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Ok. Thanks for the info!nvspuds wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 10:56 pmNevada has 15 on the roster. Harris is gone.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 10:27 pmI too was under the impression that only 15 players could be carried on the roster. However, in taking a look at rosters from around the area, I've found that byu AND utah carried 17 dudes in 2019-20. Nevada currently has 16 on its 2020-21 roster.nswaggie wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 9:02 pmI was confused too but I think the problem is the NCAA only allows 15 players on the roster. This signing means 16, so even though we are ok with 13 scholarship players we have one too many players total. Either we found a loophole or one of our players is not coming back or coming to begin with.
The Pack will have 11 scholarship guys on the active roster and one sit out transfer. 3 Walk Ons.
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I'm not very familiar with the European leagues and which basketball leagues are considered to have the best talent, etc. but I did recognize Sam Dekker, who was an NBA role player for several years, playing on Zakhar's team in this video. Alan Williams was also on the Lokomotiv Kuban roster (played several years in the NBA). Will Cummings was also on the roster. He had a nice college career at Temple and bounced around some NBA summer league/G-League teams before landing in Europe. Zakhar will be bringing valuable experience with him to the Aggies.
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His dad is also president I believe I read.aggies95 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 7:58 am
I'm not very familiar with the European leagues and which basketball leagues are considered to have the best talent, etc. but I did recognize Sam Dekker, who was an NBA role player for several years, playing on Zakhar's team in this video. Alan Williams was also on the Lokomotiv Kuban roster (played several years in the NBA). Will Cummings was also on the roster. He had a nice college career at Temple and bounced around some NBA summer league/G-League teams before landing in Europe. Zakhar will be bringing valuable experience with him to the Aggies.
Overall I think this is a nice signing (love the shooting we have for next year).
It will be interesting with the world we currently live in if we can get visas etc and get all of these international players over here.
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Highlights against USA in FIBA U19 for anyone that's interested. He really got it going in the 3rd quarter.
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https://www.fiba.basketball/world/u19/2 ... USA-Russia
To see who he faced in that game
https://www.fiba.basketball/world/u19/2 ... tab=roster
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Re: New commit from Russia
With the timing of this, earlier statements from Smith and the belief that the roster for this year was set, I just have to think that the staff thought this was an opportunity too good to pass up. I'm not a fan of his shooting mechanics, but if it works...who cares?
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So it is confirmed that no other roster changes have happened? Everyone that we thought was going to be on the roster is still there? We just add the Ruskie?
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A Russian, a Ukrainian, and a Pole all in the same recruiting class. The dynamics outside of basketball here could be interesting. Hopefully there isn’t any political tension with the Russian. Basketball seems to help erase those kinds of things. The greatness about team sports.
I think Zakhar is a great get and will be pretty game ready this year (no need to redshirt) considering the competition he’s been playing against. The kid does not hesitate to pull the trigger from deep.
I think Zakhar is a great get and will be pretty game ready this year (no need to redshirt) considering the competition he’s been playing against. The kid does not hesitate to pull the trigger from deep.
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I would say there is far more political tension just within the USA than there is between those countries.AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 11:32 amA Russian, a Ukrainian, and a Pole all in the same recruiting class. The dynamics outside of basketball here could be interesting. Hopefully there isn’t any political tension with the Russian. Basketball seems to help erase those kinds of things. The greatness about team sports.
I think Zakhar is a great get and will be pretty game ready this year (no need to redshirt) considering the competition he’s been playing against. The kid does not hesitate to pull the trigger from deep.
I do think several of these foreign players need some lessons on the fundamentals of shooting mechanics. Ultimately, though, the idea is to put the ball through the hoop. You don't get more points for style. As long as the motion is controlled and repeatable, keep doing what you're doing.
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Seems like a solid get. Be interesting to see what Coach Smith does with the backcourt. The group is extremely young, but seem to be talented. This recruit seems like he can come in play right away due to his professional experience. Excited for the upcoming year.
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Wonder if there is no limit or some kind of loop hole.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 10:27 pmI too was under the impression that only 15 players could be carried on the roster. However, in taking a look at rosters from around the area, I've found that byu AND utah carried 17 dudes in 2019-20.nswaggie wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 9:02 pmI was confused too but I think the problem is the NCAA only allows 15 players on the roster. This signing means 16, so even though we are ok with 13 scholarship players we have one too many players total. Either we found a loophole or one of our players is not coming back or coming to begin with.
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I'm wondering if teams are only allowed to dress 15?nswaggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 2:12 pmWonder if there is no limit or some kind of loop hole.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 10:27 pmI too was under the impression that only 15 players could be carried on the roster. However, in taking a look at rosters from around the area, I've found that byu AND utah carried 17 dudes in 2019-20.nswaggie wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 9:02 pmI was confused too but I think the problem is the NCAA only allows 15 players on the roster. This signing means 16, so even though we are ok with 13 scholarship players we have one too many players total. Either we found a loophole or one of our players is not coming back or coming to begin with.
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They're only allowed to give shoes to 12.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 2:22 pmI'm wondering if teams are only allowed to dress 15?nswaggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 2:12 pmWonder if there is no limit or some kind of loop hole.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 10:27 pmI too was under the impression that only 15 players could be carried on the roster. However, in taking a look at rosters from around the area, I've found that byu AND utah carried 17 dudes in 2019-20.nswaggie wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 9:02 pmI was confused too but I think the problem is the NCAA only allows 15 players on the roster. This signing means 16, so even though we are ok with 13 scholarship players we have one too many players total. Either we found a loophole or one of our players is not coming back or coming to begin with.
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Yikes! Let's hope some of them wear the same size and then they can just switch off at the scorer's table.Yossarian wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 2:24 pmThey're only allowed to give shoes to 12.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 2:22 pmI'm wondering if teams are only allowed to dress 15?nswaggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 2:12 pmWonder if there is no limit or some kind of loop hole.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 10:27 pmI too was under the impression that only 15 players could be carried on the roster. However, in taking a look at rosters from around the area, I've found that byu AND utah carried 17 dudes in 2019-20.nswaggie wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 9:02 pmI was confused too but I think the problem is the NCAA only allows 15 players on the roster. This signing means 16, so even though we are ok with 13 scholarship players we have one too many players total. Either we found a loophole or one of our players is not coming back or coming to begin with.
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Queta's proficient at losing shoes. Does anyone else have canoe-sized feet?aggies22 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 2:25 pmYikes! Let's hope some of them wear the same size and then they can just switch off at the scorer's table.Yossarian wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 2:24 pmThey're only allowed to give shoes to 12.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 2:22 pmI'm wondering if teams are only allowed to dress 15?nswaggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 2:12 pmWonder if there is no limit or some kind of loop hole.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 10:27 pmI too was under the impression that only 15 players could be carried on the roster. However, in taking a look at rosters from around the area, I've found that byu AND utah carried 17 dudes in 2019-20.nswaggie wrote: ↑June 21st, 2020, 9:02 pmI was confused too but I think the problem is the NCAA only allows 15 players on the roster. This signing means 16, so even though we are ok with 13 scholarship players we have one too many players total. Either we found a loophole or one of our players is not coming back or coming to begin with.
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I love it! Why limit your recruiting to just the US (or Utah)? There are great players to be found all over the world, you'd be foolish to limit yourself.
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At this point in time, I think the coaching staff is finding it easier to recruit elite international talent to Logan.OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 3:22 pmI love it! Why limit your recruiting to just the US (or Utah)? There are great players to be found all over the world, you'd be foolish to limit yourself.
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From the time I spent outside the US, cultural differences can really cause clashes between people. I think Utah State has a real advantage here. If I was looking to go play college ball in another country a diverse team would be very attractive to me. Especially knowing that the coaching stuff isn't gonna think of me any different because of where I am from. Not only do we have foreign players, but players who have spent significant time outside the country (i.e. Mission) as well!aggies22 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 3:42 pmAt this point in time, I think the coaching staff is finding it easier to recruit elite international talent to Logan.OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 3:22 pmI love it! Why limit your recruiting to just the US (or Utah)? There are great players to be found all over the world, you'd be foolish to limit yourself.
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Coming to logan from Irkutsk must be different than coming to logan from San Diego...
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Too bad Abel isn’t still on the team. He went on his mission to Russia if I remember correctly.Dkdavis wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 4:02 pmFrom the time I spent outside the US, cultural differences can really cause clashes between people. I think Utah State has a real advantage here. If I was looking to go play college ball in another country a diverse team would be very attractive to me. Especially knowing that the coaching stuff isn't gonna think of me any different because of where I am from. Not only do we have foreign players, but players who have spent significant time outside the country (i.e. Mission) as well!aggies22 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 3:42 pmAt this point in time, I think the coaching staff is finding it easier to recruit elite international talent to Logan.OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 3:22 pmI love it! Why limit your recruiting to just the US (or Utah)? There are great players to be found all over the world, you'd be foolish to limit yourself.
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Ever played the board game of risk?flying_scotsman2.0 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 4:09 pmComing to logan from Irkutsk must be different than coming to logan from San Diego...
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Otlichno!
The Russki (may be a stretch, but I wonder if Abel helped out with the recruiting at all), the Pol and the Ukrainian will probably get along well. Not worried about that.
The Russki (may be a stretch, but I wonder if Abel helped out with the recruiting at all), the Pol and the Ukrainian will probably get along well. Not worried about that.
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Unless Max Shulga decides to complain about Putin annexing part of his country, I imagine they'll get along swimmingly.
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No, but I’ve played Scrabble and these last names have too many consonants and not enough vowels.slcagg wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 4:23 pmEver played the board game of risk?flying_scotsman2.0 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 4:09 pmComing to logan from Irkutsk must be different than coming to logan from San Diego...
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Serious question, is this just a personal observation, or is this at all concern inside program circles? By my count, Smith's crew has landed 3 American (scholarship) recruits (Anderson, Worster, Anthony) and 5 internationals (Queta, Zapala, Shulga, Vedischev, McChesney). You could count Ashworth as a re-recruit. Still a bit unusual.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 3:42 pmAt this point in time, I think the coaching staff is finding it easier to recruit elite international talent to Logan.OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 3:22 pmI love it! Why limit your recruiting to just the US (or Utah)? There are great players to be found all over the world, you'd be foolish to limit yourself.
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That's the only reason I know about Irkutsk.slcagg wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 4:23 pmEver played the board game of risk?flying_scotsman2.0 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 4:09 pmComing to logan from Irkutsk must be different than coming to logan from San Diego...
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Did Smith recruit a lot of international players at his last job?OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 11:55 pmSerious question, is this just a personal observation, or is this at all concern inside program circles? By my count, Smith's crew has landed 3 American (scholarship) recruits (Anderson, Worster, Anthony) and 5 internationals (Queta, Zapala, Shulga, Vedischev, McChesney). You could count Ashworth as a re-recruit. Still a bit unusual.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 3:42 pmAt this point in time, I think the coaching staff is finding it easier to recruit elite international talent to Logan.OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 3:22 pmI love it! Why limit your recruiting to just the US (or Utah)? There are great players to be found all over the world, you'd be foolish to limit yourself.
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Besides English being the common language here, Russian is the other common language now. Ukrainians not only speak Ukrainian but also Russian. Obviously the kid from Russia speaks Russian. I also know that Kuba speaks Russian. I'm sure the other Polish kid speaks Russian too.
There could be a Russian speaking lineup on the court. Haha
As for the questions about political tension, it's not going to be a factor at all unless Shulga has lost a family member or close friend to the war and brings it up in conversation and the same is true for Vedischev.
There could be a Russian speaking lineup on the court. Haha
As for the questions about political tension, it's not going to be a factor at all unless Shulga has lost a family member or close friend to the war and brings it up in conversation and the same is true for Vedischev.
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At this point, it's just a personal observation. Not only is it difficult to sell in-state recruits on Logan Utah, I think it's tough to sell Logan Utah to kids period. When competing against beaches, bright lights, and much bigger cities (PAC-12 and Mountain West) for recruits, it can be tough. Logan isn't a sexy sell but if we continue to win, it will become easier to sell to kids who truly WANTS to win and win a lot. If a kid is looking for individual accolades and a good time, Logan will never be a good landing spot for a kid like that.OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 11:55 pmSerious question, is this just a personal observation, or is this at all concern inside program circles? By my count, Smith's crew has landed 3 American (scholarship) recruits (Anderson, Worster, Anthony) and 5 internationals (Queta, Zapala, Shulga, Vedischev, McChesney). You could count Ashworth as a re-recruit. Still a bit unusual.aggies22 wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 3:42 pmAt this point in time, I think the coaching staff is finding it easier to recruit elite international talent to Logan.OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑June 22nd, 2020, 3:22 pmI love it! Why limit your recruiting to just the US (or Utah)? There are great players to be found all over the world, you'd be foolish to limit yourself.
We'll see just how successful this dive into the international player pool is. On paper, it looks like a really good group. All the kids that play on the U19, U18 teams for the U.S. teams are all very high 3, 4, or 5-star guys. So, although it is difficult for me to get our international kids rated by my higher-ups, one could assume that all our signings are at least high 3-star recruits. They are part of the pool of kids that are the best in their age groups from their respective countries.
I do agree that our approach is unusual. However, take a look at our western state neighbors at Gonzaga and St. Mary's. They have used a very similar approach for years and it works very well for those schools. The jury is out on how well it is going to work at Utah State but the initial look is very promising in my opinion.