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mat1992

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  1. The season is over. I'm not going to go over it ad nauseum. We did so in every freakin' game. I don't expect a postseason game, because why we played in Canada. It would be one thing to play the freshmen, but they've already played enough save for Jaiden Cole. Schedule: It will be interesting to see what the schedule is going to look like in 2024-25. According to KenPom, Towson was 193rd in Strength of Schedule overall and 141st in non-conference schedule. Our point guard situation was a mess going into the non-conference schedule with Hicks getting hurt (again), D-Will trying to learn the position as a r-freshman and Lowery as the backup point guard. Hopefully, they add one more point guard because Williamson is ready to run the show. So let's talk about next season (again). I know I brought that up earlier this season in this thread because I was excited about the freshmen coming in for next year's class and that I wasn't really pumped about this current team. Needs: 1)Point guard or combo guard with size. Kobe Rodgers (6-3, 180) is my ideal point guard or combo guard type. Tall, athletic, defends, decent shooter (14 of 33 from 3pt), but can get to the basket at will (51.6% FG, 4.6rpg, 79.5% FT). 2)Replace Charles at center. Need a starter or backup who can play 15+ mpg. Caleb Embeya (6-9, 225) is one of the most talented bigs we've brought in maybe ever. It sounds like hyperbole but I think guys like Charles are fine. They overachieve at 6-7, but having a more lengthy and athletic big with skill will be fun to have. He's going to have his ups and downs but he will play right away. But we desperately need a veteran big and more of an upgrade from Paar to back him up or start over him. http://www.hudl.com/v/2NgPA2 3)Develop a more efficient offense. We need more willing passers. If Tarke is going to play significant minutes, he needs to get the ball to the shooters and scorers (Tejada, DWill, Embeya, etc.). But let's face it, they either need to find a transfer who is an upgrade. Tarke does bring defense and size, but I don't know if he lost a step or needs to get in a tad better shape. He just doesn't go by people like I thought he could. There needs to be at least one more combo and a true point guard, who can push for minutes. One has to be a 38%+ three-point shooter. I've been saying this for years, but I know the small lineup (not that small or four-guard lineup didn't work late in the game against Charleston, I'm not sure having Jones or Sulaiman in the game would have meant much. But this team needs to run more. I don't know if that was the final Adjusted Tempo stat of 357, but there's no need to play stall ball and milk the clock until there's 3 seconds ball anymore: Williamson, Ndefo, Lowery, Watson, Embeya, May and even Tarke can push the ball and run the floor. I'd be working on transition all summer because it was not good in terms of making the right pass and guys filling the lane. We need bigs with agility and if you have Embeya up to 225 or 230 with a bulked up Tejada at 230+, the offense should be able to run smoother. They need better passers though and the biggest issue on offense for Tyler is that the ball stops with him. I don't mind it at times because he's the only weapon on the court at times. But next season, he, Tarke and others need to make the extra pass. We should be showing them film of Charleston's offense the entire off-season. That's the way we need to at least attempt to play. Get the ball down low and if it's not available. quickly move the ball to the open player. 4)Figure out the wing position and who is going to play the 4. Yes, they also need to add a transfer 4, 5 and 1. You have Tarke mainly at the 2 and then Christian May (6-5, 210), Marcus Watson (6-6, 215), Mekhi Lowery (6-7, 205), Tyler Tejada (6-8 1/2, 220) and Chike Ndefo (6-6, 190) They all have some attributes in terms of athleticism, length, defensive ability, etc. Ndefo is known more as an excellent defender, but he's been putting up some big numbers lately (26 points and 33 pts. recently). But there is no room at the moment barring a few things. I have to think that Tejada bulks up and moves to the 4. He was a center in HS and his lateral quickness isn't bad, but you can see that May and Lowery just moves better side to side. Lowery needs at least 15 pounds and an improved shot, but I think he plays everwhere. That leaves May and this is a huge summer for him to get that offense going. Watson, if healthy and he'll have nearly a year of rehab by the time he practices over the summer, if he's near 100%, he's a freak athlete like Lowery. A much better shooter (I know that's not saying much), but whether he fits in or not, who knows, He needs the ball, that's for sure. 5)Who is returning? Not sure, but no CT, no Paar and Radhir Hicks (concussion) may not return. Jaiden Cole is about 20 pounds away from being an impact player and needs a healthy summer. WIth 100 wings, it appeared that he was attempting to play the point. The shot that looked so good when he was just working on the side is now a high floater.. After that, we can all guess the players, but I don't want to speculate quite yet until I get more info about who is coming back and who is not. Also, NIL is always important to retain players but also to add a few in the portal. C Embeya PF Sulaiman, Jones, Coleman SF Tejada, Lowery, Ndefo SG Watson, Tarke, May, J. Cole PG Williamson
  2. mat1992

    2024-25 Transfer Thread

    Darnell Evans D2 point guard https://x.com/theportalreport/status/1765561564948558125?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
  3. mat1992

    2024-25 Transfer Thread

    Seems like Matt Filipowski , while about same size as Kyle, doesn’t have near the same talent and has been injured a lot.
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    2024-25 Transfer Thread

    6-11 Harvard center Matt Filipowski https://x.com/travisgrafhoops/status/1773099871194493436?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
  5. mat1992

    General Basketball Thread for 2024-25

    Reyne Smith gone. Some of these guys could return depending on new coach
  6. mat1992

    General Basketball Thread for 2024-25

    Yeah it’s over https://x.com/petethamel/status/1773074339648172400?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
  7. mat1992

    General Basketball Thread for 2024-25

    Now apparently Goodman jumped the gun. Nothing official or close as of yet on Kelsey to Louisville.
  8. mat1992

    General Basketball Thread for 2024-25

    Kelsey to Louisville https://x.com/goodmanhoops/status/1773019803529216324?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
  9. mat1992

    2024-25 Transfer Thread

    Well, they need at least one player to transfer just to add another freshman. I think they’ll have at least two ships available for transfers but it appears most of the players who have eligibility are returning. However, I do foresee a couple of changes in the lineup and not just at center.
  10. mat1992

    General Basketball Thread for 2024-25

    D’Antoni is 76. Maybe it was time
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    2024-25 Transfer Thread

    Yes but they have Scott so no big loss https://x.com/goodmanhoops/status/1772345837097525541?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
  12. mat1992

    General Basketball Thread for 2024-25

    Charles Thompson nominated for Defensive Player of the Year https://x.com/caabasketball/status/1772357005690245557?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
  13. mat1992

    Tigers in the NFL/CFL/USFL/XFL thread

    Story on Flacco, Elumor and Vito in the UFL https://x.com/towson_fb/status/1772327344184901663?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
  14. mat1992

    General Basketball Thread for 2024-25

    Hofstra loses another good player https://x.com/verbalcommits/status/1772305161181962364?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
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    2024-25 Transfer Thread

    Miles Barnstable D3 sharpshooter https://x.com/wiscoent/status/1772101591178354717?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
  16. https://towsontigers.com/news/2024/2/23/womens-gymnastics-towson-gymnastics-posts-three-program-records-in-friday-night-tri-meet-victory.aspx
  17. mat1992

    Gymnastics sets record for highest score

    Gymnastics win the EAGL today for the second straight year https://x.com/towson_gym/status/1771724072923144586?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
  18. mat1992

    2024-25 Transfer Thread

    Brandon Weston URI https://x.com/portal_updates/status/1771654360818204746?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
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    2024-25 Transfer Thread

    Markus Harding 6-10 center from Central Michigan https://x.com/portal_updates/status/1771644677042671881?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw
  20. mat1992

    MLax Thread 2024

    Ugly wins are better than pretty losses. We'll take it 12-10 on the road in ugly, rainy conditions. Nilan struggled in the first half, but allowed just two goals in the second half. Fairfield with 19 turnovers, Towson with 16. The game changed late in the third quarter when Roussel finally went back to attack and they put him behind the goal. He found Villagomez for the layup and then he scored himself. Fairfield never recovered. Nilan had seven saves, most of them off his body. Not sure he's the answer, but defense also has to improve whomever is in net. Matt C. just 50% on face-offs, but won a few big ones in the second half. Fairfield and the rain held DeMaio to just 2 assists, Mikey W. with 3g, Villagomez with 2g, Webber 1, Mauer 1g, Chop 1, 2a, Duccomon 2g.
  21. mat1992

    MLax Thread 2024

    https://towsontigers.com/news/2023/11/16/mens-lacrosse-towson-mens-lacrosse-announces-signing-class-for-2025-season.aspx Here is a rare recruiting story about the 2025 recruiting class. A lot of kids from outside of Maryland.
  22. mat1992

    MLax Thread 2024

    It's 8-8 at the half at Fairfield. Ugly, windy and rain. The play is ugly. Nilan got the start in net and he hasn't been very good. Just three saves and the same with the Fairfield goaltender. Same defensive mistakes over and over, but at some point, you have to make saves on those long shots. Face-offs have been bad as Matt C. for some reason, has taken all 18 face-offs and won just 8. So they were unable to go on any runs because he lost 5 or 6 face-offs in a row at one point in the second quarter. Yet Nads never went to Rocco Mareno, has face off 3-4 times per game. Then you have two timeouts and he doesn't take one until about 35 seconds left and Webber loses the ball as he tries to one-time it from 10 yards out. Mikey W. with 3 goals, though one was a lucky goal on a pass. Eight turnovers for both team though understandably in that slop. Gasikins (1g) and Ducommun (2g) has provided a boost from the second midfield. It seems like the turf has slowed down the Webbers and Roussel's of the world, who can't seem to beat anybody.
  23. mat1992

    General Basketball Thread for 2024-25

    I thought Charleston would slow it down some. There was no way they were going to compete against Alabama playing like that unless they made every shot. Every miss was turned into a layup or wide open three. Alabama’s defense was not great this season so I thought maybe they could hang but Sears was just too much. It’s also where recruiting so many D2 players and playing 12 can bite you in the ass against athletes who can play.
  24. mat1992

    2024-25 Transfer Thread

    DJ Campbell 6-2 guard from Western Carolina https://x.com/cbbhoopsupdates/status/1771190100757549292?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw

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