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Considering Jamil already said he won't be back, DJO will be 33, Buycks will be 34, and Acker will be 36 when this next tips off, is it that perplexing? Even Cook and Blue are the wrong side of 30. Unless the will be reverse aging, a need to upgrade across the board seems logical.
I don't disagree with adding more youth. Not that the same squad will return, but I still think the same team plus 2-3 swapped players would be very competitive next year. Rebounding is definitely a need. I'm wondering if Jamil's comment was only because he's done and some of the other core players may return (Cook, DJO, Buycks, Anim, Fischer, Blue). Burton would have helped this year.
If we field an alumni team next year, I strongly suspect it will look radically different.
I think it's a legit "if." Wouldn't be surprised if there isn't enough interest next year to field a team.
Wojo did this.
Elgin is 29 this year and Blue is just 30. The rest have to be done.
They are, I wasn't as clear as I should have been. Will be wrong side of 30 when this next tips off.
I you work backwards by year through the Wojo era there are not a lot of guys who could contribute to the TBT team:2020: Jamal CainGreg Elliot2019:MarkusJayce Johnson 2018:Sam - when he's done with NBA2017:Sacar - already on the TBT2016:Duane Wilson2015:Hank (but don't do a package deal with Wally!)2014:Luke - already on TBTDeonte - probably would have helped this yearpre-Wojo2013:Jamil already done2012:Vander - already on TBT2011:DJO - already on TBT (already 32 but still playing well)2010:Dwight Buycks - already on TBT (and 33... and losing a step)2009: nobody2008:Jerel - out of basketball2007:Mo... but clearly losing a step.This of course excludes JFB, Jae, JTA and Wes.
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I'll stick with my opinion on Gold. He'll be in foul trouble within the first eight minutes.
JJJ always struck me more as a BBQ guy, being from Memphis and all, but I also wasn't with him on his official visit like some, so he may be more of a steak person.
Could the student section put together a team and win TBT?
Without a doubt. Sprinkled liberally with middle age scoopers.
JJJ would be an excellent addition to the team . Can shoot it, can drive it , has good passing especially in pick and roll , likes to go for steals which is big in TBT
JJJ and Swaggy D could win the TBT as a two-man team...