Francis is going to be back he is only a junior this year. Mylik said post game that he was using his Covid year and hopes to play for UH next year. Interesting that he said hopefully which makes me think that it is very much a possibility that he portals somewhere else. Don’t think there is any chance Shead comes back.
i think Wilson means has to be invited back. Wilson’s game improved mightily the past couple months and Ramon Walker made great strides.
What about Jawan Roberts? I heard he was planning to return. sure hope so.
I think we could retain Shead with a nice NIL deal. We need PG
Need to pony up NIL for Roberts and Shead and Cryer.
Without Shead we were all post up and drives which was effective but never got over the hump. Never had any good looks for Cryer or Sharp to shoot 3’s. Presumably because there was no Shead or PG to create and run offense.
Shead if he isn’t a 1st rounder.
Roberts if he isn’t a 1st or 2nd
Cryer should return. Needs work. No way he’s getting drafted.
Wilson probably transferring
Francis could be here or transfer, his backup would be McFarland? These wouldn’t be playing time issues either, just whatever the plans are for next year.
Elvin is a toss up since he doesn’t take up a scholly spot. Hypothetically, I can see him entering the portal to get a starting spot at an FCS school?
The link shows the potential money for 1st round picks. Jamal’s game has improved allot this year. He’s more consistent shooter but he still does’nt have a consistent mid range jumper or 3pt shooter. He could work on that at UH for another year and being injured is not going to help draft status either.
it’s a longshot but Mr. Fertita certainly has the money and means through NIL for Jamal to endorse Landry’s brands for a year instead of the 2-3 million NBA salary he’s likely to get as a late 1st round or 2nd round pick. But it’s not my money. Wish it was!
We’ll see how it plays out. If we lose all 6 of these guys and having only signed 2 freshmen Coach Sampson would have serious work to do in the transfer portal and it’s a crap shoot if these transfers become a great fit. They have to learn our system and be indoctrinated into our culture. We’ve had allot of success with transfers like LJ, Kyler Edwards, Taz Moore, Josh Carlton but there is always 1 that does’nt work out. We have a huge oppoertunity with this extra year of covid eligibility and would hate to see this once in a lifetime opportunity wasted. I would just love to see Jamal put the UH uniform on for 1 more year. I’m can dream.
Question, because of the 2 incoming freshman we have to lose 2 players, right? Or am I missing something? So I’m assuming if Shead and Roberts and Cryer all come back we will probably push a couple of guys out, probably Dunn and Wilson/Walker
I have no idea how CKS will reshape the roster but he has a unique chance to greatly improve it via the portal this year.
Most likely holdovers & Incoming Freshman:
Francis
Sharp
Arceneaux
Lath
McFarland
Jefferson
Tugler
Miller
McCarty
Remaining players:
Dunn
Wilson
Walker
Cryer
Roberts
Shead
At least 2 of these are leaving, most likely Shead & Dunn. This scenario would only leave one portal spot for a PG. Much more help is needed. If they all left this team could add a new PG (Shead gone) and a true veteran CG who can actually play the point and create shots for himself and team mates when needed. Cryer is strictly a catch and shoot guard. No PG skills. Additionally a true top notch big could be added along with a SF. The portal is leaded with top notch talent waiting to be plucked, If we only take a PG from the portal expect next year to be about the same as this year maybe a little less.
Ok, so who is it then? Like I said, we need 2 spots or we have to tell one of the freshman to reopen their recruitment. Unless there’s something we’re not thinking about
I think Shead is a fringe second-rounder. Not sure if that’s enough for him to go. I think most of us would love to see him back. That’s a tough way to end a college career.
