We have a good amount of young talent.

SLB · Post by **SLB** » April 12th, 2021, 8:25 pm

Going through the underclassmen
McChesney was getting some playing time before getting injuried.
Shulga was coming on late.
Ashworth was very good last season for being just being fresh off his mission.
Zapala and Potter were pretty highly rated recruits.

LarryTheAggie · Post by **LarryTheAggie** » April 12th, 2021, 8:28 pm

Is Bairstow coming back? He seems like someone that will benefit from Odoms style of coaching.

SLB · Post by **SLB** » April 12th, 2021, 8:39 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 8:28 pm
Is Bairstow coming back? He seems like someone that will benefit from Odoms style of coaching.

Bairstow was pretty highly rated, and he had good moments as a shooter.

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » April 12th, 2021, 8:49 pm

Sigh....

coolag · Post by **coolag** » April 12th, 2021, 9:05 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 8:25 pm
Going through the underclassmen
McChesney was getting some playing time before getting injuried.
Shulga was coming on late.
Ashworth was very good last season for being just being fresh off his mission.
Zapala and Potter were pretty highly rated recruits.

This list just screams MWC champs baby!!!!!

Aggie formerly in Hawaii · Post by **Aggie formerly in Hawaii** » April 12th, 2021, 9:08 pm

bullshot · Post by **bullshot** » April 12th, 2021, 9:09 pm

After the recent transfers, we should be competitive with the Westminster’s, College of Idaho’s, and New Mexico Highlands of the world.

SLB · Post by **SLB** » April 12th, 2021, 9:55 pm

Around 35 minute mark what Smith said about McChesney

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » April 12th, 2021, 9:56 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 9:55 pm

Around 35 minute mark what Smith said about McChesney

If Smith truly believed in Mcchesney he’d be transferring to Utah right now.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 12th, 2021, 10:00 pm

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 9:56 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 9:55 pm

Around 35 minute mark what Smith said about McChesney
If Smith truly believed in Mcchesney he’d be transferring to Utah right now.

So smith doesn’t believe in bean?

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » April 12th, 2021, 10:01 pm

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 9:56 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 9:55 pm

Around 35 minute mark what Smith said about McChesney
If Smith truly believed in Mcchesney he’d be transferring to Utah right now.

Maybe he will. Tomorrow’s another day for more people to transfer.

Intermeddler · Post by **Intermeddler** » April 12th, 2021, 10:10 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 8:25 pm
Going through the underclassmen
McChesney was getting some playing time before getting injuried.
Shulga was coming on late.
Ashworth was very good last season for being just being fresh off his mission.
Zapala and Potter were pretty highly rated recruits.

There’s grasping at straws and then there’s this post.

Someone got some playing time before they got hurt? That’s meaningless. McChesney might be good but there’s no evidence he will ever contribute at this point.

Shulga had some nice moments the last month but “coming on late” is a stretch. He hardly played in games that mattered but I agree he could turn into a contributor.

Ashworth was fine for a post mission guy but his ceiling is pretty limited and he needs to shoot it much better

Recruiting ratings do not necessarily translate to talent.

Of the mystery group I’m most hopeful Bairstow once he’s out of Smiths doghouse can turn into a good player. He has the length and athleticism we need at that spot but he has a lot of work to do.

I wouldn’t be surprised if 5 of our top 7 in minutes played next year aren’t on our current roster

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm

Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.

Aggie formerly in Hawaii · Post by **Aggie formerly in Hawaii** » April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.

Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.

A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?

brownjeans · Post by **brownjeans** » April 13th, 2021, 6:15 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 9:56 pm
If Smith truly believed in Mcchesney he’d be transferring to Utah right now.

Assumes that McChesney believes in Smith.

Post by **aggies22** » April 13th, 2021, 6:32 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:00 pm

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 9:56 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 9:55 pm

Around 35 minute mark what Smith said about McChesney
If Smith truly believed in Mcchesney he’d be transferring to Utah right now.
So smith doesn’t believe in bean?

One of these days I'll find out if Craig invited Justin to utah.

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » April 13th, 2021, 7:29 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.
A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?

Bairstow: We’ve had a pretty good sample size of Bairstow. Bairstow can be a useful guy off the bench as long as he is in a role that does not require him to dribble. I lost all hope for him ever being a “build around” or even starter quality player in about a 5-minute span in one of our games this year.

McChesney: We’ve badly, and I mean BADLY needed someone with McChesney’s purported skillset on our last two teams, and it does not bode well that he hasn’t been able to find the floor much, and has looked pretty bad in the few moments he has been on the floor. People also lightheartedly joke about his weight, but I think it’s a serious problem. Its not like an Alston or KD lankiness — he looks frail and unwell, and I am not saying that to be mean. It also sounds like he’s struggled a bit with injuries, so I’ll cut him a bit of slack. Could he be good eventually? Definitely! But I am not comfortable at all considering him a piece to build around right now.

Ashworth: I think Ashworth could be special.

Dkdavis · Post by **Dkdavis** » April 13th, 2021, 7:36 am

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 7:29 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.
A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?
Bairstow: We’ve had a pretty good sample size of Bairstow. Bairstow can be a useful guy off the bench as long as he is in a role that does not require him to dribble. I lost all hope for him ever being a “build around” or even starter quality player in about a 5-minute span in one of our games this year.

McChesney: We’ve badly, and I mean BADLY needed someone with McChesney’s purported skillset on our last two teams, and it does not bode well that he hasn’t been able to find the floor much, and has looked pretty bad in the few moments he has been on the floor. People also lightheartedly joke about his weight, but I think it’s a serious problem. Its not like an Alston or KD lankiness — he looks frail and unwell, and I am not saying that to be mean. It also sounds like he’s struggled a bit with injuries, so I’ll cut him a bit of slack. But I am not comfortable at all considering him a piece to build around right now.

Ashworth: I think Ashworth could be special.

McChesney could still be the next Alston and have a break out senior season. Chances of that aren’t high, but you never know.

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » April 13th, 2021, 7:38 am

Dkdavis wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 7:36 am

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 7:29 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.
A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?
Bairstow: We’ve had a pretty good sample size of Bairstow. Bairstow can be a useful guy off the bench as long as he is in a role that does not require him to dribble. I lost all hope for him ever being a “build around” or even starter quality player in about a 5-minute span in one of our games this year.

McChesney: We’ve badly, and I mean BADLY needed someone with McChesney’s purported skillset on our last two teams, and it does not bode well that he hasn’t been able to find the floor much, and has looked pretty bad in the few moments he has been on the floor. People also lightheartedly joke about his weight, but I think it’s a serious problem. Its not like an Alston or KD lankiness — he looks frail and unwell, and I am not saying that to be mean. It also sounds like he’s struggled a bit with injuries, so I’ll cut him a bit of slack. But I am not comfortable at all considering him a piece to build around right now.

Ashworth: I think Ashworth could be special.
McChesney could still be the next Alston and have a break out senior season. Chances of that aren’t high, but you never know.

Yep, that’s true. I think he’s worth the scholarship and roster spot. But I don’t think you can bank on him being a key piece right now.

Aggie formerly in Hawaii · Post by **Aggie formerly in Hawaii** » April 13th, 2021, 9:06 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.
A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?

Really dude? You really think those 3 are going to be the best players on a MW championship team? Keep in mind, our two MW championship teams had 2 NBA players on them. They can be pieces on a great team, but if they are who we are building around, we are in serious trouble. The best Aggie player over the next 3-4 years currently isn't on our roster.

Real Life Aggie · Post by **Real Life Aggie** » April 13th, 2021, 9:46 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 9:06 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.
A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?
Really dude? You really think those 3 are going to be the best players on a MW championship team? Keep in mind, our two MW championship teams had 2 NBA players on them. They can be pieces on a great team, but if they are who we are building around, we are in serious trouble. The best Aggie player over the next 3-4 years currently isn't on our roster.

I'm hoping that St. Bean is using the offseason to work on his 3pt shot. Even that aside, without Neemi on the floor to grab rebounds, Bean's going to be a madman on the boards.

aggiesdotcom · Post by **aggiesdotcom** » April 13th, 2021, 10:08 am

Doesn't Klay Stall have one more year of eligibility?

Aggie formerly in Hawaii · Post by **Aggie formerly in Hawaii** » April 13th, 2021, 10:10 am

Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 9:46 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 9:06 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.
A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?
Really dude? You really think those 3 are going to be the best players on a MW championship team? Keep in mind, our two MW championship teams had 2 NBA players on them. They can be pieces on a great team, but if they are who we are building around, we are in serious trouble. The best Aggie player over the next 3-4 years currently isn't on our roster.
I'm hoping that St. Bean is using the offseason to work on his 3pt shot. Even that aside, without Neemi on the floor to grab rebounds, Bean's going to be a madman on the boards.

Yeah Bean has been great and hopefully will be even better next year. It is his team now.

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » April 13th, 2021, 2:21 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 7:29 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.
A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?
Bairstow: We’ve had a pretty good sample size of Bairstow. Bairstow can be a useful guy off the bench as long as he is in a role that does not require him to dribble. I lost all hope for him ever being a “build around” or even starter quality player in about a 5-minute span in one of our games this year.

McChesney: We’ve badly, and I mean BADLY needed someone with McChesney’s purported skillset on our last two teams, and it does not bode well that he hasn’t been able to find the floor much, and has looked pretty bad in the few moments he has been on the floor. People also lightheartedly joke about his weight, but I think it’s a serious problem. Its not like an Alston or KD lankiness — he looks frail and unwell, and I am not saying that to be mean. It also sounds like he’s struggled a bit with injuries, so I’ll cut him a bit of slack. Could he be good eventually? Definitely! But I am not comfortable at all considering him a piece to build around right now.

Ashworth: I think Ashworth could be special.

Good analysis. But you just admitted 2 of the 3 COULD be building blocks contrary to your previous statement.

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » April 13th, 2021, 2:28 pm

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 9:06 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.
A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?
Really dude? You really think those 3 are going to be the best players on a MW championship team? Keep in mind, our two MW championship teams had 2 NBA players on them. They can be pieces on a great team, but if they are who we are building around, we are in serious trouble. The best Aggie player over the next 3-4 years currently isn't on our roster.

Maybe, but you can't definitely tell me the potential doesn't still exist for one or two of them to blossom into something special. Smith himself said there are "one or two" other guys on this year's roster (outside of Queta) who have NBA potential. All three of them have had (somewhat) limited playing time up until now - my point is, lets not write them off yet.

bullshot · Post by **bullshot** » April 13th, 2021, 2:31 pm

Cal’s best player (Bradley) just transferred to SDS.

ThunderAggie · Post by **ThunderAggie** » April 13th, 2021, 2:38 pm

bullshot wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 2:31 pm
Cal’s best player (Bradley) just transferred to SDS.

How did they land him? He could of went to any P5 school! It is Malachi Flynn all over again.

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » April 13th, 2021, 2:42 pm

ThunderAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 2:38 pm

bullshot wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 2:31 pm
Cal’s best player (Bradley) just transferred to SDS.
How did they land him? He could of went to any P5 school! It is Malachi Flynn all over again.

It's San Diego, CA, and he's 20.

Post by **Aglicious** » April 13th, 2021, 2:52 pm

Yossarian wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 2:42 pm

ThunderAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 2:38 pm

bullshot wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 2:31 pm
Cal’s best player (Bradley) just transferred to SDS.
How did they land him? He could of went to any P5 school! It is Malachi Flynn all over again.
It's San Diego, CA, and he's 20.

The thing is HE sought THEM out. He said he knew this is where he wanted to transfer to before he even made the announcement to put his name in the portal. This is what we're up against if we want to contend for a championship.

Oh, and the news only gets better for them - guess who Bradley's real good friend is that he grew up playing AAU ball with? Utah transfer (and best player) Timmy Allen.

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » April 13th, 2021, 2:58 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 2:21 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 7:29 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.
A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?
Bairstow: We’ve had a pretty good sample size of Bairstow. Bairstow can be a useful guy off the bench as long as he is in a role that does not require him to dribble. I lost all hope for him ever being a “build around” or even starter quality player in about a 5-minute span in one of our games this year.

McChesney: We’ve badly, and I mean BADLY needed someone with McChesney’s purported skillset on our last two teams, and it does not bode well that he hasn’t been able to find the floor much, and has looked pretty bad in the few moments he has been on the floor. People also lightheartedly joke about his weight, but I think it’s a serious problem. Its not like an Alston or KD lankiness — he looks frail and unwell, and I am not saying that to be mean. It also sounds like he’s struggled a bit with injuries, so I’ll cut him a bit of slack. Could he be good eventually? Definitely! But I am not comfortable at all considering him a piece to build around right now.

Ashworth: I think Ashworth could be special.
Good analysis. But you just admitted 2 of the 3 COULD be building blocks contrary to your previous statement.

Not at all contrary. There’s a distinction between being someone to build around now and someone that could develop into that type of player in the future. Ashworth is the only one of those three you could even make an argument for being a “core” player right now.

AGGIEinIOWA · Post by **AGGIEinIOWA** » April 13th, 2021, 2:58 pm

SDSU seems to be an attractive destination for a lot of transfers from programs within California (both P5 and mid/low major). We don’t seem to be near as attractive for some reason (insert weather or culture comment here). We are a traditionally strong program, similar to SDSU. Maybe Odom can change the perception.

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » April 13th, 2021, 3:23 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 2:58 pm
SDSU seems to be an attractive destination for a lot of transfers from programs within California (both P5 and mid/low major). We don’t seem to be near as attractive for some reason (insert weather or culture comment here). We are a traditionally strong program, similar to SDSU. Maybe Odom can change the perception.

How about this:

It's Sunday in late January. You had a tough game on the previous Saturday night. You don't have any homework to make up and you have the day off from practice/film session. In San Diego, it's 70 degrees and there are several beaches around. The water might be too cold to swim, but the sun is pleasant and warm as you stroll the beach or just hang out with your buddies. In Logan, it's 12 degrees and the entire town is shut down except for a few restaurants and campus is dead. Which sounds better?

Aggie formerly in Hawaii · Post by **Aggie formerly in Hawaii** » April 13th, 2021, 3:46 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 2:28 pm

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 9:06 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.
A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?
Really dude? You really think those 3 are going to be the best players on a MW championship team? Keep in mind, our two MW championship teams had 2 NBA players on them. They can be pieces on a great team, but if they are who we are building around, we are in serious trouble. The best Aggie player over the next 3-4 years currently isn't on our roster.
Maybe, but you can't definitely tell me the potential doesn't still exist for one or two of them to blossom into something special. Smith himself said there are "one or two" other guys on this year's roster (outside of Queta) who have NBA potential. All three of them have had (somewhat) limited playing time up until now - my point is, lets not write them off yet.

I'm not writing them off as potential good players, but if they are the core of our team that we are building around for the next 3-4 years, Odom will be much closer to Duryea than to Smith. There is a difference between guys with value like they have and guys who are foundational players that you build around.

SLB · Post by **SLB** » April 13th, 2021, 4:21 pm

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 3:46 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 2:28 pm

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 9:06 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 1:30 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2021, 12:09 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 pm
Baristow, McBuckets, and Ashworth all have the background, the athleticism and unique talents to potentially be building block type players. Will they ever put it together? Who knows.

Neopoleon once said "ability is nothing without opportunity." Assuming they stay, here is their opportunity.
Nope they don't. If those are the 3 players we are building around over the next 3-4 years we will not be making the tournament. Odom needs to bring in better talent than what is on the current roster if we are going to compete for the MW crown and continue making the dance.
A pretty definitive statement, why do you say that?
Really dude? You really think those 3 are going to be the best players on a MW championship team? Keep in mind, our two MW championship teams had 2 NBA players on them. They can be pieces on a great team, but if they are who we are building around, we are in serious trouble. The best Aggie player over the next 3-4 years currently isn't on our roster.
Maybe, but you can't definitely tell me the potential doesn't still exist for one or two of them to blossom into something special. Smith himself said there are "one or two" other guys on this year's roster (outside of Queta) who have NBA potential. All three of them have had (somewhat) limited playing time up until now - my point is, lets not write them off yet.
I'm not writing them off as potential good players, but if they are the core of our team that we are building around for the next 3-4 years, Odom will be much closer to Duryea than to Smith. There is a difference between guys with value like they have and guys who are foundational players that you build around.

I should point out that Odom has never lost a single game in his time as the Aggies head coach.

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