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I like it. A Dan Monson recruit. Can we get some of their non conference games in addition to this transfer. We need to me more aggressive with scheduling and Monson does that better than most.

This is a really nice get. Mass exodus at USC with all the new guys they brought in. Brothers push each other and this can only be good for our chemistry in addition to protecting the paint. We have hope Red and hope is a good thing.

This kid easily reminds me of Frankie Ferrari out here in the Bay. He really sees the floor. Fobbs and Co gonna love playing with him. Hope is a good thing Red!

“Gibby for 3... goood!!!”

Mladen Djordjevic (grad transfer) University of San Francisco *family and visa issues last season prevented him from playing Very serviceable PG 6’3”. Can shoot the 3 and play defense. Solid guy to have to spell your starters and give you 10-15 minutes off the bench. Not saying he’s a exact fit but our coaching staff needs to reach out to this kid. Legit.

Gibson & Timberlake in the backcourt next season.... gotta start the nicknames now... “Boy Band Backcourt!?” As I mentioned before.. if available.. big if!? Go out and get a grad transfer combo glue guard to help now... lead by example and with great work habits. And if not yes a transfer of some sorts to push them in practice and then contribute come 2020-21. We don’t know what this kid can be however I’ll say this after watching Frankie Ferrari the past 3 seasons... size doesn’t matter if the quickness & court vision and overall IQ is there Go Tigers.. Win next season or else... Dave Rose was just shown the door for not winning 20 games at BYU and he’s playing with 22-23 year olds!!!!

Good news. This kid looks like he has some of the intangibles that don’t always show up on the stat line. I was depressed all weekend seing the likes of Wofford & UC Irvine and saying to myself.. “why not us!?”

USC has 4 of the top 5 2019 CA recruits signed up with Boogie Ellis being the lone one going to Duke. How much playing time will he even see the next 2 seasons!? They are loaded!

In defense of 2012... he cares and is a diehard fan. I may not agree with him however he makes valid points and gets me thinking as a fan. I truly see both sides. We all want to win and it does suck when our neighbor is winning and shows us up. We are all frustrated and want more from our program. Sometimes a change is needed and I saw this first hand out here with the University of SF. Rex Walters cleaned up the program after academic issues etc. Built the foundation. Then Kyle Smith came in and took it farther however still more needed. I’m ok with giving PS one more season. I’m also ok with cutting ties and bringing in fresh blood. This is the sporting landscape of 2019 now. What have you done for me lately.

Guard play still rules the college game landscape. Zags frontcourt is really good however we sensed all season long that their backcourt was vulnerable and boom... they shoot 5 for 25 & 0-9 from 3 and are no longer a 1 seed. Increase the recruiting budget so our staff can take more trips to Australia & beyond. Aussies make foul shots and are not afraid to bang inside. Saint Mary’s plays in a small crappy gym. Ah to be a Towson fan. Next season.

Blalock was a Delaware kid and to me he was a student favorite because he was always so personable with us on campus. Very dependable and his game always reminded me of Rip Hamilton if he was more bulked up. I love this entire thread and although the game has changed reading all this reminds me of truly what’s been missing the past couple of seasons aside from 🏀 IQ and sharp shooting etc.. true unbridled on court enthusiasm!!! When Boyd and Jacobs played.. they brought that enthusiasm to the court. Damas & Guthrie had it. That love for the game and joy of playing D1 ball. Not saying this current crop doesn’t but being a “gymrat” doesn’t always mean you love the game.

And this is why I think you try to grab a grad transfer if one is out there. Not saying he has to play starter minutes. Just a guy who has high basketball IQ and can lead by example for the younger guys and contribute consistently.

A band aid would help for next season and allow our younger guards to develop more. Fobbs is a really nice player we only have for one more season. Maybe I’m crazy but I’m seeing West Coast Conference Teams grabbing them left and right and it’s been effective. Hell give me a grad transfer big if he’s out there. I know we’ve done in the past with some success. You have a ton of underclassman coming back. He’s gotta win next season or else. EG/Geno Crandall at Gonzaga/Josh Martin at Santa Clara Wow maybe we need an entire thread on Spiro... He’s fantastic in my opinion however I didn’t realize it was unpopular!? You graduated in 2012!? You need to try on a pair of plyometric sneakers to understand what someone of us have had to sit through these decades plus. I’ll take Thomas & Sanders over Crump any time.

Appreciate all your insights. I will continue to have hope here in CA as I beat myself up for attending Towson State the Fall after we had made the Big Dance. At least we have Spiro.. one of the best. One wish would be for a grad transfer who plays the point to help us. I know I know we need so much for next season. And PS to some of you... Jamie Dixon will have TCU in the dance... bet that. His formula is still effective despite the plethora of injuries he’s had this season. I like PS and want him to succeed. One more season at the helm. Now give all the diehard fans a better home schedule!!!

5th in the CAA looks real nice. 8-10 is attainable Always love the blue uniforms Finish strong Tigers and damn it reward the fans with a premier non conference game early next season to get some buzz going