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Hangin' at the Al / Re: Shaka Smart, if you read s...
Last post by Pakuni - Today at 01:00:03 PM
Quote from: muwarrior69 on Today at 12:55:32 PMSo he would give up a D1 NIL and revenue share to go to a mid major just to play more?

If he has any serious aspirations of playing beyond college, he needs to actually play in college.
Really depends on what he wants. If he wants to become a better player and be noticed by (international) scouts, he needs to get on the court. If he thinks his playing days are over, then maybe he prefers to stay.
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Hangin' at the Al / Re: Shaka Smart, if you read s...
Last post by muwarrior69 - Today at 12:55:32 PM
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on Today at 10:28:33 AMIt's certainly a possibility, especially for Tre and Caedin. 

After all of Sean's injuries, I could see him wanting the opportunity to actually play extended minutes.  I could certainly see a mid-major giving him that chance. 

If he doesn't play again this season, I could also see him trying to get another year of eligibility (but not sure how likely that would be). 
So he would give up a D1 NIL and revenue share to go to a mid major just to play more?
#3
Quote from: JWags85 on Today at 12:06:48 PMDoes anyone here still find a great benefit from CLEAR at this point?  My wife initially really liked it and insisted we both have it,so I was on her family plan as she expensed it through work.  Then they stopped allow it as an expense cause their CEO and 2 others had a bad experience with the company and its customer service ;D .  But at the same time, I had it as a free benefit with United 1K and to add her was a minimal fee.  But United dropped that benefit mid last year, so my renewal just came and for what we paid $49 for last year, I believe, was now $255.  So we cancelled without hesitation.

Its been awhile since I recall Clear saving any real time.  I'm pretty sure it was longer than normal Pre-Check last time I was at IAD.

Wags, I fly Delta frequently from LaGuardia and the Pre-check line is shorter than CLEAR.  Even shorter is the Touchless ID Pre-check line.   
My daughter had CLEAR from the pandemic and she said it auto-renewed and she was just going to let stand instead of call and ask for refund.  I told her why?  She has pre-Check and CLEAR is totally unnecessary.
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Quote from: Jay Bee on Today at 12:33:24 PMJoseph Charty, comin right up!

Koby McEwen!
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Hangin' at the Al / Re: 2026 Transfer Portal Wishl...
Last post by Jay Bee - Today at 12:33:24 PM
Quote from: tower912 on January 31, 2026, 11:05:27 AMGive me a PG with size who can also play off the ball.   Guard depth is crucial.

Joseph Charty, comin right up!
#6
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on Today at 12:22:17 PMWithout my agreeing or disagreeing with your two words, grudge and stubbornness are not interchangeable words, and your attempt at linking them is no better. Stubborn grudge-like behavior?  ::)  ;D



It seems to me they are one in the same with Shaka. He holds having an agent against a kid like one would hold a grudge.

It's baffling that he would close the door on so many athletes who have these advisors. Especially when the best of the best will obviously have agents. So we won't take transfers but we also eliminate ourselves from the best high school talent. This is where we end up.
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Hangin' at the Al / Re: 2026 Transfer Portal Wishl...
Last post by Scoop Snoop - Today at 12:22:17 PM
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on Today at 12:17:41 PMHis open stubbornness about not dealing with agents. He openly admitted to turning away from good players that reached out to come here when they talk about money.

If you're not willing to play that game in the modern era then this is what you'll get more often than you would like. That's stubborn grudge-like behavior.

Without my agreeing or disagreeing with your two words, grudge and stubbornness are not interchangeable words, and your attempt at linking them is no better. Stubborn grudge-like behavior?  ::)  ;D

Separate the two words and it's a fair discussion. Again-I'm neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

#8
I feel bad  for Chase and Ben. They've put in a lot of time and work. It's sad that their senior year turned out to be so disappointing.
#9
Quote from: wadesworld on Today at 12:12:37 PMSeems like a grudge guy?  Where do you come up with this crap?

His open stubbornness about not dealing with agents. He openly admitted to turning away from good players that reached out to come here when they talk about money.

If you're not willing to play that game in the modern era then this is what you'll get more often than you would like. That's stubborn grudge-like behavior.
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Hangin' at the Al / Re: I know this is harsh but.....
Last post by Markusquette - Today at 12:15:02 PM
Quote from: Zog from Margo on Today at 11:27:39 AMIt's been a rough year for the seniors, but in fairness to them, their supporting cast has been inadequate. The junior class provided nothing. Parham has played pretty well of late but was nonexistent early in the season. Owens couldn't get on the floor early in the year and has been up and down of late. James and Stevens have stepped up, but they're still freshmen. Who could blame Ross for pressing? His gambling on D has been more exposed this year because the help isn't there.

Not really blaming per se. I think he started the year very well and had solid games in tough losses to OU and MD which was deflating. The start to the year sucked as far as support and putting that largely on Shaka too for his head-scratching lineups. I think Shaka's infatuation with practice play was part of the reason for a poor start.