Big East 2024 Offseason

[brewcity77]

Pitino is really surprising me. Finally added someone yesterday, but Jenkins is probably the lesser of the two Iona guards that were in the portal (Walter Clayton went home to Florida). Posh and Storr both made a lot of sense in that system, but they left. Not sure whose choice that was, but I think they would've been useful for Pitino. I really thought we'd see a quick and significant transfer haul, but it's been pretty quiet in Queens. They are a long way from even putting a capable lineup on the floor right now. At least Cooley has some portal/recruiting wins under his belt.

[Hards Alumni]

Pitino is really surprising me. Finally added someone yesterday, but Jenkins is probably the lesser of the two Iona guards that were in the portal (Walter Clayton went home to Florida). Posh and Storr both made a lot of sense in that system, but they left. Not sure whose choice that was, but I think they would've been useful for Pitino. I really thought we'd see a quick and significant transfer haul, but it's been pretty quiet in Queens. They are a long way from even putting a capable lineup on the floor right now. At least Cooley has some portal/recruiting wins under his belt.

Might he be biding his time?  He can probably afford to wait until players start pulling out of the draft and snatch them up.

[jfp61]

Pitino is really surprising me. Finally added someone yesterday, but Jenkins is probably the lesser of the two Iona guards that were in the portal (Walter Clayton went home to Florida). Posh and Storr both made a lot of sense in that system, but they left. Not sure whose choice that was, but I think they would've been useful for Pitino. I really thought we'd see a quick and significant transfer haul, but it's been pretty quiet in Queens. They are a long way from even putting a capable lineup on the floor right now. At least Cooley has some portal/recruiting wins under his belt.

He should get Sean Conway and bring Quinn Slazinski with him, those guys arn't great but they are solid.

I heard they might get Noah Thomasson. Iona was the only team that could slow him down really in that conference.

But its Rick Pitino so watch him land Chris Ledlum, Chance Westry, Brady Dunlap, and Mackenzie Mgbako a week from now.

[Herman Cain]

Looks like Butler is busily bringing in some new bodies.

https://247sports.com/college/butler/Season/2023-Basketball/Commits/

[Scoop Snoop]

Looks like Butler is busily bringing in some new bodies.

https://247sports.com/college/butler/Season/2023-Basketball/Commits/

New bodies no matta.

After an uninspiring 6-14 BE season, will the additions make Matta matter? I doubt it. I imagine the Butler fans are really disappointed with him. He's past his sell by date.

[NickelDimer]

https://mobile.twitter.com/StevenMartens23/status/1646525979198894088

[Herman Cain]

Excellent interview with Coach McDermott

https://omaha.com/sports/college/creighton/shatel-catching-up-with-greg-mcdermott-as-creighton-begins-to-retool-in-a-busy-offseason/article_f74b864a-dbad-11ed-9516-bfb000749227.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_OWHjays

[Scoop Snoop]

So.......anybody have a comment to make about BE 23-24 Offseason Activity?

[Herman Cain]

Excellent interview with Coach McDermott

https://omaha.com/sports/college/creighton/shatel-catching-up-with-greg-mcdermott-as-creighton-begins-to-retool-in-a-busy-offseason/article_f74b864a-dbad-11ed-9516-bfb000749227.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_OWHjays

[HutchwasClutch]

Pitino is really surprising me. Finally added someone yesterday, but Jenkins is probably the lesser of the two Iona guards that were in the portal (Walter Clayton went home to Florida). Posh and Storr both made a lot of sense in that system, but they left. Not sure whose choice that was, but I think they would've been useful for Pitino. I really thought we'd see a quick and significant transfer haul, but it's been pretty quiet in Queens. They are a long way from even putting a capable lineup on the floor right now. At least Cooley has some portal/recruiting wins under his belt.

Pitino clearly implied in his intro presser attitudes he didn’t like were going to be shown the door so it’s much more than just a system fit he’s building. 

He’ll get it rolling but it won’t be next season.  Every stop he’s been year 1 has been a much more competitive team with so-so results and then year 2 they take off and never look back. 

[Scoop Snoop]

Pitino clearly implied in his intro presser attitudes he didn’t like were going to be shown the door so it’s much more than just a system fit he’s building. 

He’ll get it rolling but it won’t be next season.  Every stop he’s been year 1 has been a much more competitive team with so-so results and then year 2 they take off and never look back.

Hope you are proven correct regarding SJ next year, as I would like to see another sweep of SJ (and Gtown) before they recover. While I have a lot of faith in Shaka and the team, I would like to see us take advantage of SJ and GT so that we have another impressive BE record, even though the quality of the opponents may not be great. In the '24-'25 season, the BE will be tougher, and Marquette will be better established as a top tier team. We will be this season as well, but I'll take a little help while SJ and GT are still recovering.

[MuggsyB]

How good do we expect Nova to be next year? 

[Uncle Rico]

How good do we expect Nova to be next year?

Depends

[MU82]

Depends

Diaper dandies?

[Uncle Rico]

Diaper dandies?

Seniors

[brewcity77]

How good do we expect Nova to be next year?

I think they'll end up middle of the pack, probably a bubble team. Don't have a Whitmore level difference maker, but a decent veteran team. Good enough to be a challenge any given night, but not good enough to challenge for the league.

[Scoop Snoop]

I think they'll end up middle of the pack, probably a bubble team. Don't have a Whitmore level difference maker, but a decent veteran team. Good enough to be a challenge any given night, but not good enough to challenge for the league.

And your thoughts about Neptune going forward? This coming season and, if you are brave enough to guess, in the next 1-2.

[willie warrior]

Pitino clearly implied in his intro presser attitudes he didn’t like were going to be shown the door so it’s much more than just a system fit he’s building. 

He’ll get it rolling but it won’t be next season.  Every stop he’s been year 1 has been a much more competitive team with so-so results and then year 2 they take off and never look back.

F Pitino. He is a surly scumbag.

[Uncle Rico]

F Pitino. He is a surly scumbag.

Two-time national champion

[tower912]

Excellent foil.

[mileskishnish72]

New bodies no matta.

I see what you did there.

[brewcity77]

And your thoughts about Neptune going forward? This coming season and, if you are brave enough to guess, in the next 1-2.

Too soon to tell. His first year he was hamstrung by expectations and injuries. He was never going to meet the former nor overcome the latter. Seems to be doing okay in the portal, but I think it's the high school & 3-year transfers that will determine program success.

If they're a tourney team this year and Armstrong & Hausen develop into quality Big East starters going forward, Neptune could be okay. But with a barren freshman class, if those two aren't the future, then 2-3 years down the line it looks pretty bleak.

[Herman Cain]

Steven Ashworth an excellent addition to the Blue Jays. A very good shooter.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/36218728/guard-steven-ashworth-commits-transfer-creighton

[brewcity77]

I know he said he'd be back minutes after the Championship Game, but as expected, Andre Jackson declares for the NBA Draft.

https://twitter.com/charlie_parent/status/1648395656627646465?s=46&t=y09G3XF0pbaZZc_-K-dYSw

[swoopem]

I know he said he'd be back minutes after the Championship Game, but as expected, Andre Jackson declares for the NBA Draft.

https://twitter.com/charlie_parent/status/1648395656627646465?s=46&t=y09G3XF0pbaZZc_-K-dYSw

I’m surprised Carraban hasn’t had any NBA hype. I figured he’d be testing the waters also