brianstl Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Cone is interesting, some decent stats, but do you think we can put two players 6' or shorter out there at the same time for much of the game? If no one transfers, which per Stu is today's status, we have three openings. Need some scorers for sure, but I am concerned about covering the boards next season. We are losing 17.5 rpg. Okoro/Linssen/Bell can't make that up. Cone could put up some crazy offensive numbers in the A10. On the rebounding side, you won't be able to completely replace Goodwin and French, but in conference play Fred Thatch averaged 9.5 rebounds per 40 minutes compared to Goodwin's 11.5. Not Goodwin's level, but better than what SLU is going to find on the market right now.. Okoro over his career has averaged 9 rebounds per 40 minutes compared to French's 11.2. We are losing some rebounding, but I don't think the drop is going to be as dramatic as most people think. RUBillsFan likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilliesBy40 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 @brianstl What is our connection to Cone? Or is there one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheA_Bomb Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, brianstl said: Cone could put up some crazy offensive numbers in the A10. On the rebounding side, you won't be able to completely replace Goodwin and French, but in conference play Fred Thatch averaged 9.5 rebounds per 40 minutes compared to Goodwin's 11.5. Not Goodwin's level, but better than what SLU is going to find on the market right now.. Okoro over his career has averaged 9 rebounds per 40 minutes compared to French's 11.2. We are losing some rebounding, but I don't think the drop is going to be as dramatic as most people think. If the offense hits more shots there is less need for a few of those rebounds. RUBillsFan likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBillsFan Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, brianstl said: Cone could put up some crazy offensive numbers in the A10. On the rebounding side, you won't be able to completely replace Goodwin and French, but in conference play Fred Thatch averaged 9.5 rebounds per 40 minutes compared to Goodwin's 11.5. Not Goodwin's level, but better than what SLU is going to find on the market right now.. Okoro over his career has averaged 9 rebounds per 40 minutes compared to French's 11.2. We are losing some rebounding, but I don't think the drop is going to be as dramatic as most people think. Cone looks pretty similar to Tay Weaver. Under 6 foot, shoots a ton of 3s at a decent but not elite clip, doesn't shoot many twos, doesn't have a ton of assists or turnovers. Is that a fair comparison or is that selling Cone short (no pun intended)? Weaver was definitely a useful player and I'm always down for more shooting. I do think that we could have defensive problems playing Cone and Yuri together though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, BilliesBy40 said: @brianstl What is our connection to Cone? Or is there one? None. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 2 hours ago, HoosierPal said: Cone is interesting, some decent stats, but do you think we can put two players 6' or shorter out there at the same time for much of the game? If no one transfers, which per Stu is today's status, we have three openings. Need some scorers for sure, but I am concerned about covering the boards next season. We are losing 17.5 rpg. Okoro/Linssen/Bell can't make that up. If one of those guards is averaging 15 ppg and is the best combination of ballhandling and shooting on the team, yeah. Cone was relegated to instant offense off the bench at VTech when he's capable of more than that. Probably why he's leaving. brianstl likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilliesBy40 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, RUBillsFan said: Cone looks pretty similar to Tay Weaver. Under 6 foot, shoots a ton of 3s at a decent but not elite clip, doesn't shoot many twos, doesn't have a ton of assists or turnovers. Is that a fair comparison or is that selling Cone short (no pun intended)? Weaver was definitely a useful player and I'm always down for more shooting. I do think that we could have defensive problems playing Cone and Yuri together though. Take a look at some of Cone’s stat lines, including against ACC teams. It’s seems a comparison to Weaver is selling him short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 38 minutes ago, Box and Won said: I'd only be interested because of the Gus Phillips factor. hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 52 minutes ago, brianstl said: McKissic, Madsen, Cone and Chris Shelton from Hampton. I'm sure their are more, but those four all have interest in SLU. Cone was the guy I was talking about a couple weeks ago in this thread as having interest in SLU, but his team was still playing and he hadn't announced anything yet. 49% from 3 this year. Looks like he only averaged 2 attempts per game but I like. 71% from FT so he'd fit in nicely with this squad. Don't know anything about Cone other than a brief glance at his stats on ESPN but I've got a good feeling about this kid. Student section could have a Cone Zone. I have a feeling the McKissic ship has sailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: I have a feeling the McKissic ship has sailed. Very possible. I'm in my annual routine of explaining to the rhodes scholars that support Mizzou that they are not "home" for STL kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBillsFan Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 19 minutes ago, BilliesBy40 said: Take a look at some of Cone’s stat lines, including against ACC teams. It’s seems a comparison to Weaver is selling him short. That's probably true. Comparing just Cone's soph year to Weaver and not factoring in strength of schedule, they look pretty similar to me. Obviously you are right though Cone should get more credit for doing it against ACC teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 2 hours ago, RUBillsFan said: That's probably true. Comparing just Cone's soph year to Weaver and not factoring in strength of schedule, they look pretty similar to me. Obviously you are right though Cone should get more credit for doing it against ACC teams. Just look at Cone's highlight reel from his freshman year and you'll see how he easily he creates space with his dribble. We don't have anybody on the team who is adept at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: 49% from 3 this year. Looks like he only averaged 2 attempts per game but I like. 71% from FT so he'd fit in nicely with this squad. Don't know anything about Cone other than a brief glance at his stats on ESPN but I've got a good feeling about this kid. Student section could have a Cone Zone. I have a feeling the McKissic ship has sailed. Shelton averaged 5.5 3pa per game and made 2.7 a game. Dude is high volume and high percentage 3 point shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_w Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Pistol said: Former SLU recruits in the transfer portal, updated. Current school in parentheses, followed by next year's class status and expected remaining eligibility, including COVID bonus year. Had an offer from SLU at some point: Madut Akec (South Florida) - Junior, 3 Years Christian Brown (Georgia) - Junior, 3 Years Nimari Burnett (Texas Tech) - Sophomore, 4 Years Michael Christmas (James Madison) - Junior, 3 Years Cam'Ron Fletcher (Kentucky) - Sophomore, 4 Years DaJuan Gordon (K-State) - Junior, 3 Years Elijah Joiner (Tulsa) - Grad Transfer, 1 Year Jamal Mashburn, Jr. (Minnesota) - Sophomore, 4 Years Ismael Massoud (Wake Forest) - Junior, 3 Years Markquis Nowell (Little Rock) - Senior, 2 Years Mickey Pearson (TCU) - Sophomore, 4 Years Xavier Pinson (Mizzou) - Senior, 2 Years Joseph Reece (Old Dominion) - Senior, 2 Years Jared Ridder (Missouri State) - Senior, 2 Years KyKy Tandy (Xavier) - Junior, 3 Years Symir Torrence (Marquette) - Junior, 3 Years Qudus Wahab (Georgetown) - Junior, 3 Years Dallas Watson (Saint Peter's) - Senior, 2 Years Aaron Wheeler (Purdue) - Senior, 2 Years Keshawn Williams (Tulsa) - Freshman, 4 Years Wyatt Yess (Yale) - Grad Transfer, 1-2 Years (Yale didn't play this season) Had SLU interest at some point: Lenell Henry (Prairie View A&M) - Grad Transfer, 1 Year Tray Hollowell (Wofford) - Grad Transfer, 1 Year Cooper Neese (Indiana State) - Senior, 2 Years Rashad Weekly-McDaniels (Central Michigan) - Sophomore, 4 Years Others that have been contacted by SLU: Donovan Clay (Valpo) - Junior, 3 Years Mason Madsen (Cincinnati) - Sophomore, 4 Years Brandon McKissic (Kansas City) - Grad Transfer, 1 Year thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, brianstl said: Shelton averaged 5.5 3pa per game and made 2.7 a game. Dude is high volume and high percentage 3 point shooting. Boy is my face red I was looking at his 2019-2020 attempts but 2020-2021 3P%. Wow wow wow that certainly is high volume and an insane shooting percentage. Prep the monkeys* and have Dr. Chaifetz open a Gemini account for Mr. Shelton ASAP! *The monkeys are a good thing, yeah? Do they deliver the briefcase? I can't remember... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilliesBy40 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 34 minutes ago, RUBillsFan said: That's probably true. Comparing just Cone's soph year to Weaver and not factoring in strength of schedule, they look pretty similar to me. Obviously you are right though Cone should get more credit for doing it against ACC teams. Strength of schedule is extremely relevant though, especially in this case. For example, Weaver's only games in double figures as a Sophomore were against SEMO (15), Tennessee State (14), UT-Martin (12), and Belmont (14). Cone had the following totals as a Sophomore: Duke (14), Notre Dame (18), Louisville (23), Miami (12), Longwood (18), Coppin State (18), and Penn State (11). Notably, these performances all occurred in Va Tech's first 9 games. Weaver was a nice bench piece. Cone is a potential all-A10 player. RUBillsFan likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 24 minutes ago, brianstl said: Shelton averaged 5.5 3pa per game and made 2.7 a game. Dude is high volume and high percentage 3 point shooting. He finished 10th ITN in 3P%....His 3PM were around double the 9 players ahead of him....77% of his shots are 3s. If you are looking for a 3pt guy ....Here he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 31 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: Boy is my face red I was looking at his 2019-2020 attempts but 2020-2021 3P%. Wow wow wow that certainly is high volume and an insane shooting percentage. Prep the monkeys* and have Dr. Chaifetz open a Gemini account for Mr. Shelton ASAP! *The monkeys are a good thing, yeah? Do they deliver the briefcase? I can't remember... Word has gotten out on the monkeys. There were some questionable people looming. We don't want them to end up like this Ahhh Dessert - Bing video Slu let the dogs out? likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLURadioBoy Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 McKissic got his offer from the Bills... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 A little OT: Interesting situation at Butler. All 4 seniors are returning. They already have 3 signed Freshmen. Add a transfer and they have 17 on the bench. Try dividing up that playing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenbill Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 George Mason's Jordan Miller enters the portal. 6'6 guard, A-10 3rd team, averaged 15.1 and 6.1 boards. Will be an excellent pick-up for someone. Count in the portal reaches 896. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taj79 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Jordan Miller and Javon Greene have been the heart and soul of that team the last two years. Both will be excellent portal pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenbill Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Taj79 said: Jordan Miller and Javon Greene have been the heart and soul of that team the last two years. Both will be excellent portal pickups. As will All-Rookie team member, Tyler Kolek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Kansas is expecting a decision this weekend from one of their other combo guard targets, transfer Tyson Walker. So follow the strategy: Self offers McKissic first, sensing that he could get an early commitment. Then he puts Brandon in the queue, calls Walker and says I need an answer by this weekend or we'll have to offer the spot to someone else. Well played. STL0508 and cgeldmacher like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Likely unsurprising but SLU has reached out to Xavier Pinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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