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Gonzaga to Pac 12 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5809454/2024/10/01/gonzaga-pac-12-conference-realignment/

Actually for most all ESPN+ basketball broadcasts of SLU basketball, I get the Billiken broadcast team for home games, for away games the opponents broadcast team.

Thames only took 36 threes, but made 13 ..... 36.1%. I like Thames's chance at playing significant minutes. He can shoot, and boy, can the young man attack the basket. If he can hit the 3 consistently, he is a great fit in Schertz's offense.

That is good news. Thames is heck of an athlete, think he can be a star. Hope Schertz and his staff can bring out his potential.

Just curious .... anyone know if Ford is still living in St. Louis? Anyway, my guess is Travis ends up doing TV analyst work.

Welcome Luke Laczkowski! Seems they have court smarts, can shoot the "rock", and have size and mobility ..... all three of SLU's commits. I love Schertz's recruiting strategy. SLU needs one more HS recruit, a big, quick, ball-handling guard that can pass and shoot.

So I read that the roster limit for NCAA Division 1 men's and women's basketball teams will be expanded to 15 players for the 2025–2026 academic year. This is an increase from the current limit of 13 players. So with 3 graduating seniors + 2 new spots there will be at least 5 new players next year. I would expect a couple transfers as well at the minimum. So recruiting should be real interesting. I was surprised when Schertz said he planned to sign 3 or 4 HS kids this Fall. Now I understand why he can do this with roster expansion ..... still expect at least one or two high quality transfer guards being signed with the end of eligiblity for Swope, Jimerson & Johnson.

So who is SLU looking at Mineral Area College?

I watched a fair amount of WV basketball last year. Kobe Johnson has it in him to be a decent 3 point shooter with better shot selection. He's a good ball-handler and plays good, tough D. Got him penciled in as a starter.

I've seen him listed as heavy as 200 lbs. See MaxPreps below. https://www.maxpreps.com/ok/owasso/owasso-rams/athletes/jax-kerr/bio/?careerid=fughbuh031rqa

Looks like a perfect fit for Schertz's offense. You not need a great athlete to play the 5 in his offense. The kid has size, he's a shooter and appears he is a plus athlete who plays smart on the court. Looks like a keeper to me.

SLU will have a solid returning group next year if all 5 of our Juniors come back (Avila, Hughes, Thames, Anya, Casey). May be a good year to deveop a few frosh. But losing 3 guards in Jimerson, Swope, and Johnson. Would like to see Shertz bring in at least one transfer guard.

Which one .... Edwardsville or Carbondale?

Drinking that blue kool-aid. https://tenor.com/view/mike-valenti-jim-costa-kool-aid-cash-the-ticket-971-gif-27232563

My guess ... the staff is passing on Luke. Thinking they are aiming for a higher level & taller/quicker recruit.