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The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD

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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #540 on: May 21, 2024, 11:10:38 PM »
Moretti to FAU. Good spot for him.
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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #541 on: May 22, 2024, 06:56:25 AM »
Moretti to FAU. Good spot for him.

Nichi already on the FAU HQ2 board holding court.
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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #542 on: May 22, 2024, 08:01:56 AM »
I imagine they’ve tried to teach Ty to shoot but he doesn’t even look at the damn basket when he’s more than 5’ away from it. Not sure I can ever think of a situation where a guy who literally won’t even shoot a jumper as a sophomore developed into an even decent shooter by their senior year, let alone their junior year. I’m sure there are a few examples, just can’t think of any. Regardless, I sure wouldn’t be counting on it happening.

Damonte?

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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #543 on: May 22, 2024, 08:24:14 AM »
Nichi already on the FAU HQ2 board holding court.

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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #544 on: May 22, 2024, 08:41:50 AM »
Damonte?

He shot pretty poorly early on, making 9 and 14 of 40 3s his first two years. His third year was pretty similar, then he had the crazy year where he hit 35/64, then his last year reverted to the mean on his highest usage.

Ty has taken one 3 in two full seasons (I’m pretty sure he got stuck with the ball at the end of the shot clock and threw up an airball)

I am using three pointers as an example because I don’t know where to get data for two point shots taken/made that weren’t in the paint.

I’d love to see a big jump in Ty’s shooting ability, if he can just hit some 15’ jumpers to keep teams honest it would make a big difference. You’d think a guy his size that has played as much ball as he has would figure out a way to shoot it at least somewhat effectively. He did look a lot better on his free shots this past season so there’s hope I guess.
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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #545 on: May 22, 2024, 10:14:04 AM »
Hopefully he makes a step in shooting like his uncle did
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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #546 on: May 22, 2024, 10:23:36 AM »

I’d love to see a big jump in Ty’s shooting ability, if he can just hit some 15’ jumpers to keep teams honest it would make a big difference. You’d think a guy his size that has played as much ball as he has would figure out a way to shoot it at least somewhat effectively. He did look a lot better on his free shots this past season so there’s hope I guess.

This is the part that reminded me of Damonte. There was a time where he simply wouldn't shoot, and it was 5 guys guarding 4 of our offensive players.

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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #547 on: May 22, 2024, 10:58:41 AM »
He shot pretty poorly early on, making 9 and 14 of 40 3s his first two years. His third year was pretty similar, then he had the crazy year where he hit 35/64, then his last year reverted to the mean on his highest usage.

Ty has taken one 3 in two full seasons (I’m pretty sure he got stuck with the ball at the end of the shot clock and threw up an airball)

I am using three pointers as an example because I don’t know where to get data for two point shots taken/made that weren’t in the paint.

I’d love to see a big jump in Ty’s shooting ability, if he can just hit some 15’ jumpers to keep teams honest it would make a big difference. You’d think a guy his size that has played as much ball as he has would figure out a way to shoot it at least somewhat effectively. He did look a lot better on his free shots this past season so there’s hope I guess.

Whatever they do they need to get him off the ball on top. He is not a PG and will never be a PG as he will likely never be able to shoot a perimeter jumper or a threeball, his handle is actually very average, and he cannot guard quicker guards.
As a 4 it is a different story. Get him at his natural position. He can contribute there as a garbage and hustle guy.

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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #548 on: May 22, 2024, 11:26:25 AM »
I agree with Carl
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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #549 on: May 23, 2024, 01:02:09 PM »
This looks like a 8-9 seed team similar to the 2022-23 team.  Lots of talent, but a substantial roster turnover. 

Keep everyone together, and this could be a really good team in 2025-26.


Torvak has us at #50 with present roster.
https://www.barttorvik.com/trankpre.php

I do like the post guys we have coming in.
Need a wing who can score.

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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #550 on: May 23, 2024, 03:05:49 PM »
Some cold takes:

This should be more of a traditional team with a true center; Tomislav Ivisic,  and point guard; Kylan Boswell.

I see Morez Johnson backing up T at center.

Everyone, with a couple exceptions, assumes Humrichaus is a post player, a 4/5. At EV, he was more of a wing. When they ran the Pick and Roll, he was the ball handler, not the screener. That said, he likely splits time at the 4 with Carey Booth?

Jason Jakstys most likely redshirts, but could potentially add depth if needed, depending on progress over the summer.

It's also assumed Tre White will be a 3/4. We shall see. With better shot selection, his 3 point percentage could improve? Maybe he can play some 2?   

There is very little talk about Jake Davis. I had to look up his name. 39% 3 point percentage. Shoots jumps shots, not set shots. Can spot up or shoot off the dribble. A 3/2 on offense? 

Ty Rodgers sort of defines positionless basketball, and that's not necessarily a good thing. His ability to guard multiple positions on offense could be useful. He could play 4 on offense, with Hum at the 3, and they could flip positions on defense. Or possibly do the same with Davis at the 3 and 2.

It will be interesting to see how Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn progresses. So far he looked to me like an athletically gifted but undersized and minimally skilled shooting guard. Can he back up Boswell at point? Start at the 2?

Looks like they will add at least a pretty good combo guard.
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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #551 on: May 23, 2024, 03:57:39 PM »
Don’t think Torvik really figures in international players? Think I saw someone on loyalty say if they added his brother to our roster it bumped us up to 20th or so. And we will still add a couple pieces, one of them probably needs to be a contender for all conference honors if we want to maintain the status quo, imo.
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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #552 on: May 24, 2024, 10:48:47 AM »
Looks like they will add at least a pretty good combo guard.

https://247sports.com/player/kasparas-jakucionis-46149804/ ALOT of smoke about this kid on multiple sources.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=977280596975056



On record as goal will be the NBA, wants to play american basketball, and supposedly will NEED a big big bag...does the ILLINI have one in Storr for him???

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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #553 on: May 24, 2024, 06:27:56 PM »

Torvak has us at #50 with present roster.
https://www.barttorvik.com/trankpre.php

I do like the post guys we have coming in.
Need a wing who can score.

I think Tre White and Big T will exceed the analytics.

White regressed when he transferred to Louisville.  I can see him being nearly as productive as Boswell.

They need another scorer but doubtful they get anyone impactful.  Seems that shipped sailed when Storr chose KU.


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Re: The Never too Early 2024-2025 PORTAL THREAD
« Reply #554 on: May 27, 2024, 06:34:33 PM »
https://247sports.com/player/kasparas-jakucionis-46149804/ ALOT of smoke about this kid on multiple sources.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=977280596975056

Looks to be the guard add for our team next year...+ 1-2 probably. Much more polished Podz kind of player imo.

Still need athletic bigger wing who can play in/out and then leave 1 spot open.

Brazile is pulling out of the draft, but he is basically Tre White size, better athlete though I think. 41" vertical



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