13=13 (2022-23 Edition)

Post by **treesap32** » January 18th, 2022, 10:10 am

Let's take a look at what we have for next year (2022-23):

1 - Rylan Jones (Sr.)
2 - Sean Bairstow (Sr.)
3 - Trevin Dorius (Sr.)
4 - RJ Eytle-Rock (Sr.)
5 - Taylor Funk (Sr.)
6 - Dan Akin (Sr.)
7 - Max Shulga (Jr.)
8 - Steven Ashworth (Jr.)
9 - Szymon Zapala (Jr.)
10 - Zee Hamoda (So.)
11 - Isaac Johnson (So.)
12 - Cade Potter (RsFr.)
13 - Mason Falslev (Fr.)

Walkons:
- Landon Brenchley (RsFr.) (Preferred)
- Conner Gillis (Jr.)
- Connor Odom (RsSo.)

Talk amongst yourselves.

Updated 06/02/22

NVAggie · Post by **NVAggie** » January 18th, 2022, 10:12 am

I think Odom needs to cleanse the roster and make this his team. He should be able to recruit over many of our current roster spots.

bpd · Post by **bpd** » January 18th, 2022, 10:18 am

Horvath is done. This is his extra year. Bean can come back, but is not going to.

Post by **treesap32** » January 18th, 2022, 10:23 am

bpd wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 10:18 am
Horvath is done. This is his extra year. Bean can come back, but is not going to.

Good to know. I'll update it. What about RJ? Do we have any info on which way he's leaning?

BobWilson · Post by **BobWilson** » January 18th, 2022, 10:34 am

We need an O/D center and two certified scorers.

Post by **Aglicious** » January 18th, 2022, 10:47 am

I really think we need 3 new starters in the lineup next year. Ashworth/Jones + Bairstow + 3 new starters. We desperately need a skilled big man and the best two G/F that can rebound and score.

In addition to those 3 adds this is the order in which I would recruit over:
1. Thelissen
2. Zapala
3. Eytle-Rock
4. Shulga

SwaggieAggie · Post by **SwaggieAggie** » January 18th, 2022, 11:05 am

Not great, but the transfer portal has potential to save a program (ex: USU football 2021). We're going to need some new ballers QUICK.

bullshot · Post by **bullshot** » January 18th, 2022, 1:43 pm

Who do you not recruit over?

Post by **aggies22** » January 18th, 2022, 1:44 pm

If the coaching staff isn't sure how to sell Utah State to transfer portal guys, they should go meet with the football coaching staff.

Post by **aggies22** » January 18th, 2022, 1:45 pm

I also know that the current staff has some interest in Nigel John.

Mr. Sneelock · Post by **Mr. Sneelock** » January 18th, 2022, 1:49 pm

Honestly I am not that high on anyone returning other than Jones, Bairstow, and Ashworth who will all have big roles next year.
But other than those guys (and highly-rated newcomers like Falslev obviously), I would probably prefer we just clean house. Maybe Shulga can stay, but we definitely need a pretty significant talent upgrade at pretty much every position.

NVAggie · Post by **NVAggie** » January 18th, 2022, 1:54 pm

I guess we have the rest of the season to figure out who should stay. Do something with your minutes or move on.

I don't want that to be the norm, but I think Odom needs to make this his team.

Post by **aggies22** » January 18th, 2022, 1:59 pm

Mr. Sneelock wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 1:49 pm
Honestly I am not that high on anyone returning other than Jones, Bairstow, and Ashworth who will all have big roles next year.
But other than those guys (and highly-rated newcomers like Falslev obviously), I would probably prefer we just clean house. Maybe Shulga can stay, but we definitely need a pretty significant talent upgrade at pretty much every position.

I think with patience, Shulga and Bairstow will become the type of contributor that Diogo Brito eventually developed into his last two years here.

I'm willing to wait it out on Shulga. He shows promise and I don't think he's even 19 yet.

bwcrc · Post by **bwcrc** » January 18th, 2022, 2:24 pm

There are a few players who are worth holding onto and letting develop. Zee has shown some promise in his limited minutes and there seemed to be a positive feeling that Potter is sticking around. Shulga also has shown some promise.

Thelissen had a lot of hype but we have not really seen much out of him this year yet. Not sure if that is for a reason other than a coach's decision. Given this is his first year in the US, I wouldn't necessarily advocate for counseling him out yet. I think he probably deserves at least one more year to hopefully show what he can become.

Post by **aggies22** » January 18th, 2022, 2:26 pm

bwcrc wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 2:24 pm
There are a few players who are worth holding onto and letting develop. Zee has shown some promise in his limited minutes and there seemed to be a positive feeling that Potter is sticking around. Shulga also has shown some promise.

Thelissen had a lot of hype but we have not really seen much out of him this year yet. Not sure if that is for a reason other than a coach's decision. Given this is his first year in the US, I wouldn't necessarily advocate for counseling him out yet. I think he probably deserves at least one more year to hopefully show what he can become.

Thelissen = Vedischev.

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » January 18th, 2022, 3:00 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 1:45 pm
I also know that the current staff has some interest in Nigel John.

What's the story with Nigel John? Did we pull the offer or did he decide to go somewhere else? His name keeps getting brought up...it feels like at the end of the day he'll end up here.

AGGIEinIOWA · Post by **AGGIEinIOWA** » January 18th, 2022, 3:02 pm

aggies22 wrote:
bwcrc wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 2:24 pm
There are a few players who are worth holding onto and letting develop. Zee has shown some promise in his limited minutes and there seemed to be a positive feeling that Potter is sticking around. Shulga also has shown some promise.

Thelissen had a lot of hype but we have not really seen much out of him this year yet. Not sure if that is for a reason other than a coach's decision. Given this is his first year in the US, I wouldn't necessarily advocate for counseling him out yet. I think he probably deserves at least one more year to hopefully show what he can become.
Thelissen = Vedischev.

So you saying The Dutch Dream Boy = The Russian Rocket Launcher?

Post by **aggies22** » January 18th, 2022, 3:34 pm

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 3:00 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 1:45 pm
I also know that the current staff has some interest in Nigel John.
What's the story with Nigel John? Did we pull the offer or did he decide to go somewhere else? His name keeps getting brought up...it feels like at the end of the day he'll end up here.

Nigel originally signed with us during the early signing period in November. Once it was obvious that Neemias was coming back for his junior season, Nigel asked to be released from his LOI.

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » January 18th, 2022, 4:06 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 1:44 pm
If the coaching staff isn't sure how to sell Utah State to transfer portal guys, they should go meet with the football coaching staff.

Exactly, you can get transfers to come to Logan, the football team has shown that. I am just hopeful that Odom is honest enough with what the current roster is/isn't and is willing to make the hard decisions and necessary changes to improve the program. I give him a pass with the current roster and wanting to give the current roster a chance and not wanting to judge them, but it is clear the team needs a talent overhaul.

Jones/Ashworth are solid back ups. You can use one as as a starter, but it would be nice to improve that guard talent. Bairstow is a showing that he can be a starter in the MW. Shulga is solid backup/piece, but not sold on him being a starter. Zee has potential, but the jury is still out. I would keep Dorius as a backup center.

Post by **Aglicious** » January 18th, 2022, 4:21 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 3:34 pm

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 3:00 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 1:45 pm
I also know that the current staff has some interest in Nigel John.
What's the story with Nigel John? Did we pull the offer or did he decide to go somewhere else? His name keeps getting brought up...it feels like at the end of the day he'll end up here.
Nigel originally signed with us during the early signing period in November. Once it was obvious that Neemias was coming back for his junior season, Nigel asked to be released from his LOI.

That's the beef and athleticism that we needed to stick on Graham Ike.

Mr. Sneelock · Post by **Mr. Sneelock** » January 18th, 2022, 4:26 pm

Aglicious wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 4:21 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 3:34 pm

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 3:00 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 1:45 pm
I also know that the current staff has some interest in Nigel John.
What's the story with Nigel John? Did we pull the offer or did he decide to go somewhere else? His name keeps getting brought up...it feels like at the end of the day he'll end up here.
Nigel originally signed with us during the early signing period in November. Once it was obvious that Neemias was coming back for his junior season, Nigel asked to be released from his LOI.
That's the beef and athleticism that we needed to stick on Graham Ike.

So where is he?

GUS · Post by **GUS** » January 18th, 2022, 4:47 pm

I'm pretty sure Nigel John is at a JC for his second year.

Post by **Aglicious** » January 18th, 2022, 4:49 pm

Mr. Sneelock wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 4:26 pm

Aglicious wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 4:21 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 3:34 pm

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 3:00 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 1:45 pm
I also know that the current staff has some interest in Nigel John.
What's the story with Nigel John? Did we pull the offer or did he decide to go somewhere else? His name keeps getting brought up...it feels like at the end of the day he'll end up here.
Nigel originally signed with us during the early signing period in November. Once it was obvious that Neemias was coming back for his junior season, Nigel asked to be released from his LOI.
That's the beef and athleticism that we needed to stick on Graham Ike.

So where is he?

right here: Eastern Oklahoma State College

He picked up offers from Pacific and Tulsa today.

Post by **aggies22** » January 18th, 2022, 5:07 pm

GUS wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 4:47 pm
I'm pretty sure Nigel John is at a JC for his second year.

But I'm pretty sure he will have 4 to play 3 with his covid year.

GUS · Post by **GUS** » January 18th, 2022, 5:50 pm

Nigel seems like the kind of player we should be bringing in.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » January 18th, 2022, 5:59 pm

Aglicious wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 4:49 pm

Mr. Sneelock wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 4:26 pm

Aglicious wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 4:21 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 3:34 pm

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 3:00 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 1:45 pm
I also know that the current staff has some interest in Nigel John.
What's the story with Nigel John? Did we pull the offer or did he decide to go somewhere else? His name keeps getting brought up...it feels like at the end of the day he'll end up here.
Nigel originally signed with us during the early signing period in November. Once it was obvious that Neemias was coming back for his junior season, Nigel asked to be released from his LOI.
That's the beef and athleticism that we needed to stick on Graham Ike.

So where is he?
right here: Eastern Oklahoma State College

He picked up offers from Pacific and Tulsa today.

We need to be looking at the top 20 players and considering them all.

I am pro going after Nigel again. Good for him to be receiving d1 offers.

AGGIEinIOWA · Post by **AGGIEinIOWA** » January 18th, 2022, 7:29 pm

GUS wrote:Nigel seems like the kind of player we should be bringing in.

FeartheFro · Post by **FeartheFro** » January 18th, 2022, 7:34 pm

Aggies22, we am I missing? You have stated several times he wants to be here. He looks like he would come in and contribute immediately. He is being recognized nationally, yet we have yet to pull the trigger. There has to be more to the story.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » January 18th, 2022, 8:23 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 5:07 pm

GUS wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 4:47 pm
I'm pretty sure Nigel John is at a JC for his second year.
But I'm pretty sure he will have 4 to play 3 with his covid year.

Confirmed. Not saying you need confirming.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » January 18th, 2022, 8:24 pm

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » January 18th, 2022, 8:24 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 7:29 pm

GUS wrote:Nigel seems like the kind of player we should be bringing in.

After watching that I have a hard time believing he’d be ahead of zapala or dorius on the depth chart.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » January 18th, 2022, 8:41 pm

Here is the rankings for jc kids.

A couple of interesting names in the top 20 with potential ties to Utah:

10. Bryan Penn Johnson: a former top rated recruit from wasatch academy.

15. Nigel John

17. Kt Rainey csi: committed to DePaul but hasn’t signed

20. Chase Adams slcc

Not sure on the list but check the name doctor bradley out of slcc as well

Post by **aggies22** » January 18th, 2022, 9:42 pm

FeartheFro wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 7:34 pm
Aggies22, we am I missing? You have stated several times he wants to be here. He looks like he would come in and contribute immediately. He is being recognized nationally, yet we have yet to pull the trigger. There has to be more to the story.

The current coaching staff has only known about him for just shy of two weeks.

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » January 18th, 2022, 10:26 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 8:24 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 7:29 pm

GUS wrote:Nigel seems like the kind of player we should be bringing in.

After watching that I have a hard time believing he’d be ahead of zapala or dorius on the depth chart.

You serious, Clark? (I think you are kidding).

Reportedly wants to he here, dunks everything, plays a position of need, actually has scholarship offers from other D1 schools. We should be all over this dude.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » January 18th, 2022, 11:11 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 10:26 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 8:24 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2022, 7:29 pm

GUS wrote:Nigel seems like the kind of player we should be bringing in.

After watching that I have a hard time believing he’d be ahead of zapala or dorius on the depth chart.
You serious, Clark? (I think you are kidding).

Reportedly wants to he here, dunks everything, plays a position of need, actually has scholarship offers from other D1 schools. We should be all over this dude.

Sarcasm

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