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Post by rc on Sept 27, 2023 19:59:16 GMT -6
Some great news about commits. Thanks. Do we have some pending recruits or hoped for recruits that are taller? Last year a big issue was a true post player that could play defense as well as offense. We need some height.
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Post by mavsman53 on Sept 28, 2023 7:50:21 GMT -6
The answer is yes. The staff is actively looking at adding more size than just the 2 current commits. With Dontrez Williams and Christian Alston, these were the first recruits brought onto campus for the class of 2024. We got both, which is tremendous.
Currently, the team has 3 seniors that are for sure done after this year (Simmons, Allen and Igiehon). Steele and Hunter Jack Madden could return for their covid year. So with technically 1 spot available, the staff will not rush into anything.
While I agree more size is needed, it is not limited to finding a post or two. In the WAC, you also have to get bigger guards and wings and with these 2 commits, we have done that. I am confident this staff will find a big man.
In the past, this staff has been known for recruiting smaller players. Not this year-
1 player listed below 6'0
7 players listed between 6'1 to 6'4
7 players listed at 6'6
4 players listed at 6'7
5 players listed at 6'8
4 players listed at 6'9
2 players listed at 6'10
1 listed at 6'11
There will be more
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Post by bogeyman on Sept 28, 2023 8:48:50 GMT -6
Thanks mavsman. It will be interesting to see how this year's team comes together and how future teams compare in the WAC.
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Post by rc on Sept 28, 2023 9:38:22 GMT -6
Really good news Mavsman. We seem to face teams with bigger men under the basket so it is great news that we will be beefing up. I like the size of our 2s and 3s, and even potential 1s. It looks encouraging to me. I've got my tickets and eagerly await the basketball seasons now and in the future. Really appreciate your knowledge and connections with CatChat because you add so much to the anticipation of Wildcat sports.
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Post by mavsman53 on Sept 28, 2023 12:27:33 GMT -6
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Post by SportsWizard15 on Sept 28, 2023 19:26:48 GMT -6
I remember Coach Tanner mentioning in multiple interviews that he wants to have some size moving forward. He said it's the only way you can win in the WAC these days.
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Post by houstoncat on Sept 29, 2023 7:45:38 GMT -6
He has also made sure to emphasize when he says size he means on the wings rather than at center. Obviously, they want size at center, but our team getting taller across the entire floor will be significant. I will be interested to see how our defense changes with the size we get. I think it will look familiar, but somewhat different.
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Post by mavsman53 on Nov 9, 2023 13:27:50 GMT -6
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Post by mavsman53 on Nov 12, 2023 20:15:47 GMT -6
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Post by houstoncat on Nov 13, 2023 10:25:48 GMT -6
Good to see these two guys sign. I am really liking the look of our team this year and think we are recruiting players who fit this slightly altered scheme.
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Post by mavsman53 on Mar 7, 2024 10:28:38 GMT -6
Dontrez Williams should win Missouri Gatorade POY!
- Team is 24-0 - 23.0 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 3.8 SPG, 3.6 APG - 2x Academic All-State - #1 ranked player in MO
He recently had a playoff game in which he had 32 points and 23 rebounds.
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Post by rc on Mar 17, 2024 17:41:56 GMT -6
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Post by bogeyman on Mar 18, 2024 17:33:14 GMT -6
Jeff Nwankwo 6'6" forward we offered back on Sept 8, now has 25 offers, some from power 5 schools. Might be a coup to get him.
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Post by Outsider on Mar 20, 2024 13:02:29 GMT -6
Anyone talking to Jevon Porter or Maxime Raynaud?
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Post by bogeyman on Mar 20, 2024 14:57:25 GMT -6
Anyone talking to Jevon Porter or Maxime Raynaud? . Sign em up.
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