While not optimal, any potential Husker intrigues me.
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Potential D1 Transfers
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While not optimal, any potential Husker intrigues me.
ShortSideOption
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Easiest answer I can give is, in a year where our coach won conference and national awards, 2 of our 3 best players were transfers...
Several reasons I can think of. First, you get a kid who has gone through that initial stage of going to college. Don't kid yourself, it's a tough situation for a number of people, being away from home, strange environment, tougher academics, and not being 'the man' at their school. Second, this may actually be a second shot at a player you previously wanted. More often than not, when a player transfers, he transfers to a school or coach he had contact with the first time around. Third, you get someone who may have a chip on their shoulder. It's rare you get someone who is getting all the playing time they want, or thinks they are playing at the best school against the best competition and they now come in wanting to prove the other guy wrong, or to prove to everyone they belong playing at the tougher level. When I look back on the players we had transfer in, nearly all ended up being starters or very strong contributors. They would also tend to raise the intensity at practice, simply because they were hungry and wanting to prove something and the rest of the team was wanting to show the new guys the kind of competition they were coming into. It was a win win.
I don't understand the resistance.
It's not resistance at all.
And I understand what Lars and *** are saying.
But with transfers (unless you are talking about a graduate) they have to sit out a year. So generally they aren't a "fulfill an immediate need" type of guy. And, that being the case, I'm always going to prefer a H.S. kid. I see transfers like JUCO's basically with the disadvantage of the guy having to ride the bench for a year. And, as with transfers, I'd prefer a HS kid over a JUCO unless said JUCO can come in and help right away. NU needs help in 3 areas (PG, Shooting and post D) pronto. Not 2 years from now....so I'd be more interested in seeing a list of JUCOs that haven't signed yet.
Your clarification helps me understand your comment better. My reaction to your initial comment was "he must be joking", but now I see your point and your comments are valid. If we can find immediate help via grad transfers or JUCOs we go for it, but after that it is a matter of long term roster management via high school and transfer players.
The flip side to that is if you are getting a Pettaway type transfer ... during his down year he really improves the scout team. The calibar and skill level of that squad increases immeasureably and simply makes the first team much better. The coach doesn't have to worry about a kid who's not playing complaining about his PT. And that transfer gets a year to acclimate, to the program, to the coach and his teammates and to the school. The following year he is able to (most times) immediately jump into the rotation and contribute.
On a 13 scholarship team ... most rotations are 7 to 9 guys meaning there are 4 to 6 guys who simply do not play all that much. Why not have a couple of those guys be high end performers via the transfer?
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totally agree- next year could be good but if we stay healthy and everyone stays 2 years could be special (3 key seniors) but we will need at least 3-4 other major contributors to help. If you can get a transfer that would then be a Soph or Junior that could lead to a long run in the tourney.
He would be pretty risky with the injury history. Nice size, but you want a guy who will contribute nightly.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en data-scribe-reduced-action-queue="><p>Confirmed that former Georgetown power forward Moses Ayegba is visiting <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Nebrasketball&src=hash">#Nebrasketball</a> this weekend. <a href="http://t.co/KL7OE8NSwS">http://t.co/KL7OE8NSwS</a></p>— Robin Washut (@RobinWashut) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobinWashut/statuses/454691430154256384">April 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Not sugar-coating this, but remember that Walter Pitchford when he came from Florida was 3-11 for FGs and had 4 rebounds all year. Sometimes a change of scenery is good.
Ayegba was down to Indiana and Georgetown for his college choices and ended up choosing the Hoyas. There is something there to work with I assume, despite his 2 point, 3 rebound per game average.
6'9 250 pound back up center in case anyone is wondering. I would also assume he may commit, as seeing the fan support at a foootball practice, our facilities, and knowing that our arena is sold out, this may be our transfer.
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Not sugar-coating this, but remember that Walter Pitchford when he came from Florida was 3-11 for FGs and had 4 rebounds all year. Sometimes a change of scenery is good.
Ayegba was down to Indiana and Georgetown for his college choices and ended up choosing the Hoyas. There is something there to work with I assume, despite his 2 point, 3 rebound per game average.
6'9 250 pound back up center in case anyone is wondering. I would also assume he may commit, as seeing the fan support at a foootball practice, our facilities, and knowing that our arena is sold out, this may be our transfer.
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Here is a little bit more on Moses Ayegba. As a grad transfer, he can play immediately.
https://georgetown.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1628509
https://georgetown.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1628509
An immediate need transfer like this is certainly something I'm "higher" on than a regular transfer.
Coach Miles said today "we are taking a point guard and a big." This would be the big, now who is the other player?
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Done deal...
Now just one more kid who will be a guard as already mentioned....
Now just one more kid who will be a guard as already mentioned....
