Where does Supahstar Davonte Pollard go now?

[Coach34]

I know Stands has him "locked down"- but what is his back-up plan? Carolina? Dook? Kansas?

[Jacksondevildog]

I know that the Spirit board has been inquiring about him lately. They like players with baggage.

[Saltydog]

out in that area.

[Raytoraid83]

I know Stands has him "locked down"- but what is his back-up plan? Carolina? Dook? Kansas?

No way he'd start over Oliver Black!!!!

[JOHNHEVESYMADE]

He has rare athleticism that very few in the country have, his production has not been great but he has a limitless ceiling. I don't know why he isn't playing well, but I sure wish State would take him. Much rather have a former five star than somebody like Troutman that's best offer is New Hampshire.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

He has rare athleticism that very few in the country have, his production has not been great but he has a limitless ceiling. I don't know why he isn't playing well, but I sure wish State would take him. Much rather have a former five star than somebody like Troutman that's best offer is New Hampshire.

Not really directed at you bc I've heard several say it but when does this limitless ceiling show itself. Since he's left Kemper Co he hasn't really showed anything at either stop to say he has this vast potential & limitless ceiling. He reminds me of Michael Gholar. A freaky athlete who's just not that good of a bball player. Now if we had a team where he could come in & be an energy guy on a good team I'd be all for him. Unfortunately people would expect that 5* McDonald's AA & when he avg 8-10ppg & 4-6rpg our fans would be calling him a bust. We need shooters, scorers, whatever your term & Pollard just isn't that.

[Five-tool Poster]

Not really directed at you bc I've heard several say it but when does this limitless ceiling show itself. Since he's left Kemper Co he hasn't really showed anything at either stop to say he has this vast potential & limitless ceiling. He reminds me of Michael Gholar. A freaky athlete who's just not that good of a bball player. Now if we had a team where he could come in & be an energy guy on a good team I'd be all for him. Unfortunately people would expect that 5* McDonald's AA & when he avg 8-10ppg & 4-6rpg our fans would be calling him a bust. We need shooters, scorers, whatever your term & Pollard just isn't that.

Im not necessarily an advocate for us getting Pollard but what makes you think compared to the rest of our team he couldn't be a scorer?

[C222]

He has rare athleticism that very few in the country have, his production has not been great but he has a limitless ceiling. I don't know why he isn't playing well, but I sure wish State would take him. Much rather have a former five star than somebody like Troutman that's best offer is New Hampshire.

This, I agree with.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Im not necessarily an advocate for us getting Pollard but what makes you think compared to the rest of our team he couldn't be a scorer?

Mainly bc he's proven he's not a consistent or proven scorer at Bama or EMCC. He avg 4ppg at Bama & 12ppg at EMCC good for 3rd on the team. He just doesn't have an offensive skill set. He doesn't have good range. He's not a guy that can beat you off the dribble & get to the rack. He's not good with his back to the basket. Majority of his points come from transition & put backs.

[Goat from MSU]

It would help our rebounding ,just think if we had gotten him out of high school ,maybe Ray would not be on the hot seat today. Who knows.

He has rare athleticism that very few in the country have, his production has not been great but he has a limitless ceiling. I don't know why he isn't playing well, but I sure wish State would take him. Much rather have a former five star than somebody like Troutman that's best offer is New Hampshire.

[engie]

It would help our rebounding ,just think if we had gotten him out of high school ,maybe Ray would not be on the hot seat today. Who knows.

1) Ray isn't on the hot seat today.
2) Daniels is a MUCH better rebounder than Pollard -- just as good of scorer -- and a better defender. It's hard to argue "ceilings" -- but when and where do these ceilings occur?

[Coach34]

Pollard in all his greatness averaged 12 and 6 this year in juco with just under a block/game...and didnt make a 3-ball all season


http://www.emccathletics.com/sports/...ge?view=lineup

[Goat from MSU]

It may not be hot but it is warm . Ray needs to win at least 18 games next year or sign Newman. By the way I hope Ray gets it done , if not I hire Bob Marlin at least he going to the Big Dance this year ,he should have been hired 2 years ago but that is water under the bridge. Have you seen Daniels play before ,I wonder if anyone on this board seen him in person.

1) Ray isn't on the hot seat today.
2) Daniels is a MUCH better rebounder than Pollard -- just as good of scorer -- and a better defender. It's hard to argue "ceilings" -- but when and where do these ceilings occur?

[Sandman14]

he can't be any worse than the junk heap we presently have. if no room on the roster, maybe we can hire him to be the head coach?

check this awesomeness:



Pos Nat'l
Rank Nat'l
Rating Name
School, Hometown Video HT/ WT/ PPG Commit Date Signed LOI? Commit School
PG 24 Tookie Brown
(Morgan County HS)
Madison, GA 5-10/165 01/26/2014
Mississippi State
SG NR Dante Scott
(Campbell HS)
Smyrna, GA 6-4/230 06/12/2013
Mississippi State
PF NR Joseph Strugg
(Carver Senior HS)
Montgomery, AL 6-8/200 06/11/2013
Mississippi State

[C222]

he can't be any worse than the junk heap we presently have. if no room on the roster, maybe we can hire him to be the head coach?

check this awesomeness:



Pos Nat'l
Rank Nat'l
Rating Name
School, Hometown Video HT/ WT/ PPG Commit Date Signed LOI? Commit School
PG 24 Tookie Brown
(Morgan County HS)
Madison, GA 5-10/165 01/26/2014
Mississippi State
SG NR Dante Scott
(Campbell HS)
Smyrna, GA 6-4/230 06/12/2013
Mississippi State
PF NR Joseph Strugg
(Carver Senior HS)
Montgomery, AL 6-8/200 06/11/2013
Mississippi State

Tookie is really, really good. Wait until this summer when more offers come in. He and Scott are in the Top 100 on Future 150.

[C222]

No way he'd start over Oliver Black!!!!

Oliver Back had an offer from Oklahoma (currently a 5 seed) and Wichita State (#1 ranked team in the country). But what do they know.

[engie]

It may not be hot but it is warm . Ray needs to win at least 18 games next year or sign Newman.

I think he's got a pretty good shot at both of these as of today...

Next year tells the story on Ray in every possible way...

[Goat from MSU]

That we can both agree on .

I think he's got a pretty good shot at both of these as of today...

Next year tells the story on Ray in every possible way...

[Sandman14]

I already know the story on Ray. This ain't baseball.

How exactly do you think Ray will get the best basketball prospect in the nation, given that up until now, he's never been capable of signing even a 4-star prospect?

What does 18 games mean? I seem to recall being lectured about how 20 games doesn't mean squat anymore. You get 13 for showing up and having a scholarship program in the SEC. What so that means he wins 4 or 5 more games against a bunch of horrible SEC teams...so that's gonna be real progress after 3 years? For basketball? Or do we have a special category of progress for Rick "the assistant" Ray?

We won 17 or more games in 12 of 14 seasons before Ray, so I sure hope the Rick "the assistant" Ray can get 18 against a putrid SEC West in year 3.

[C222]

I already know the story on Ray. This ain't baseball.

How exactly do you think Ray will get the best basketball prospect in the nation, given that up until now, he's never been capable of signing even a 4-star prospect?

What does 18 games mean? I seem to recall being lectured about how 20 games doesn't mean squat anymore. You get 13 for showing up and having a scholarship program in the SEC. What so that means he wins 4 or 5 more games against a bunch of horrible SEC teams...so that's gonna be real progress after 3 years? For basketball? Or do we have a special category of progress for Rick "the assistant" Ray?

We won 17 or more games in 12 of 14 seasons before Ray, so I sure hope the Rick "the assistant" Ray can get 18 against a putrid SEC West in year 3.

How about giving him a chance? He's had 2 classes where he actually had time to recruit. 2015 class is pretty solid.