Have zero info.
Possible explanation is seeking a grad degree or new experience that fits better than staying in Boulder.
Entering the portal is pretty non-committal as I understand it. Could just be getting options on the table.
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Lookin ahead to 2021-22
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Have zero info.
Possible explanation is seeking a grad degree or new experience that fits better than staying in Boulder.
Entering the portal is pretty non-committal as I understand it. Could just be getting options on the table.
From a quick glance it seems like George Mason wasn't half bad, and is bringing back some of their key contributors.
They could be good in a hurry if Schwartz and Walton did do that.
Tad completed post-season interviews last week, according to a recent interview. I think the writing was on the wall that there wouldn't be scholarships for them next season.
Medford M.
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Think both could be real nice players at George Mason. Obviously, they'd both play significant minutes for us next year if they came back to CU, but if you're Tad, you don't take them back. They'd take minutes and development from other guys who need to see the court.
Should be a good move for all parties. If they’re as good as their rankings suggest, I want Lovering and Q Allen taking the minutes of Schwartz and Walton anyway. Along with Jabari of course. Dream scenario if we can pull that Tyty or whatever guy somehow for PG. High hopes for next season, despite losing Kin.
jumped ship
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Would love for Horne to return + get a grad PG transfer (as has been stated a million times here)
I really hope that Tad can work some magic on getting Jabari to play defense smarter, but fully expecting him and EB to have serious struggles with foul trouble next year
I really hope that Tad can work some magic on getting Jabari to play defense smarter, but fully expecting him and EB to have serious struggles with foul trouble next year
Couldn't we still add 2 scholarship players even if Horne came back given the 2020-21 Covid rule that gives everyone an extra year?
Horne coming back would be nice. When he is on, he is a force. Unfortunately, he was a no-show in the NCAA tourney.
Walton and Schwartz leaving would bum me out. But mainly just because I like those guys. I suspect as other have mentioned, Tad has a plan, and perhaps Walton and Schwartz do not fit, or maybe he likes the new talent better. Who knows?
What ever happens, I wish Schwartz and Walton the best, they were great Buffs.
Walton and Schwartz leaving would bum me out. But mainly just because I like those guys. I suspect as other have mentioned, Tad has a plan, and perhaps Walton and Schwartz do not fit, or maybe he likes the new talent better. Who knows?
What ever happens, I wish Schwartz and Walton the best, they were great Buffs.
Not as I understand it. The scholarship limits for programs didn't change. The years of eligibility for individual players just didn't count for those individuals this year.
Lightning
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You forgot about Jabari.
I'm talking about more than guys who can spot up & make with space. Walker & Eli will both do that. We don't have anyone other Kee who I trust to create & make a contested 3.
Medford M.
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Ruffin is one of the best shooters in the country.
Like with Walker, I think pedigree helps with fundamentals- which definitely includes shooting.
And his prep stuff is very encouraging.
But it's just potential right now. I won't trust it until I see it.
You know Tad watches Houston and it gives him goosebumps.
And if anyone questions this, a few numbers:
* 8th most efficient defense in the nation (8th in offense too but he cares less about that)
* #1 in defensive eFG%
* 40th in nation in offensive turnover rate
* #2 in offensive rebound rate
* 332nd in FTA/FG on D (translation: opponents don’t go to the line)
* 5th in nation in opponents 2 pt FG%
* 11th in nation in opponents 3pt%
* 5th in nation in opponents FT% (ok, this one is for @Ruckus
And they only play 7% of their minutes in the first half with someone playing with 2+ fouls
Bigs need to work on footwork. The best I've seen in my lifetime at that was Olajuwon, I remember him kicking the **** out of David Robinson in, I think, the Western Conference Finals in 1994? You're a bit older than me, so maybe you've seen better, I never have and yes I know he played soccer. Thing is, no don't compare yourself to one of the greats, it doesn't hurt to try to improve your ability though.
This kid is going to be surprise of this class. Trust.
Rooney: Senior departures not a sign of turmoil within CU Buffs men’s basketball
D’Shawn Schwartz put together the best CU Buffs careers this side of Josh Scott among the many native Coloradoans recruited during the 11-season tenure of head coach Tad Boyle.
www.buffzone.com
Solid article by Rooney. Tad decided to not mortgage the future in hopes of another big run next season. I remember that season where Xavier Johnson & Ben Gordon underperformed and the Buffs had a disappointing season so I think that memory also played a factor in Tad telling Schwartz & Walton that there were no roles for them next season. At the same time, we got more out of players when they were younger.
In before the Fire Tad crowd chimes in.
That said, I could get behind a PG who fits what I posted plus a guy like Mbaye who has developmental talent and could redshirt. I don't think we've got the minutes available for 2 more guys.
Next year there will be Eli and Evan scheduled to come off of scholarship, and no one else, right?
And zero in the rising Sophomore class, so zero schollies to use for pre 2023 recruiting cycle?
And zero in the rising Sophomore class, so zero schollies to use for pre 2023 recruiting cycle?
Yep. Unless we sign a grad transfer
Perfect world sign a studly transfer PG who is going to be a sophomore, so there's at least one expiring scholarship that year.
It will be a surprise if Jabari plays more than 2 more years before going to the NBA!
Olajuwon was incredible. I remember seeing him at Hofheinz when he first got here from Nigeria. Tall, skinny and shoulders about as wide as a soccer ball. A year in the UH weightroom and he was a beast. Tremendous talent.