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wildforthecats · Post by **wildforthecats** » Mon May 08, 2017 8:05 pm

TOK wrote:"6' 9" 239lbs. Started all 34 games as a sophomore. Academic All-Big Ten."

I guess they recruited over him, otherwise not sure why someone who averaged 24 minutes per game with 6 points and 6 boards would leave. There hasn't been a coaching change.

He wants to trade his red and white for red and black.

catborn'bred · Post by **catborn'bred** » Mon May 08, 2017 8:26 pm

I believe that MJ was the 3rd or 4th player to transfer after this past season, which was a relatively good season for NE. Apparently, this is the fallout from a new coach trying to reshape a program.

RichmondCat · Post by **RichmondCat** » Mon May 08, 2017 8:41 pm

TOK wrote:"6' 9" 239lbs. Started all 34 games as a sophomore. Academic All-Big Ten."

I guess they recruited over him, otherwise not sure why someone who averaged 24 minutes per game with 6 points and 6 boards would leave. There hasn't been a coaching change.

I think they wanted to convert him to a center and play exclusively inside. My understanding is that he believes his game is more of an inside-out game and, accordingly, believes his skills will be used better elsewhere. I suspect (and hope) he saw how Davidson used Aldridge (and Cohen before him) and saw himself.

CatsUpNorth · Post by **CatsUpNorth** » Mon May 08, 2017 9:21 pm

RichmondCat wrote:
TOK wrote:"6' 9" 239lbs. Started all 34 games as a sophomore. Academic All-Big Ten."

I guess they recruited over him, otherwise not sure why someone who averaged 24 minutes per game with 6 points and 6 boards would leave. There hasn't been a coaching change.
I think they wanted to convert him to a center and play exclusively inside. My understanding is that he believes his game is more of an inside-out game and, accordingly, believes his skills will be used better elsewhere. I suspect (and hope) he saw how Davidson used Aldridge (and Cohen before him) and saw himself.

This. In quotes coming into the year, he kept saying how excited he was that they recruited a natural center so he could step outside and expand his game, saying that is where he is more comfortable. Wanted to expand his game. Hopefully he recognizes that we are a great place for skilled bigs.

What I love about his game is that while he may be more comfortable outside, the kid loves to bang inside and isn't overmatched by size at all.

Acorn · Post by **Acorn** » Mon May 08, 2017 9:29 pm

stan wrote:
wildcatadrian wrote:I think more and more the coaches have figured out that a specific type of person that flourishes in our program. As much as I would like to have this person from Charlotte or that person from where ever, I put my trust in the coaches to find the players that will continue to prosper and elevate the program. They have continued to amaze me in the ability to recruit at a high level and continue to have an atmosphere that every player genuinely loves.
Yes.

Lots of TK, Thomas, JRich, DeMon types and we play lots of games in March.

I think the Porter-Gaud guys could fit this mold. More and more offers rolling in for Aaron Nesmith and Jake Lanford. Both in the top five in SC rankings. Lanford, especially, looks like a good fit given the front court players who will be graduating. Sander-esque.

Acorn · Post by **Acorn** » Tue May 09, 2017 8:51 am

Acorn wrote:I think the Porter-Gaud guys could fit this mold. More and more offers rolling in for Aaron Nesmith and Jake Lanford. Both in the top five in SC rankings. Lanford, especially, looks like a good fit given the front court players who will be graduating. Sander-esque.

Lanford highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScCE33NLBlw

kevin mcmahon · Post by **kevin mcmahon** » Tue May 09, 2017 11:25 am

Acorn wrote:
Acorn wrote:I think the Porter-Gaud guys could fit this mold. More and more offers rolling in for Aaron Nesmith and Jake Lanford. Both in the top five in SC rankings. Lanford, especially, looks like a good fit given the front court players who will be graduating. Sander-esque.
Lanford highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScCE33NLBlw

Looks good. Here he is against a bigger defense. Excellent feet. https://youtu.be/ypfb9H4Vgzc

BaseRich306 · Post by **BaseRich306** » Tue May 09, 2017 3:09 pm

Anyone with their ear to the ground have insight about how MJ's visit went?

TiredCat88 · Post by **TiredCat88** » Tue May 09, 2017 4:56 pm

BaseRich306 wrote:Anyone with their ear to the ground have insight about how MJ's visit went?

It didn't go very well....

People in Baker got confused and thought he was there to interview for the women's job.

Waitress · Post by **Waitress** » Tue May 09, 2017 5:45 pm

TiredCat88 wrote:
BaseRich306 wrote:Anyone with their ear to the ground have insight about how MJ's visit went?
It didn't go very well....

People in Baker got confused and thought he was there to interview for the women's job.

FUNNY

Heart palpitations experienced by regular readers: NOT FUNNY

stevelee · Post by **stevelee** » Tue May 09, 2017 6:30 pm

Was he offered the job?

BDF · Post by **BDF** » Wed May 10, 2017 4:50 pm

stevelee wrote:Was he offered the job?

If he was, he didn't take it. But Gayle Coats Fulks did.
http://davidsonwildcats.com/news/2017/5 ... o.facebook

DCA06 · Post by **DCA06** » Thu May 11, 2017 10:31 am

Any new news out there?

DCA06 · Post by **DCA06** » Sun May 14, 2017 6:47 pm

I want some early 2018 signings. SF, PF, C priorities; maybe a swing guard. 6 spots, let's get to work!
Hope to see a Davidson mention on Feherty with Steph

wildforthecats · Post by **wildforthecats** » Sun May 14, 2017 8:39 pm

DCA06 wrote:I want some early 2018 signings. SF, PF, C priorities; maybe a swing guard. 6 spots, let's get to work!
Hope to see a Davidson mention on Feherty with Steph

I doubt we will sign 6 players for 2018-2019.