cgeldmacher Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 39 minutes ago, NH said: I hope Ford is not demanding anything. Javonte has been an important player for this program and I hope they are working together to decide what is best for Javonte. Keep in mind if Ford took your approach and “demanded” a decision, but Javonte wasn’t ready, he would always have the option to transfer to another school. I have to imagine the vast majority of programs would love to add a player like that in the transfer portal. I have always thought that this was a third option that no one on this board was willing to consider. Everyone seems to think his choices are come back to SLU or go pro. The reality is that, if he wanted to, I think there are many teams that would take him for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someoneelse Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 1 hour ago, MichaelC said: It's all speculation, but no, I don't think a team would spent a draft pick on a player coming back from injury who hasn't had a chance to show that they're healthy. However, NBA scouts had a grade on Javonte coming into this season and it's safe to assume that grade did not change based on the injury so a FA deal could be a possibility. If for example a team had him as a developmental player who needs 2 years in the G-League why wouldn't that still be the case? Throw in the fact that he's 24 and it's even less attractive to draft him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 2 hours ago, slufanskip said: We can demand all we want but the timeline is in Javonte's hands. We aren't going to give him an ultimatum. if so he could be @ Lindenwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkielBreakers Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 1 hour ago, NH said: I hope Ford is not demanding anything. Javonte has been an important player for this program and I hope they are working together to decide what is best for Javonte. Keep in mind if Ford took your approach and “demanded” a decision, but Javonte wasn’t ready, he would always have the option to transfer to another school. I have to imagine the vast majority of programs would love to add a player like that in the transfer portal. The final option, he could join the Globetrotters. You think they don’t need silky smooth moves? Think again. But honestly everyone, try not to break your minds thinking through the possible scenarios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 2 hours ago, slufanskip said: We can demand all we want but the timeline is in Javonte's hands. We aren't going to give him an ultimatum. That is exactly what someone like Majerus would do, give him an ultimatum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 3 hours ago, slu72 said: From the rehab timeline posted on here, it doesn’t seem he’ll be a go for any of the NBA evaluation trials, camps and individual team assessments. Does anyone think he’ll get picked in round 2 or offered a FA deal? I think he’s going to have to come back. No way he get's drafted. Schasz and billiken_roy like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketbill Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I suspect the wait is the official granting of the medical red shirt year. He can’t decide to come until he actually is granted that. Technically he has played 4 years and this last year would have been the COVID year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Old guy said: That is exactly what someone like Majerus would do, give him an ultimatum. No he wouldn't Littlebill likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 The coaching staff is doing their due diligence on the prep school circuit. Young Charles and Pistol like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 "On3 caught up with Diaz as he walked off the floor after putting up 33 points on seven made threes" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Just now, wgstl said: "On3 caught up with Diaz as he walked off the floor after putting up 33 points on seven made threes" I would do anything to have a tall European shoot 3's.......hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted March 23, 2022 Author Share Posted March 23, 2022 I would 100% take either Diaz twin. Two fluid borderline 7-footers who move, handle it, pass, and shoot from anywhere? Yes, please. How about both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gobillsgo Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 37 minutes ago, Pistol said: I would 100% take either Diaz twin. Two fluid borderline 7-footers who move, handle it, pass, and shoot from anywhere? Yes, please. How about both? They look like Rob Loe clones in highlight videos… but maybe more mobile with a bit of handle… can we sign them both up now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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brianstl Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Great job by LHJ. almaman, AGB91, drkelsey55 and 2 others like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgeldmacher Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, brianstl said: Great job by LHJ. Sounds like someone could be in line for a Presidential Scholarship at his father's alma mater. Young Charles and DeSmetBilliken like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuiltFordBills Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I think most people have been implying Ford will fill our recent openings with the transfer portal, any good fits for uncommitted HS Seniors? Not a lot of names left on our Verbalcommits offer page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I do wonder if there is a right or wrong way to determine how to load your team up. Meaning I wonder if loading up on 3-4 three star HS recruits is risky with the portal, and maybe the 2 HS kids we have coming in are as many as we should ever have in one class. I do not mean just this year, but from now on, just seems like maybe 1 HS kid is enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, cgeldmacher said: Sounds like someone could be in line for a Presidential Scholarship at his father's alma mater. I thought the NCAA frowned on this stuff but maybe there is some loop hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_w Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, cheeseman said: I thought the NCAA frowned on this stuff but maybe there is some loop hole. i believe you have to show that you meet all the requirements that any ordinary student would have to meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettJollyComedyHour Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, cgeldmacher said: Sounds like someone could be in line for a Presidential Scholarship at his father's alma mater. I mean, yeah he'd definitely make it if he didn't get an athletic scholarship, his credentials are out the wazoo and he has the connections (unfortunately the most important part as I found out that weekend). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauman Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Lots of questions on this and/or other threads about open scholarships. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think we have - as of this moment, 7 returning roster players : Yuri, Gibson, Terrence, Fred T (although not sure he is coming back), Traore, Francis O, and Javonte (hopefully). Add 3 committed newcomers. Placeholder for J Nezz (assuming we need to accept him back if he decides to do so. Not sure if we need to do this?). This leaves at least 2 open scholarships for the staff to go get. A decent size 4/5 spot player and a Combo PG/SG. Actually, the JN question brings up another point. When a player goes into the transfer portal do we need to hold their spot on the roster since they have not said they aren't coming back, just that they are looking at other options. I would hope that a player entering his name in the portal would relieve the school of any commitment to hold a spot for that player, but I'm not certain of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, bauman said: Lots of questions on this and/or other threads about open scholarships. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think we have - as of this moment, 7 returning roster players : Yuri, Gibson, Terrence, Fred T (although not sure he is coming back), Traore, Francis O, and Javonte (hopefully). Add 3 committed newcomers. Placeholder for J Nezz (assuming we need to accept him back if he decides to do so. Not sure if we need to do this?). This leaves at least 2 open scholarships for the staff to go get. Fred's already said he's coming back bauman likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsgo Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 54 minutes ago, BuiltFordBills said: I think most people have been implying Ford will fill our recent openings with the transfer portal, any good fits for uncommitted HS Seniors? Not a lot of names left on our Verbalcommits offer page. I want the 6-11 Spanish twins. As will a lot of college coaches, I’d expect them to blow up soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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