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Post by sharkey on Jan 28, 2021 13:39:51 GMT -5
This thread hasn't been updated in a bit. On one of my endless debates on the MAAC board I took another look at the '21-'22 roster now considering this "free season", as well as Seniors being allowed to return and not counting towards the scholarship limit
Bigs (4/5 positions)
Shema..7'1''..Soph James..6'1''..FR Brown..6'9''..JR NJJ..6'9''..FR Crafoord..6'9''.. FR Wildy..6'9''..FR Van Eyck..6'9''..Sr. (as of today I expect him to return if given the option)
G/F (1-3 positions)
Myers..6'1''..FR Chavez..6'2''..Soph Rowe..6'5''..FR Jean Louis..6'4''..JR Koroma..6'7''..FR Duach..6'5''..FR Clayton Jr...6'3''..FR
couple things stand out. 9 Freshmen, 2 Sophomores and 2 Juniors. Most of these kids live up to their hype, and Pitino is setting up Iona for quite a run with a very athletic roster and length. Of course time will tell what happens on the court, but on paper tremendous upside.
Huge logjam at the 4/5
Recruiting never ends. Just MY opinion, but I would think at least a couple of the current players will most likely not return.
While I want Iona to win every game possible, I think it's just as important to "see what we have", using Pitino's words going forward. Playing 14-16 games in 31 days without any future pauses, I guess/hope we see some more PT from the bench players. Really hope Chavez can turn things around and be the player we were expecting to see
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Post by ic59 on Jan 28, 2021 13:58:02 GMT -5
With the above roster, we'd be very thin at PG. While Clayton is listed as a PG, he's unproven, and backed up by a guy, Ryan Meyers, who has only played a handful of minutes so far this season. And JMO, but Koroma seems more suited for the front court.
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Post by sharkey on Jan 28, 2021 14:14:47 GMT -5
With the above roster, we'd be very thin at PG. While Clayton is listed as a PG, he's unproven, and backed up by a guy, Ryan Meyers, who has only played a handful of minutes so far this season. And JMO, but Koroma seems more suited for the front court. Fair point with Koroma, but that's a lot of talented "Bigs" for him to beat out. As of now he covers a spot lacking on the roster, a 6'7'' wing that is athletic enough to play the SF spot and with further development potentially guard the Manny Camper's of the world. As far as PG, I think we need to get used to Pitino and who he recruits. Recently offered stud JUCO CG Joshua Baker. Would be amazing to add him to the '21 roster. Pitino also recently offered another JUCO CG.
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Post by gregcrow on Jan 28, 2021 19:04:43 GMT -5
With the above roster, we'd be very thin at PG. While Clayton is listed as a PG, he's unproven, and backed up by a guy, Ryan Meyers, who has only played a handful of minutes so far this season. And JMO, but Koroma seems more suited for the front court. Fair point with Koroma, but that's a lot of talented "Bigs" for him to beat out. As of now he covers a spot lacking on the roster, a 6'7'' wing that is athletic enough to play the SF spot and with further development potentially guard the Manny Camper's of the world. As far as PG, I think we need to get used to Pitino and who he recruits. Recently offered stud JUCO CG Joshua Baker. Would be amazing to add him to the '21 roster. Pitino also recently offered another JUCO CG. How manny Campers could he guard?
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Post by sharkey on Jan 28, 2021 19:08:59 GMT -5
Fair point with Koroma, but that's a lot of talented "Bigs" for him to beat out. As of now he covers a spot lacking on the roster, a 6'7'' wing that is athletic enough to play the SF spot and with further development potentially guard the Manny Camper's of the world. As far as PG, I think we need to get used to Pitino and who he recruits. Recently offered stud JUCO CG Joshua Baker. Would be amazing to add him to the '21 roster. Pitino also recently offered another JUCO CG. How manny Campers could he guard? Damn I left that door wide open!!..lol
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Post by endwee on Mar 11, 2021 21:39:38 GMT -5
Updated 3/11/21.
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Post by endwee on Mar 21, 2021 22:02:27 GMT -5
Updated 3/21. This roster is some roster.
G Wright - Fr. Clayton - Fr. Duach - Fr. Jeanlouis - Fr. Myers - So. Chavez - Jr. Rowe - So. Weiss - Jr. Walk-on Carey - Jr. Walk-on
F/C Van Eyck - Sr.? Wildy - Fr. James - Fr. Koroma - So. R. Brown - Sr. Shema - Jr. Joseph - So. Brooks - So. Walk-on
0 available scholarships
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Post by sharkey on Mar 21, 2021 22:06:34 GMT -5
Updated 3/21. This roster is some roster. G Wright - Fr. Clayton - Fr. Duach - Fr. Jeanlouis - Sr. Myers - So. Chavez - Jr. Rowe - So. Weiss - Jr. Walk-on Carey - Jr. Walk-on F/C Wildy - Fr. James - Fr. Koroma - So. R. Brown - Sr. Shema - Jr. Joseph - So. Brooks - So. Walk-on 0 available scholarships Agreed loaded roster. Only thing you need to change are the years for the returning players. They stay the same as this season
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Post by endwee on Mar 21, 2021 22:15:11 GMT -5
Updated 3/21. This roster is some roster. G Wright - Fr. Clayton - Fr. Duach - Fr. Jeanlouis - Sr. Myers - So. Chavez - Jr. Rowe - So. Weiss - Jr. Walk-on Carey - Jr. Walk-on F/C Wildy - Fr. James - Fr. Koroma - So. R. Brown - Sr. Shema - Jr. Joseph - So. Brooks - So. Walk-on 0 available scholarships Agreed loaded roster. Only thing you need to change are the years for the returning players. They stay the same as this season Are we sure that’s how they’ll be listed? Or will they get the extra year added on the end, like a R-Sr.? I honestly don’t know.
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Post by sharkey on Mar 21, 2021 22:22:34 GMT -5
Fair quesion, but I would think that since this year didn't count next year they would still be the same. Don't believe this year was considered a red shirt season. Maybe SID will check in and answer the question
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Post by endwee on Mar 23, 2021 21:15:45 GMT -5
Updated 3/23. This roster is some roster.
G Cashaw - Sr.? Wright - Fr. Clayton - Fr. Duach - Fr. Jeanlouis - Sr. Myers - So. Rowe - So. Weiss - Jr. Walk-on Carey - Jr. Walk-on
F/C Van Eyck - Sr.? Wildy - Fr. James - Fr. Koroma - So. R. Brown - Sr. Shema - Jr. Joseph - So.
1 available scholarship
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Post by ic59 on Mar 24, 2021 6:13:09 GMT -5
Updated 3/23. This roster is some roster. G Cashaw - Sr.? Wright - Fr. Clayton - Fr. Duach - Fr. Jeanlouis - Sr. Myers - So. Rowe - So. Weiss - Jr. Walk-on Carey - Jr. Walk-on F/C Van Eyck - Sr.? Wildy - Fr. James - Fr. Koroma - So. R. Brown - Sr. Shema - Jr. Joseph - So. 1 available scholarship I'm sure we all like the potential of the roster, but if DVE doesn't return, as of now, we'll go into next season with only one proven front court player. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Dylan returns. JMO.
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Post by iona81 on Mar 24, 2021 6:25:14 GMT -5
I guess NJJ doesn’t count
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Post by gregcrow on Mar 24, 2021 6:48:44 GMT -5
I guess NJJ doesn’t count Huh?
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Post by iona81 on Mar 24, 2021 8:24:33 GMT -5
Disregard
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