Isiah Briscoe
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This isn't the late 80s early 90s. Transfers are part of nearly every program. We've had Gibbs, Gordon, Jones and others come in. There is not nearly the stigma on transfers as there was in the past. Grad transfers has been a great tool for us and many programs. Georgetown, Gonzaga, and many other schools that don't begin with a G have transfers playing key roles.
Gordon and Jones didn't have to sit. Gibbs, who didnt pkay at tx, not comparable to briscoe.
I agree with you, but few kids of Briscoe's stature and ability agree to sit out a yr. I cannot think of a kid of his stature transferring.
The Lewis kid on Butler was mcd aa, but he was not playing close to how briscoe has been playing.
I agree with you, but few kids of Briscoe's stature and ability agree to sit out a yr. I cannot think of a kid of his stature transferring.
The Lewis kid on Butler was mcd aa, but he was not playing close to how briscoe has been playing.
Agree Dan. Leaving UK to play pro (even if not in NBA), ok I can believe it. But leaving UK to sit out a year when he is already the starting pg at arguably the best program in the nation - not likely. Also IB is going to the main veteran guard on a very young team next year. They need him.
Going from UK to RU is like going from the Four Seasons to the No-Tell-Motel that rents rooms by the hour
I have always been puzzled by the top recruits all converging at one school when the spot light ends up casting shadows on players.
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I don't pretend to know what goes on behind the scenes, but obviously there are certain perks that some schools are better equipped to provide. Our recruiting angle should be pointing to what IW was able to do, and pointing to examples like Briscoe.
I am looking for another high profile short term recruit that will demonstrate yet again that the individual coaching from the staff is outstanding, as was the case for IW.
That could unlock further high profile recruitment which in turn is the breakout factor we have all yearned for.
That could unlock further high profile recruitment which in turn is the breakout factor we have all yearned for.
It seems like you're implying every team has 5 seniors. The old Veteran Soph would get the start on Seton Hall senior night as well, I'd say.
I get this to an extent, but for programs like ours, we should have a steady balance of 3/4 year kids, grad transfers, JUCO's and transfers. Teams that play the grad transfer/regular transfer game well can get good in a hurry, create roster balance and remain consistent programs. Look at Iowa St with Hoiberg, Oregon, Gonzaga. Almost any team in the country would sign up for a kid like Briscoe as a junior with another year of maturation behind him. And guys like Quinerly aren't (a) 4 year players by any stretch and (b) a long shot for the Hall.
Tend to agree with you, Dan, but I've been hearing the rumors as it pertains to all 3 teams I mentioned: Rutgers, the Hall and St. John's. For the life of me, I cannot see why he would ever choose Rutgers over the other two.
No just a tongue in cheek joke about Kentucky's 1 and dones. Was a complement to Kentucky, wish we were that successful to get recruits like that every year.
And just to set record straight we start 4 juniors and a 5th year Senior.
I hope he minored in Chinese at UK.
i think the idea of just spending time in dleague, collecting salary and just focusing solely on basketball is picking up steam.
That's not a bad idea. He's good enough to earn some good cash overseas against good competition, develop some skills for a year or two, then look for a summer league invite (he'll probably get a summer invite this year, but might be buried with how many D-League and first year PGs will be out there).
You have a much higher opinion of the player development skills of our staff than I do.
Perimeter shooting is his Achilles Heel. If he can improve that he will be a much more dangerous player. The rest of his game is very very good.
What I am trying to say is that IF we get this chance with Duval AND it is demonstrated that the staff seriously helped him with his game, THEN it will become a strong recruiting talking point FOR us going forward.
Opportunity.
That's an interesting point. Don't NBDL salaries go up to like $80k next year? Not a bad gig at all.
I think it's very difficult for a staff to be credited with a player's development when the player involved is a top 10 to 15 player coming out of HS and a one and done. Where a staff earns credit for being able to maximize a player's ability is when a player gets noticeably better every year and by his junior year becomes an impact player on the court and what we've seen with Angel is a classic example of that.
If you are coaches at the college level for even one season, there can be great strides. A draft can make a huge difference in months let alone a year. Strenfth, nutrition, focus, individual and team development are all so much more intense.
Just to be clear, is Briscoe declaring for the draft and signing with an agent?
If I'm understanding correctly, he is declaring for the draft and signing with an agent.
Confirmed what? That he may be signing with an agent and declaring for the draft?
Still awaiting official confirmation. Would love to see him sign with an agent and declare for the draft if signing with an agent and declaring for the draft is what Briscoe wants.
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