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16 minutes ago, Cookie Miller Wasn't Dirty said:

He still pulled defenders out of the lane because they knew he could shoot. Kyle’s defender wouldn’t have to set foot outside the lane.

 

I’m not saying the additions are bad or that I don’t want Kyle. I’m just refuting the comment from another poster that said we’re not moving away from what Fred does offensively. A guy like Kyle or Payne would absolutely change the offensive game plan, for better or worse.

Fred has had guys like him before. Still spread the floor with Kyle setting screens, pick’s roll etc. I’m not worried about that plus they really did not guard JA outside, they let him shoot and he did a good job of not firing them up like crazy and picked his spots well.

5 minutes ago, big red22 said:

So the kid from Iowa is a guarantee?  One I don't feel all that great about that play

Seems so and the reviews from his practice squad time were positive. I am comfortable that he is a better point guard than JL was last year and I’m guessing he will be our back up or maybe he beats out Rollie. Either way we are in much better shape than last year.

1 minute ago, big red22 said:

We need one more ball handling guard IMO

We have 2 legit PG’s plus Brice and Jano coming in

15 minutes ago, big red22 said:

I sure hope we will still take Kyle and Milicic... nothing against him, because I know we need younger guys too.  I just want to win next year

Without a doubt, they play totally different positions. Griffiths is a guard / wing and will be a big part of us winning next year IMO

11 minutes ago, Huskerpapa said:

I wouldn't be surprised if we turned him down rather than vice-versa...just saying!

I hope that would mean we are sitting well its others. Milicic is my #1 but that is really stiff competition 

30 minutes ago, nustudent said:

I don’t think Morgan is committing to be our 3rd string center.  He could go and start at Minnesota next year.  
 

Neither are bad players, but I don’t see us ending up with all 3 (if Mast is healthy)

He definitely could but we are apparently paying him a lot more and he likes our Ag program. Plus we are looking like a tourney team. Not saying it is likely but it is a possibility that would be ideal. Probably more likely Mast is out.

2 minutes ago, nustudent said:

If it’s true that Mast is out for next year, then my interest in Milicic goes up quite a bit.   
 

Theres only so many minutes to go around.   And I don’t see these guys coming to split a bunch of time.  But if Mast is out, it’s now a lot easier to rotate Kyle, Igor and Morgan.  

If they got them all, Morgan would be on the outside for minutes. That is what happens on really good teams and I hope we are working to get there. Milicic >>> Morgan in my book and I like Morgan.

56 minutes ago, nustudent said:

Kyle is the one that I want most.  Meh on the rest.

Dang I love Milicic, a legit shooter who would thrive in our offense. I love Kyle because he is different than what we have but would be psyched for either and if we got both that would be incredible 

11 minutes ago, HuscurAdam said:

 

I'm not sure how it's debatable. Professional teams aren't lining up to sign guys who need surgery and rehab and need to sit out a year. Other leagues don't have the deep pockets of the NBA.

100% this. He will not get anywhere near top dollar till he proves his knee. He will have top Drs and rehab free here. No brainer to stay unless he is just done with going to school 

15 hours ago, Chuck Taylor said:

Calling hated foes by first names and nicknames just kind of 

 

My Apologies. I meant douchebag kiss blower and his teammate

3 minutes ago, nustudent said:

I know it has been speculated but has Trey officially said he was gone?

No, not yet. They just all assume so since he was so close last year and it is a weak draft. Hopefully he doesn’t stay 

12 minutes ago, hhcmatt said:

 

Assuming this along with Kaulkbrener not appearing on mock drafts would indicate he's back. 

Some are worried with Trey and Baylor gone Kalk might take a portal look himself, for a huge payday. Would love to see it.

I bet we get at least 4 real good transfers (1 already in). Add that to Ulis, Brice, Gary, Mast, Sam, and Jano. That would give us a pretty nice 10 deep. Then fill in the rest with younger guys to develop or mid level guys for depth.

2 hours ago, hugh42 said:

 

Not to nitpick but the rotation was 8 at the end of the year and I'd argue if Ulis would have been available it would have been 9. Depending on who we land, I would anticipate being able to go 9 deep next season, maybe 10. At least that's what I hope we will be capable of. 

You could even say 8.5 till Rice got hurt. He was normally getting a few minutes in the first half of games

1 minute ago, hhcmatt said:

 

He's 6'7" and can shoot 3s. I get why we're interested

And 2 years left to play

26 minutes ago, AuroranHusker said:

 

WK-III and P.Payne, yes, please, and thank you!

 

Really doubt we get both unless Mast leaves.

1 hour ago, Fullbacksympathy said:

 

I think Ulis will nab that PG spot.  He's a solid player.  We could use another one though.   

 

I'm guessing we'll be looking to fill the 3 with someone other than Gary who can really shoot it.  Gary is a very good 4.  Fidler would be ideal at the 3.  So would Williams with Janowski at the 2, but our defense would suffer.  Then one or two more bigs for a rotation at the 4-5.  Kyle and Morgan would be great but I'm guessing we get one or the other.  

Think Fred really likes the bigger lineup for the big10 for sure. Think there is a reason we are going after numerous bigs. Wants an athletic big 4 to play with Mast. Kyle would be perfect.

i like Uhlis but think we will shoot for a legit stud PG/Combo guard if we can

2 hours ago, jason2486 said:

I assume our bball department is throwing all clips of guys like Sam and Josiah to show WK how much those guys loved coming home. Granted he isn't a Lincoln kid, but close enough.

Supposedly Kyle wants to be close to family. Might be a NU v ISU battle

Just an elite elite shooter. Legend

Old friend Eduardo Andre back in portal.

4 hours ago, HuskerFever said:

Quick question...how many of you knew the NIT thing as still going on this season?

 

And how many of you knew that it was Ohio State and Utah in the finals?

 

[Before everyone gets up in arms, I'm just proving a point. ]

I watch a lot of it and love betting on NIT games. For some reason I do better on them than the NCAA.

6 minutes ago, millerhusker said:

Payne is really just an interior defender. Kyle has more wiggle, would be much more versatile defensively so you could easily play him next to Mast.  That said, I’d take either or both. 

Agree, don’t see Payne moving his feet on the perimeter like Kyle can but my biggest reason for not caring about Payne is attitude. Seems like a bit of a head case and might not fit the culture. JMO, no real info on him though.

44 minutes ago, hhcmatt said:

 

Not sure but I very much doubt JL is leaving because he thinks he losing minutes to those guys

I don’t think so either. However if we bring in a top flight guard and maybe two it becomes crowded for minutes at guard. JL, Uhlis, Sam, and Jano would have been competing for backup minutes and if we get 2 portal guys it’s extremely crowded. Wonder if Fred is comfortable with Jano in the rotation as a frosh? Or how high he is on Uhlis after seeing him for a year in practice.

things that might go thru Lawrence’s mind, obviously just guessing.

13 minutes ago, hhcmatt said:

I said this in the other thread but you have to wonder either what we have lined up or what we think we have lined up for guys out of the portal because we're a school that all of a sudden has added winning to everything else we have to offer.  As much as JL would have a role on this team next season we absolutely have to be recruiting over him.  Seems like a guy after his first couple of years here who would look at a smaller school and less NIL in exchange for a situation where he's the priority. 

Would love to know how the coaches feel about Jano and Frager. Are they rotation guys as freshman? Assuming Jano will be but maybe they are higher in Frager than we think

10 hours ago, hhcmatt said:

 

Mast's teammate at Bradley shot 40% from 3 last season and his assist numbers indicate he'd work in our offense

 

 

This would be great plus I would think it makes it more likely Mast stays.