uneblinstu Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 15 minutes ago, Coaches kid said: LK - I think you're forgetting Palmer, the transfer from Miami. Some guys who watch practice regularly tell me he's one of the best players on the team right now. I temper that comment because people told me the same thing about Gill, but they say Palmer plays with a confidence and swagger unlike any of the other guys on the team. He's a guy who can play at either the 2 or 3 position. They said it about Petteway and YKHIII, too. Quote
HuskerCager Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 1 hour ago, LK1 said: This is a 5 star recruit that, at times, lived up to it when healthy his sophomore year. He's literally capable of dropping 30 on some nights. Absolutely huge get. We now have the best front court in the league next season. Easily. And this kid can be a legitimate 3 at 6' freaking 9". Wow. I hate to be the resident Eeyore, but when I measure your response with what I'm reading online (such as below), I have a hard time being as excited. By Rob DausterJan 9, 2017, 11:18 AM EST Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Click to email (Opens in new window) Nebraska has landed a commitment from Georgetown transfer Isaac Copeland, a source told NBC Sports. Copeland was a five-star prospect coming out of high school, but the 6-foot-8 forward never progressed in his career with the Hoyas. He had bright moments as a freshman and looked good in flashes as a sophomore, but he lost playing time this year as a junior and eventually left the program. The connection here is pretty obvious: Kenya Hunter, a former assistant with Georgetown who recruited Copeland to the Hilltop, is now on Tim Miles’ staff in Lincoln. Copeland has one year of eligibility remaining. He will be eligible to play for the spring semester in the 2017-18 season or for the entire year in 2018-19. Quote
GATA Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 So... will next year be the most talented roster in Huskers history? Nebrasketballer 1 Quote
kleitus Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 I agree we need a pg/tai type combo. I'm assuming fuller will graduate which is why we are even discussing it. Turner can do a bunch of things but he is definitely limited offensively. The rest of the roster is going to be a blast to watch. Depth up and down from 2-5. Quote
HuskerFever Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, GATA said: So... will next year be the most talented roster in Huskers history? Give it 20 years and we'll see which players' jerseys are long overdue for retirement. Quote
Nebrasketballer Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 Nick Bahe talked about Copeland today. Some of his comments based on having watched him play multiple times at Georgetown: "All league type player" "Exactly what Nebraska needs" "Arguably Georgetown's best player this year." ShortDust 1 Quote
hhcmatt Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 41 minutes ago, GATA said: So... will next year be the most talented roster in Huskers history? On paper perhaps. This would also put us around somewhere between 6th and 9th place overall in the conference, btw Quote
Fullbacksympathy Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Coaches kid said: LK - I think you're forgetting Palmer, the transfer from Miami. Some guys who watch practice regularly tell me he's one of the best players on the team right now. I temper that comment because people told me the same thing about Gill, but they say Palmer plays with a confidence and swagger unlike any of the other guys on the team. He's a guy who can play at either the 2 or 3 position. Holy crap you're right. Palmer - Akenten at the 2 is looking pretty lovely. The only ones I'm worried about are Gill and McVeigh... not sure where they end up in the rotation. Quote
Miles ahead of the rest Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 2 hours ago, 49r said: Rivals 150's in bold. (did I get it right? At this point it's almost easier to find the ones that AREN'T top 150 guys) Nana isn't a top 150 (yet, at least). I can't figure out who the 9th is Quote
Fullbacksympathy Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 1 hour ago, HuskerCager said: I hate to be the resident Eeyore, but when I measure your response with what I'm reading online (such as below), I have a hard time being as excited. By Rob DausterJan 9, 2017, 11:18 AM EST Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Click to email (Opens in new window) Nebraska has landed a commitment from Georgetown transfer Isaac Copeland, a source told NBC Sports. Copeland was a five-star prospect coming out of high school, but the 6-foot-8 forward never progressed in his career with the Hoyas. He had bright moments as a freshman and looked good in flashes as a sophomore, but he lost playing time this year as a junior and eventually left the program. The connection here is pretty obvious: Kenya Hunter, a former assistant with Georgetown who recruited Copeland to the Hilltop, is now on Tim Miles’ staff in Lincoln. Copeland has one year of eligibility remaining. He will be eligible to play for the spring semester in the 2017-18 season or for the entire year in 2018-19. Totally understandable, and he'll have to prove it. What I know is that he averaged 11pts and 6rbs a game as as true sophomore in a good conference, including a 32pt, 9rb game against Marquette, a 23pt, 8rb game against St. Johns, and a 21pt, 6rb game against #5 Duke that season. This is a kid who can be the best player on the court at times. He's right in line with our talented sophomore class. Guard skills at 6'9" and a decent shooter. He can get his own shot. Quote
big red22 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 17 minutes ago, Miles ahead of the rest said: Nana isn't a top 150 (yet, at least). I can't figure out who the 9th is I think Nick Fuller was in the ESPN top 150 Quote
Nebrasketballer Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, AuroranHusker said: For this reason, i think you will see him play the 4 spot a lot. Pick and roll/pop. He would provide a scoring threat that will stress the defense in ways that Morrow and/or Jacobson can't from deep. Even though he has the athleticism and shooting ability of a 3, I think you will see him in a stretch-4 role more often than not, with Morrow playing the 5-spot and playing the role of a more traditional banger down low. Edited January 9, 2017 by Nebrasketballer AuroranHusker and Coaches kid 2 Quote
Nebrasketballer Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 I think Nebraska has a legit 10-11 man rotation next season. I think it could look something like this: Starting Lineup: 1- Watson 2- Palmer 3- Roby 4- Copeland 5- Morrow Bench: 1- Taylor 2- Gill / Akenten 3- Horne / Akenten 4- Jacobson 5- Tshimanga Quote
uneblinstu Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 We all had the lineup pegged going into the season and it hasn't really looked like that at all. Swan88 1 Quote
AuroranHusker Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 8 minutes ago, uneblinstu said: We all had the lineup pegged going into the season and it hasn't really looked like that at all. I think I was probably the only one high on ET. And he's really stepped up; tough player rewarded for his work. Quote
Fullbacksympathy Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 I think Akenten will get more minutes than Palmer. I'm basing that on film. I think the kid contributes immediately at the 2. He's easily Top 150 and will definitely hold his own with our young talent. The kid can ball and has stupid range/quick release. He's AWIII with handles and hops. AuroranHusker and bobcat402 2 Quote
uneblinstu Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 The best thing about all of this is that we're going to have a lot of competition for minutes. Guys aren't going to have to play based on necessity (knock on wood), every minute will be earned. Nebrasketballer and ShortDust 2 Quote
khoock Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 So much going on with this roster. Possibly having 13 eligible scholarship players to toy and tinker around with. This is uncharted territory for me as a Nebrasketball fan. Nebrasketballer 1 Quote
big red22 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Nebrasketballer said: I think Nebraska has a legit 10-11 man rotation next season. I think it could look something like this: Starting Lineup: 1- Watson 2- Palmer 3- Roby 4- Copeland 5- Morrow Bench: 1- Taylor 2- Gill / Akenten 3- Horne / Akenten 4- Jacobson 5- Tshimanga Ummm our bench on this list would have all started in 2012-2013 Also I think I would start Taylor at the 2 Edited January 9, 2017 by big red22 49r and Nebrasketballer 2 Quote
khoock Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 Also who ever mentioned McVeigh redshirting next year (especially if Copeland is granted immediate eligibility) has a great idea. Unfortunately it probably won't happen. If only this were a perfect world. Nebrasketballer 1 Quote
jimmykc Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 Does anyone know when and where his surgery will be done and how long the rehab will be? Discs are pretty straightforward but back surgery can be unpredictable. Anyone have any personal experience and then get back on a basketball court? Just wondering. Quote
uneblinstu Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 8 minutes ago, big red22 said: Ummm our bench on this list would have all started in 2012-2013 Also I think I would start Taylor at the 2 Well...a couple of them start right now...and I think will continue to start next year, fwiw... Quote
hal9000 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Late to the party, but.... Edited January 9, 2017 by hal9000 Quote
AuroranHusker Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 8 minutes ago, hal9000 said: Late to the party, but.... LOVE IT!! Quote
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