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Post by Chuck on Apr 29, 2021 10:28:05 GMT -5
Solid and interesting post from Agoo. -- Have to believe Dalen with his extremely impressive credentials, would be a starter. His credentials are equally or even more impressive than Kevin Houston. Can you imagine Kevin Houston coming off the bench? Of course this debate would become more relevant if Dalen signs with Bonnies. -- It is unfortunate we are in a culture of play me now or I'm leaving. Red shirt season was critical in Barry Mungar development. Red shirt would be ideal for Ndjock-Tadjore. Schmidt says "Justin is just scratching the surface of his ability." It would be best for Justin to use a red shirt season, instead of getting frustrated with limited playing time, while he develops. -- Best battle this fall, will be between Adaway and Coulibaly for starting PF position. Like Agoo, if I had to pick I would choose Coulibaly. Difficult to make Adaway a reserve as during conference games he was Bonnies 3rd leading scorer. Even more impressive Adaway led Bonnies with 53.9% shooting from the field. Surprisingly it is better than Osun's shooting at 50.5% from the field. -- Unlike Amadou Traore, 6'9" Mo Njie has an offer from the Bonnies. Njie is a solid prospeect with a 3 star rating from Rivals and has Power 6 school offers. d2o2figo6ddd0g.cloudfront.net/q/7/8ara7msmjz635c/MBB_Combined_A-10_Only_3-6.pdfn.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/mo-njie-233672
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Post by mnbonnie on Apr 29, 2021 12:13:20 GMT -5
As Chuck noted this may be a moot point, but if Dalen Ridgnal brings his talent to Bonaventure, I think he changes the whole equation. To me, Dalen seems to be able to play the 3 or the 4, and depending on the match up, maybe even play some 5, he, IMO is a really talented player. I try not to get too excited, but the little kid in me says Dalen is coming and he's going to challenge for significant minutes. I also feel very strongly that Karim is going to be in the conversation as well. Coach isn't going to give out minutes, players are going to have to earn them. But Dalen and Karim would/will give us the opportunity to put a lot of different looks on the floor. To me the only figures, are Kyle and Shoon, and given the folks we've added already, I think we are going to look at their minutes differently moving forward. Quadry has had a year practicing at Wake Forest and late in the season getting some minutes on the floor, so we're not talking about a freshman here. In Karim Coulibaly's case, two years of banging bodies in the Acc, plus his International experience, says to me he and Shoon are going to be a great tandem. When Shoon takes on the man taking the ball to the rim, he can know that Karim is going to box out/battle for any carrot and vice versa. I think that means that Jalen Adaway may get some minutes at the 4, but I think he will also be battling Dom at the 3 and/or Dom slides to the 2 and gives Jaren Holmes a blow. I know this flies against Schmidt's hesitancy to only put guys on the court that he can trust, but there has been a seed change here in the quality of players 1-8 and maybe 1-9, depending who else we are able to sign. I've said it before and I'll say it again, with the guys we've added we are not going to drop off ability wise, which makes the idea of a rotation more of a reality. If Kamir gets significant minutes, and I think he will that's going to force us to rotate Jalen Adaway through a number of roles. There maybe some Karim and Adaway minutes in the equation as well. Naive many BW 'era may say, but I think there are going to be some changes ahead. Given there maybe some issues from a team chemistry standpoint, but it's my belief that everybody on this team wants to win and if that means accepting a role change that's going to be the way it is. Dalen is the kind of player that would enable every Bonnie to elevate their games, he is just so dynamic a player.
Lastly while Duro and Justin DT are a little bit more in the "unknown" category, each has a skill set that will enable them to contribute both in practice and on the court. Knock on wood, we will have the luxury of a full non conference schedule such that we will have the opportunity to see these two against D1 comp and I think we'll go from there. At the very least their are so many unknowns, but I view the possibilities for more players to contribute as being so much more likely than last year. I, like everybody else are hoping on several players which will further complicate this who plays question, but I see this in such a positive light. Yes, there will be egos and issues but what I believe comes out of this is a much stronger team and we were a pretty good team last year.
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Post by bub on Apr 30, 2021 9:45:00 GMT -5
Hmmm. This guy is tied in. Is something percolating today?
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Post by Sipowicz on Apr 30, 2021 9:54:12 GMT -5
Saw that too, but could be referring to BONA Lacrosse Playoff game at BONAS today.
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Post by mnbonnie on Apr 30, 2021 12:15:31 GMT -5
I'm guessing because men's lacrosse gave him a hoodie and the he was also acknowledging the men's lax game starting 10 minutes ago, that that might be the source of "it's a fine day to unfurl". I'm becoming like one of Paavolv's critters.
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Post by Chuck on Apr 30, 2021 13:00:22 GMT -5
Unfurl "It's a fine day." Bub "Hmmm. This guy is tied in. Is something percolating today?"
Chuckie Maggio tweeted "Linton Brown tells me his decision has been made, so mark those calendars for Sunday."
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Post by mnbonnie on Apr 30, 2021 13:54:26 GMT -5
I saw Chuckie's tweet yesterday or the day before on Linton Brown having already made his decision. Taking nothing away from Linton, but out the blue, I was hoping we had some inkling about Dalen Ridgnal's status. I saw the UB announced signing Linton's teammate a. 6'5"pg out of Indian River State college yesterday.
While I had your attention I should mention that the Bonnies men's lax team is up 11-6 with about 3 minutes to play on ESPN+. They would then move to the MAAC semi finals if they hold on.
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Post by agoo on Apr 30, 2021 14:06:28 GMT -5
Unfurled is also involved with the TBT team, so it could be that.
Or its just a good day to unfurl, as they all are.
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Post by bub on Apr 30, 2021 14:12:52 GMT -5
Unfurled is also involved with the TBT team, so it could be that. Or its just a good day to unfurl, as they all are. I always pay attention to Unfurled.
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Post by 2fal4life on Apr 30, 2021 14:15:02 GMT -5
Unfurled is also involved with the TBT team, so it could be that. Or its just a good day to unfurl, as they all are. I always pay attention to Unfurled. Awesome! Been too quiet lately lol
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Post by faffy444 on Apr 30, 2021 14:17:05 GMT -5
SBUunfurled is reporting the following, A very intriguing addition for the Bonnies: Joryam Saizonou has committed to St. Bonaventure. The 6-3 PG from the Netherlands played at Beckley Prep (WV
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Post by fjs64 on Apr 30, 2021 14:19:36 GMT -5
I was hoping for him....hopefully Charlon and Peter von Passen had some input. This class is getting better and better. I am psyched.
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Post by mnbonnie on Apr 30, 2021 14:34:43 GMT -5
Way out in front of my skis, but loving it. Joryam, in addition to being a good athlete, can flat out shoot from what seems like anywhere. So not only do we get a ball handler to help out for this year, but a shooter to boot. The year after you have the potential to have Quadry, Justin NT and Saizounou in your backcourt, Duro, Karim and fingers crossed, Dalen Ridgnal in the front court. A team really starting to load up for next year, but also the pieces to keep this thing going. So excited, unbelievable job staff, welcome Joryam. Oh, and Bonnies men's lax wins, beats the #3 seed Detriot-Mercy in the MAAC quarter finals and heads to the semi finals on Wednesday.
Sorry wanted to add that in one of Joryam's interviews he talks about how he eats, sleeps and drinks Ja Morant videos trying to put Morant's moves into his game. Not a bad guy to emulate.
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Post by bjif on Apr 30, 2021 18:17:25 GMT -5
This is an exciting signing. This kid will further develop and become an All A10 player. Wow!
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Post by ohs73 on Apr 30, 2021 18:53:39 GMT -5
Welcome, Joryam. Unfurl!
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