TSU88 1,074 Report post Posted January 20, 2019 16 hours ago, Towsonfan2014 said: I believe he can/did redshirt. I believe that the revised Redshirt rules allow for a 10 games played maximum, and he didn’t reach that. You’re correct. I found this tidbit in an article about a player on Pitt’s team last season. Bottom line-a basketball player can get a medical redshirt if he played in less than 30% of his teams games during the season. Timberlake played in 9 games. We will likely play 32 games this season. 30% of 32 is 9.6. NCAA rule provides for rounding that up to 10. So, since Timberlake played in less than 10 games, he can get a redshirt for this season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat1992 2,237 Report post Posted January 20, 2019 If he can technically redshirt, it's a no-brainer. This is a wasted season for him and he's not the missing ingredient for a championship team. Come back a little stronger, a little better. Two guard spot will be open next season. My assumption, if Howard stays, he moves to the 2. We add another point guard, combo guard and a skilled power forward. PG Dottin, ? SG Betrand, Howard, Timberlake, ? SF Fobbs, Betrand, Gray PF Juwan Gray, Solomon U., ? C Sanders, Tunstall, Charles Thompson Actually, though Betrand can play the 3 but we probably need a true 3 with Fobbs leaving after next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSU88 1,074 Report post Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) Speaking of Thompson, while I was waiting for the football games to start today, I went online and found some stats on how his Sr year in HS is going. In 15 games, he’s averaging 12ppg & 5.8 boards (leading his 13-2 team in both categories). What really caught my eye is he’s shooting a remarkable 73% from the field (82-113), but only 49% from the foul line (19-39). Does this mean he’s dunking over a lot of 6’4 postmen on opposing teams? Hopefully it means he’s got a strong interior game & can finish around the basket. Edited January 20, 2019 by TSU88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat1992 2,237 Report post Posted January 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, TSU88 said: Speaking of Thompson, while I was waiting for the football games to start today, I went online and found some stats on how his Sr year in HS is going. In 15 games, he’s averaging 12ppg & 5.8 boards (leading his 13-2 team in both categories). What really caught my eye is he’s shooting a remarkable 73% from the field (82-113), but only 49% from the foul line (19-39). Does this mean he’s dunking over a lot of 6’4 postmen on opposing teams? Hopefully it means he’s got a strong interior game & can finish around the basket. He's a bruiser. Good thing is he won't have to play a lot his freshman season with Tunstall, Sanders, Solly and Gray in front of him. What we lack is a defensive post player. Not sure if he can defend the post like Alex. He's obviously not as big. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSU88 1,074 Report post Posted January 20, 2019 Is he 6’6 or taller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat1992 2,237 Report post Posted January 20, 2019 26 minutes ago, TSU88 said: Is he 6’6 or taller? Apparently still growing. Around 6-6 or 6-7, 225ish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSU88 1,074 Report post Posted January 20, 2019 Sounds like a good build for a power forward. I’m hoping Skerry & staff nail the last 2 open ships (maybe more than 2, if any current non-seniors don’t return next year). #1 priority is obviously a PG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat1992 2,237 Report post Posted January 20, 2019 Just now, TSU88 said: Sounds like a good build for a power forward. I’m hoping Skerry & staff nail the last 2 open ships (maybe more than 2, if any current non-seniors don’t return next year). #1 priority is obviously a PG. I'd really like to stay away from jucos. I'd be surprised if Drayton was back. Then you'd need a 3 or 2/3 like Betrand. I think Betrand takes that job when Fobbs leaves and he fills out. Or Skerry could save the last one for a sit-out transfer. Personally, I'd prefer one that can play right away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSU88 1,074 Report post Posted January 20, 2019 I’d prefer to stay away from a JUCO PG. Didn’t work with Ivory, so-so success, at best, with Starr, & hasn’t worked with Howard (who even the color commentator last night said is more a 2 guard). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat1992 2,237 Report post Posted January 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, TSU88 said: I’d prefer to stay away from a JUCO PG. Didn’t work with Ivory, so-so success, at best, with Starr, & hasn’t worked with Howard (who even the color commentator last night said is more a 2 guard). True, Fobbs has worked out but most jucos for us hasn't worked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
