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[tower912]

Shaka said in his post game presser that the plan is to redshirt AA.

I think this is probably the right decision.  With the caveat that if DO's toe turns into a long term thing, MU will go through the season with 9 scholarship players. 

[MuggsyB]

I think it's the right decision.

[The Sultan]

Kinda think that means he's leaving after the season.

[tower912]

I don't want to speculate on that, but the roster composition is not in his favor.

[muwarrior69]

Shaka said in his post game presser that the plan is to redshirt AA.

I think this is probably the right decision.  With the caveat that if DO's toe turns into a long term thing, MU will go through the season with 9 scholarship players. 

How about Sean?

[tower912]

Not mentioned. 

[Hards Alumni]

Kinda think that means he's leaving after the season.

This is also my analysis.

[MuggsyB]

I don't want to speculate on that, but the roster composition is not in his favor.

Yep.  I wouldn't speculate regarding his future.

[Uncle Rico]

Peddle his azz

[PGsHeroes32]

Shaka said in his post game presser that the plan is to redshirt AA.

I think this is probably the right decision.  With the caveat that if DO's toe turns into a long term thing, MU will go through the season with 9 scholarship players. 

On the bright side, Shaka also mentioned DO. Still relatively vague. But much more optimistic as well

[Newsdreams]

Peddle his azz

Shake Shaked, he GOWNE!

[Newsdreams]

How about Sean?

GOWNE!

[Elonsmusk]

Kinda think that means he's leaving after the season.

I think just the opposite.  Kinda makes me thinks he's in Shaka's long term plan.  Al was very late to begin playing basketball, and is known to be a great kid, with a lot of athleticism - perfect candidate to grow within the program.  I see Al having more potential than Keeyan, whom I though was smart to transfer.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

If he was going to transfer, couldn't he just do it mid-year these days and be immediately eligible?

[The Sultan]

If he was going to transfer, couldn't he just do it mid-year these days and be immediately eligible?

And use a season of eligibility in the process?

[The Sultan]

I think just the opposite.  Kinda makes me thinks he's in Shaka's long term plan.  Al was very late to begin playing basketball, and is known to be a great kid, with a lot of athleticism - perfect candidate to grow within the program.  I see Al having more potential than Keeyan, whom I though was smart to transfer.

OTOH he looks to be behind Ben, Caedin and Royce with Clark waiting in the wings.

[goldeneagle91114]

Kinda think that means he's leaving after the season.

Really wish he would have left after last season, continuing to put pressure on the team to find another option at the 5. The Al experiment is over (the lottery ticket didn't end up being a winner), it didn't work and now we have nothing more than a practice player for the year.

[Uncle Rico]

Really wish he would have left after last season, continuing to put pressure on the team to find another option at the 5. The Al experiment is over, it didn't work and now we have nothing more than a practice player for the year.

To me, this is art

[Elonsmusk]

Really wish he would have left after last season, continuing to put pressure on the team to find another option at the 5. The Al experiment is over (the lottery ticket didn't end up being a winner), it didn't work and now we have nothing more than a practice player for the year.

Gonna bookmark this one, and bring out the receipts in 3 years.

[Its DJOver]

Really wish he would have left after last season, continuing to put pressure on the team to find another option at the 5. The Al experiment is over (the lottery ticket didn't end up being a winner), it didn't work and now we have nothing more than a practice player for the year.

Kind of a messed up thing to say. Guy wants to stay and improve and help the team, and you wished he had just packed it up and left?  He'll never be a star, but there's no reason he can't contribute down the line.

[The Lens]

Maybe Shaka and Co don't see him as a 5 but more of a wing and that's what the development year is for. 

[The Sultan]

Maybe Shaka and Co don't see him as a 5 but more of a wing and that's what the development year is for. 

That very well could be the case.

Honestly I had it in my mind that he is a year older than I thought which is why I thought the redshirt and transfer idea made some sense. The fact that he is only a sophomore is making me re-think that.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Maybe Shaka and Co don't see him as a 5 but more of a wing and that's what the development year is for. 

The Lens knows ball

[MUfan12]

Maybe Shaka and Co don't see him as a 5 but more of a wing and that's what the development year is for. 

This is it. Take the year and see if he can become OMax 2.0

[Billy Hoyle]

If he was going to transfer, couldn't he just do it mid-year these days and be immediately eligible?

no, since he's on a roster and receiving athletic aid. In baseball, basketball and softball a player cannot transfer mid-year and play. Well, unless he sues the NCAA.

My suspicion is that Shaka talked to him about his role for 24-25 last spring. If he was going to transfer it would have been then.