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I guess we can start this thread now since the season is over for all the A10 teams.

Rhody may very well be the only team in the conference returning their top 6 scorers (currently) from last season.
Almost all the other A10 team are losing core players because of eligibility or the portal.
Holmes was CO-A10 POY and is expected to enter the NBA draft.

There should be no excuses in year 3 of Archie for us to make dramatic improvement next season.
Again, not saying we will necessarily contend, even though not ruling that out, but we should finish in the top half.

Both Loyola and Richmond will have work to do in trying to replace many of their core players.
I don't expect them to repeat as regular season conference champs.
Duquesne loses both Grant and Clark, they aren't going to win the A10T in 24-25.

Expecting a big drop-off with UMass and the Bonnies, with all their roster losses.
La Salle should continue to suck.

SLU will probably struggle again even with expected new coach Shertz (Indiana State).
Same with GW losing both Bishop and Edwards (portal).
Davidson is losing a lot, not expecting them to do much.
George Mason has work to do losing both Hall and Kelly, but I feel Skinn is doing a good job there.
Depending on who returns to Fordham, they could be middle of the pack.

If Reynolds sticks around for the Joe's, they could be decent again.

As usual, still expecting Dayton and VCU to have a good season.

I have zero expectations for next season, not for top, middle or bottom of conference. My trips in and out of Rhody Rehab has made me realize that I will continue to support Rhody hoops, via season tickets, following the revolving door of players, and make some small payment to the Collective. Take the season as it comes and evolves in the A-10. Enjoy it for what it is in the RC.
Rooting for the laundry, Go Rhody.

And right on cue, we won’t be returning our Top 6 scorers lol Zek is leaving.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 month ago And right on cue, we won’t be returning our Top 6 scorers lol Zek is leaving.

Yep the "kiss of death".

Well, we lost both wings Zek and Weston.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 month ago I guess we can start this thread now since the season is over for all the A10 teams.

Rhody may very well be the only team in the conference returning their top 6 scorers (currently) from last season.
Almost all the other A10 team are losing core players because of eligibility or the portal.
Holmes was CO-A10 POY and is expected to enter the NBA draft.

There should be no excuses in year 3 of Archie for us to make dramatic improvement next season.
Again, not saying we will necessarily contend, even though not ruling that out, but we should finish in the top half.

Both Loyola and Richmond will have work to do in trying to replace many of their core players.
I don't expect them to repeat as regular season conference champs.
Duquesne loses both Grant and Clark, they aren't going to win the A10T in 24-25.

Expecting a big drop-off with UMass and the Bonnies, with all their roster losses.
La Salle should continue to suck.

SLU will probably struggle again even with expected new coach Shertz (Indiana State).
Same with GW losing both Bishop and Edwards (portal).
Davidson is losing a lot, not expecting them to do much.
George Mason has work to do losing both Hall and Kelly, but I feel Skinn is doing a good job there.
Depending on who returns to Fordham, they could be middle of the pack.

If Reynolds sticks around for the Joe's, they could be decent again.

As usual, still expecting Dayton and VCU to have a good season.

Good stuff, Jersey, and I appreciate your perspective.

I am not sure what to think yet as it is still early. So far, it appears, on a macro scale, the A10 is taking a step back. But, again, it is still early.

Things should start to become clearer over the next 30 days.

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 month ago I guess we can start this thread now since the season is over for all the A10 teams.

Rhody may very well be the only team in the conference returning their top 6 scorers (currently) from last season.
Almost all the other A10 team are losing core players because of eligibility or the portal.
Holmes was CO-A10 POY and is expected to enter the NBA draft.

There should be no excuses in year 3 of Archie for us to make dramatic improvement next season.
Again, not saying we will necessarily contend, even though not ruling that out, but we should finish in the top half.

Both Loyola and Richmond will have work to do in trying to replace many of their core players.
I don't expect them to repeat as regular season conference champs.
Duquesne loses both Grant and Clark, they aren't going to win the A10T in 24-25.

Expecting a big drop-off with UMass and the Bonnies, with all their roster losses.
La Salle should continue to suck.

SLU will probably struggle again even with expected new coach Shertz (Indiana State).
Same with GW losing both Bishop and Edwards (portal).
Davidson is losing a lot, not expecting them to do much.
George Mason has work to do losing both Hall and Kelly, but I feel Skinn is doing a good job there.
Depending on who returns to Fordham, they could be middle of the pack.

If Reynolds sticks around for the Joe's, they could be decent again.

As usual, still expecting Dayton and VCU to have a good season.

Good stuff, Jersey, and I appreciate your perspective.

I am not sure what to think yet as it is still early. So far, it appears, on a macro scale, the A10 is taking a step back. But, again, it is still early.

Things should start to become clearer over the next 30 days.

Yes Drums, but I expect the A10 loses to the portal will outweigh the gains, as we have seen.`

I think HC Schertz from Indiana State (not official yet) will be a good addition to the conference.

I saw it Yesterday but good for A10 as a whole. Joe Bamisile and Zeb Jackson are both returning to VCU next year and will use their last year of Eligibility.

This is a positive for the A10 in its continued pursuit of more At-large bids.

sevegny7 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago I saw it Yesterday but good for A10 as a whole. Joe Bamisile and Zeb Jackson are both returning to VCU next year and will use their last year of Eligibility.

This is a positive for the A10 in its continued pursuit of more At-large bids.

VCU should be a top contender in the A10 for 24-25.
Only 1 player so far in the portal; Wheeler who averaged about 5 minutes last season.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

sevegny7 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago I saw it Yesterday but good for A10 as a whole. Joe Bamisile and Zeb Jackson are both returning to VCU next year and will use their last year of Eligibility.

This is a positive for the A10 in its continued pursuit of more At-large bids.

VCU should be a top contender in the A10 for 24-25.
Only 1 player so far in the portal; Wheeler who averaged about 5 minutes last season.

Yeah forsure. They do lose a couple guys to eligibility exhaustion in Bairstow and Shulga at a minimum.

sevegny7 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

sevegny7 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago I saw it Yesterday but good for A10 as a whole. Joe Bamisile and Zeb Jackson are both returning to VCU next year and will use their last year of Eligibility.

This is a positive for the A10 in its continued pursuit of more At-large bids.

VCU should be a top contender in the A10 for 24-25.
Only 1 player so far in the portal; Wheeler who averaged about 5 minutes last season.

Yeah forsure. They do lose a couple guys to eligibility exhaustion in Bairstow and Shulga at a minimum.

Shulga still has another year (Covid) if he decides to use it.

I love Bamisile’s game. Explosive to the rim, good range on his jump shot and excellent length and athleticism on D. He’s my very early pick for A10 POY.

Would love to see a player with his skill set at Rhody.

Fyi…a way too early CBB Top 25 has Dayton (@ 21) and SLU (@ 24) listed.

Not sure of the source. Saw it on the Hoya board while looking for updates on KJ.

Good news for Schertz and SLU, Gibby returning (16 pts).

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Good news for Schertz and SLU, Gibby returning (16 pts).

Probably an unintended consequence of NIL - It's more tenable for Jimerson to stick around for his sixth(!) year, instead of going pro, since the money (six figures) is probably about the same. Jimerson is kind of an odd player. His counting stats look good, but it's because he plays gobs of minutes (35.8) per game. His rebounds, assists, steals and blocks are all kind of low, so he's mostly out there to chuck 3s.

Schertz was recruiting Pikaar to Indiana State. Helped to have the St Louis job as Pikaar mentioned the great SLU facilities in the St Louis Today article. His father played at Dayton. Info posted is after his visit to Penn State in February

Season Overview:
“Our season has been going great. We have a great group of guys who are gunning for a national championship. For me, the season has been good as well, I have been learning a lot and getting used to the American playstyle as well as the physicality. My focus individually has mainly been on getting stronger and putting on weight. Then working with my assistant coach on being able to put the ball on the court confidently. But the focus for me with the team is winning games, that is the most fun thing to me.”
Game Description:
“Versatile. I feel like I’m able to guard multiple positions. Offensively, I can stretch the floor well and I can shoot it. I’m a mismatch for most bigs as I get downhill pretty fast.
Recruitment:
Pikaar added a new offer to the table from Middle Tennessee State, an offer that he is happy to receive. But he also holds offers from Penn State, Indiana State, Sam Houston State, Idaho State, and St. Bonaventure.
“It is an honor to be recruited from any D1 program,” Pikaar told Phenom Hoops. “I realized it is not something a whole lot of people get to experience. I’ve enjoyed my first official visit to Indiana State, and I recently took a visit to Penn State, obviously two great programs but to be fair, I’m being recruited by multiple programs.”
Recapping his trip to Penn State, Pikaar seemed to enjoy himself.
“I enjoyed my time there. I got to see a good game. I got to see the game against Iowa and had a chance to see the facilities as well. I also got to see the campus on a nice day. Nex to the facilities and such, the people I met are top-notch. I realize it is recruiting but I feel they are truly genuine people.”
He has also been receiving interest from VCU, Richmond, Bowling Green, Georgia Tech, and George Washington, and he mentioned that Indiana State, Penn State, St. Bonaventure, Idaho State, and Bowling Green have been recruiting him the hardest right now.


https://www.stltoday.com/sports/college ... 003d0.html

Dunphy back for another year at LaSalle.

Good news for the A10 and LaSalle. Very good coach. From a distance, I like his coaching style.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

sevegny7 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

VCU should be a top contender in the A10 for 24-25.
Only 1 player so far in the portal; Wheeler who averaged about 5 minutes last season.

Yeah forsure. They do lose a couple guys to eligibility exhaustion in Bairstow and Shulga at a minimum.

Shulga still has another year (Covid) if he decides to use it.

He decided to use it but……….

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

sevegny7 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

Yeah forsure. They do lose a couple guys to eligibility exhaustion in Bairstow and Shulga at a minimum.

Shulga still has another year (Covid) if he decides to use it.

He decided to use it but……….

Yep, all about the $. Not a good 2 days for VCU losing 2 probable starters to the portal. They would have been favorites to win the A10.

It sucks for the conference, Jersey.

I want us to be a top A10 program but in a strong A10, not a weakened one.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

Shulga still has another year (Covid) if he decides to use it.

He decided to use it but……….

Yep, all about the $. Not a good 2 days for VCU losing 2 probable starters to the portal. They would have been favorites to win the A10.

Some of these transfers just don't make much sense. This is 1 of them.
Follows his coach across the country. Has an alpha role on a team that fills their gym every game and can contend for an NCAA bid.
I am sure he was being paid to some extent but how much more is someone offering him? I can't imagine it's sizable but I guess it kinda has to be because what else is the motivation.

bigappleram wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

He decided to use it but……….

Yep, all about the $. Not a good 2 days for VCU losing 2 probable starters to the portal. They would have been favorites to win the A10.

Some of these transfers just don't make much sense. This is 1 of them.
Follows his coach across the country. Has an alpha role on a team that fills their gym every game and can contend for an NCAA bid.
I am sure he was being paid to some extent but how much more is someone offering him? I can't imagine it's sizable but I guess it kinda has to be because what else is the motivation.

A lot of these transfers get screwed chasing the bag.

The money they are being told they are getting is not what they are actually going to end up with.

Heard of plenty examples of players leaving for more money, then realizing they'd have made the same if they just stayed.

Shulga could go be a role player on a P5 team and easily make the same as he would to star on a really good VCU team.

bigappleram wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

He decided to use it but……….

Yep, all about the $. Not a good 2 days for VCU losing 2 probable starters to the portal. They would have been favorites to win the A10.

Some of these transfers just don't make much sense. This is 1 of them.
Follows his coach across the country. Has an alpha role on a team that fills their gym every game and can contend for an NCAA bid.
I am sure he was being paid to some extent but how much more is someone offering him? I can't imagine it's sizable but I guess it kinda has to be because what else is the motivation.

Since Shulga is from Ukraine going to school here in US, isn’t he exempt from NIL? Just like David Fuchs is exempt?

bigappleram wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

He decided to use it but……….

Yep, all about the $. Not a good 2 days for VCU losing 2 probable starters to the portal. They would have been favorites to win the A10.

Some of these transfers just don't make much sense. This is 1 of them.
Follows his coach across the country. Has an alpha role on a team that fills their gym every game and can contend for an NCAA bid.
I am sure he was being paid to some extent but how much more is someone offering him? I can't imagine it's sizable but I guess it kinda has to be because what else is the motivation.

Yeah kind of puzzling ! Let’s see if he goes P5

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Yep, all about the $. Not a good 2 days for VCU losing 2 probable starters to the portal. They would have been favorites to win the A10.

Some of these transfers just don't make much sense. This is 1 of them.
Follows his coach across the country. Has an alpha role on a team that fills their gym every game and can contend for an NCAA bid.
I am sure he was being paid to some extent but how much more is someone offering him? I can't imagine it's sizable but I guess it kinda has to be because what else is the motivation.

A lot of these transfers get screwed chasing the bag.

The money they are being told they are getting is not what they are actually going to end up with.

Heard of plenty examples of players leaving for more money, then realizing they'd have made the same if they just stayed.

Shulga could go be a role player on a P5 team and easily make the same as he would to star on a really good VCU team.

I guess.....how does it happen that the players are being told they'd get x and end up with less than x?
Are these situations a) where the kid just didn't understand, or b) where the school is screwing him over?
I'd have to guess majority a) because it seems like b) would create some hard to recruit over pr?

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Some of these transfers just don't make much sense. This is 1 of them.
Follows his coach across the country. Has an alpha role on a team that fills their gym every game and can contend for an NCAA bid.
I am sure he was being paid to some extent but how much more is someone offering him? I can't imagine it's sizable but I guess it kinda has to be because what else is the motivation.

A lot of these transfers get screwed chasing the bag.

The money they are being told they are getting is not what they are actually going to end up with.

Heard of plenty examples of players leaving for more money, then realizing they'd have made the same if they just stayed.

Shulga could go be a role player on a P5 team and easily make the same as he would to star on a really good VCU team.

I guess.....how does it happen that the players are being told they'd get x and end up with less than x?
Are these situations a) where the kid just didn't understand, or b) where the school is screwing him over?
I'd have to guess majority a) because it seems like b) would create some hard to recruit over pr?

A lot of these NIL numbers are just estimates because most NIL deals require players to fulfill certain tasks like autographs, appearences etc. Then they estimate regarding how much sponsorship deals would be from businesses.

Something like that...

bigappleram wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

He decided to use it but……….

Yep, all about the $. Not a good 2 days for VCU losing 2 probable starters to the portal. They would have been favorites to win the A10.

Some of these transfers just don't make much sense. This is 1 of them.
Follows his coach across the country. Has an alpha role on a team that fills their gym every game and can contend for an NCAA bid.
I am sure he was being paid to some extent but how much more is someone offering him? I can't imagine it's sizable but I guess it kinda has to be because what else is the motivation.

Agreed. Why follow in the first place, especially to a place that has the funding and facilities to compete for any kid.

I wonder if the VCU fans are questioning Ryan Odom because a starter dared to transfer. Or if that's only us.

Sad, but this is the new world. People get in these kids ears and who knows what they say - but even the right situation, playing time, school, coach, etc, etc and these kids will just up and move. Could even be as simple as a girl or some BS with other kids. Soft generation, no one wants to stick anything out anymore.

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Yep, all about the $. Not a good 2 days for VCU losing 2 probable starters to the portal. They would have been favorites to win the A10.

Some of these transfers just don't make much sense. This is 1 of them.
Follows his coach across the country. Has an alpha role on a team that fills their gym every game and can contend for an NCAA bid.
I am sure he was being paid to some extent but how much more is someone offering him? I can't imagine it's sizable but I guess it kinda has to be because what else is the motivation.

Since Shulga is from Ukraine going to school here in US, using he exempt from NIL? Just like David Fuchs is exempt?

You are correct. International players cannot accept NIL $ as it is violation of their student visas.

RIVB wrote: ↑2 weeks ago

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Some of these transfers just don't make much sense. This is 1 of them.
Follows his coach across the country. Has an alpha role on a team that fills their gym every game and can contend for an NCAA bid.
I am sure he was being paid to some extent but how much more is someone offering him? I can't imagine it's sizable but I guess it kinda has to be because what else is the motivation.

Since Shulga is from Ukraine going to school here in US, using he exempt from NIL? Just like David Fuchs is exempt?

You are correct. International players cannot accept NIL $ as it is violation of their student visas.

Anyone ever wonder why all these schools do an overseas trip every year?

Someone suggested we scout the men’s league, prison rec yards, maybe we should scout the border for bigs?

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 weeks ago

RIVB wrote: ↑2 weeks ago

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Since Shulga is from Ukraine going to school here in US, using he exempt from NIL? Just like David Fuchs is exempt?

You are correct. International players cannot accept NIL $ as it is violation of their student visas.

Anyone ever wonder why all these schools do an overseas trip every year?

You are only allowed 1 overseas trip every 4 years. Applies to all teams. No team does an overseas trip every year.

RIVB wrote: ↑2 weeks ago

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Some of these transfers just don't make much sense. This is 1 of them.
Follows his coach across the country. Has an alpha role on a team that fills their gym every game and can contend for an NCAA bid.
I am sure he was being paid to some extent but how much more is someone offering him? I can't imagine it's sizable but I guess it kinda has to be because what else is the motivation.

Since Shulga is from Ukraine going to school here in US, using he exempt from NIL? Just like David Fuchs is exempt?

You are correct. International players cannot accept NIL $ as it is violation of their student visas.

This from VCU Message Board re Shulga.

Penalties for paying International Players could be significant if caught.

ramster wrote: ↑2 weeks ago

RIVB wrote: ↑2 weeks ago

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Since Shulga is from Ukraine going to school here in US, using he exempt from NIL? Just like David Fuchs is exempt?

You are correct. International players cannot accept NIL $ as it is violation of their student visas.

This from VCU Message Board re Shulga.

Penalties for paying International Players could be significant if caught.



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What's the over/under on when that gets lawsuited away? A year? 18 months?

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑2 weeks ago

ramster wrote: ↑2 weeks ago

RIVB wrote: ↑2 weeks ago
You are correct. International players cannot accept NIL $ as it is violation of their student visas.

This from VCU Message Board re Shulga.

Penalties for paying International Players could be significant if caught.



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What's the over/under on when that gets lawsuited away? A year? 18 months?

Maybe less but now into International Law stuff

I think the bigger lawsuit coming is the age limit for the NBA. No way that kid from Maine shouldn’t be in the NBA draft this June. Only because of the 19 year old age limit.

ramster wrote: ↑2 weeks ago

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 weeks ago

RIVB wrote: ↑2 weeks ago
You are correct. International players cannot accept NIL $ as it is violation of their student visas.

Anyone ever wonder why all these schools do an overseas trip every year?

You are only allowed 1 overseas trip every 4 years. Applies to all teams. No team does an overseas trip every year.

Or an MTE out of the country. There’s always a loophole.

Kids were getting paid when it was against the rules, are we naive enough to believe that now the international kids aren’t?

Billy Lange adds Rutgers Transfer Derek Simpson who played 2 years at Rutgers

Also big news Erik Reynolds Jr returns

Saint Joseph's Men's Basketball Head Coach Billy Lange has announced that Derek Simpson has enrolled on Hawk Hill for the 2024-25 season.

A native of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Simpson joins the Hawks after spending the past two seasons at Rutgers. While with the Scarlet Knights, Simpson averaged 7.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game over 66 career contests that included 31 starts. As a sophomore, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 8.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest, and led Rutgers in assists (93) and steals (44).

Duquesne is recruiting Maximus Edwards from George Washington and could be close to an announcement

And could Bronny be far behind?


https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-ba ... 3f1e1a7180

ramster wrote: ↑2 weeks ago Duquesne is recruiting Maximus Edwards from George Washington and could be close to an announcement

And could Bronny be far behind?


https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-ba ... 3f1e1a7180

They picked up two transfers yesterday, no idea how how many spots they have open currently.

ramster wrote: ↑2 weeks ago Duquesne is recruiting Maximus Edwards from George Washington and could be close to an announcement

And could Bronny be far behind?


https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-ba ... 3f1e1a7180

What comes first for us, Ramster ? A big addition to the roster or a new assistant coach ?

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 weeks ago

ramster wrote: ↑2 weeks ago Duquesne is recruiting Maximus Edwards from George Washington and could be close to an announcement

And could Bronny be far behind?


https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-ba ... 3f1e1a7180

What comes first for us, Ramster ? A big addition to the roster or a new assistant coach ?

New Assistant Coach

But big addition not far behind

ramster wrote: ↑1 week ago

Good luck to them, they will need plenty of help.
After a disappointing conference season, they lose practically everyone.
I will be surprised if they are able to finish in the top 10 for 24-25.

Big addition for Billy Lange at St Joseph’s





St. Joseph’s lands Harvard big man Justice Ajogbor
Justice Ajogbor chooses St. Joes
Dushawn London

St. Joseph's has landed a big commitment from Harvard transfer Justice Ajogbor. Ajogbor, a four-star prospect in the transfer portal averaged 8.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 54.9 percent from the field.

Ajogbor held interest from UCLA, Northwestern, Duke, Iowa, Georgetown, Seton Hall, Cal Berkeley, Arkansas, Butler, Notre Dame among others before coming to his decision.

He will have one more year of eligibility.

"I chose St. Joes because of the dynamic players on the team, the coaches they have, and a culture of winning and lifting each other up," Ajogbor told 247Sports. "Them being a team was really big for me. They talked about iron sharpens iron and I really bought into that. Everyday you get better by pushing your teammates to get better. That was a really big part of my process, finding a place where I'll continue to develop as a basketball player."

As one of the top shot blockers and defensive anchors in the transfer portal, Billy Lange honed in on the idea of letting Ajogbor play to his strengths while expanding his game.

"The goal is to bring the skills I bring on the defensive end like blocking shots and defensive rebounds but also expand my game to be a more dynamic player. I'll be able to come off ball screens, have the ball in my hands and make decisions. I'll be playing around some really good guys who will draw double teams and find me when I'm open. I know I'll be able to set a solid screen and they'll make the best decision with the ball."

Another crucial part in this decision was the return of last year's leading scorer Erik Reynolds. The two created a strong bond early and have set out high goals for next season.

"I talked with Erik Reynolds a lot," he said. "It was big for me that he decided to return. He's a really good player and I'm really excited to play with him. Having a guy like that as one of the leaders of the team makes you feel like you really have a chance at something special."

St. Joesph's finished last season with a 21-14 record finishing 6th in the A-10.

ramster wrote: ↑1 week ago Big addition for Billy Lange at St Joseph’s

Ramster, he was a player I hoped we would be involved with.
At 6'10/255 he has good size and averaged 8.4 pt/6.5 rebs.

St. Joe's disappointed last season, and there is a big question mark about Lange as a HC.
One thing though, he can recruit and bring in quality players, what he does with them is another story.

St. Joe's should have another loaded starting 5.
Their backcourt will be one of the best in the conference:
Reynolds- 1st team All-A10
Brown - A10 ROY
Simpson- Was the starting PG at Rutgers last season as a soph and averaged 8.4 pts (86% FT)/ 3 assists

(PF)Fleming (6'9"/230) who averaged 11 pts/7 rebs paired with Justice should be a big and solid frontcourt.

I expect the Joes to contend for the conference title next season.

In 23-24, they lost in the NIT to Seton Hall 72-75 in OT.

I agree with your post, Jersey, as to Ajogbor. Damn, he would have been an excellent compliment to Fuchs. I think Archie could have found more than enough PT for both.

I have no idea how heavily we chased him, if we did at all. It’s a head scratcher for me, though, if we weren’t after him to some extent.

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑1 week ago I agree with your post, Jersey, as to Ajogbor. Damn, he would have been an excellent compliment to Fuchs. I think Archie could have found more than enough PT for both.

I have no idea how heavily we chased him, if we did at all. It’s a head scratcher for me, though, if we weren’t after him to some extent.

We still have 4 openings, let's see what happens.

Valentine putting together a solid roster.

Huge addition for Odom and VCU.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 week ago Huge addition for Odom and VCU.

For comparison’s sake, Bassy filled the stat sheet better in just about every category but shooting % in the #21 ranked conference, while the MEAC is ranked #32.