Next Season

[Dr. Blackheart]

TK is gone

But the reason most still kick around the idea that he may return rather than Oso is because its been known that this year was always Oso last year where as TK has been pretty consistent over the last two season in at least kicking around the idea of using a 5th year

Tyler is not gone. Will go through the NBA evaluation process like Omax did and then decide. Very fact-based and rational. Shaka will wait like he did for Justin and Omax.

Despite what the Scoop intelligencia says, if you are in the grey NBA grey area, there is big money to be made for an AA to return. Especially with the uncertainty with international players. Call it plan A and Plan A.1.

Now do I think he is gone? Yeah because I think he sticks in the NBA in the right PnR system.

[WhiteTrash]

Tyler is not gone. Will go through the NBA evaluation process like Omax did and then decide. Very fact-based and rational. Shaka will wait like he did for Justin and Omax.

Despite what the Scoop intelligencia says, if you are in the grey NBA grey area, there is big money to be made for an AA to return. Especially with the uncertainty with international players. Call it plan A and Plan A.1.

Now do I think he is gone? Yeah because I think he sticks in the NBA in the right PnR system.

This year is a weaker class, more competition next year in the draft.

[Uncle Rico]

🤦🏼‍♂️

[Johnny B]

But not a lot.  Assuming Kam returns and no mass defections, a starting line up of Kam, Chase, Stevie, Joplin, and Gold is one that is legit top 15.  Zaide and Tre improve, two out of the 4 of Caedin, Amadou, Parham and Owens step up, and suddenly it is a nine deep team with more size and plenty of versatility.

Sean is a wild card.

 I have been saying for months that I wasn't scared of next year.   Some fall off, but lots of potential, too.

Just wildly optimistic. top 15 line up? You’re making some serious assumptions where multiple guys make SIGNIFICANT improvements over the summer.

[Goose]

If Kam is back, which I am expecting, top 15 sounds about right to me. Who knows, maybe Shaka surprises us and we get a nice portal addition.

[PGsHeroes32]

Tyler is not gone. Will go through the NBA evaluation process like Omax did and then decide. Very fact-based and rational. Shaka will wait like he did for Justin and Omax.

Despite what the Scoop intelligencia says, if you are in the grey NBA grey area, there is big money to be made for an AA to return. Especially with the uncertainty with international players. Call it plan A and Plan A.1.

Now do I think he is gone? Yeah because I think he sticks in the NBA in the right PnR system.

No he gone.

[Dr. Blackheart]

No he gone.

Maybe

[tower912]

Just wildly optimistic. top 15 line up? You’re making some serious assumptions where multiple guys make SIGNIFICANT improvements over the summer.

I am.  I trust Shaka, trust the process, and trust the players.  Pre-NIL and instant eligibility, every season some would despair about who was leaving and some would look forward to the young guys stepping  up.  A reasonable guess can be made about which side I came down on.  I am looking forward with optimism to see which young guys emerge.   
 

[Goose]

I would not bet money either way on TK coming back or not. Some variables in the decision due to NIL. Fortunately, Shaka has built a culture that kids might actually care about their legacy more than at other schools. If TK came back, he climbs the ladder of all time greats at a great basketball school. Crazier things have happened.

[jesmu84]

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/college-basketball-rankings-way-too-early-top-25-for-the-2024-25-season

[1SE]

Fanta definitely not COLE

[tower912]

Apparently, Fanta and I are simpatico.

[MU82]

If Kam comes back, we could have the Big East's leading scorer and best perimeter defender. And I trust Shaka to continue to be able to develop players so that a couple/few of Ross, Gold, Lowery and Norman are substantially better next season.

I don't know about #10 because I don't know what other teams will look like, but I wouldn't be surprised if we're a lot better than many Scoopers think we'll be.

If Kam joins Kolek and Oso out the door ... never mind. At least until we see who Shaka brings in.

[Pakuni]

The Athletic has MU at #14.

https://theathletic.com/5396158/2024/04/08/college-basketball-season-duke-gonzaga-rankings?source=user-shared-article

[jimmybutlerfanatic]

I'll say it since no one else here will.

THERE IS NOT 1 PLAYER ON THE 2023/24 ROSTER THAT IS NBA READY. NOT 1.

At best the 3 that are most ready are a minimum of 1 year of college ball away and probably all 3 are G-League after next year.

If you truly think and believe through the lenses of your blue and gold colored glasses that this team has 3 NBA players on it then why don't they resemble a team like, I don't know, UCONN, who legitimately has NBA players on their roster?

[PGsHeroes32]

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39895473/mens-college-basketball-way-too-early-top-25-rankings-2024-25-season

Good news. #11

Bad news. Has Sean Jones starting, which will not be happening.

[WhiteTrash]

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39895473/mens-college-basketball-way-too-early-top-25-rankings-2024-25-season

Good news. #11

Bad news. Has Sean Jones starting, which will not be happening.

B10 to FOX = No MSU in the Top 5?

[forgetful]

I'll say it since no one else here will.

THERE IS NOT 1 PLAYER ON THE 2023/24 ROSTER THAT IS NBA READY. NOT 1.

At best the 3 that are most ready are a minimum of 1 year of college ball away and probably all 3 are G-League after next year.

If you truly think and believe through the lenses of your blue and gold colored glasses that this team has 3 NBA players on it then why don't they resemble a team like, I don't know, UCONN, who legitimately has NBA players on their roster?

Not all NBA draftees are the same.

UCONN has 5 players in mock drafts, 2 in the top 10.

Colorado has 3 NBA players, we beat them.

Kentucky probably has 4, they lost in the first round.

and on and on.

[MU82]

I'll say it since no one else here will.

THERE IS NOT 1 PLAYER ON THE 2023/24 ROSTER THAT IS NBA READY. NOT 1.

At best the 3 that are most ready are a minimum of 1 year of college ball away and probably all 3 are G-League after next year.

If you truly think and believe through the lenses of your blue and gold colored glasses that this team has 3 NBA players on it then why don't they resemble a team like, I don't know, UCONN, who legitimately has NBA players on their roster?

Cool. Pick us to finish 9th in the Big East then.

[MUMonster03]

People leaving/staying isn't going to matter if we can't fix our one major problem which was rebounding. The offense will likely be fine, but we will once again be undersized and crushed on the glass. If Shaka goes to the portal hopefully it is to fix issues that can't be fixed with the current roster.

[willie warrior]

I'll say it since no one else here will.

THERE IS NOT 1 PLAYER ON THE 2023/24 ROSTER THAT IS NBA READY. NOT 1.

At best the 3 that are most ready are a minimum of 1 year of college ball away and probably all 3 are G-League after next year.

If you truly think and believe through the lenses of your blue and gold colored glasses that this team has 3 NBA players on it then why don't they resemble a team like, I don't know, UCONN, who legitimately has NBA players on their roster?

Hmmmmm...in that poll UConn is 4. Even though many here are predicting they are losing much of their talent.

[tower912]

I am offended that these way too early polls aren't doom and gloom. 

[Pakuni]

Hmmmmm...in that poll UConn is 4. Even though many here are predicting they are losing much of their talent.

They're losing four starters, at least. Doesn't mean they won't reload like this year.

[brewcity77]

Tyler is not gone. Will go through the NBA evaluation process like Omax did and then decide. Very fact-based and rational. Shaka will wait like he did for Justin and Omax.

Despite what the Scoop intelligencia says, if you are in the grey NBA grey area, there is big money to be made for an AA to return. Especially with the uncertainty with international players. Call it plan A and Plan A.1.

Now do I think he is gone? Yeah because I think he sticks in the NBA in the right PnR system.

I also think Tyler goes. But those indicating it's a settled debate are being premature. I side with Doc here.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

A compilation of many Way-Too-Early Top 25 lists.

https://sports.yahoo.com/college-basketball-rankings-polls-duke-100730323.html