » Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:53 pm

Brandon Martin (son of Frank) commits to UMass for the upcoming season. On scholarship as a Grad transfer from South Carolina where he had modest numbers but played in pretty much every game. At 6-5, 232 another good depth player with some size and bulk.

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Re: 2022-23 roster

Post by 69MG » Fri Sep 09, 2022 10:22 am

I've seen a couple of comments such as "We don't have 2 players yet". I also see that the roster does not have Gapare, Kante or Martin yet. Call me paranoid, but can anyone verify if all 13 players are in school.

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