RGV's Work

[Newsdreams]

No need for the portal, period. Today is proof, played better than 4th team in the nation.

[Badgerhater]

Four points from bench.  Two starters leaving.  Great foundation.  Bring in two from transfers.

[goldeneagle91114]

No need for the portal, period. Today is proof, played better than 4th team in the nation.

Please deactivate your account. There is a lot of stupid things said on this board and your simply adding to it.

[The Sultan]

Please deactivate your account. There is a lot of stupid things said on this board and your simply adding to it.

sigh....

[connie]

No need for the portal, period. Today is proof, played better than 4th team in the nation.

Thought we were supposed to use teal?

[Newsdreams]

Thought we were supposed to use teal?

Late 60's- 70's child, to me teal = establishment

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Late 60's- 70's child, to me teal = establishment

I thought teal was woke?

[jfp61]

No need for the portal, period. Today is proof, played better than 4th team in the nation.

but what if.... our juniors and 1 or 2 of our sophmores were functional?

[Shooter McGavin]

but what if.... our juniors and 1 or 2 of our sophmores were functional?

Newsie is being sarcastic.  There is a sliver of truth to what he typed but the portal is necessary next year because the junior class this year has been essentially absent. 

[rgoode57]

Is it possible that the win over UConn convinces Shaka that he is right after all and it is not really necessary to go to the portal?

[Jay Bee]

Is it possible that the win over UConn convinces Shaka that he is right after all and it is not really necessary to go to the portal?

Yes. #DoneDeal

[CountryRoads]

James/Stevens/Owens/Parham/Hamilton

Who says no to that starting lineup opening day next year? I'm not as confident as others that Shaka is looking for a starting big in the portal. Think his two priorities are a guard and a 3/4 switchable.

[GoldenEagles03]

James/Stevens/Owens/Parham/Hamilton

Who says no to that starting lineup opening day next year? I'm not as confident as others that Shaka is looking for a starting big in the portal. Think his two priorities are a guard and a 3/4 switchable.

I would imagine Nigel would say no to that with the offers he's going to be getting. Doesn't seem like he wants to leave, but we will also have to give him a reason to stay.

They are not starting Caedin Hamilton next year.

[The Sultan]

I would imagine Nigel would say no to that with the offers he's going to be getting. Doesn't seem like he wants to leave, but we will also have to give him a reason to stay.

They are not starting Caedin Hamilton next year.

I don't think NJ decision to stay or leave with have anything to do with whether or not Hamilton starts.

[GoldenEagles03]

I don't think NJ decision to stay or leave with have anything to do with whether or not Hamilton starts.

I'm sure it has a decent amount to do about their ability to win. If Caedin Hamilton is starting, their ability to win goes down the drain.

Point stands, they aren't starting Caedin Hamilton next year.

[WhiteTrash]

I don't think NJ decision to stay or leave with have anything to do with whether or not Hamilton starts.

I'm not convinced that is correct. Hamilton starting, or even playing meaningful minutes will hurt MU's chances to win. I can't speak to how important playing in the NCAA is to James, but I can't just assume it is not important.

I guess none of us know, but more significantly this is not a realistic scenario worth discussion.

[1SE]

Watching the presser, I'd say 90% Caedin is back. Hopefully as 2nd or 3rd option at C off the bench, but I'd be really surprised if he is gone.

[panda]

I'm not convinced that is correct. Hamilton starting, or even playing meaningful minutes will hurt MU's chances to win. I can't speak to how important playing in the NCAA is to James, but I can't just assume it is not important.

I guess none of us know, but more significantly this is not a realistic scenario worth discussion.

Agree - Shaka has a huge part to sell in his transfer conversations and that is playing with one of the best freshman in the country.

If Caedin is a part of the team's plans next year, I think it makes it more difficult to sell the concept of a big turnaround.

If he is playing any sort of minutes next year, it means Shaka did not address a massive hole in our roster for next season.

[The Sultan]

Shaka: "We really want you to stay here. Here is $2 million. We are also going to be active in the transfer market to improve the talent around you."

NJ: "I am only staying if you guaranty that Caedin Hamilton doesn't start."

You guys are nuts if you think anything like the above conversation is happening.

[panda]

Shaka: "We really want you to stay here. Here is $2 million. We are also going to be active in the transfer market to improve the talent around you."

NJ: "I am only staying if you guaranty that Caedin Hamilton doesn't start."

You guys are nuts if you think anything like the above conversation is happening.

I think we have massive holes in our roster next season if 18 is playing any sort of significant role on the team.
Nigel can make money anywhere. I would assume he wants to win as well. There's a cap on our success if 18 is playing a lot.

[The Sultan]

I think we have massive holes in our roster next season if 18 is playing any sort of significant role on the team.
Nigel can make money anywhere. I would assume he wants to win as well. There's a cap on our success if 18 is playing a lot.

Ok.

Him staying or leaving has nothing to do with 18 starting. No coach is making that guaranty.

[We R Final Four]

I don't think NJ decision to stay or leave with have anything to do with whether or not Hamilton starts.

I believe it certainly can and will. To say it won't have anything to do with his decisions on his future is naive. Should he just be satisfied with whatever Shaka throws out there when he has options? Tyler expressed his desire to Shaka about team improvement.....and NJ has more power now than any player before.

[panda]

Ok.

Him staying or leaving has nothing to do with 18 starting. No coach is making that guaranty.

The overarching point is if Shaka can't make serious roster additions to make us competitive next year, Nigel is a high risk to leave.

Not replacing hamilton's minutes this year with a competent player puts a low ceiling on our talent level for next season.

[The Sultan]

The overarching point is if Shaka can't make serious roster additions to make us competitive next year, Nigel is a high risk to leave.

No kidding. I am not debating this in the least.  I am debating whether or not he is going to stay or leave if Hamilton starts. No coach is making that guaranty. It's a silly point.

[GoldenEagles03]

The overarching point is if Shaka can't make serious roster additions to make us competitive next year, Nigel is a high risk to leave.

Not replacing hamilton's minutes this year with a competent player puts a low ceiling on our talent level for next season.

Correct.

I also believe they will make those roster additions/adjustments.