As of the end of '21-'22, the most successful CAL U MBB season in 14 years, there are several critical problems dampening the hope that the season brought. First of all is the departure of the amazing Phil Alston. It will be impossible to replace that level of talent. The best that could be hoped for would be a comparable large body with some scoring ability. Top notch rebounding and shot-blocking are highly unlikely. Second will be an on court leader and scorer to take over from Brent Pegram. My assumption has been that Zyan Collins would move into that slot but there are a lot of TP candidates who may be more natural than ZC who seems more of a scorer than a creator. Finally is keeping most of the young talent who were critical parts of this successful team. The essential six are Bryson Lucas, Zyan Collins, Keith Palek, DJ Slaughter, Gabe Jimerson and Jermaine Hall. Their most recent stats account for 130.8 minutes, 45.9 points and 26.2 rebounds per game. If any of those players appear in the TP, the rebuilding will be near impossible. Time will tell.
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With a week to go for entering the TP, DS seems have persuaded all of the essential 6 to hang around (fingers crossed). He's also added two potential role players, though there's still one available that I hope can be snatched up. Knowing that some won't be there come September my updated roster has 15 players made up of 12-SO, 2-JR and 1-SR so still a young team with decent experience and no clear #1. Interested to see what else can be added.
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Since the TP closed on Saturday, I'll assume the players who didn't enter will be returning in the fall unless they quit the sport or drop out of school. This is the list so far as I see it ...
Soph---Singleton, Lucas, Palek, McQueen, Slaughter, Jimerson, Peccon, Sparks, Maxwell, Whitehead
Jr---Berry, Hall
Sr---Collins
Transfers---from WCU-Polak-Soph, from UNH- McClurg-Soph
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Originally posted by CALUPA69 View PostSince the TP closed on Saturday, I'll assume the players who didn't enter will be returning in the fall unless they quit the sport or drop out of school. This is the list so far as I see it ...
Soph---Singleton, Lucas, Palek, McQueen, Slaughter, Jimerson, Peccon, Sparks, Maxwell, Whitehead
Jr---Berry, Hall
Sr---Collins
Transfers---from WCU-Polak-Soph, from UNH- McClurg-Soph
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Originally posted by CALUPA69 View PostSince the TP closed on Saturday, I'll assume the players who didn't enter will be returning in the fall unless they quit the sport or drop out of school. This is the list so far as I see it ...
Soph---Singleton, Lucas, Palek, McQueen, Slaughter, Jimerson, Peccon, Sparks, Maxwell, Whitehead
Jr---Berry, Hall
Sr---Collins
Transfers---from WCU-Polak-Soph, from UNH- McClurg-Soph
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Originally posted by CALUPA69 View Post
Both potential immediate contributors but the play of Jermaine Hall Jr (career 30.1 MPG, 11.6 PPG, 7.5 RPG) will be the basis for something close to last season's success.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post
Alston got major buzz (as he should have) but Pegram was a monster. He's going to be very hard to replace.
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Wonder if his Dad was doing some future recruiting while the family was in VB.
https://mobile.twitter.com/BigShotsG...06769624588289
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Interesting commitment for VULCANS MBB once again from DS favorite source private prep schools. Though he's not as fully developed as Phil Alston this young man certainly has a game that looks similar in style. Whether it works in the PSAC is an entirely different issue. Time will tell.
https://mobile.twitter.com/AntoineAr...56458372292616
Added to the 15 listed above this may be about it for incoming freshmen. Maybe another practice player or two
Just noticed while scrolling his Twitter feed, that AA was offered by SRU, SHIP, WCU and JEFFERSON. Apparently a popular selection.Last edited by CALUPA69; 05-24-2022, 05:25 AM.
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Originally posted by CALUPA69 View PostInteresting commitment for VULCANS MBB once again from DS favorite source private prep schools. Though he's not as fully developed as Phil Alston this young man certainly has a game that looks similar in style. Whether it works in the PSAC is an entirely different issue. Time will tell.
https://mobile.twitter.com/AntoineAr...56458372292616
Added to the 15 listed above this may be about it for incoming freshmen. Maybe another practice player or two
Just noticed while scrolling his Twitter feed, that AA was offered by SRU, SHIP, WCU and JEFFERSON. Apparently a popular selection.
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