Quick question on Andrew White

[MarketingBully]

If we did get him, I'm assuming he would play the three and we would start Kegler at the stretch four. That would allow Q to move up to the SG position and have four legit three point shooters on the court with Herard in the middle. Our starting five would be:

PG Ready/Peters
SG Q/Wright/Carter
SF White/Stapleton
PF Kegler/Holman/Datcher
C Herard/Ado

This is an NCAA tournament team. What am I missing? If we got White to replace Newman, we would come out way ahead IMO.

[djaymsu5]

If Kegler can play stretch 4 I don't see a problem with it. I don't really know about him starting in front of Holman even though Kegler is probably the better player but I like the line up. I know IYOK said Ziegler reached out to White but does anyone know anymore on that situation? I would love to add this kid that would be big time for this team.

[maroonmania]

If we did get him, I'm assuming he would play the three and we would start Kegler at the stretch four. That would allow Q to move up to the SG position and have four legit three point shooters on the court with Herard in the middle. Our starting five would be:

PG Ready/Peters
SG Q/Wright/Carter
SF White/Stapleton
PF Kegler/Holman/Datcher
C Herard/Ado

This is an NCAA tournament team. What am I missing? If we got White to replace Newman, we would come out way ahead IMO.

Has White given any indication on what teams he is giving serious consideration to?

[djaymsu5]

If we did get him, I'm assuming he would play the three and we would start Kegler at the stretch four. That would allow Q to move up to the SG position and have four legit three point shooters on the court with Herard in the middle. Our starting five would be:

PG Ready/Peters
SG Q/Wright/Carter
SF White/Stapleton
PF Kegler/Holman/Datcher
C Herard/Ado

This is an NCAA tournament team. What am I missing? If we got White to replace Newman, we would come out way ahead IMO.

And if White comes in and balls out we definitely get the better hand just because he's an instant impact player and adds great chemistry to the team more than likely. When Newman has to sit a year is a known cancer and may or may not ever pan out in college. White has shown he can compete and hopefully we can get him in here and get him drafted high. All around better for everybody.

[MarketingBully]

If Kegler can play stretch 4 I don't see a problem with it. I don't really know about him starting in front of Holman even though Kegler is probably the better player but I like the line up. I know IYOK said Ziegler reached out to White but does anyone know anymore on that situation? I would love to add this kid that would be big time for this team.

Yes, we definitely reached out to him and are interested. Another message board confirmed what IYOK stated on here earlier. I love IYOK's information. It's pretty spot on.

[MarketingBully]

Has White given any indication on what teams he is giving serious consideration to?

Only one I have seen is Louisville. If we can get him to visit and show him how we would use him, you would have to like our chances.

[djaymsu5]

Yes, we definitely reached out to him and are interested. Another message board confirmed what IYOK stated on here earlier. I love IYOK's information. It's pretty spot on.

Hell yea it is. He's only been a wrong on about 2 or 3 things tops since I've been a member on this board. I am 100% confident in anything he has to say. I know there are some other basketball insiders on this board as well. Maybe they can spread the info on what they have from the situation. If there is mutual interest between us and him I think Howland snags him.

[msstate7]

Hell yea it is. He's only been a wrong on about 2 or 3 things tops since I've been a member on this board. I am 100% confident in anything he has to say. I know there are some other basketball insiders on this board as well. Maybe they can spread the info on what they have from the situation. If there is mutual interest between us and him I think Howland snags him.

Hopefully JOHNHEVESYMADE will chime in. He's usually spot on with basketball

[maroonmania]

Only one I have seen is Louisville. If we can get him to visit and show him how we would use him, you would have to like our chances.

Not sure I would like them over Pitino and UL if they are seriously interested but then again, I have no idea what kind of situation AW is looking for.

[fishwater99]

Is Stapleton going to be healthy recovered from his injury in time to play significant minutes?

[MarketingBully]

Is Stapleton going to be healthy recovered from his injury in time to play significant minutes?

Not until SEC season starts but if we got White that would provide us a stop gap this year to not have to rush him back.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Is Stapleton going to be healthy recovered from his injury in time to play significant minutes?

Howland said he hopes that Stapleton can play the last couple of non conference games so he'd be ready for the SEC schedule.

[msstate7]

Howland said he hopes that Stapleton can play the last couple of non conference games so he'd be ready for the SEC schedule.

Is he a 3 or 4?

[maroonmania]

Is Stapleton going to be healthy recovered from his injury in time to play significant minutes?

Seems like last I heard he was expected back by the conference season in January, not expected to do too much until then.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

If Kegler can play stretch 4 I don't see a problem with it. I don't really know about him starting in front of Holman even though Kegler is probably the better player but I like the line up. I know IYOK said Ziegler reached out to White but does anyone know anymore on that situation? I would love to add this kid that would be big time for this team.

Kegler has looked really good so far & has gotten in a lot better shape. That has been his biggest question mark. I could see 3 freshmen in the starting lineup (Wright, Kegler, & Herard). Not sure where we stand with Andrew White but we've definitely reached out. He visited Syracuse this past weekend, Louisville is looking to bring him in for a visit, & of course we are too.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Is he a 3 or 4?

He's a true 3 but if Q & Houston could play minutes at the 4 last year Stapleton can.

[MarketingBully]

Kegler has looked really good so far & has gotten in a lot better shape. That has been his biggest question mark. I could see 3 freshmen in the starting lineup (Wright, Kegler, & Herard). Not sure where we stand with Andrew White but we've definitely reached out. He visited Syracuse this past weekend, Louisville is looking to bring him in for a visit, & of course we are too.

How has Wright's shot looked? I think he is going to be a great player for us. If we get White, I think Wright would be first off the bench at the 3 to replace White.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

How has Wright's shot looked? I think he is going to be a great player for us. If we get White, I think Wright would be first off the bench at the 3 to replace White.

Inconsistent but improving. He's just so aggressive off the dribble & likes & absorbs contact.

[MarketingBully]

Inconsistent but improving. He's just so aggressive off the dribble & likes & absorbs contact.

Gotcha, his game is similar to Jamont's and Chicken's I am thinking as well as Obasahan from Bama. With his size, I do like him at the 3 (6'5").

[Tbonewannabe]

I actually like Holman if he can get in better shape and add some weight. He has long arms so he gives us a shot blocker and rebounder. He also looks like he has decent shooting form for a big man. I have no info but I just liked him down the stretch. You could tell when his conditioning got to him. He also needed to get bigger to bang down low.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I actually like Holman if he can get in better shape and add some weight. He has long arms so he gives us a shot blocker and rebounder. He also looks like he has decent shooting form for a big man. I have no info but I just liked him down the stretch. You could tell when his conditioning got to him. He also needed to get bigger to bang down low.

I really like Holman also. He played last year at around 210lbs. He's already up to 222lbs with a goal of 230lbs. He's never going to be a big kid but if he can just get stronger & not get pushed around so easy he will be a big part of the team whether as a starter or a 6th man.

[smootness]

Gotcha, his game is similar to Jamont's and Chicken's I am thinking as well as Obasahan from Bama. With his size, I do like him at the 3 (6'5").

I honestly believe he's a better athlete than all of them...at least Jamont and Obasohan. Chicken was a phenomenal athlete as well, but Wright is about as good as it gets athletically.

[djaymsu5]

Damn how can you talk about the talent we have and not get excited about this season. I hope this team gels early and often and we can get to the tournament

[djaymsu5]

I'm ready to see Stapleton healthy doing some of those top 10 dunks in The Hump. State basketball needs that excitement again.

[MarketingBully]

This team is filled with the right type of players that Howland likes to develop. He has a history of getting the most out of players who want to work and get better but are talented (4 star types). Where he has run into trouble in the past were the five stars who came in not as hungry to prove themselves and believed their hype too much. Sound familiar?

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

It's Syracuse or Louisville...My prediction is Louisville.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

It's Syracuse or Louisville...My prediction is Louisville.

Louisville is closer to home. Not sure if that plays a factor or not.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Louisville is closer to home. Not sure if that plays a factor or not.
Louisville also has spot to fill in losing Damion Lee.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Louisville also has spot to fill in losing Damion Lee.

True but Syracuse lost Michael Gbinije, Trevor Cooney, & Malachi Richardson which was basically all of their 3pt production.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

he'd have to compete with Matthew Moyer..I am not saying he couldn't but the main reason I predict Louisville is proximity to home. Although I do hope I am wrong and Ben Howland sweeps him off his feet.

[ScottH]

The key is get him to campus but with family.

As much as he was to want us, we need to see what their "Horatio" factor is.

If you read some of the departure articles from Nebraska, may be more of a circus than your normal transfer. But this isn't Howland's first rodeo.

[maroonmania]

The key is get him to campus but with family.

As much as he was to want us, we need to see what their "Horatio" factor is.

If you read some of the departure articles from Nebraska, may be more of a circus than your normal transfer. But this isn't Howland's first rodeo.

Is he considering visiting us? Agree that will have to happen to even be in the game for him. Right now sounds like we aren't in the game.

[KentuckyDawg13]

nm

[JOHNHEVESYMADE]

I do not expect us to get Andrew White. We've missed out on a lot of 5th year guys. Hope next year we do better. Main targets for this class are Weatherspoon, Feazell, and Brooks. We will see who else somebody will explode on to the scene this year as well.

[msstate7]

I think getting good senior transfers is tough bc we haven't been good in so long. A 5th year player is generally gonna want to go somewhere they feel they can get to the tourney

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I do not expect us to get Andrew White. We've missed out on a lot of 5th year guys. Hope next year we do better. Main targets for this class are Weatherspoon, Feazell, and Brooks. We will see who else somebody will explode on to the scene this year as well.

I just don't see it working with Brooks unless some things are smoothed over. I know we're still recruiting him & the staff is hopeful but I just don't see it as of now.

[msstate7]

I just don't see it working with Brooks unless some things are smoothed over. I know we're still recruiting him & the staff is hopeful but I just don't see it as of now.

How do you guys feel about nick weatherspoon? Could a strong freshman campaign by peters knock us out of the running?

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

How do you guys feel about nick weatherspoon? Could a strong freshman campaign by peters knock us out of the running?

I don't see why. I can see them both playing.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

How do you guys feel about nick weatherspoon? Could a strong freshman campaign by peters knock us out of the running?

He'll be signed before the season starts & like dawg-gone said they could play together if need be. I don't see Nick being scared of competition either.

[msstate7]

He'll be signed before the season starts & like dawg-gone said they could play together if need be. I don't see Nick being scared of competition either.

Good. Nick is my #1 target. Really want this kid

[smootness]

I just don't see it working with Brooks unless some things are smoothed over. I know we're still recruiting him & the staff is hopeful but I just don't see it as of now.

Wait, there are issues between him and our staff...of which his dad is a big part? Am I reading that right?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Wait, there are issues between him and our staff...of which his dad is a big part? Am I reading that right?

There's no issue with Garrison. It's a family deal. No need to put people business out in the street.

[smootness]

There's no issue with Garrison. It's a family deal. No need to put people business out in the street.

O...k. That seems strange.

[Tripp McNeely]

O...k. That seems strange.

Start by looking at where Garrison lives and where Coach Brooks lives...that should point you in the right direction.