There are just so many spots in the NBA. 30 guaranteed contracts of first round. Another 30 in second round. We know there will be plenty of Euros, etc drafted. There are hundreds of colleges. How isUH having all these players taken? Doesn’t Duke, Bsma, Auburn, and many other teams have any players. And now with NIL these players make more staying in college then being g league guys.
Again going to be interesting after this season. ,
I think the quote was meant as long term idea. I don’t see either of the Sampson men just handing a job to someone or promised a position b4 the player steps on the court. Not everything either says should be taken as Definite.
@1981Coog Jojo getting projected late 1st round.
Im penciling him in as turning pro.
Other 2 question marks:Arcenaux & Uzan. Lets say both turn pro
Roster makeup:
1.Sharp
2.Mercy
3.Kordel Jefferson
4.Chase Mccarty
5.Jacob McFarland
6.Ced Lath
7.Kingston Flemings
8.Isiah Harwell
9.Chris Cenac
10.Bryce Jackson
If thats the roster, it would be exciting for the 5 stars. But also the least proven roster we’ve had in yrs
*If you go to the portal this offseason, are you looking for role players or starters?
least experience likely ever… if those 3 left
4 true freshmen (the class)
2 essential redshirt freshmen (mcfarland and chase)
2 barely played sophomores (kordell and mercy) - mercy might channge
1 barely used junior (lath)
only one player with any experience - sharp
but with 15 ships im sure we’ll backfill with older guys for the last 5
A lot of people were saying he wouldn’t be. I think he starts even if Milos is back
Don’t forget about McCarty.
@coogs1 you’re saying Milos & Kingston would both start?
Cause if Milos returns, its certainly not as a 6th man
Im not worried. But losing 5 players to graduation & (1 to 3) to the NBA Draft, thats atypical from past yrs
If we make a deep run these three will be instrumental and yes I think starting. However, I don’t really feel the need to try to prove my position to these posters. I trust the staff to make the decisions best for the team. Good problems to have.
This year has just started and it has lot of promise and a NC to win. That will have an impact of what next year roster will be. But imo this is what I think we will see -
Cenac
Tugler
Arceneaux
Sharpe
Milo’s
Backed up
Harrel
Flemmings
Mercy
Chase
McFarland or Peat.
@NeilC im glad im not a coach. Cause theres like (4-5) players who are wondering if they’re gonna get recruited over this off-season
*Mercy Miller
*Chase Mccarty
*Jacob McFarland
*Kordel Jefferson
*Ced Lath
Mercy Miller- bringing an experienced guard from the portal
McFarland & McCarty, both 4 stars, who’ve redshirted & wanna play
Yep. The quote didn’t say he would start on Day 1 or even in the first year.
While he could get that spot early, that’s not what Kellen is saying, imo.
Coach is going to let those who earn it start, in the event where those competing are neck-in-neck he’ll go with the more experienced player. I’d guess he’ll be putting the most emphasis on how well they are defending within the system and that can take a while for the freshmen. However, if the offense is abysmal, he has shown a willingness to put a scorer in who’s questionable on defense. (Gray and Mills come to mind)
Lath might be in one of the safest positions on the roster, if all our other bigs are skinny, because occasionally we might need some beef down low.
Well, I at least agree with you that Ced Lath’s position is safe
If they buy into our culture, who starts should not matter. CKS has been clear that he will keep the team that will help him win. As Arceneaux gets healthier, I do see him playing 20-25 minutes every game and there could be many games that he will close and if we get to the promised land, I expect him to declare and get drafted.
Sooo agree, that much will depend on the recovery, development and the progress of TA. We have very little of an offensive threat in the front court otherwise. Now in the Big 12, Sampson may have to change his theory as to what he wants in a front court player. I think Jacob’s loss was a blow, but we already see a change in the commitment of Cenac and in the recruitment of Peat. It is Tx–go big or go home.
Good thing about mercy is that he has several older brothers that have played d1 basketball as well as his dad.
He knows the deal and you know cks isn’t sugarcoating anything.
I think mercy wants to be developed and is willing to go through some adversity to achieve the ultimate goal.
At least I hope so.
Hopefully he doesn’t get butt hurt if he doesn’t play a lot and hit the portal for next year
Mercy will be playing next season.
Maybe starting next season.
I watched him closely on the Butler replay. No one will confuse his D with Jamal’s, but his progress is already apparent.
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