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Post by deano on Jun 4, 2020 8:38:14 GMT -5
Not to defer away from Frank, but it really, really seems that ADJW had a heart to heart talk to JB about the talent level in the last what 3-5 years here and needed to do something about it. It sounds like Jimmy took the hint and went and landed some good prospects going forward. Like some of you have mentioned above, I think we are bubble team next year, especially if Griff doesn't get his waiver. We really need to upgrade the back court and get a hard nose top PG which we've lacked since Ennis left.
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Post by cusefan2016 on Jun 4, 2020 8:46:26 GMT -5
It is possible. JB is a preeeeety good basketball mind. There are about 10-15 us on this board who were screaming for an up in talent level so I am sure he knew the same was needed. Certainly a chance his "boss" gave an extra kick.
I hope we can build on the momentum though. The reality is this is still a 25-35 ranked class. I am thrilled with the improvement of the talent base, but not satisfied! We have been on a nice little run here from Dior, to AG transfer, and now Frank. Lets make it Benny next!
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Post by cusefan2016 on Jun 4, 2020 8:57:37 GMT -5
Also something funny to think about.
Remember when the world was burning on this board because we missed on Quincy Ballard... I'd say in hindsight that was a good thing!
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Post by sobecuse on Jun 4, 2020 11:17:34 GMT -5
Not to defer away from Frank, but it really, really seems that ADJW had a heart to heart talk to JB about the talent level in the last what 3-5 years here and needed to do something about it. It sounds like Jimmy took the hint and went and landed some good prospects going forward. Like some of you have mentioned above, I think we are bubble team next year, especially if Griff doesn't get his waiver. We really need to upgrade the back court and get a hard nose top PG which we've lacked since Ennis left. Yeah I truly think this was a strong possibility. Too many articles came out, interviews with various media outlets, etc. Couldn’t have been a coincidence, IMO, and JB has never been one to admit fault or show the tail between the legs demeanor. JB was on cruise control for awhile and somebody needed to wake him up.
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Post by sobecuse on Jun 4, 2020 11:29:37 GMT -5
Also something funny to think about. Remember when the world was burning on this board because we missed on Quincy Ballard... I'd say in hindsight that was a good thing! Ballard I never had high hopes for since apparently we never knew about him early on. Strange, but I trust Hamilton and his staff more anyways with bigs and developing them. This is a step in the right direction. The reality is like you said. The class is still ranked what it is. Some of our fans tend to shun and blast the recruitniks who have jobs to do and I’m sure take their jobs very seriously. The reality is we have had far too many reaches and developmental guys logging too many minutes the past five years or so. Guys like Chukwu, Dolezaj, Sidibe, Buddy Boeheim, Frank Howard, etc., just wouldn’t see the floor much on a legit Top 25 roster and we have whiffed on too many lead guard scenarios. JB does have a good and lucid basketball mind but he needs a lot of ISO talent. We just are not the kind of team and program who is going to outscheme anyone with intricate sets combined with say the relentless drilling of good fundamentals. We also are far too reliant on length because of the damn Zone. In a different system you could send out a bunch of bulldogs with one PF/C type and pound the glass as well. We just don’t play like that. It’s fine (doesn’t mean I have to like it) but we have needed massive talent upgrades to play the way JB would prefer to play, IMO. This is a step in the right direction. Are we there yet? I doubt it but looking forward to seeing the improvements!
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Post by tomcatcuse on Jun 4, 2020 18:35:38 GMT -5
Wow, just wow. Frank and Benny both commit! Awesome baby, awesome... Dicky V style!!!
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Post by JazzNC on Jun 4, 2020 20:11:05 GMT -5
Also something funny to think about. Remember when the world was burning on this board because we missed on Quincy Ballard... I'd say in hindsight that was a good thing! I wasn’t upset about losing QB per say, as much as I was frustrated by losing big after big after big. At that point, Frank Anselem was barely in the picture. But, yes, I’m certainly glad it planned out this way. I’ll say this much FSU rarely swings and misses in their assessment of big men. I expect QB to have a really nice four year career there.
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Post by cusesky8214 on Jun 5, 2020 19:45:20 GMT -5
So theres been lots of talk on other forum about anselem redshirting or barely seeing time. Some of this has come from a insider...I've argued against it and I still say he sees time as a freshman...hes too good of a athlete compared to our other bigs but this stuff will all work itself out on the court when they start practicing. I did find this tweet interesting.
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Post by JazzNC on Jun 5, 2020 20:13:41 GMT -5
So theres been lots of talk on other forum about anselem redshirting or barely seeing time. Some of this has come from a insider...I've argued against it and I still say he sees time as a freshman...hes too good of a athlete compared to our other bigs but this stuff will all work itself out on the court when they start practicing. I did find this tweet interesting. I sure hope they don’t RS Frank. We need muscle. Quincy should also start ahead of Marek. Otherwise we’re a beanpole team again.
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Post by sobecuse on Jun 6, 2020 0:52:30 GMT -5
I don’t/won’t believe anything until these cats show up on campus. Having nightmares of Carey in those PS articles...”the coaches view me as a one and done type player.” 😳
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Post by deano on Jun 6, 2020 7:35:24 GMT -5
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Post by larrycusefan on Jun 6, 2020 9:20:30 GMT -5
Yeaaaaaa Frankie boy an official Cuse boy now. Hopez he can do some damage on both endz of the courtz.
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Post by rustyorange on Jun 6, 2020 9:33:42 GMT -5
I like the Hakeem comp, but I think Frank will fill out a bit more and not be as skinny as Hak was.
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Post by JazzNC on Jun 10, 2020 18:49:34 GMT -5
It’s official!!!
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Post by walsh on Jun 20, 2020 1:13:37 GMT -5
So theres been lots of talk on other forum about anselem redshirting or barely seeing time. Some of this has come from a insider...I've argued against it and I still say he sees time as a freshman...hes too good of a athlete compared to our other bigs but this stuff will all work itself out on the court when they start practicing. I did find this tweet interesting. I sure hope they don’t RS Frank. We need muscle. Quincy should also start ahead of Marek. Otherwise we’re a beanpole team again. If anyone will get the RS it will be Edwards. It will be tougher than we think to get him back to the states from Holland.
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