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13 minutes ago, UBinMD said:

I like your optimism and tend to agree with your assessment. A go-to scorer that is ready to go and will make those around him better. We will see if we can get a piece like that.

A player that allows the staff to move one of sabol or boldin to the bench and let's all the freshman and sophomores to develop more naturally 

Although if the staff feels confident one of the sophomores or freshmen are ready to really take on more responsibility then a PG that you can red shirt wouldn't be a bad idea 

12 minutes ago, DocCas86 said:

I may be misguided - if we are going for Villanova model (48% of FGA from 3), then I think you go for someone with size who can shoot the 3.  Too bad we didn't have some NIL bucks to get Skogman back here!  Add that to Sabol, Boldin and Batchelor, and my vote for most improved Wilson and I think offensively this team will be improved.  

The concern I have is they have to improve defensively as well. 

That kind of player would be a solid pick up as well

Might be nice to add a freshman point guard as well

They have a lot of possibilities with the last scholarship 

I'm more worried about offense just because it's tougher to be good on offense than it is to be good defensively

Defensively you will be fine as long as you put in the effort (and have some semblance of size) 

So one scholarship left, it would be fantastic if they can get someone that has shown they can score/bucket getter

Teams coming together nicely. I like the make up. Just seem to be missing a scorer 

Who they do hire us surprisingly big in my opinion, it will look bad if it's a promotion from within. Kinda like you can't get any interest in the job

Imagine they have someone already or have a plan since cage is already hired and on another teams website

Interesting for sure

Could somewhat see this coming as he didn't seem too associated with the incoming recruiting class compared to last seasons recruiting where he seemed much more involved 

2 hours ago, BrooklynBull said:

I am pretty sure that as a Canadian he cannot get NIL money.  All foreign students, except possibly Canadians, cannot get NIL money because it is work.  They are only allowed in the country as students.

I'm unfamiliar with visas but aren't there other kinds of visas they could apply for?

What about being able to cross the boarder back into Canada so they could "work" - do you think this could be a loop hole around not having a work visa

I know Zach edey was able to get nil money when Purdue played in early season tournament not in the US two seasons ago

Losing a coach to an A10 school would suck

I saw an interview with Josh schertz and he spoke about how all of the Indiana St fans wanted him fired after the first season 

So I looked a bit into his first season Indiana St dropped from a team ranked near 100 to a team ranked 230 in his first season

Didn't drop as far as GH3 and he also recruited really well but some similarities are there

Good name, easy NIL possibilities with Mighty Taco 

To add, he was offered a scholarship from Vermont when he was coming out of highschool, likely from current UB assistant coach tibbs 

25 minutes ago, DocCas86 said:

I didnt fully explain.  The list of players are somewhat in line with the player who heard from UB, Ndur, and the kind of player I am thinking they would like to get.  Especially the ones who have shot the 3 with a little success. It does seem like with Ndur they were somewhat in line with replacing Jo's production.

Sorry the chart was not too easy to make out.

Having posted that list, I can almost guarantee who they pick up won't be on it.  I was kind of interested in Batchelor's teammate, especially since I saw him working the 3s into his routine.

Yeah I'm guessing the players that fill out the last two scholarships will be off the radar signings as nearly every other one has been

Wouldn't be opposed to going the Usport route again for a grad big if any are actually interested in playing in the states. I this is a really creative way to get older players without much NIL (also not sure if the actual skill level of Usport, but if you're 23 playing against 18 year olds you will probably be okay either way)

53 minutes ago, trueblue32 said:

What the 2 time MAC Coach of the year had to say about Adams:

"'I have a tremendous amount of respect for Isaiah's talent level and competitiveness after seeing him play against us for the last two years in conference play,' Kowalczyk said. 'I told our players in our scouting reports that he was a first-team All-MAC caliber player. Isaiah is an extremely versatile player on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court. He can guard all five positions, score in the low post and knock down shots from the perimeter.'"

What ubfan.com had to say about Adams:

"I'd like him a lot more if he was an international freshman with no other D1 offers."

That last line made me laugh more than it should have 

3 hours ago, DocCas86 said:

Per Barttorvik.com here is what I see in terms of SR PF/C available similar to Malachi Ndur who UB has contacted.

You can see that Malachi Ndur stats are similar to Smith's although he played fewer minutes.  Here is a chart of all available PF/C by PRPG! and prior team rank:

The 'purple' dot is Ndur and 'aqua' dots are seniors.  This I hope gives some perspective as to level we are targeting vs what is available.

 

 

 

 

 

So roughly similar target as jo smith, interesting 

I've never been a big graph guy ha just the basic chart of numbers I can see (I can't see the chart to shared that well but appreciate it greatly)

With the last two scholarships I'd love to see at least one upper class big, and the more I think about it an upper class guard

Wouldn't mind having the ability to slot sabol/boldin/Wilson/McVeigh into a more proper position on the team and let them develop more naturally 

That's a big pick up for Toledo

He will do very well there in a system that fits his strengths 

Personally think having a second PG at least doubles, potentially triples the win total from last season alone

6 minutes ago, UBinMD said:

 I would be on board with that. a redshirt PG would be nice for down the road.

Yeah would be nice to keep a couple rostered for the following season

UB does have a PG already commit for 2025 though

2 scholarships left? Get an upperclassmen big with experience and then maybe a freshman that you'll redshirt regardless of position 

One of the things I wanted to see when GH3 was hired was to build up a Canadian pipe line

Hoping it's just the beginning of bringing in some of the better talent Canada has to offer

Reading about NIL in regards to non us citizens, a school like buffalo who is on the boarder will have the opportunity to get foreign players NIL easier than some other schools. (Apparently there is a loop hole on if it takes place on us soil or not. At least in regards to Zach Eady, who did all his NIL work while the team was in one of the early season tournaments)

1 hour ago, UBinMD said:

Looks like UConn may have the inside track.

Just what uconn needs another  knock down shooter 

3 hours ago, UBinMD said:

Leading scorer was a Senior.

2nd leading scorer - De’Shayne Montgomery, 6’4” freshman guard, 13.2 ppg and 41.2% from 3.

best rebounder was 4.5 RPG and several guys around 4rpg.

Their best player is actually getting looks from power five schools, believe it's the leading scorer who is in the portal as a grad transfer 

Mount st Mary's head coach just took an assistant job for Syracuse 

The staff seems to know the DMV area couple that with cages familiarity of the MAAC, maybe they have some one of interest 

5 minutes ago, DocCas86 said:

Any chance he comes to Buffalo to get more playing time?

I'd say doubtful but who knows

Definitely be a huge pick up for GH3

15 minutes ago, Chet said:

Anyone care to chime in on what brand of basketball we will be playing next year? The net loss on paper is significant and we were already horrendous.

Winning basketball!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chatman and Adams had A LOT on their plates

I think a lot of their issues this season was because they had to do nearly everything. Take some off their plate and think they would have been good. They just needed help

Really the issue I think fans are saying when they say the team will be better without them is, UB will now have a team all playing the same style/same mind set. Last season you had guys trying to play play a more pro style and some playing a more college style

Lots of off season to go but as it currently stands my opinion is that we are looking at another three win team

Get another point guard and my thoughts will change but until we have more than one point guard UB is in for another long year in my opinion 

53 minutes ago, squire17 said:

Hurley is 51 years old. The farthest he’s been from Jersey City is where he is now. He’s not going anywhere. Oates just assured Bama that he’s staying put. Billy Donovan?

Billy Donavon has to be the top choice if they can't get Hurley but how long would they wait for Donavon? NBA season goes a bit longer and the bulls should be in the play in game 

1 hour ago, UBinMD said:

Looks like Hurley is Kentucky’s plan A. Not sure what his buyout is, but it’s likely significant. Oats could be plan B

Danny Hurley seems like a perfect fit at UConn, doesn't come across like a Kentucky coach in my opinion 

Oates on the other hand to me screams Kentucky 

About to be a lot of talk of Oates to Kentucky