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Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:11 pm**

theblueram wrote: ↑2 months ago
NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago Tough break for HC Alexander and Belmont, after winning their last 6 of 8 regular season MVC games.
Two of their top players both sophomores have decided to enter the portal:

PG Ja'Kobi Gillespie (6'1") - Averaged 17 pts (56% FG, 39% 3PT, 83% FT)/ 4 rebs/4 assists/ and 2 steals.
PF/C Malik Dia (6'9"/240) - Averaged 17 pts (49% FG, 35% 3 PT)/ 6 rebs.
With Monday being the start of free agency, I'm guessing that every coach in the country is thinking, in their own necessitated order:

- who's leaving
- who do I want to leave/stay
- who's out there?

good thing there's a player personnel guy. I'm waiting for someone to identify as a portaler, while their team is still in it.
You forgot the most important question. For URI, it's Tom, how much do I have to get a point guard in here?

edit: Not sure of portalers, but we do have a fired coach in the tournament.

I love the fired coach story...that's fantastic... My brother in law is an Arizona season ticket holder, I told him that's a tough draw for them.
Arizona is hugely capable of the wrong side of an upset...and now they have to play dead man walking coach...he said. "oh %$#*%" or something like that.

Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:02 pm**

Yeah Dan Monson the former Zags coach before Few , maybe LBSU changes their mind , lol

Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:29 pm**

Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:57 pm**

Time to let it rip on the portal!!

Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:36 pm**

Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:18 pm**

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Don’t think that will be it for the La Salle players

Posted: **Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:33 pm**

Get ready for full blown free agency ! Teams are turning down NIT invites and going to start breaking down film tomorrow! That’s where we are at

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:31 am**

reef wrote: ↑2 months ago Get ready for full blown free agency ! Teams are turning down NIT invites and going to start breaking down film tomorrow! That’s where we are at

Tom Crean was against teams turning down NIT invites and he kind of has a point. As much as I don’t like Providence I have a lot of respect for them for playing in it.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:39 am**

Ramfan22 wrote: ↑2 months ago
reef wrote: ↑2 months ago Get ready for full blown free agency ! Teams are turning down NIT invites and going to start breaking down film tomorrow! That’s where we are at
Tom Crean was against teams turning down NIT invites and he kind of has a point. As much as I don’t like Providence I have a lot of respect for them for playing in it.

Yeah I saw that on ESPN , but something has to happen if 7 teams going to turn down invitations

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:54 am**

the field needs to expand drastically

w our crap ass OOC schedule - no way we go dancing anytime soon unless we win a10 tourney

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:21 am**

ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑2 months ago the field needs to expand drastically

w our crap ass OOC schedule - no way we go dancing anytime soon unless we win a10 tourney

Granted our OOC wasn't the best, but it didn't prevent us from the opportunity of going to the NCAAT.

3 teams in the Mohegan Sun Tourn. in the NCAAT- Northwestern, Wash. State, and Miss. State.
Charleston, Yale, and Wagner are all in the NCAAT.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:37 am**

Canisius also are losing 2 of their best players to the portal:

(PG) Trey Dinkins (6'2") - Averaged 15.4 pts (37% 3PT, 79% FT)/ 3.6 assists.
(PF) Frank Mitchell (6'8"/240) - Averaged 12 pts (56% FG)/ 11.6 rebs.

Both players had strong games against the Bonnies, Syracuse, W. Kentucky, and Pitt.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:39 am**

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago
ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑2 months ago the field needs to expand drastically

w our crap ass OOC schedule - no way we go dancing anytime soon unless we win a10 tourney
Granted our OOC wasn't the best, but it didn't prevent us from the opportunity of going to the NCAAT.

3 teams in the Mohegan Sun Tourn. in the NCAAT- Northwestern, Wash. State, and Miss. State.
Charleston, Yale, and Wagner are all in the NCAAT.

it forces us to win the a10 tourney... i don't like those odds.. even w a very good team

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:45 am**

ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑2 months ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago
ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑2 months ago the field needs to expand drastically

w our crap ass OOC schedule - no way we go dancing anytime soon unless we win a10 tourney
Granted our OOC wasn't the best, but it didn't prevent us from the opportunity of going to the NCAAT.

3 teams in the Mohegan Sun Tourn. in the NCAAT- Northwestern, Wash. State, and Miss. State.
Charleston, Yale, and Wagner are all in the NCAAT.

it forces us to win the a10 tourney... i don't like those odds.. even w a very good team

ECR I think our OOC will improve as we get better.
My point is, we did have some good teams on our schedule and wouldn't have been forced to win the A10T providing we did well.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:57 am**

i don't know how we compete NET ratings w/ teams form the P5

I mean, the johnnies didnt get in.. and they def pass the "look test"

take a look at my proposed last 4 in tourney thread

its a win all around

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:18 am**

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago Granted our OOC wasn't the best, but it didn't prevent us from the opportunity of going to the NCAAT.

3 teams in the Mohegan Sun Tourn. in the NCAAT- Northwestern, Wash. State, and Miss. State.
Charleston, Yale, and Wagner are all in the NCAAT.

Five out of thirteen OOC opponents in the NCAA field is actually a pretty good ratio. Only two of nineteen A-10 games were against tournament teams.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:28 am**

RF1 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago Granted our OOC wasn't the best, but it didn't prevent us from the opportunity of going to the NCAAT.

3 teams in the Mohegan Sun Tourn. in the NCAAT- Northwestern, Wash. State, and Miss. State.
Charleston, Yale, and Wagner are all in the NCAAT.
Five out of thirteen OOC opponents in the NCAA field is actually a pretty good ratio. Only two of nineteen A-10 games were against tournament teams.

Our strength of schedule has landed at 102 by KenPom and Sports Reference, which kind of shows how hard it is to peg this at the beginning of the year, just looking at team names.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:34 am**

SGreenwell wrote: ↑2 months ago
RF1 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago Granted our OOC wasn't the best, but it didn't prevent us from the opportunity of going to the NCAAT.

3 teams in the Mohegan Sun Tourn. in the NCAAT- Northwestern, Wash. State, and Miss. State.
Charleston, Yale, and Wagner are all in the NCAAT.
Five out of thirteen OOC opponents in the NCAA field is actually a pretty good ratio. Only two of nineteen A-10 games were against tournament teams.
Our strength of schedule has landed at 102 by KenPom and Sports Reference, which kind of shows how hard it is to peg this at the beginning of the year, just looking at team names.

Our SOS was also much better cause the A10 overall was MUCH better this year.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:59 am**

I'm probably jinxing things, but I'm surprised that our season ended 6 days ago and we've only had two players announce they were heading to the portal so far. I really expected a flood

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:22 am**

UMass is about implode, brace for impact

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:23 am**

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago I'm probably jinxing things, but I'm surprised that our season ended 6 days ago and we've only had two players announce they were heading to the portal so far. I really expected a flood

Let’s hope so. Why would we want a lot of these players back?

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:24 am**

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago I'm probably jinxing things, but I'm surprised that our season ended 6 days ago and we've only had two players announce they were heading to the portal so far. I really expected a flood

Well the two that entered knew they were going to be asked the leave, the reason others haven’t left is because they haven’t had their end of the year meeting yet / want to stay here, but they aren’t useful

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:25 am**

Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago
RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago I'm probably jinxing things, but I'm surprised that our season ended 6 days ago and we've only had two players announce they were heading to the portal so far. I really expected a flood
Well the two that entered knew they were going to be asked the leave, the reason others haven’t left is because they haven’t had their end of the year meeting yet / want to stay here, but they aren’t useful

I wasn't sure about when those meetings were taking place and figured some if not all had already happened

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:29 am**

The portal only officially opened today.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:42 am**

Redshirt freshman Darren Buchannan coming back to GW, good for the league. Very talented player.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:46 am**

St Bonaventure transfer portal entries thus far
Barry Evans
Kyrell Luc

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:55 am**

Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago UMass is about implode, brace for impact

According to the UMass board Josh Cohen is in the portal

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:56 am**

Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago UMass is about implode, brace for impact

Already started.

Their star center Josh Cohen (16 pts/ 7 rebs) just entered the portal.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:05 pm**

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago UMass is about implode, brace for impact
Already started.

Their star center Josh Cohen (16 pts/ 7 rebs) just entered the portal.

Also from Umass - Sawyer Mayhugh and Robert Davis

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:09 pm**

RF1 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago UMass is about implode, brace for impact
Already started.

Their star center Josh Cohen (16 pts/ 7 rebs) just entered the portal.
Also from Umass - Sawyer Mayhugh and Robert Davis

Yes, saw that, great.
The only A10 school I am currently rooting against.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:20 pm**

RF1 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago UMass is about implode, brace for impact
Already started.

Their star center Josh Cohen (16 pts/ 7 rebs) just entered the portal.
Also from Umass - Sawyer Mayhugh and Robert Davis

These dudes don't wanna play in the MAC.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:30 pm**

It might be smart to land players from A-10 level or higher instead of hoping players can make the leap from a lower level.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:34 pm**

DeanDome88 wrote: ↑2 months ago It might be smart to land players from A-10 level or higher instead of hoping players can make the leap from a lower level.

It depends on the players and their fit.

Several players from lower conferences succeeded and starred in the A10.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:35 pm**

DeanDome88 wrote: ↑2 months ago It might be smart to land players from A-10 level or higher instead of hoping players can make the leap from a lower level.

Well that is the plan, but now it seems all about the money?

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:42 pm**

I didn't realize Cohen had an extra year. Interesting that he is leaving...

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:51 pm**

section(105) wrote: ↑2 months ago
DeanDome88 wrote: ↑2 months ago It might be smart to land players from A-10 level or higher instead of hoping players can make the leap from a lower level.
Well that is the plan, but now it seems all about the money?

The plan is to land the best players regardless of where they come from.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:58 pm**

you have no idea what the plan is

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:00 pm**

Mattrams94 wrote: ↑2 months ago you have no idea what the plan is

Yea man, totally.

I’m sure Archie isn’t looking to get the best players he can, regardless of where they come from.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:00 pm**

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑2 months ago
RF1 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Already started.

Their star center Josh Cohen (16 pts/ 7 rebs) just entered the portal.
Also from Umass - Sawyer Mayhugh and Robert Davis
These dudes don't wanna play in the MAC.

Sure, but they're still in the A10 next year. I haven't heard one way or the other if we're allowing them to play in the conference tournament next year. If so it seems you're better off staying for the 2024-25 season then jumping before the team goes to the MAC

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:01 pm**

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago
SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑2 months ago
RF1 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Also from Umass - Sawyer Mayhugh and Robert Davis
These dudes don't wanna play in the MAC.
Sure, but they're still in the A10 next year. I haven't heard one way or the other if we're allowing them to play in the conference tournament next year. If so it seems you're better off staying for the 2024-25 season then jumping before the team goes to the MAC

The only thing they care about is the $

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:05 pm**

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago
SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑2 months ago
RF1 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Also from Umass - Sawyer Mayhugh and Robert Davis
These dudes don't wanna play in the MAC.
Sure, but they're still in the A10 next year. I haven't heard one way or the other if we're allowing them to play in the conference tournament next year. If so it seems you're better off staying for the 2024-25 season then jumping before the team goes to the MAC

UMass announced their departure before the 2024 A-10 Tournament and were allowed to play. Why then would 2025 be different? I do not believe that the A-10 has ever barred a team from its tournament that was leaving and it has had a lot of teams move on.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:08 pm**

Good point. I just know other conferences don't allow teams to compete in the tournament their last year in the conference

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:20 pm**

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago Good point. I just know other conferences don't allow teams to compete in the tournament their last year in the conference

Let teams that are leaving play in the tournament. Just make sure the refs you pay understand their opponent is expected to prevail. Adds a win to the record of whoever draws them.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:29 pm**

Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago UMass is about implode, brace for impact

Already lost Cohen, and a freshman. Hearing Cross will be entering too

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:50 pm**

Ramfan22 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago UMass is about implode, brace for impact
Already lost Cohen, and a freshman. Hearing Cross will be entering too

Back in January and early February there was discussion on the UMass Board about Cross and money he would be seeking. Expect Cross to seek out the best deal and enter the portal. His market value increased this season and he could return to P5, as can Cohen. They were both 1st team A10 selections from the 4-Seeded Team.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:09 pm**

Dubs just entered the portal.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:12 pm**

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago Dubs just entered the portal.

Just another reason its kind of pointless to get all worked up over recruits.

People were all pumped he got offered by K State and Maryland. Obviously was offered by those schools as the last game on the bench.

He couldn't break the rotation on a 12-20 A10 team.

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:13 pm**

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago Dubs just entered the portal.

I'm not sure he was ever going to be athletic enough to be an A10 regular. I guess the hope was that he would stick around and get to the point where he was usable as a reserve sniper. Unfortunately he was one of the few that seemed to give a shit down the stretch

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:14 pm**

Posted: **Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:23 pm**

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 months ago Dubs just entered the portal.
I'm not sure he was ever going to be athletic enough to be an A10 regular. I guess the hope was that he would stick around and get to the point where he was usable as a reserve sniper. Unfortunately he was one of the few that seemed to give a shit down the stretch

I am a little disappointed.
He seemed like a hard worker, gave good effort, and had shooting skills.

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