I think he could've been a great rim runner in the Calhoun system and he was athletic enough to rotate and close out in the match up zone. We could sure use the depth. Plus with the Juco rule changes he'd be getting back another year or two of eligibility.

Just looked him up.
Averaging 22 min 6 reb 1 blk 7.7 points at Sam Houston State

hipsterdoofus21 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 9:31 am

I think he could've been a great rim runner in the Calhoun system and he was athletic enough to rotate and close out in the match up zone. We could sure use the depth. Plus with the Juco rule changes he'd be getting back another year or two of eligibility.

He was already coming to Utah State because of Ryan Odom, he hung around despite Danny Sprinkle coming in, I don't think he had any interest in seeing who the 3rd head coach in 4 years was going to be.

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 9:52 am

hipsterdoofus21 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 9:31 am

I think he could've been a great rim runner in the Calhoun system and he was athletic enough to rotate and close out in the match up zone. We could sure use the depth. Plus with the Juco rule changes he'd be getting back another year or two of eligibility.

He was already coming to Utah State because of Ryan Odom, he hung around despite Danny Sprinkle coming in, I don't think he had any interest in seeing who the 3rd head coach in 4 years was going to be.

But either way he was going to be with a new coach no? He could've landed at a Sam Houston State level school anytime he wanted. To bad he didn't wait around to meet with Calhoun.

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Oh yeah, he would've been a great fit too. Welling has good post skills and plays with so much energy it would be like having another Templin to throw out there.

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

It’s really hard to nitpick anything at 15-1, but if there is one nit to pick, hindsight is we maybe offer the scholarship that went to Stosic to Welling’s brother to get Carter here.

Reality is, we may have another chance at this this offseason.

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:08 am

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

It’s really hard to nitpick anything at 15-1, but if there is one nit to pick, hindsight is we maybe offer the scholarship that went to Stosic to Welling’s brother to get Carter here.

Reality is, we may have another chance at this this offseason.

If that’s truly what prevented Carter from coming here, I’m baffled. That kid is clearly better than at least a couple players occupying spots on this team. Maybe the belief was Aubin would be better.

Edit: I know we have our sights set on an impact portal big this offseason. I wouldn’t mind going after Welling again.

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Once his brother graduates, I'll bet Carter hits the portal again. Their parents wanting them to play together played a huge part in the decision to play at Utah Valley.

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:25 am

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Once his brother graduates, I'll bet Carter hits the portal again. Their parents wanting them to play together played a huge part in the decision to play at Utah Valley.

Couldn't afford in state tuition at USU for the less talented brother?

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:25 am

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Once his brother graduates, I'll bet Carter hits the portal again. Their parents wanting them to play together played a huge part in the decision to play at Utah Valley.

If Utah State has an open spot and Welling is in the portal, he should be the first one to pursue.
6'10" 225 Forward
At Utah Valley
24 minutes per game
13.2 points per game
51.9 % from the field
41.9% from 3
67.6% on FTs
2.2 blocks per game
1.4 assists per game
2.8 fouls per game
2.6 TOs per game
He is currently a sophomore, and bigs after their mission are the ones that take the longest to develop.

trevordude wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 12:14 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:25 am

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Once his brother graduates, I'll bet Carter hits the portal again. Their parents wanting them to play together played a huge part in the decision to play at Utah Valley.

Couldn't afford in state tuition at USU for the less talented brother?

100% NOT the case at all.

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:25 am

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Once his brother graduates, I'll bet Carter hits the portal again. Their parents wanting them to play together played a huge part in the decision to play at Utah Valley.

When does he graduate?

The older brother is a junior so guessing one more here. But he also is getting some mins in Orem. Maybe he could contribute as well. Getting welling the younger would be huge for next year

slcagg wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 1:15 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:25 am

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Once his brother graduates, I'll bet Carter hits the portal again. Their parents wanting them to play together played a huge part in the decision to play at Utah Valley.

When does he graduate?

The older brother is a junior so guessing one more here. But he also is getting some mins in Orem. Maybe he could contribute as well. Getting welling the younger would be huge for next year

We offered the older Welling a preferred walk-on and Utah Valley offered BOTH a schollie. That's what they took.

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 1:31 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 1:15 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:25 am

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Once his brother graduates, I'll bet Carter hits the portal again. Their parents wanting them to play together played a huge part in the decision to play at Utah Valley.

When does he graduate?

The older brother is a junior so guessing one more here. But he also is getting some mins in Orem. Maybe he could contribute as well. Getting welling the younger would be huge for next year

We offered the older Welling a preferred walk-on and Utah Valley offered BOTH a schollie. That's what they took.

The older Welling improved but still below schollie offer

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 1:31 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 1:15 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:25 am

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Once his brother graduates, I'll bet Carter hits the portal again. Their parents wanting them to play together played a huge part in the decision to play at Utah Valley.

When does he graduate?

The older brother is a junior so guessing one more here. But he also is getting some mins in Orem. Maybe he could contribute as well. Getting welling the younger would be huge for next year

We offered the older Welling a preferred walk-on and Utah Valley offered BOTH a schollie. That's what they took.

And we have an open scholarship.

I guess I would have taken both in hindsight. The older might not be happy with minimal mins though.

slcagg wrote: ↑

January 10th, 2025, 5:41 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 1:31 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 1:15 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:25 am

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Once his brother graduates, I'll bet Carter hits the portal again. Their parents wanting them to play together played a huge part in the decision to play at Utah Valley.

When does he graduate?

The older brother is a junior so guessing one more here. But he also is getting some mins in Orem. Maybe he could contribute as well. Getting welling the younger would be huge for next year

We offered the older Welling a preferred walk-on and Utah Valley offered BOTH a schollie. That's what they took.

And we have an open scholarship.

I guess I would have taken both in hindsight. The older might not be happy with minimal mins though.

We offered to take both kids, Carter, on a schollie and Hayden as a preferred walk-on.

slcagg wrote: ↑

January 10th, 2025, 5:41 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 1:31 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 1:15 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:25 am

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Once his brother graduates, I'll bet Carter hits the portal again. Their parents wanting them to play together played a huge part in the decision to play at Utah Valley.

When does he graduate?

The older brother is a junior so guessing one more here. But he also is getting some mins in Orem. Maybe he could contribute as well. Getting welling the younger would be huge for next year

We offered the older Welling a preferred walk-on and Utah Valley offered BOTH a schollie. That's what they took.

And we have an open scholarship.

I guess I would have taken both in hindsight. The older might not be happy with minimal mins though.

We still have an open scholarship? I thought Jordy got it.

hipsterdoofus21 wrote: ↑

January 10th, 2025, 12:56 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑

January 10th, 2025, 5:41 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 1:31 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 1:15 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:25 am

Aggiesbleedblue wrote: ↑

January 9th, 2025, 10:03 am

I'd take Sakho over Gateretse, but the real miss was Carter Welling. He's the post presence this team so desperately needs

Once his brother graduates, I'll bet Carter hits the portal again. Their parents wanting them to play together played a huge part in the decision to play at Utah Valley.

When does he graduate?

The older brother is a junior so guessing one more here. But he also is getting some mins in Orem. Maybe he could contribute as well. Getting welling the younger would be huge for next year

We offered the older Welling a preferred walk-on and Utah Valley offered BOTH a schollie. That's what they took.

And we have an open scholarship.

I guess I would have taken both in hindsight. The older might not be happy with minimal mins though.

We still have an open scholarship? I thought Jordy got it.

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