A10 Outlook for 2022-23

[Jersey77]

2nd Michigan transfer to commit to VCU, joins Zeb Jackson.

He was a top 60 4*recruit but had a pedestrian career at Michigan.
He has a good chance to flourish in the A10 and VCU needs depth in the paint.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Sorry, we don't need anymore high-school gym schools. Iona was nothing before Little Ricky, and will be nothing (and probably facing NCAA violations) after he leaves.

Well you're wrong.

Look at what Tim Cluess did right before Rick got there.

2010-11 25–12 13–5 2nd CIT Runner-up
2011–12 Iona 25–8 15–3 1st NCAA Division I First Four
2012–13 Iona 20–14 11–7 4th NCAA Division I Round of 64
2013–14 Iona 22–11 17–3 1st NIT First Round
2014–15 Iona 26–9 17–3 1st NIT First Round
2015–16 Iona 22–11 16–4 2nd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2016–17 Iona 22–13 12–8 T–3rd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2017–18 Iona 20–14 11–7 4th NCAA Division I Round of 64
2018–19 Iona 17–16 12–6 1st NCAA Division I Round of 64

199-108 overall.

1 CIT appearance all time
7 NIT's
15 NCAA tournaments... 11 of those since the 97-98 season...

They've kinda had quite a bit of success

I'd take them in the A-10 no doubt. At least trade them for Fordham! Please!

A high school gym is a high school gym is a high school gym.

[Rhody15]

Sorry, we don't need anymore high-school gym schools. Iona was nothing before Little Ricky, and will be nothing (and probably facing NCAA violations) after he leaves.

Well you're wrong.

Look at what Tim Cluess did right before Rick got there.

2010-11 25–12 13–5 2nd CIT Runner-up
2011–12 Iona 25–8 15–3 1st NCAA Division I First Four
2012–13 Iona 20–14 11–7 4th NCAA Division I Round of 64
2013–14 Iona 22–11 17–3 1st NIT First Round
2014–15 Iona 26–9 17–3 1st NIT First Round
2015–16 Iona 22–11 16–4 2nd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2016–17 Iona 22–13 12–8 T–3rd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2017–18 Iona 20–14 11–7 4th NCAA Division I Round of 64
2018–19 Iona 17–16 12–6 1st NCAA Division I Round of 64

199-108 overall.

1 CIT appearance all time
7 NIT's
15 NCAA tournaments... 11 of those since the 97-98 season...

They've kinda had quite a bit of success

I'd take them in the A-10 no doubt. At least trade them for Fordham! Please!

A high school gym is a high school gym is a high school gym.

You said they were nothing before Pitino, and were just proven 100% wrong.

[PeterRamTime]

Sorry, we don't need anymore high-school gym schools. Iona was nothing before Little Ricky, and will be nothing (and probably facing NCAA violations) after he leaves.

Well you're wrong.

Look at what Tim Cluess did right before Rick got there.

2010-11 25–12 13–5 2nd CIT Runner-up
2011–12 Iona 25–8 15–3 1st NCAA Division I First Four
2012–13 Iona 20–14 11–7 4th NCAA Division I Round of 64
2013–14 Iona 22–11 17–3 1st NIT First Round
2014–15 Iona 26–9 17–3 1st NIT First Round
2015–16 Iona 22–11 16–4 2nd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2016–17 Iona 22–13 12–8 T–3rd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2017–18 Iona 20–14 11–7 4th NCAA Division I Round of 64
2018–19 Iona 17–16 12–6 1st NCAA Division I Round of 64

199-108 overall.

1 CIT appearance all time
7 NIT's
15 NCAA tournaments... 11 of those since the 97-98 season...

They've kinda had quite a bit of success

I'd take them in the A-10 no doubt. At least trade them for Fordham! Please!

A high school gym is a high school gym is a high school gym.

A win is a win is a win...even in a high school gym.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Well you're wrong.

Look at what Tim Cluess did right before Rick got there.

2010-11 25–12 13–5 2nd CIT Runner-up
2011–12 Iona 25–8 15–3 1st NCAA Division I First Four
2012–13 Iona 20–14 11–7 4th NCAA Division I Round of 64
2013–14 Iona 22–11 17–3 1st NIT First Round
2014–15 Iona 26–9 17–3 1st NIT First Round
2015–16 Iona 22–11 16–4 2nd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2016–17 Iona 22–13 12–8 T–3rd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2017–18 Iona 20–14 11–7 4th NCAA Division I Round of 64
2018–19 Iona 17–16 12–6 1st NCAA Division I Round of 64

199-108 overall.

1 CIT appearance all time
7 NIT's
15 NCAA tournaments... 11 of those since the 97-98 season...

They've kinda had quite a bit of success

I'd take them in the A-10 no doubt. At least trade them for Fordham! Please!

A high school gym is a high school gym is a high school gym.

You said they were nothing before Pitino, and were just proven 100% wrong.

What? Because they won their one-bid high-school gym league? BFD. Did they ever even get near an at-large NCAA berth?

[SimpleJack]

A high school gym is a high school gym is a high school gym.

You said they were nothing before Pitino, and were just proven 100% wrong.

What? Because they won their one-bid high-school gym league? BFD. Did they ever even get near an at-large NCAA berth?

One of those years they actually did receive an at large bid if I’m not mistaken. I remember them blowing a big lead to BYU in a First Four game.

[Rhody15]

A high school gym is a high school gym is a high school gym.

You said they were nothing before Pitino, and were just proven 100% wrong.

What? Because they won their one-bid high-school gym league? BFD. Did they ever even get near an at-large NCAA berth?

You said they were “nothing” before Pitino. That is just very false.

Tim Cluess made six NCAA tournaments in nine years.

If that is “nothing” then why have we been, along with the majority of other programs?

Oh and also, yes they very much were near an at large berth, seeing how they got one.

But keep trying man.

[PeterRamTime]

You said they were nothing before Pitino, and were just proven 100% wrong.

What? Because they won their one-bid high-school gym league? BFD. Did they ever even get near an at-large NCAA berth?

You said they were “nothing” before Pitino. That is just very false.

Tim Cluess made six NCAA tournaments in nine years.

If that is “nothing” then why have we been, along with the majority of other programs?

Oh and also, yes they very much were near an at large berth, seeing how they got one.

But keep trying man.

Yeah winning your conferences tournament six times in less than a decade is no big deal. Not difficult at all.

[reef]

You said they were nothing before Pitino, and were just proven 100% wrong.

What? Because they won their one-bid high-school gym league? BFD. Did they ever even get near an at-large NCAA berth?

One of those years they actually did receive an at large bid if I’m not mistaken. I remember them blowing a big lead to BYU in a First Four game.

Good call I had to look it up 2012 they got an at large and played BYU in the first 4

[Jersey77]

Nice "Big" pick up for Davidson
He is 6'10" started 26 games last season, 3 years eligibility left.
Averaged 8 pts/ 6 rebs, 59% FG, 38% 3 PT

[Jersey77]

Extremely surprising.
Huge loss to the Bonnies in the portal.
Holmes averaged 13.5 pts/ 3.6 assts/ 5 rebs
God size at 6'4", will be an immediate impact player on most teams.

[reef]

Extremely surprising.
Huge loss to the Bonnies in the portal.
Holmes averaged 13.5 pts/ 3.6 assts/ 5 rebs
God size at 6'4", will be an immediate impact player on most teams.

I predicted 0 or 1 would return who besides Holmes is definitely not returning??

[Jersey77]

Extremely surprising.
Huge loss to the Bonnies in the portal.
Holmes averaged 13.5 pts/ 3.6 assts/ 5 rebs
God size at 6'4", will be an immediate impact player on most teams.

I predicted 0 or 1 would return who besides Holmes is definitely not returning??

Adaway not returning.

Jury still out on Welch, Lofton, and Osun.
Currently waiting on draft analysis.

[reef]

Extremely surprising.
Huge loss to the Bonnies in the portal.
Holmes averaged 13.5 pts/ 3.6 assts/ 5 rebs
God size at 6'4", will be an immediate impact player on most teams.

I predicted 0 or 1 would return who besides Holmes is definitely not returning??

Adaway not returning.

Jury still out on Shaw, Lofton, and Osun.
Currently waiting on draft analysis.

You mean Dom Welch ??

[Jersey77]

I predicted 0 or 1 would return who besides Holmes is definitely not returning??

Adaway not returning.

Jury still out on Welch, Lofton, and Osun.
Currently waiting on draft analysis.

You mean Dom Welch ??

Yes, I did. Thanks
Corrected it

[Jersey77]

Another good addition for Mooney.
He is a 6'5" CG/Wing averaged 13 pts and 40% 3PT

[Jersey77]

They were loaded even before picking up Javon Pickett from Mizzou.

[Rhody83]

[reef]

Wow huge news for the Bills and the a10

[Jersey77]

Hearing some whispers that Lee may not be returning to Davidson, but who knows.

[Rhody83]

[Rhody83]

[Rhody15]

Meanwhile, we have 6 players.

[Jdrums#3]

Meanwhile, we have 6 players.

I hear ya, 15. My patience gets easily tested when it comes to Rhody bb. It’s years of fandom with more down times than up in my case.

I have to check myself periodically to remind
myself that this isn’t the Rhody I used to know. It’s a new day for me because Rhody stepped up its commitment to bb with Archie, the practice facility and other enhancements.

I just hope, for crying’ out loud, we make it to a FF before the good Lord calls me home.

[KingstonLane]

Meanwhile, we have 6 players.

Maybe I end up being wrong, but feels like we could go into next year with a short roster.

Archie looks to pick up 2 more guard/wings. A big man or two, maybe some senior Jucos to fill the seats.

And then leave scholarships for next year and beyond when the staff has been on the trail and can actually get “their guys”. No sense in building a roster with the scraps. Prioritize long term over throwing the kitchen sink at spare parts for highest chance of success in year 1

[RamStock]

Meanwhile, we have 6 players.

Maybe I end up being wrong, but feels like we could go into next year with a short roster.

Archie looks to pick up 2 more guard/wings. A big man or two, maybe some senior Jucos to fill the seats.

And then leave scholarships for next year and beyond when the staff has been on the trail and can actually get “their guys”. No sense in building a roster with the scraps. Prioritize long term over throwing the kitchen sink at spare parts for highest chance of success in year 1

You could be right in terms of leaving scholarships open, but in reality we have zero front court players right now and need shooters. I’m in the camp of thinking that Samb is going to just come out of nowhere and be a starter. Samb might be a guy that could earn some minutes and maybe averages 15 minutes a game on the upside. I guess we just to wait and be patient on both front court and shooting in the backcourt and on the wing. He could look to leave 1 scholarship open and he would also have Martin’s and whoever else leaves after next year to bring in for 2023.

[Rhody15]

Like, it’s not crazy to say, as of this very second, we literally have the worst frontcourt in America.

Never a spot you want to be in, regardless of the month/coaching situation/player movement etc.

[Jersey77]

Meanwhile, we have 6 players.

Maybe I end up being wrong, but feels like we could go into next year with a short roster.

Archie looks to pick up 2 more guard/wings. A big man or two, maybe some senior Jucos to fill the seats.

And then leave scholarships for next year and beyond when the staff has been on the trail and can actually get “their guys”. No sense in building a roster with the scraps. Prioritize long term over throwing the kitchen sink at spare parts for highest chance of success in year 1

I would think they need at least 2 bigs plus maybe a stretch 4 and/or PF.
Always injury concerns and foul issues.
At this point it is very difficult to count on either Samb or Ileri (if he will even be here).

[KingstonLane]

Meanwhile, we have 6 players.

Maybe I end up being wrong, but feels like we could go into next year with a short roster.

Archie looks to pick up 2 more guard/wings. A big man or two, maybe some senior Jucos to fill the seats.

And then leave scholarships for next year and beyond when the staff has been on the trail and can actually get “their guys”. No sense in building a roster with the scraps. Prioritize long term over throwing the kitchen sink at spare parts for highest chance of success in year 1

I would think they need at least 2 bigs plus maybe a stretch 4 and/or PF.
Always injury concerns and foul issues.
At this point it is very difficult to count on Samb and Ileri (if he will even be here).

I see us getting 1 true big and some stretch guys along with more guards. Samb in the true backup big role. Game has changed. Don’t need all these trees down low anymore

[RamStock]

Maybe I end up being wrong, but feels like we could go into next year with a short roster.

Archie looks to pick up 2 more guard/wings. A big man or two, maybe some senior Jucos to fill the seats.

And then leave scholarships for next year and beyond when the staff has been on the trail and can actually get “their guys”. No sense in building a roster with the scraps. Prioritize long term over throwing the kitchen sink at spare parts for highest chance of success in year 1

I would think they need at least 2 bigs plus maybe a stretch 4 and/or PF.
Always injury concerns and foul issues.
At this point it is very difficult to count on Samb and Ileri (if he will even be here).

I see us getting 1 true big and some stretch guys along with more guards. Samb in the true backup big role. Game has changed. Don’t need all these trees down low anymore

That isn’t enough for the front court. We would get murdered on the boards and down low. We have barely seen Samb play and no chance are we relying on him for that kind of production this year

[steveystuds06]

I would think they need at least 2 bigs plus maybe a stretch 4 and/or PF.
Always injury concerns and foul issues.
At this point it is very difficult to count on Samb and Ileri (if he will even be here).

I see us getting 1 true big and some stretch guys along with more guards. Samb in the true backup big role. Game has changed. Don’t need all these trees down low anymore

That isn’t enough for the front court. We would get murdered on the boards and down low. We have barely seen Samb play and no chance are we relying on him for that kind of production this year

Haven’t we learned our lesson with having too many traditional bigs with the Twins?

I’m with Lane. Give me one traditional center and a mix of athletic 4s that can run and hit the 3.

[KingstonLane]

I would think they need at least 2 bigs plus maybe a stretch 4 and/or PF.
Always injury concerns and foul issues.
At this point it is very difficult to count on Samb and Ileri (if he will even be here).

I see us getting 1 true big and some stretch guys along with more guards. Samb in the true backup big role. Game has changed. Don’t need all these trees down low anymore

That isn’t enough for the front court. We would get murdered on the boards and down low. We have barely seen Samb play and no chance are we relying on him for that kind of production this year

Everyone on this board is always so worried about depth. We’ve been over conditioned by our rotations the last 4 years to think you need 10 guys getting minutes every night.

The national championship game just featured two teams that essentially played 6 guys each.

You aren’t recruiting a good backup big to come here and barely get minutes. You want the best guy you can get to be here and be on the floor as much as possible. Surround him with shooters and play makers. Height only matters so much.

I’m not saying role out 4 guards who are 6 feet tall or shorter. But Malik is 6’6, Carey is one of the most athletic guards I’ve seen play at any school, get another wing or two and you’re fine

[RamStock]

I see us getting 1 true big and some stretch guys along with more guards. Samb in the true backup big role. Game has changed. Don’t need all these trees down low anymore

That isn’t enough for the front court. We would get murdered on the boards and down low. We have barely seen Samb play and no chance are we relying on him for that kind of production this year

Everyone on this board is always so worried about depth. We’ve been over conditioned by our rotations the last 4 years to think you need 10 guys getting minutes every night.

The national championship game just featured two teams that essentially played 6 guys each.

You aren’t recruiting a good backup big to come here and barely get minutes. You want the best guy you can get to be here and be on the floor as much as possible. Surround him with shooters and play makers. Height only matters so much.

I’m not saying role out 4 guards who are 6 feet tall or shorter. But Malik is 6’6, Carey is one of the most athletic guards I’ve seen play at any school, get another wing or two and you’re fine

Which is great, but you need shooters to make that plan work and I’m not in that camp of don’t worry about it we have Carey. He isn’t even close to a guy that I would go into the season feeling confident about. They don’t need the Mitchell type setup, but if you don’t have big guys you need to have shooters which we don’t currently. I’m sure that will all change, but cmon on Carey.

[RamStock]

I see us getting 1 true big and some stretch guys along with more guards. Samb in the true backup big role. Game has changed. Don’t need all these trees down low anymore

That isn’t enough for the front court. We would get murdered on the boards and down low. We have barely seen Samb play and no chance are we relying on him for that kind of production this year

Haven’t we learned our lesson with having too many traditional bigs with the Twins?

I’m with Lane. Give me one traditional center and a mix of athletic 4s that can run and hit the 3.

Never said I want 3 6-11 guys, but you need power forwards or some guys that can rebound. I also don’t want the Mitchell setup from last year.

[KingstonLane]

That isn’t enough for the front court. We would get murdered on the boards and down low. We have barely seen Samb play and no chance are we relying on him for that kind of production this year

Everyone on this board is always so worried about depth. We’ve been over conditioned by our rotations the last 4 years to think you need 10 guys getting minutes every night.

The national championship game just featured two teams that essentially played 6 guys each.

You aren’t recruiting a good backup big to come here and barely get minutes. You want the best guy you can get to be here and be on the floor as much as possible. Surround him with shooters and play makers. Height only matters so much.

I’m not saying role out 4 guards who are 6 feet tall or shorter. But Malik is 6’6, Carey is one of the most athletic guards I’ve seen play at any school, get another wing or two and you’re fine

Which is great, but you need shooters to make that plan work and I’m not in that camp of don’t worry about it we have Carey. He isn’t even close to a guy that I would go into the season feeling confident about. They don’t need the Mitchell type setup, but if you don’t have big guys you need to have shooters which we don’t currently. I’m sure that will all change, but cmon on Carey.

The Carey comment was in regards to height/rebounding.

And I mean yea, I don’t think we’re done recruiting shooters lol. Ideally we land Femi, which in addition to Braylon is a great pair. After that you can likely get 1 more, but the minutes you’re able to promise aren’t much.

Braylon, ish, Carey, Martin, and in this scenario, Femi.

[Jersey77]

I see us getting 1 true big and some stretch guys along with more guards. Samb in the true backup big role. Game has changed. Don’t need all these trees down low anymore

That isn’t enough for the front court. We would get murdered on the boards and down low. We have barely seen Samb play and no chance are we relying on him for that kind of production this year

Haven’t we learned our lesson with having too many traditional bigs with the Twins?

I’m with Lane. Give me one traditional center and a mix of athletic 4s that can run and hit the 3.

Yes you need a rim protector and preferably a stretch 4 on the floor.
But it would still be necessary to have some capable back-ups or rotation pieces.
If one or both are missing from the line-up, what happens then.

[reef]

Waiting for that 2nd domino to fall after Bray

I trust the process with Arch he is doing all he can let’s stay patient he will get us good players

[ramster]

Essandoko de-committed from PC recently

4/24/2022 - 2022 C Christ Essandoko (6-10, 265, 3★) committed to Saint Joseph's.

[Jersey77]

Essandoko de-committed from PC recently

4/24/2022 - 2022 C Christ Essandoko (6-10, 265, 3★) committed to Saint Joseph's.

Maybe didn't want to play behind Moore, Crosswell, and Castro.

Probably going to St. Joe's because of immediate playing time, head scratcher with all his P6 interest.

[ramster]

Essandoko de-committed from PC recently

4/24/2022 - 2022 C Christ Essandoko (6-10, 265, 3★) committed to Saint Joseph's.

Maybe didn't want to play behind Moore, Crosswell, and Castro.

Probably going to St. Joe's because of immediate playing time, head scratcher with all his P6 interest.

Legend Geeter just entered the Portal from PC too.
Hopkins from Kentucky will announce his destination at noon today. Assume it’s Friartown.

[Jersey77]

Essandoko de-committed from PC recently

4/24/2022 - 2022 C Christ Essandoko (6-10, 265, 3★) committed to Saint Joseph's.

Maybe didn't want to play behind Moore, Crosswell, and Castro.

Probably going to St. Joe's because of immediate playing time, head scratcher with all his P6 interest.

Legend Geeter just entered the Portal from PC too.
Hopkins from Kentucky will announce his destination at noon today. Assume it’s Friartown.

Yes saw that Ramster.

As I said in the recruiting thread, I preferred Samb over Geeter.

But yeah, maybe take another look at him, we have needs

[Billyboy78]

Maybe didn't want to play behind Moore, Crosswell, and Castro.

Probably going to St. Joe's because of immediate playing time, head scratcher with all his P6 interest.

Legend Geeter just entered the Portal from PC too.
Hopkins from Kentucky will announce his destination at noon today. Assume it’s Friartown.

Yes saw that Ramster.

As I said in the recruiting thread, I preferred Samb over Geeter.

But yeah, maybe take another look at him, we have needs

Don't see any connection with us anymore since TJ must have been the lead recruiter on him.

[Jersey77]

Legend Geeter just entered the Portal from PC too.
Hopkins from Kentucky will announce his destination at noon today. Assume it’s Friartown.

Yes saw that Ramster.

As I said in the recruiting thread, I preferred Samb over Geeter.

But yeah, maybe take another look at him, we have needs

Don't see any connection with us anymore since TJ must have been the lead recruiter on him.

We don't, but we have to start fresh anyway. and there is room.

[Jersey77]

Tough opening game for English and GM.

[Billyboy78]

Big news.

[Jdrums#3]

Big news.

Shocking news. I don’t think he’s NBA capable. Also, the NBA physicality could possibly injure him seriously.

I don’t get it. What am I missing here?

[Jersey77]

Big news.

Shocking news. I don’t think he’s NBA capable. Also, the NBA physicality could possibly injure him seriously.

I don’t get it. What am I missing here?

I did post several days ago that I heard he may not be returning.
I think the thought is that if no NBA interest he may play professionally back in Korea.

[bigappleram]

He can shoot and the league puts a premium on shooters. He's also got great size for an NBA 2G. Def needs to gain strength but I never thought Yuta Watanabe would stick and here we are.

[Jersey77]

6'11" freshman, med RS.
4 years eligibility.

[Dino611]

Interesting