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And Aaron Hines is an NBA player with a foot more height. Sorry, I couldn't resist. Although I would love to see Hasahn expand his game, that is asking a lot for someone who shoots 33% from FT.

3.25 gpa means you are equipped with the tools to be successful in this world. Props to the team and staff.

Has anyone actually seen Strickland play? I must admit, I’m not nearly as bullish on him as most, although I’ve never watched him in person and I trust Ford.

T.J. Otzelberger should be concerned...

All advanced metrics say we were better at the end of the season. Regardless, it is pointless to debate about, but we're more likely to make an appearance in the top 10 than end the season where Goodman places us.

Someone like Goodman should be able to look at the context of the season, which would tell him that SLU was the better team at the end of the season (and returns every key contributor).

All over for 10 years after his NBA career ended, per his Wikipedia page.

Bundesliga is one of the most entertaining soccer leagues in the world. Worth checking out for anyone who is starving for sports.

Yes, and the ACT/SAT are not good indicators of future success. You seem to be ignoring this key point.

Except one of the primary reasons for eliminating the emphasis on ACT/SAT is affluent parents already are using it to their advantage more than less affluent parents.

The ACT/SAT is one of the biggest institutional oppressors in the country today. This is a good change. FWIW, I believe standardized tests serve a purpose, but the structure (costs, prep, frequency, etc.) of the ACT/SAT is a major problem.

Why do that when he could go to a mid-major D1 program and do the same?

I hope they didn't have to explain to you where the University of Chicago is located.

Labeling these people as casual sports fans is likely inaccurate.

You can’t be serious with the bolded part.

This post would have been spot on 3 years ago. However, Travis has already started getting enough of the high-level (top 300) local recruits to stay home. Showing that our best 3 players over the past ~17 years tended to be non-local players is largely irrelevant.

Based on sheer output, VCU has been a big one the past 15 years. Capel to Oklahoma, Grant to Alabama, Shaka to Texas, and Wade to LSU. Interestingly, out of that group, Shaka is the only one who didn't serve as an assistant at VCU prior to being hired as head coach.

Players who shoot over 90% from the FT line aren't welcome here. Sorry, Skip!

Thanks, Zach. I didn't think it would be something readily available online.

Do we know whether Hasahn has any experience playing football? I ask because Gates was a college-caliber player who decided to play basketball when Saban tried to force him to only play football.

Thanks! That certainly helps.

Is Nesbitt from St. Louis or did he come to attend STL Christian Academy?

Thanks for sharing. Stating the obvious: We're in for a lot of success if this staff adds a European pipeline to its stellar domestic recruiting.

I'm not saying he would change defenses to accommodate one player (although it happens). But there are ways to "hide" guys in defensive schemes we already use.

Agreed, but there are ways to “hide” players for small spurts. Ford likes using the trapping 1-3-1 sporadically. I could see plugging in someone like Lorentsson if his shooting is as good as Ford claims.