Two years ago, something like 14 of 15 all-MVC players were stolen by Pig-5 schools.
Two years ago, something like 14 of 15 all-MVC players were stolen by Pig-5 schools.
Last year Duke Deen was the only all-conference guy with eligibility left who stayed.
Yep, crazy days indeed. Let's see if SIU can buck the trend. Nagy wants to retain players and build the program that way. Tall task in today's NIL landscape. I expect both Dibba and Davis to be 2nd or 3rd team MVC this year.Two years ago, something like 14 of 15 all-MVC players were stolen by Pig-5 schools.
Last year Duke Deen was the only all-conference guy with eligibility left who stayed.
Not sure if you want to bring everyone back from a 9th place team. Some turnover is needed, hopefully not too much though
The players that really need to come back are Davis, Elliott, Dibba, Steffe, Aligbe and Mayo. The players that I'd like to come back but that are not as critical as the previously mentioned players are Sykes, Moreno, and Webber. Player I'm on the fence about is Bey. There will be transfers. If we can keep the critical core and add an impact transfer PG and PF we should be good to go. This team is 9-6 in it's last 15 games after they figured it out somewhat. With Elliott it would have been a much higher ceiling. I think using the 9th place team thing when considering how different this team has been the last 15 games and with Elliott being out isn't an accurate representation. In those 6 losses we have blown some big leads which is concerning, but even in those 6 losses we were very competitive.Not sure if you want to bring everyone back from a 9th place team. Some turnover is needed, hopefully not too much though
The players that really need to come back are Davis, Elliott, Dibba, Steffe, Aligbe and Mayo. The players that I'd like to come back but that are not as critical as the previously mentioned players are Sykes, Moreno, and Webber. Player I'm on the fence about is Bey. There will be transfers. If we can keep the critical core and add an impact transfer PG and PF we should be good to go. This team is 9-6 in it's last 15 games after they figured it out somewhat. With Elliott it would have been a much higher ceiling. I think using the 9th place team thing when considering how different this team has been the last 15 games and with Elliott being out isn't an accurate representation. In those 6 losses we have blown some big leads which is concerning, but even in those 6 losses we were very competitive.Not sure if you want to bring everyone back from a 9th place team. Some turnover is needed, hopefully not too much though
The sport has gotten so crazy now. These coaches/administrators weren’t trained as professional GMs/salary gurus.
How much money do you throw at a star player or two, knowing that you may have little for the rest of the roster if you get very aggressive? How do you deal with the offer for a guy like Elliott with injury questions. Do you consider only paying 7-8 guys substantially and only making token offers to the rest in a quality over quantity approach?
Tricky questions with critically important answers.
I know Nagy has said he feels better about investing in returnees than trying to woo portal additions, so we’ll see how it plays out.
Kennard being 6'6" with the athleticism and defense to lock up high major guys, all while increasing his 3pt to 37% means he is absolutely on power 5 radars already.
I hope he stays. But it's doubtful in my mind.
Kennard being 6'6" with the athleticism and defense to lock up high major guys, all while increasing his 3pt to 37% means he is absolutely on power 5 radars already.
I hope he stays. But it's doubtful in my mind.
In my mind, Davis and Dibba are the two that could move up...Davis is most attractive of the two (given eligibility and skill set). I wouldn't be surprised if Elliot got some offers, even with the injury, given how he looked like our best player for those 5 games, but I don't think it will be at a level that we couldn't compete with, if we chose.
Steffe, if he's able to continue playing like this, could be someone to worry about next year, but I would be surprised if he left, given his relationship with Hawkins.
If anyone else leaves, I wouldn't expect it to be for financial reasons.
