Sean in the portal

[Uncle Rico]

shouldn't Sean thank MU? Full ride AND got paid.

He probably won't.  He's no Hauser.

[Nukem2]

In addition to hitting that enormous shot against UCLA, Sean was a difference-maker in the Illinois and Creighton games. Really sucks that he suffered that devastating injury.

Here's hoping that he gets fully healthy, and that he lands in a great spot for him.

Was there for that Creighton game. He had 3 threes and totally shut down Steven Ashworth in the second half of that game.

[MU82]

shouldn't Sean thank MU? Full ride AND got paid.

How do you know he didn't?

[WhiteTrash]

No player is going to walk away from MU's compensation package? Shaka not going to adjust to the new structure of the NCAA? Shaka not going to craft compensation to players contribution? Shaka's personal relationships are more important than winning?

Just asking for a friend. 

[Daniel]

All the best to Sean.   He seems like a great young g man.   Had a tough run at MI.   Wishing him the best always

[MU82]

No player is going to walk away from MU's compensation package? Shaka not going to adjust to the new structure of the NCAA? Shaka not going to craft compensation to players contribution? Shaka's personal relationships are more important than winning?

Just asking for a friend. 

Yeah, we had some real interesting takes here, even after Shaka said there would be philosophical changes to roster-building.

I get it, though. Folks were frustrated.

[Viper]

How do you know he didn't?

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How do you know he didn't?

I 100% don't know if he did or not, '82. Thx.

[MU82]

You're welcome.

[rocky_warrior]

Yeah, we had some real interesting takes here, even after Shaka said there would be philosophical changes to roster-building.

I get it, though. Folks were frustrated.

Even through most of this season, Shaka was preaching Relationships and Growth.  Sure there was frustrations, but for me personally it was more "I'll believe it when I see it".  If I believed everything Shaka said...Caedin would have been BE POTY. 

[WhiteTrash]

Even through most of this season, Shaka was preaching Relationships and Growth.  Sure there was frustrations, but for me personally it was more "I'll believe it when I see it".  If I believed everything Shaka said...Caedin would have been BE POTY. 

I get it, and of course was having a little fun. I still believe Shaka is a big relationship guy and more so than most HCs, but there can be a healthy balance of seeking top performance in roster building and having honest relationships.

[rocky_warrior]

I get it, and of course was having a little fun. I still believe Shaka is a big relationship guy and more so than most HCs, but there can be a healthy balance of seeking top performance in roster building and having honest relationships.

Oh, I don't take offense with people calling me out, I only took issue with "interesting takes".  Thou maybe MU82 was ACTUALLY interested, lol.

[Stretchdeltsig]

what about Hamilton? He should have been first out the door.

[MU82]

Even through most of this season, Shaka was preaching Relationships and Growth.  Sure there was frustrations, but for me personally it was more "I'll believe it when I see it".  If I believed everything Shaka said...Caedin would have been BE POTY. 

I happen to believe that relationships and growth ARE important - and that those concepts and using the transfer portal are not mutually exclusive. I'm guessing that successful coaches who primarily build through recruiting HS players but also selectively use the portal to add good players - Hurley, Painter, Izzo, etc - would say they very much value relationships and growth.

I share your disappointment with Shaka's evaluations of players going into this season. He missed on far too many, and it was a huge reason we had a 20-loss slog. Although I'm usually a pretty skeptical guy, I felt Shaka earned the right to show he could fix his own mess, so I accepted his word that there would be philosophical changes.

Oh, and of course I'm always interested in your takes, rock!

[rocky_warrior]

Oh, and of course I'm always interested in your takes, rock!

I don't disagree** with most of that

** But I didn't agree!

[DoctorV]

SJ22, we bid you adieu.

Good luck with your new crew.

Hope your life's goals come true.

[CTWarrior]

In addition to hitting that enormous shot against UCLA, Sean was a difference-maker in the Illinois and Creighton games. Really sucks that he suffered that devastating injury.

Here's hoping that he gets fully healthy, and that he lands in a great spot for him.

He also had a big stretch in our home win against UConn in 2023.  Wish Sean the best.  Hope he finishes his college career in a place where he can contribute and he has good health to allow him to.

[Billy Hoyle]

No player is going to walk away from MU's compensation package? Shaka not going to adjust to the new structure of the NCAA? Shaka not going to craft compensation to players contribution? Shaka's personal relationships are more important than winning?

Just asking for a friend. 

Shaka and MU don't have to renew his scholarship once he graduates. He may not be walking away voluntarily.