Not much of a surprise. Can go elsewhere, still be a really good player, and not have to play military for a bad D1 team.PaladinPower wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:23 pmWow. Bubba Parham transferring from VMI. So much for the Socon improving next season...
Some coaching changes and transfers of interest
PaladinPower wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:23 pmWow. Bubba Parham transferring from VMI. So much for the Socon improving next season...
lol, this has zero impact on the strength of the SoCon.
Really? An All conference player returning to a team that could have returned its entire roster nearly wouldn't make them competitive? They certainly gave Wofford and Greensboro all they could handle this year... Try againyouwouldno wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:59 pmPaladinPower wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:23 pmWow. Bubba Parham transferring from VMI. So much for the Socon improving next season...
lol, this has zero impact on the strength of the SoCon.
Parham leaving doesn't have zero impact on the conference but it isn't likely to impact next year's championship race much. He would not make VMI a threat for a first division finish by himself, but he certainly increased their chances of an occasional upset. They gave Kentucky a surprisingly tough time this year behind 35 points from Parham. They lost by 10 and were as close as 6 with 1:28 left in the game. They lost to UNCG and ETSU by only 3 points. They seemed to be putting things together by winning 4 of their last 5 games. A BIG hit to their 2019-2020 outlook.
Chattanooga losing their top three scorers early, including the SoCon FOY, probably will knock them out of a contender status.
In other news - Loyola (IL) coach Porter Moser has turned down an estimated $1,300,000 raise by rejecting St. John's job offer. You don't see that very often.
Chattanooga losing their top three scorers early, including the SoCon FOY, probably will knock them out of a contender status.
In other news - Loyola (IL) coach Porter Moser has turned down an estimated $1,300,000 raise by rejecting St. John's job offer. You don't see that very often.
Even bad teams have their moments. VMI was #288 in KenPom. They stunk and were last in the conference. Bubba Parham was one player on a bad team . . . him leaving might put VMI at #280 in KenPom next year instead of #260, but either way they were and are irrelevant in the big picture.PaladinPower wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:59 pmReally? An All conference player returning to a team that could have returned its entire roster nearly wouldn't make them competitive? They certainly gave Wofford and Greensboro all they could handle this year... Try againyouwouldno wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:59 pmPaladinPower wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:23 pmWow. Bubba Parham transferring from VMI. So much for the Socon improving next season...
lol, this has zero impact on the strength of the SoCon.
Rodriquez leaving ETSU to go pro.
Losing the top rebounder in the SoCon will hurt, although they do still have 6'10" Mladen Armus and two 7'0" juniors on the team. And they will probably grab some JC transfers to add immediate help.
Mercer picked up a promising transfer - Neftali Alvarez - a 6'2" freshman at Fairfield. Alvarez was second in scoring for Fairfield. His 11.5 ppg was just behind the 12.3 ppg of the top scorer. He lead them in assists and steals and minutes played and was third in rebounding. Alvarez was a 3 star rated player and Verbal Commits claims offers for him from Virginia, Georgia Tech, Purdue, Wichita State and VCU among others. Makes you wonder how he ended up at Fairfield (no offense to Fairfield.) Fairfield fired their coach and Mercer's new coach came from Purdue, so that might be the connection.
"Offers" perhaps includes partial scholarship, preferred walk-on, etc.tya1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:35 pmLosing the top rebounder in the SoCon will hurt, although they do still have 6'10" Mladen Armus and two 7'0" juniors on the team. And they will probably grab some JC transfers to add immediate help.
Mercer picked up a promising transfer - Neftali Alvarez - a 6'2" freshman at Fairfield. Alvarez was second in scoring for Fairfield. His 11.5 ppg was just behind the 12.3 ppg of the top scorer. He lead them in assists and steals and minutes played and was third in rebounding. Alvarez was a 3 star rated player and Verbal Commits claims offers for him from Virginia, Georgia Tech, Purdue, Wichita State and VCU among others. Makes you wonder how he ended up at Fairfield (no offense to Fairfield.) Fairfield fired their coach and Mercer's new coach came from Purdue, so that might be the connection.
Partial scholarships count against the 13 scholarship limit, so I doubt those P5 programs are using partials to save money. More likely is that the offer is legit but maybe a second or third choice situation.Fessor wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:28 pm"Offers" perhaps includes partial scholarship, preferred walk-on, etc.tya1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:35 pmLosing the top rebounder in the SoCon will hurt, although they do still have 6'10" Mladen Armus and two 7'0" juniors on the team. And they will probably grab some JC transfers to add immediate help.
Mercer picked up a promising transfer - Neftali Alvarez - a 6'2" freshman at Fairfield. Alvarez was second in scoring for Fairfield. His 11.5 ppg was just behind the 12.3 ppg of the top scorer. He lead them in assists and steals and minutes played and was third in rebounding. Alvarez was a 3 star rated player and Verbal Commits claims offers for him from Virginia, Georgia Tech, Purdue, Wichita State and VCU among others. Makes you wonder how he ended up at Fairfield (no offense to Fairfield.) Fairfield fired their coach and Mercer's new coach came from Purdue, so that might be the connection.
Dunno for 100% sure about hoops, but FBS Football cannot give partials. Only Full. I think all D1 hoops is the same - no partials...pretty sure though.tya1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:12 amPartial scholarships count against the 13 scholarship limit, so I doubt those P5 programs are using partials to save money. More likely is that the offer is legit but maybe a second or third choice situation.Fessor wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:28 pm"Offers" perhaps includes partial scholarship, preferred walk-on, etc.tya1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:35 pmLosing the top rebounder in the SoCon will hurt, although they do still have 6'10" Mladen Armus and two 7'0" juniors on the team. And they will probably grab some JC transfers to add immediate help.
Mercer picked up a promising transfer - Neftali Alvarez - a 6'2" freshman at Fairfield. Alvarez was second in scoring for Fairfield. His 11.5 ppg was just behind the 12.3 ppg of the top scorer. He lead them in assists and steals and minutes played and was third in rebounding. Alvarez was a 3 star rated player and Verbal Commits claims offers for him from Virginia, Georgia Tech, Purdue, Wichita State and VCU among others. Makes you wonder how he ended up at Fairfield (no offense to Fairfield.) Fairfield fired their coach and Mercer's new coach came from Purdue, so that might be the connection.
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Jeromy Rodriguez leaving ETSU and giving up his last year of eligibility to "Go pro" according to the Kingsport paper
Hunter Cattoor, top Wofford commit has now committed to Virginia Tech. Follows MY. Interesting to see how a top mid major commit translates to the ACC.
PaladinPower wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:46 amHunter Cattoor, top Wofford commit has now committed to Virginia Tech. Follows MY. Interesting to see how a top mid major commit translates to the ACC.
Excellent, Wofford has dropped significantly this off-season losing top guard, top big man, head coach and top recruit
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Furman needs Marcus Domask or David Skogan...If they get one of those guys, it will be great!
According to this STORY Cattoor was contacted personally by Furman, Davidson, and Florida Atlantic after getting his release. North Carolina and Central Florida contacted his AAU coach and Wichita State talked with his mother.
Justin Pierce, a player Furman was after a few years ago, is leaving William and Mary and has narrowed his choices to North Carolina, Michigan, and Notre Dame.
Three players from the 10 win 2017-18 Samford team grad transferred to Arizona, Louisville, and N. C. State. They all became starters. Justin Coleman lead Arizona in minutes played and assists and was 4th in scoring. Christen Cunningham lead Louisville in assists and was 2nd in scoring and minutes played.
Just a few examples.
A mid major transfer was key to getting Texas Tech to the national championship game.PaladinPower wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:46 amHunter Cattoor, top Wofford commit has now committed to Virginia Tech. Follows MY. Interesting to see how a top mid major commit translates to the ACC.
Justin Pierce, a player Furman was after a few years ago, is leaving William and Mary and has narrowed his choices to North Carolina, Michigan, and Notre Dame.
Three players from the 10 win 2017-18 Samford team grad transferred to Arizona, Louisville, and N. C. State. They all became starters. Justin Coleman lead Arizona in minutes played and assists and was 4th in scoring. Christen Cunningham lead Louisville in assists and was 2nd in scoring and minutes played.
Just a few examples.
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