Analyze the pics as you may!
https://twitter.com/SIU_Basketball/status/1508941342432444418
My "almost" overreaction from this tweet...I didn't see Domask...Until the last picture. Haha
With that said, I think I saw everyone I expected to except for Filewich?
Really think we should hear news on any SIU players that aren’t returning next year anytime now . Fully expect at least 3 new players this spring. Which translates into a few leaving. Not sure exactly which ones but pictures don’t lie. Funny how people want the roster upgraded but don’t want players to transfer 🤔 can’t stress how important next year is for SIU basketball and coach Mullins. The current roster needs upgrading, in more ways than one.
And what makes you "fully expect" at least 3 new players? I would not read too much into the pictures, sometimes players are in class, as evidenced by the high GPA of this team.
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Analyze the pics as you may!
https://twitter.com/SIU_Basketball/status/1508941342432444418
My "almost" overreaction from this tweet...I didn't see Domask...Until the last picture. Haha
With that said, I think I saw everyone I expected to except for Filewich?
Banks wasn't in any either
Good catch. I missed that.
I expected two transfers, but these two were not the ones I thought would leave (if they are even leaving).
Just look at the type and quantity of players the staff are contacting thru the transfer portal. Not too difficult to read between the lines.
Analyze the pics as you may!
https://twitter.com/SIU_Basketball/status/1508941342432444418
My "almost" overreaction from this tweet...I didn't see Domask...Until the last picture. Haha
With that said, I think I saw everyone I expected to except for Filewich?
Banks wasn't in any either
Good catch. I missed that.
I expected two transfers, but these two were not the ones I thought would leave (if they are even leaving).
I figured there would be a decent chance of a center leaving since we will have 4 centers this year, and Mullins likes to play small with 0 centers sometimes. I didn’t expect Filewich, but I guess there is only 1 other that could at this point. So maybe neither of them should surprise me at this point.
Analyze the pics as you may!
https://twitter.com/SIU_Basketball/status/1508941342432444418
My "almost" overreaction from this tweet...I didn't see Domask...Until the last picture. Haha
With that said, I think I saw everyone I expected to except for Filewich?
Banks wasn't in any either
Good catch. I missed that.
I expected two transfers, but these two were not the ones I thought would leave (if they are even leaving).
I figured there would be a decent chance of a center leaving since we will have 4 centers this year, and Mullins likes to play small with 0 centers sometimes. I didn’t expect Filewich, but I guess there is only 1 other that could at this point. So maybe neither of them should surprise me at this point.
We'll see how it all plays out, but my most likely guesses going into the offseason were Harvey (health, never has gotten in a groove) and Filewich (rough year, dwindling playing time, Ebube and Hornecker coming in). Others would surprise me a bit, but not that much. The million-dollar question becomes how many guys they can bring in that would actually upgrade the roster.
And what makes you "fully expect" at least 3 new players? I would not read too much into the pictures, sometimes players are in class, as evidenced by the high GPA of this team.
Not going solely on the pictures. I just know that next year will be a critical year for SIU basketball. IF we as fans know that upgrades to the roster need to be made Mullins does as well. I am not guessing, there will be changes made to our roster time will certainly tell the tell. Siudawgs is certainly on the right track.
I will be surprised if Hornecker doesn’t red-shirt.
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.
James Madison
I will be surprised if Hornecker doesn’t red-shirt.
I could see that as well. If that's the case, there could be a role for Filewich next season, as going into the year with only two active 5s (Muila and Ebube) is a bit risky, especially with Muila having an injury history and Ebube being a freshman.
That said, as has been mentioned, Mullins also seems interested in playing extended stretches without a true post against other teams that play small. And as a further wrinkle, while probably unlikely, it's also possible they bring in a transfer big guy this spring.
Darius Beane worked out with the new staff so I wouldn't act like people missing is a big deal, possibly in class.
For what it’s worth, Banks has been “liking” many posts from other players around the country joining the portal.
And yes, I’m aware I’m WAYYY over analyzing things. And this info is worth nothing. It’s just the only info available to me right now.
For what it’s worth, Banks has been “liking” many posts from other players around the country joining the portal.
And yes, I’m aware I’m WAYYY over analyzing things. And this info is worth nothing. It’s just the only info available to me right now.
I noticed that, and also that he hasn't shared or retweeted posts from teammates or from the official SIU accounts like I normally see him doing.
Here's hoping we're both just paranoid and pessimistic.
Perhaps Banks was told that the staff couldn't guarantee him a starting spot due to their seemed aggressive search for an experienced PG. Perhaps he'll be back. We simply don't know. What I do think is that he will have to greatly improve on the 20% 3pt shooting and 41% overall FG% for him to maintain the 20+ minutes he's averaged over the last 2 years if he does stay.
