DoctorB Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I've also heard we have a very strong chance at both Thatch & Torrence Watson for 2018. But I'm curious: should we take both, or are they so similar that we just take the first to verbal??? It's a genuine question, as I have not seen wither up close, only some clips on Youtube. Would we take both guys, or just one, then look for a big, a pg, or -- ??? You never have enough guards, these days, and look at that Villanova team last year ... Inquiring minds want to know . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Just now, DoctorB said: I've also heard we have a very strong chance at both Thatch & Torrence Watson for 2018. But I'm curious: should we take both, or are they so similar that we just take the first to verbal??? It's a genuine question, as I have not seen wither up close, only some clips on Youtube. Would we take both guys, or just one, then look for a big, a pg, or -- ??? You never have enough guards, these days, and look at that Villanova team last year ... Inquiring minds want to know . . . . I would take both in a heart beat and wouldn't look back. Talent talent talent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLURadioBoy Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Frank just said on his show that it's getting pretty close to Thatch committing to SLU. He thinks Thatch might be the best shooting guard in Missouri and if you combine him with Gordon and the rest of the recruits coming in, it will be "lights out." I would still take Watson too if they can get him. You can never have too many scorers and you could probably play either him or Thatch at the 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchise_08 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Does Thatch play for Team Ramey still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, Franchise_08 said: Does Thatch play for Team Ramey still? Thatch is with the Eagles or Team Beal whatever they are calling the team now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Just now, brianstl said: Thatch is with the Eagles or Team Beal whatever they are calling the team now. Beagles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Box and Won said: Beagles. This is why you are a Hall of Fame poster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 39 minutes ago, SLURadioBoy said: Frank just said on his show that it's getting pretty close to Thatch committing to SLU. He thinks Thatch might be the best shooting guard in Missouri and if you combine him with Gordon and the rest of the recruits coming in, it will be "lights out." I would still take Watson too if they can get him. You can never have too many scorers and you could probably play either him or Thatch at the 3. I'd take both Thatch and Watson too. Maybe I'm missing something, but I'm counting only Roby and Gillmann as being seniors that the 2018 class will replace. It would seem that we'd need someone to leave to have 3 scholarships for that class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, DeSmetBilliken said: I'd take both Thatch and Watson too. Maybe I'm missing something, but I'm counting only Roby and Gillmann as being seniors that the 2018 class will replace. It would seem that we'd need someone to leave to have 3 scholarships for that class. -wasn't it thought not long ago that Mizzou topped Thatch's list? their dumpster fire helping us would be okay with me if it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Pelican Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 19 minutes ago, Box and Won said: Beagles. So if when he commits, we can say "the Beagle has landed"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 13 minutes ago, Cowboy said: -wasn't it thought not long ago that Mizzou topped Thatch's list? their dumpster fire helping us would be okay with me if it happens I think Mizzou may have been perceived to be the leader when Tate was there, so this could be another recruit where having Tate on board is a big plus for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 42 minutes ago, Box and Won said: Beagles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbofive Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Box and Won said: Beagles. 1 hour ago, brianstl said: This is why you are a Hall of Fame poster. indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 hour ago, TheChosenOne said: I think Mizzou may have been perceived to be the leader when Tate was there, so this could be another recruit where having Tate on board is a big plus for us. This. The biggest competitor for Thatch right now appears to be Arkansas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 2 hours ago, RiseAndGrind said: I would take both in a heart beat and wouldn't look back. Talent talent talent... I agree. Right now, the priority is upgrading talent across the board. We're doing that quickly, with the freshmen (Goodwin and French), the transfers (Bess, Foreman, Henriquez, and Graves), and the 2018 commitment from Gordon. But there's still more depth to shore up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsgo Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Corey Tate has been perhaps the best hire this program has made since Majerus. And I'm not trying to take anything away from Ford. But I think Tate has been absolutely crucial in landing some of these recruits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 2 hours ago, DeSmetBilliken said: I'd take both Thatch and Watson too. Maybe I'm missing something, but I'm counting only Roby and Gillmann as being seniors that the 2018 class will replace. It would seem that we'd need someone to leave to have 3 scholarships for that class. Transfers are a way of life in NCAA ball. Here is something to think about. Bess, Foreman and Henriquiz will all be academic seniors next year. Will one of them fulfill his academic requirements for a degree and be a Graduate Transfer out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsgo Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 minute ago, HoosierPal said: Transfers are a way of life in NCAA ball. Here is something to think about. Bess, Foreman and Henriquiz will all be academic seniors next year. Will one of them fulfill his academic requirements for a degree and be a Graduate Transfer out? Don't see why they'd want to leave a team where they will conceivably be getting a ton of PT on a team primed to be an A10 contender their senior year. Unless Goodwin is playing near 40 minutes a game, and Graves becoming eligible takes playing time away from either Bess or Henriquez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 14 minutes ago, gobillsgo said: Don't see why they'd want to leave a team where they will conceivably be getting a ton of PT on a team primed to be an A10 contender their senior year. Unless Goodwin is playing near 40 minutes a game, and Graves becoming eligible takes playing time away from either Bess or Henriquez But you won't know until next year plays out. You have already listed one scenario. Just something to think about. McBroom transferred in, got his degree and transferred out as a Graduate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Let's just say that our transfers might need all 5 years to get their degrees. The years of all academic team members might be over once this becomes an all Ford team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Box and Won said: Beagles. And before anyone asks, yes, he can dunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Box and Won said: Beagles. As for the other board mandate, there's a scouting report that he is, but the source does not appear to be authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 38 minutes ago, slufan13 said: Let's just say that our transfers might need all 5 years to get their degrees. The years of all academic team members might be over once this becomes an all Ford team wtf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 11 minutes ago, RiseAndGrind said: wtf? I thought someone said the transfer from BC was a really bright kid. I guess I don't particularly care either way as long as they stay out of trouble away from the court (I am not willing to cheer for a kid who smashes in a girl's face like Oklahoma fans and ESPN). All I know is that I am incredibly thankful to have Ford and his staff landing these kids and bringing some level of excitement to what has been an incredibly bad run of basketball here at SLU thanks to Crews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 27 minutes ago, RiseAndGrind said: wtf? I agree. Just seems unnecessary. Not all that different than when the same poster repeatedly posted which players he believes smoke pot. There's no reason for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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