A10 Outlook for 2022-23

[NYGFan_Section208]

Frank Martin and UMASS offer #8 ESPN Ranked 6'9" 210 lb G.G. Jackson from Columbia South Carolina Class of 2023


On Saturday afternoon, Jackson posted on Twitter that he received an offer from the University of Massachusetts. Of course, you may be saying to yourself, “why would such a high-profile prospect even consider a program like UMass?”

It’s simple: Frank Martin.

We know how heavily Martin recruited Jackson while he was at the helm at South Carolina. In fact, all signs were leaning towards the Columbia, South Carolina native committing to the Gamecocks.
This is not great news for Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels, as it looked like Martin’s presence wasn’t something they had to worry about anymore in this recruiting race. Now with his new program back in the mix, it’s very possible that Jackson will take some extra time to evaluate all of his potential options.
If you need any indication as to how Jackson is feeling about the offer, his Twitter feed has multiple tweets that reference the UMass offer.

https://keepingitheel.com/2022/04/02/un ... eepstakes/

Let’s keep Jackson far away from Amheast Mass

Or, if he goes there...just kick his a and make him regret it

[Jersey77]

Frank Martin and UMASS offer #8 ESPN Ranked 6'9" 210 lb G.G. Jackson from Columbia South Carolina Class of 2023


On Saturday afternoon, Jackson posted on Twitter that he received an offer from the University of Massachusetts. Of course, you may be saying to yourself, “why would such a high-profile prospect even consider a program like UMass?”

It’s simple: Frank Martin.

We know how heavily Martin recruited Jackson while he was at the helm at South Carolina. In fact, all signs were leaning towards the Columbia, South Carolina native committing to the Gamecocks.
This is not great news for Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels, as it looked like Martin’s presence wasn’t something they had to worry about anymore in this recruiting race. Now with his new program back in the mix, it’s very possible that Jackson will take some extra time to evaluate all of his potential options.
If you need any indication as to how Jackson is feeling about the offer, his Twitter feed has multiple tweets that reference the UMass offer.

https://keepingitheel.com/2022/04/02/un ... eepstakes/

Let’s keep Jackson far away from Amheast Mass

Or, if he goes there...just kick his a and make him regret it

I am glad he has interest in them.
I doubt he actually ends up there, but Martin will be great for UMass.
All this means is that the A10 will continue to improve.

We just need to up our game and we will with Archie.

[RhowdyRam02]

If the A10 is going to be a better conference, and kicking out members isn't an option, then it's vital that certain programs get better, and UMass is at the top of that list.

Duquesne, Fordham, and La Salle are who they are, and expecting them to consistently be in the top of the conference is either a pipe dream or means the conference as a whole has crashed.

St. Bonaventure and Davidson are looking really good now, but what will they be like once their respective coaches are no longer around?

What is St. Joe's in a post Martelli, current landscape world? Can George Washington compete again or are they too dysfunctional? What will Loyola Chicago be after taking a step up in competition and after Porter Moser's players cycle through?

Really the A10 needs a lot more out of us, UMass, and George Mason. All three schools have appropriate sized arenas for the top of the conference, two of the schools have dedicated practice facilities and we'll have one in a little over a year, so all three have facilities to compete at the top half of the conference. Now it's time to use those facilities, commit outside of that to basketball at a higher level, and move into the top half of the conference

[Jdrums#3]

Good points, Rhowdy. The words improvment and sustainability should be drilled into the heads of A10 leadership and then down to the schools.

[Jersey77]

Freshman TaQuan Woodley following Martin to UMass from South Carolina.
He is a big body (6'8"/280) out of Camden NJ.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sport ... 75505.html

[NYGFan_Section208]

Freshman TaQuan Woodley following Martin to UMass from South Carolina.
He is a big body (6'8"/280) out of Camden NJ.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sport ... 75505.html

The Martin glare should have him down to 2 fitty by Opening Day.

[reef]

ESPN just had an early look at next season Top 25 they list
Dayton 18
St Louis. 25

[PillPushr]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... -25-and-1/

Gary Parrish at CBS also has Dayton at 24 and SLU at 26 in his early rankings.

[Rhody15]

If Bonnie’s return all or most, they’ll be up there as well.

A10 could be loaded.

[Jersey77]

If Bonnie’s return all or most, they’ll be up there as well.

A10 could be loaded.

You can add VCU.

If Williams opts out of the NBA draft and returns for his additional year of eligibility, they will also be loaded.
Remember Watkins will be coming back after missing last season with an injury.

Davidson will be returning Loyer, Lee, and Mennenga.

[Big Rhody Guy]

4 serious tournament contenders in Dayton, SLU, Bonnies and VCU. Then you add in a fringe team like Davidson, and who knows what Loyola will look like next year in a new conference. This is going to be the best year for the A-10 since the two year run between 12/13 and 13/14. Anything less than 3 bids would be a massive disappointment and it should be at least 4.

[Blue Man]

I would just like to see the A-10 not suck in the OOC. That's been the historic problem.

As bad as the bottom of the A-10 is, historically that's not where we screw ourselves.

Look at Dayton this year. The losses to Mason and La Salle certainly didn't help - but they did themselves in with 3 Q4 losses to absolute trash teams - UMass Lowell, Libscomb, and Austin Peay. Even with those 2 bad A10 losses - the conference was good enough to allow them 5 losses, including 2 bad ones - and they were still the first team out.

The conference has to win OOC games. Has to.

[Jersey77]

I would just like to see the A-10 not suck in the OOC. That's been the historic problem.

As bad as the bottom of the A-10 is, historically that's not where we screw ourselves.

Look at Dayton this year. The losses to Mason and La Salle certainly didn't help - but they did themselves in with 3 Q4 losses to absolute trash teams - UMass Lowell, Libscomb, and Austin Peay. Even with those 2 bad A10 losses - the conference was good enough to allow them 5 losses, including 2 bad ones - and they were still the first team out.

The conference has to win OOC games. Has to.

I agree that the OOC record will play a huge role in the success of the A10.

The teams have to avoid the bad losses.

Also, the P5 schools aren't making it any easier for programs like ours.
Those conferences are adding schools and expanding to 20 inner-league games.

In addition, they are avoiding home/home matchups with the Mid-Majors.
So, they would either have to play them at their home court or at a neutral setting in a tournament.

[Rhody15]

Neutral site tournaments are slowly becoming mid major's last hope to get marquee P6 wins in OOC.

[Jersey77]

[reef]

Definitely think the A10 is on the way up hopefully it replaces the Mountain West who had 4 bids

[luke]

If anybody can bring back Lasalle to relevance it would be Fran Dumphy . It may take a couple seasons , but If it is possible be done Fran Dumphy
would be their best hope . he has always been an outstanding coach . Lasalle must have begged him to take over at his Alma mater.

[PeterRamTime]

If anybody can bring back Lasalle to relevance it would be Fran Dumphy . It may take a couple seasons , but If it is possible be done Fran Dumphy
would be their best hope . he has always been an outstanding coach . Lasalle must have begged him to take over at his Alma mater.

Huge for LA Salle! If he can at least keep their NET under 200 that'll be a boon lol

[NYGFan_Section208]

If anybody can bring back Lasalle to relevance it would be Fran Dumphy . It may take a couple seasons , but If it is possible be done Fran Dumphy
would be their best hope . he has always been an outstanding coach . Lasalle must have begged him to take over at his Alma mater.

Any relation to Fran Dumpy?

[RF1]

If anybody can bring back Lasalle to relevance it would be Fran Dumphy . It may take a couple seasons , but If it is possible be done Fran Dumphy
would be their best hope . he has always been an outstanding coach . Lasalle must have begged him to take over at his Alma mater.

It will have to just be a couple of years as that is all the time Dunphy would likely be coaching there. Fran turns 74 this October, weeks before the start of the season.

[Jersey77]

[sevegny7]

Peter Kiss played in the same tournament. Which I agree in past years prior to the name image and likeness was essentially you indicating your time in College is done. I would think it is still the same.

But, interesting to see how that plays out. So under previous rules seems like Peter Kiss is gone too.

[ramster]

Bonnie’s board has a prediction thread for how many of the starting 5 they think return:

https://bonabandwagon.proboards.com/thr ... ing?page=2

[ATPTourFan]

This season was historically bad for the A-10. 10th in KenPom! Saw the return of the dreaded "Juan Bid".

Power 6
7th Mountain West
8th American
9th West Coast
10th A-10

[URI_05]

This season was historically bad for the A-10. 10th in KenPom! Saw the return of the dreaded "Juan Bid".

Power 6
7th Mountain West
8th American
9th West Coast
10th A-10

It still would have been 2 bids, but yeah a bad year for the league. Dayton was in if Richmond lost.

[reef]

Bonnie’s board has a prediction thread for how many of the starting 5 they think return:

https://bonabandwagon.proboards.com/thr ... ing?page=2

My guess is 0 or 1 very surprised if 2 or more return

[Ramfan22]

Jalen Adaway was participating in the dunk contest in New Orleans which was all seniors who were done with college. Pretty sure he’s moving on from college and not returning to St Bonaventure. Will be interesting to see if any Bonnies starters do utilize their extra year of eligibility and return.

[Jersey77]

Feeling is Vince Williams will remain in the draft and not return to VCU.

[Ramfan22]

Jalen Adaway officially announces he’ll forgo his remaining college eligibility and begin a professional career. Osun Osunniyi is supposed to make a decision this weekend, unsure when the rest of the Bonnies seniors will announce their plans.

[reef]

Jalen Adaway officially announces he’ll forgo his remaining college eligibility and begin a professional career. Osun Osunniyi is supposed to make a decision this weekend, unsure when the rest of the Bonnies seniors will announce their plans.

Will guess OO is finished @ St Bonaventure

[ramster]

Jalen Adaway officially announces he’ll forgo his remaining college eligibility and begin a professional career. Osun Osunniyi is supposed to make a decision this weekend, unsure when the rest of the Bonnies seniors will announce their plans.

Will guess OO is finished @ St Bonaventure

I’m guessing Coulibaly announced departing because he heard Osunniyi is staying. He can’t see staying at Bonaventure another year when the HC plays just a 5 guy lineup 38-40 minutes per game.

[Jersey77]

Rothstein has 3 A10 teams in his way too early top 45 for 22-23. tied with the MWC for the most by Mid-Majors.
https://t.co/isetdG8rjs

30. Saint Louis
Projected Starting 5:
G Yuri Collins
G Gibson Jimerson
G Fred Thatch
G Javonte Perkins
C Francis Okoro
Projected Bench: Jordan Nesbitt, Terrance Hargrove, Nick Kramer, Kellan Thames, Sincere Parker
Key Losses: Deandre Jones, Martin Linssen
Key Newcomers: Sincere Parker, Nick Kramer, Kellan Thames

32. Dayton
Projected Starting 5:
G Malachi Smith
G Kobe Elvis
G R.J. Blakney
F Toumani Camara
C Daron Holmes
Projected Bench: Mustapha Amzil, Koby Brea, Zimi Nwokeji, Kaleb Washington, Mike Sharavjamts
Key Losses: Moulaye Sissoko, Elijah Weaver
Key Newcomers: Mike Sharavjamts
Seniors Who Could Return: None

39. Davidson
Projected Starting 5:
G Foster Loyer
G Grant Huffman
G Reed Bailey
G Hyunjung Lee
C Samuel Mennenga
Projected Bench: Drew Dibble, Styrmir Thrastarson, David Kristensen, Chris Ford, Michael Katsock, Reed Bailey, Sean Logan, Desmond Watson
Key Losses: Nelson Boachie-Yiadom, Luka Brajkovic , Mike Jones
Key Newcomers: Reed Bailey, Sean Logan

[Ramfan22]

Nice pickup for Fordham. Joins Combo guard Will Richardson who’s ranked #142 by 247 sports.

[Jersey77]

Nice pickup for Fordham. Joins Combo guard Will Richardson who’s ranked #142 by 247 sports.

I saw that, Kim English getting it done at Fordham.

[ramster]

Nice pickup for Fordham. Joins Combo guard Will Richardson who’s ranked #142 by 247 sports.

I saw that, Kim English getting it done at Fordham.

I know you mean Kyle Neptune

[Jersey77]

Nice pickup for Fordham. Joins Combo guard Will Richardson who’s ranked #142 by 247 sports.

I saw that, Kim English getting it done at Fordham.

I know you mean Kyle Neptune

OOPs, I did. Thanks

But Kim English also

[NYGFan_Section208]

Rothstein has 3 A10 teams in his way too early top 45 for 22-23. tied with the MWC for the most by Mid-Majors.
https://t.co/isetdG8rjs

30. Saint Louis
Projected Starting 5:
G Yuri Collins
G Gibson Jimerson
G Fred Thatch
G Javonte Perkins
C Francis Okoro
Projected Bench: Jordan Nesbitt, Terrance Hargrove, Nick Kramer, Kellan Thames, Sincere Parker
Key Losses: Deandre Jones, Martin Linssen
Key Newcomers: Sincere Parker, Nick Kramer, Kellan Thames

32. Dayton
Projected Starting 5:
G Malachi Smith
G Kobe Elvis
G R.J. Blakney
F Toumani Camara
C Daron Holmes
Projected Bench: Mustapha Amzil, Koby Brea, Zimi Nwokeji, Kaleb Washington, Mike Sharavjamts
Key Losses: Moulaye Sissoko, Elijah Weaver
Key Newcomers: Mike Sharavjamts
Seniors Who Could Return: None

39. Davidson
Projected Starting 5:
G Foster Loyer
G Grant Huffman
G Reed Bailey
G Hyunjung Lee
C Samuel Mennenga
Projected Bench: Drew Dibble, Styrmir Thrastarson, David Kristensen, Chris Ford, Michael Katsock, Reed Bailey, Sean Logan, Desmond Watson
Key Losses: Nelson Boachie-Yiadom, Luka Brajkovic , Mike Jones
Key Newcomers: Reed Bailey, Sean Logan

Wow....look at all those players those teams have! They must have like, 10-12 players each! (Would be interesting to see what Rothstein's current write-up looks like for Rhody.)

[SmartyBarrett]

OOPs, I did. Thanks

But Kim English also

A lot of really solid coaches in the A-10 right now. Lange and Dambrot are the only two I wouldn't put in that category.

[Ramfan22]

Loyola Chicago lands one of the top D2 transfers. Had interest from 40+ D1 programs.

[Ramfan22]

Davidson lands their first transfer this off-season. Had a pretty good freshman season earning CAA rookie of the year, but numbers dropped in every category his sophomore year including a drop in his 3 point percentage. Will be interesting to see what he does at Davidson.

[Billyboy78]

Rothstein's already started. LOL

[Ramfan22]

Saw this coming

[Ramfan22]

Big pickup for Richmond. Quinn, a 7 foot junior averaged 14.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game for Lafayette.

[Rhody15]

Big pickup for Richmond. Quinn, a 7 foot junior averaged 14.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game for Lafayette.

There’s Golden’s replacement.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Big pickup for Richmond. Quinn, a 7 foot junior averaged 14.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game for Lafayette.

There’s Golden’s replacement.

Is that a spider or a tick?

[Ramfan22]

Butler transfer Bryce Golden headed to Loyola Chicago. Golden averaged 8.8 points, and 3.6 rebounds per game this season. Joins Cal U transfer Philip Alston who committed yesterday. There will be still a Golden in the A10 next season unfortunately.

[Jersey77]

Big pickup for Richmond. Quinn, a 7 foot junior averaged 14.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game for Lafayette.

There’s Golden’s replacement.

Huge for Richmond.
I actually saw him play a couple of times at Lafayette and was very impressed.
I did post about him in a thread much earlier as a possible replacement for the twins.

Their frontcourt of Burton, Quinn, and Grace should be tough.
Richmond not looking bad for next season.

[PeterRamTime]

Big pickup for Richmond. Quinn, a 7 foot junior averaged 14.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game for Lafayette.

There’s Golden’s replacement.

Is that a spider or a tick?

Definitely a Tick.

Let's go Ticks!

[Ramfan22]

Great news for Fordham



Edit: Typed this in the wrong thread, can an admin move it to the A10 outlook, thank you.

SG Edit: Done and done.

[NYGFan_Section208]

There’s Golden’s replacement.

Is that a spider or a tick?

Definitely a Tick.

Let's go Ticks!

Yeah, spiders are enough of a useless life hassle, but they're no ticks, that's for sure.