2010andBeyond

Wow he walked the first two in the 7th and they got out of it with a double play and a pop up

Goodwin’s season ended last night with the Lakers’ first round exit against MN. He was a DNP in Game 5 as Redick seemed to have hit the panic button and shortened the rotation. Lakers were ultimately exposed for not having a center. They have until the end of June to pick up Goodwin’s $2.35M option for next season.

The $223k is what he’s made since his contract was converted to a full time deal on March 27th. Not bad for about 3 weeks of work.

Also firmly established himself as someone who is willing to quit on his team when things don’t go his way. I’m guessing that is a pretty big turnoff to a lot of coaches. If he would’ve transferred at semester it would’ve been a better look.

Willie was agonizingly close to being set for life. I feel for him, he must live with a lot of “what ifs”. Still made a few mil in the NBA and spent a decent chunk of his working life playing a game though. I’m a little surprised he’s still playing.

Dotzler’s market value is at an all time low. He basically hasn’t played in 2 years and is coming off of a major injury. Schertz and staff have more insight into his pre-injury ceiling and the details of his injury than essentially anyone else. If SLU thought he was an important piece for next year they in theory should be able to get him to return without much of a financial commitment. Most likely scenarios point to either non renewal or very low renewal offer and Dotzler realizes he should test the waters/go somewhere for personal reasons if he’s not getting paid either way. Neither scenario gives me any pause. Also, this is pro sports now. If Schertz is paying someone who is too injured to contribute, he should be fired on the spot.

Please enjoy this 8 minute video of Jordan Goodwin highlights put together by one of the Laker fan sites.

Huh? Ford started at rock bottom, showed significant improvement his second year, and made the tournament his third year. He then followed that with two top 50ish teams. His downfall was ultimately the failure to win the big games with those teams and sustain the recruiting level in the NIL era.

This is where the adults in the room are supposed to step in and say “this is what is happening, be ready in Vegas on 03/xx/25 and as soon as the seasons over you can gamble/drink/strip club your @s$ off instead, we’ll end up with post dispatch headline of “SLU clobbered by Ark St to end season”

Yeah. Playing name schools also matters. Instead we are probably going to go lose a road game at Arkansas St. would much rather play in Vegas against a P4 bottom feeder.

JJ Redick LOVES him some Jordan Goodwin. JGood got his second consecutive start today because LA has had some guys out with injury. After the game, JJ called out Goodwin as being “incredible” despite his box score of 2 pts, 4 fouls. If anyone else is like me and is getting somewhat disillusioned by the Billikens seemingly being stuck at mediocrity and the state of college basketball in general, I highly encourage you to check out the Lakers. They are on TV frequently and Goodwin has become a key piece for them.

Yep. This is why I’m a bit confused when some on here say that this season is Schertz’s “floor”. Hope so, but it seems like we’re starting over again.

Once Avila’s ankle healed up I thought he met expectations. I’m more disappointed in Schertz in general. I expected much more out of the offense. There were also multiple times we got waxed in the second half. Next year is a total mystery. Hope Chaifetz opens up the wallet.

They’d get more credit if the turnaround wasn’t from terrible to slightly better than mediocre. I think Schertz can pan out long term, but in year one McCollum appears to have been a much better hire.

I only noticed one incident where they appeared to be having words, but agree was surprised as well and assumed they were likely buddies. Guess not lol. Gooodwin started off the game very well with a couple of threes. He’s in the rotation and getting first quarter minutes when healthy. He was one of three players with a positive plus minus in a 10 point loss. However, I think it was in the third quarter, he had the worst sequence of probably anyone all night with a bad turnover then a bricked layup off of a great pass from LeBron. Supposedly he’s a lock for the playoff roster. Hopefully he keeps playing well and gets a multi year deal.