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13=13 ('21-'22 Roster. Updated 5/24)

Post by Roy McAvoy » March 23rd, 2021, 9:12 am

(Updated 4/19/2021)

Let's look at the roster next season. It seems there's a chance we have quite a few spots open. Until we hear otherwise, I am going to assume Queta is going pro, Fonso is moving on (per Aggies22), & Karwowski is graduating & moving on. That leaves us with 3 spots available.
Then we have these questions: Will Brock Miller's back allow him to keep playing? Will Bairstow, McChesney, or Shulga transfer? Given the situation I have to think we'll be big players in the transfer market.

(For those who don't know, there's a long standing "13=13" joke around here that goes way back.)

Scholarships:
1. Justin Bean F, SR
2. Brock Miller G, SR
3. Sean Bairstow G, JR
4. Trevin Dorius C, JR
5. Steven Ashworth G, SO
6. Max Shulga G, SO
7. Szymon Zapala C, SO
8. Cade Potter F, FR
9. Brandon Horvath F, SR
10. RJ Eytle-Rock, G, SR
11. Muzamil Ameer Hamoda, G, FR
12. Rylan Jones, G, SO
13. Norbert Thilessen, F, FR

Walk-ons
1. Matthew Wickizer F, SO
2. Landon Brenchley G, FR
3. Travis Wagstaff F, SO

Moving on:
1. Neemias Queta C, JR
2. Fonso Anderson F, SR
3. Kuba Karwowski C, SR
4. Rollie Worster G, SO
5. Marco Anthony G, SR
6. Liam McChesney, F, SO
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Re: 13=13

Post by bpd » March 23rd, 2021, 9:15 am

We have been trying to be a big player in the transfer market the last two years and it hasn't gone so well.



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Re: 13=13

Post by slcagg » March 23rd, 2021, 9:16 am

Maybe one of the walk ons will get a scholarship? But it seems to be that we will have several spots open. Going to be an interesting spring.



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Re: 13=13

Post by slcagg » March 23rd, 2021, 9:16 am

bpd wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:15 am
We have been trying to be a big player in the transfer market the last two years and it hasn't gone so well.
By big player do you mean impact player or a center position player?



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Re: 13=13

Post by Real Life Aggie » March 23rd, 2021, 9:21 am

slcagg wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:16 am
Maybe one of the walk ons will get a scholarship? But it seems to be that we will have several spots open. Going to be an interesting spring.
Unless the situation has changed, Dorius won't take a scholarship. I don't know about Stastny or Wickizer, but given that we basically never saw them on the court, I'm going to say those scholarships are safe from them for the time being.

Given some of the insider info already shared on the boards, I'm going to assume that Shulga, Liam, and Bairstow are gone. This sucks because I'd anticipated significant contributions out of at least 2 of them, but given their lack of PT earned, maybe it's just an opportunity to bring in some bigger contributors.



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Re: 13=13

Post by nvspuds » March 23rd, 2021, 9:24 am

I have been a big player for decades..It is not all that it is cracked up to be.



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Re: 13=13

Post by Dkdavis » March 23rd, 2021, 9:25 am

Real Life Aggie wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:21 am
slcagg wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:16 am
Maybe one of the walk ons will get a scholarship? But it seems to be that we will have several spots open. Going to be an interesting spring.
Unless the situation has changed, Dorius won't take a scholarship. I don't know about Stastny or Wickizer, but given that we basically never saw them on the court, I'm going to say those scholarships are safe from them for the time being.

Given some of the insider info already shared on the boards, I'm going to assume that Shulga, Liam, and Bairstow are gone. This sucks because I'd anticipated significant contributions out of at least 2 of them, but given their lack of PT earned, maybe it's just an opportunity to bring in some bigger contributors.
I thought the other thread was saying that Shulga, Liam, and Bairstow were going home for the summer?
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Re: 13=13

Post by aggies22 » March 23rd, 2021, 9:30 am

I think there is a strong possibility that Sean Bairstow and Max Shulga are moving on.
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Re: 13=13

Post by aggies22 » March 23rd, 2021, 9:31 am

I've also heard Brock Miller has every intention of returning next season.
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Re: 13=13

Post by slcagg » March 23rd, 2021, 9:32 am

aggies22 wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:31 am
I've also heard Brock Miller has every intention of returning next season.
Great news. Hope that means he feels his back will improve.



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Re: 13=13

Post by thegreendalegelf » March 23rd, 2021, 9:38 am

slcagg wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:32 am
aggies22 wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:31 am
I've also heard Brock Miller has every intention of returning next season.
Great news. Hope that means he feels his back will improve.
I hope Miller can stay healthy and play well next year. He seems like a good guy and the hate he gets from USU fans online is dumb. Hope to see him succeed.
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Re: 13=13

Post by Zaggie07 » March 23rd, 2021, 9:45 am

aggies22 wrote:I think there is a strong possibility that Sean Bairstow and Max Shulga are moving on.
Shulga?! Really? That's disappointing. Why? Seemed like he was really starting to develop.

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Re: 13=13

Post by Real Life Aggie » March 23rd, 2021, 9:52 am

aggies22 wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:30 am
I think there is a strong possibility that Sean Bairstow and Max Shulga are moving on.
Thanks for the info. I'm glad to hear Brock is coming back... hope his back situation will improve.

Any word on Liam yet, or is that still in the air?



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Re: 13=13

Post by NVAggie » March 23rd, 2021, 9:58 am

Bairstow is a mess that may have eventually paid off like Brito. I have no idea. I haven't been a Bairstow fan and won't cry if he is gone. Shulga is a mystery. He seems like someone with some talent. I see a bigger role for him next year if he continues to improve. I am not encouraged by Liam like most people. I hope to be proven wrong. I doubt he stays healthy enough to play a whole season.



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Re: 13=13

Post by aggies22 » March 23rd, 2021, 10:00 am

Real Life Aggie wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:52 am
aggies22 wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:30 am
I think there is a strong possibility that Sean Bairstow and Max Shulga are moving on.
Thanks for the info. I'm glad to hear Brock is coming back... hope his back situation will improve.

Any word on Liam yet, or is that still in the air?
I've heard he's may be on the fence.



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Re: 13=13

Post by newhouse9 » March 23rd, 2021, 10:04 am

Zaggie07 wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:45 am
aggies22 wrote:I think there is a strong possibility that Sean Bairstow and Max Shulga are moving on.
Shulga?! Really? That's disappointing. Why? Seemed like he was really starting to develop.

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I was hoping Max would stay and develop...he's a talented kid, but really far from home.



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Re: 13=13

Post by Sl7vk » March 23rd, 2021, 10:09 am

This is not the combination of players coming and going that I would have preferred.



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Post by AGGIEinIOWA » March 23rd, 2021, 10:10 am

I hope Liam sticks around. He could be an x-factor. He may not pan out (or be injury prone) but you just don't get players with his mix of length, athleticism, and skill very often. It's worth giving him an opportunity to prove what he can do. He hasn't had that yet.

Where does Landon Brenchley fit in. Isn't he expected to be back for next season (returned from his mission)? I thought he was a walk-on but we already have 3 walk-ons and is that 13=13 thing apply to walk-ons too?
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Re: 13=13

Post by coolag » March 23rd, 2021, 10:29 am

We need better players to replace these guys. Just the hard truth.


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Re: 13=13

Post by slcagg » March 23rd, 2021, 10:31 am

AGGIEinIOWA wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 10:10 am
I hope Liam sticks around. He could be an x-factor. He may not pan out (or be injury prone) but you just don't get players with his mix of length, athleticism, and skill very often. It's worth giving him an opportunity to prove what he can do. He hasn't had that yet.

Where does Landon Brenchley fit in. Isn't he expected to be back for next season (returned from his mission)? I thought he was a walk-on but we already have 3 walk-ons and is that 13=13 thing apply to walk-ons too?
No 13 is scholarship.

I would assume he will replace one of the walk ons.



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Re: 13=13

Post by Yossarian » March 23rd, 2021, 10:34 am

Just looking at the projected guys coming back next year - which of them do you go to with the game on the line? Which one is going to take that final shot? Which one is going to break down a defense and score? Which one is going to will his team to victory when nobody else seems to be able to score or do anything? The Aggies need some help...... desperately.


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Re: 13=13

Post by usu99 » March 23rd, 2021, 10:35 am

we need nearly 5 above average players to come in and based off our previous recruiting we will be lucky to get 1-2 that actually see the floor. Next year could be VERY rough.


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Re: 13=13

Post by aggies22 » March 23rd, 2021, 10:37 am

slcagg wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 10:31 am
AGGIEinIOWA wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 10:10 am
I hope Liam sticks around. He could be an x-factor. He may not pan out (or be injury prone) but you just don't get players with his mix of length, athleticism, and skill very often. It's worth giving him an opportunity to prove what he can do. He hasn't had that yet.

Where does Landon Brenchley fit in. Isn't he expected to be back for next season (returned from his mission)? I thought he was a walk-on but we already have 3 walk-ons and is that 13=13 thing apply to walk-ons too?
No 13 is scholarship.

I would assume he will replace one of the walk ons.
None of the walk-ons have to leave for Landon Brenchley to join the team next year. There is no set roster limit in college hoops just a scholarship restriction of 13.



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Re: 13=13

Post by 2004AG » March 23rd, 2021, 10:42 am

thegreendalegelf wrote:
slcagg wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:32 am
aggies22 wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:31 am
I've also heard Brock Miller has every intention of returning next season.
Great news. Hope that means he feels his back will improve.
I hope Miller can stay healthy and play well next year. He seems like a good guy and the hate he gets from USU fans online is dumb. Hope to see him succeed.
I wouldn’t worry too about that. When 2% of the fans say he’s not a good shooter, the other 98% come rushing to his defense.


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Re: 13=13

Post by Aglicious » March 23rd, 2021, 10:44 am

Yossarian wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 10:34 am
Just looking at the projected guys coming back next year - which of them do you go to with the game on the line? Which one is going to take that final shot? Which one is going to break down a defense and score? Which one is going to will his team to victory when nobody else seems to be able to score or do anything? The Aggies need some help...... desperately.
Considering what we have coming back if we have a game on the line that comes down to a final shot I will consider that a win in itself.



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Re: 13=13

Post by GeoAg » March 23rd, 2021, 10:45 am

New to bring in a guard who can penetrate and create. Rollie is OK at it and needs to get better to be successful in the postseason
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Re: 13=13

Post by slcagg » March 23rd, 2021, 10:46 am

GeoAg wrote:
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New to bring in a guard who can penetrate and create. Rollie is OK at it and needs to get better to be successful in the postseason
Do you think ashworth has that potential? I felt that way until the last 3 weeks of the season and am now not sure there.
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Re: 13=13

Post by SpectrumMagic » March 23rd, 2021, 11:12 am

aggies22 wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:30 am
I think there is a strong possibility that Sean Bairstow and Max Shulga are moving on.
To bad about Shulga. He is very young and still got some playing time and looks like just adjusting to speed and strength of the game he could be a good player. Is this due to wanting to go back to Europe? From all accounts the team was very close and got along really well so I assume the players meshed with coaching staff as well?



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Re: 13=13

Post by Aggie84025 » March 23rd, 2021, 11:17 am

With Ashworth, Worster, Anthony, Bean, and Miller we have a solid core coming back. We need to add a good guard that can shoot and break down a defense. Be also nice to get another wing and a center.
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Re: 13=13

Post by Aglicious » March 23rd, 2021, 11:27 am

1. I hate to think that we need to allocate an available scholly to yet another guard but I think we do. A scoring guard. I anticipate that Marco will see an increased or equal role (as he should for his defense alone) so it would be nice to have a guard that can create his own shot with pull up jumpers or drives to compliment Marco's offense which is more of a methodical back you down in the paint game. Adding a scoring guard will also allow for the possibility of having more offensively minded combos of guards when Worster and Ashworth take the court.

2. After that we need help at the 3 and 4. Losing Anderson and Queta = losing a lot of size on the court. Yes, we have Dorius and Zapala which should be serviceable for 1 big body on the court as needed but we desperately need a couple of 6-6' to 6'-9" athletic guys who can bang, rebound, and score. Bean can't play 40 min. a game and we really don't have a Fonz type player left on the roster to spell him.

3. And finally, one of the open spots needs to go to the best shooter we can find. McChesney and Potter may be able to shoulder some of this but that is asking an awful lot of guys that have little to no experience at this level. Even at full health, Miller needs to be coming off the bench and playing far less minutes. We can play great team defense all game but we have to be able to put some pressure on the opponent to stop us at the other end too. This daring our team to shoot from the outside is not making anyone work that hard on D and it's demoralizing to our own team to watch missed shot after wide open missed shot.
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Re: 13=13

Post by Aggie84025 » March 23rd, 2021, 11:29 am

Aglicious wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 11:27 am
1. I hate to think that we need to allocate an available scholly to yet another guard but I think we do. A scoring guard. I anticipate that Marco will see and increased or equal role (as he should for his defense alone) so it would be nice to have a guard that can create his own shot with pull up jumpers or drives to compliment Marco's offense which is more of a methodical back you down in the paint game. Adding a scoring guard will also allow for the possibility of having more offensively minded combos of guards when Worster and Ashworth take the court.

2. After that we need help at the 3 and 4. Losing Anderson and Queta = losing a lot of size on the court. Yes, we have Dorius and Zapala which should be serviceable for 1 big body on the court as needed it but we desperately need a couple of 6-6' to 6'-9" athletic guys who can bang, rebound, and score. Bean can't play 40 min. a game and we really don't have a Fonz type player left on the roster to spell him.

3. And finally, one of the open spots needs to go to the best shooter we can find. McChesney and Potter may be able to shoulder some of this but that is asking an awful lot of guys that have little to no experience at this level. Even a full health, Miller needs to be coming off the bench and playing far less minutes. We can play great team defense all game but we have to be able to put some pressure on the opponent to stop us at the other end too. This daring our team to shoot from the outside is not making anyone work that hard on D and it's demoralizing to our own team to watch missed shot after wide open missed shot.
I think this is perfect take. I hope Smith fills the rest of the roster spots with what you are suggesting.



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Re: 13=13

Post by 3rdGenAggie » March 23rd, 2021, 11:32 am

I assume the trio of Shulga, Bairstow and possibly Liam would be looking to transfer down for PT, right? It's not like they've lit the world on fire here (although Shulga and Bairstow have shown potential...Liam just hasn't seen the court).


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Post by Bank Shot » March 23rd, 2021, 11:58 am

Recruiting is going to be a huge challenge. I don't think we need a roster overhaul and our wish list might be a bit lengthy. I've seen lists on here that if they came true, everyone, with maybe the exception of Bean would come off the bench. We just need a couple of the right pieces. The transfer portal # is up to 758 and growing daily. Just because we narrowly missed on a couple last year doesn't mean we won't have better luck this year. Way to early for gloom and doom.
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Re: 13=13

Post by Aggie formerly in Hawaii » March 23rd, 2021, 12:24 pm

2004AG wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 10:42 am
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slcagg wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:32 am
aggies22 wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:31 am
I've also heard Brock Miller has every intention of returning next season.
Great news. Hope that means he feels his back will improve.
I hope Miller can stay healthy and play well next year. He seems like a good guy and the hate he gets from USU fans online is dumb. Hope to see him succeed.
I wouldn’t worry too about that. When 2% of the fans say he’s not a good shooter, the other 98% come rushing to his defense.


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Yep Miller has far more fans on this board than detractors and there are not really many actual haters. I have been accused of being a hater because I said he shouldn't have the green light he has and would prefer he came off the bench.



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Re: 13=13

Post by OrangeCountyAggie » March 23rd, 2021, 12:34 pm

slcagg wrote:
March 23rd, 2021, 9:32 am
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March 23rd, 2021, 9:31 am
I've also heard Brock Miller has every intention of returning next season.
Great news. Hope that means he feels his back will improve.
Of course he will. Where else would he go and be able to collect a scholarship, play meaningful minutes, shoot as much as he wants while being generally bad at basketball? The dude has it great, no way he's giving that up!
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