James vs Jones

[The Sultan]

It makes a lot of sense given what Shaka entered this season with.

If he wasn't willing to hit the portal this year, why would he next year? I hope he does, but I'm thinking he'd prefer Sean Jones stay than have to go to the portal and get another PG.

I think there are two reasons. First, if this year continues down this track, it will be the continuation of a downward trend that ends with the bottom falling out. He would need to realize that there just isn't enough talent on the roster and that his prefered method to build a team needs some alterations.

Second, I will be surprised if there are no transfers out after this year. I think it is one thing to sacrifice playing time when the team is successful, but bad seasons can become bad locker rooms, and players may just want to move on to somewhere else.

[GoldenEagles03]

It makes zero sense. I guess start Norman over Ross. Ross is gone anyway next year so may want to start Norman instead so he doesn't get  mad and transfer.

That's a completely different scenario.

I'm all for Nigel starting over Sean and I hope he does. I just don't trust Shaka to do it.

[GoldenEagles03]

I think there are two reasons. First, if this year continues down this track, it will be the continuation of a downward trend that ends with the bottom falling out. He would need to realize that there just isn't enough talent on the roster and that his prefered method to build a team needs some alterations.

Second, I will be surprised if there are no transfers out after this year. I think it is one thing to sacrifice playing time when the team is successful, but bad seasons can become bad locker rooms, and players may just want to move on to somewhere else.

I hope there is some turnover, preferably with Hamilton first...but if they already gave him the delusional idea that he is good enough to start here...why would he leave next year when he will be getting paid more.

I want to believe we will cut ties with those that are clearly incapable, but I'll have to see it first.

[The Sultan]

I hope there is some turnover, preferably with Hamilton first...but if they already gave him the delusional idea that he is good enough to start here...why would he leave next year when he will be getting paid more.

I want to believe we will cut ties with those that are clearly incapable, but I'll have to see it first.

It will also be the players. A hypothetical here...  Why wouldn't you leave if you are Demarius Owens? You were a top 100 player who can't get playing time on a bad team. And you have two years left to salvage your career.

[MU82]

It makes a lot of sense given what Shaka entered this season with.

If he wasn't willing to hit the portal this year, why would he next year? I hope he does, but I'm thinking he'd prefer Sean Jones stay than have to go to the portal and get another PG.

Wut? You're really struggling with this one.

[GoldenEagles03]

Wut? You're really struggling with this one.

It's really not as difficult as you are (Jay Bee peer edit) making it seem.

[GoldenEagles03]

It will also be the players. A hypothetical here...  Why wouldn't you leave if you are Demarius Owens? You were a top 100 player who can't get playing time on a bad team. And you have two years left to salvage your career.

Maybe, but he'd also probably be leaving a lot of money on the table based on how Marquette is rumored to structure the pay.

He's not going to get anything lucrative in the portal based on how he's played. It will certainly be interesting to see what some guys decide to do.

Caedin, Tre, Damarius and possibly Sean at the top of the list.

[Jay Bee]

It's really not as difficult as your making it seem.

Is spelling as difficult as you're making it?

[GoldenEagles03]

Is spelling as difficult as you're making it?

The guy I'm conversing with spelled 'What'... 'Wut' so it doesn't seem too important.

[BM1090]

It makes a lot of sense given what Shaka entered this season with.

If he wasn't willing to hit the portal this year, why would he next year? I hope he does, but I'm thinking he'd prefer Sean Jones stay than have to go to the portal and get another PG.

I'm sure he'd prefer Sean stay, but not at the expense of playing his 2nd best player

[GoldenEagles03]

I'm sure he'd prefer Sean stay, but not at the expense of playing his 2nd best player

We should soon find out!