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Post by victoriouslasalle on Apr 29, 2024 15:31:44 GMT -5
Am I now allowed to say that he can't play? That his highlight video was the biggest case of false advertisement I've seen in 20 years of this shit? Can I say good riddance? You can say good riddance. Problem is La Salle is not going to be able to replace him. I know he had his faults. You can say glad he left and good riddance but if you don't find a better replacement then we we lost in this transaction. this feels like a meat market that we will be ultimately doomed by a spam budget. |
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Apr 29, 2024 15:36:14 GMT -5
I thought this was coming. Mentioned him a few weeks ago as I knew they were looking at him. He needs to be more efficient but is very young averaging double figures. No better teacher for him. We need more though. You nailed that one, explorer88, whether publicly or in our DM thread... You nailed it! Overall, to those unfamiliar, Acker is basically the equivalent replacement for Brantley. Both players are highly inefficient scorers with inconsistent release points while being highly athletic. Also, both players have decision-making issues and are prone to sloppy turnovers. One is three years younger than the other, so maybe Acker has a higher ceiling BUT Brantley should be expected to outproduce this year as he is materially older. As 88 mentioned, Dunphy is the type of coach that hopefully gets the best out of him. He is still pretty young and established himself one of the better players in the NEC. The staff was in on him the last cycle. But the big issue is we still need the Brickus replacement..... The high-skill guard/scorer Now if Brantley is back at the 11th hour, is our team complete? |
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Apr 29, 2024 15:36:58 GMT -5
Am I now allowed to say that he can't play? That his highlight video was the biggest case of false advertisement I've seen in 20 years of this shit? Can I say good riddance? You can say good riddance. Problem is La Salle is not going to be able to replace him. I know he had his faults. You can say glad he left and good riddance but if you don't find a better replacement then we we lost in this transaction. Mik, I'd take Lew Fadipe over Rokas. |
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Post by las71 on Apr 29, 2024 15:39:13 GMT -5
Has anyone seen enough of the Greek kid to know if he can give us some minutes? If Rokas and Brantley both leave does that leave us with 2 or 3 scholarships. If the Greek kid isn't ready then we need another big as well as another guard and forward.
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Post by explorer88 on Apr 29, 2024 15:41:13 GMT -5
Lunatic I don't think Lewis Fadipe was anywhere near the player Rokas was. Fadipe was a 10 minute a night layer. The farther we are removed from these players as fans, the more we forget what their flaws were.
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Post by victoriouslasalle on Apr 29, 2024 15:42:18 GMT -5
Has anyone seen enough of the Greek kid to know if he can give us some minutes? If Rokas and Brantley both leave does that leave us with 2 or 3 scholarships. If the Greek kid isn't ready then we need another big as well as another guard and forward. was searching for stats on him a month or so back none to be found. it seems the school he attended doesn't publish or release them. |
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Post by explorer88 on Apr 29, 2024 15:42:39 GMT -5
Has anyone seen enough of the Greek kid to know if he can give us some minutes? If Rokas and Brantley both leave does that leave us with 2 or 3 scholarships. If the Greek kid isn't ready then we need another big as well as another guard and forward. The Greek kid won't be ready to make a major impact next year is what I have heard. That is why we a trying to find another big in the transfer portal. |
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Apr 29, 2024 15:43:17 GMT -5
Lunatic I don't think Lewis Fadipe was anywhere near the player Rokas was. Fadipe was a 10 minute a night layer. The farther we are removed from these players as fans, the more we forget what their flaws were. Lew wasn't good either. That's my point. At least he could finish and defend at the rim. |
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Post by explorer88 on Apr 29, 2024 15:45:35 GMT -5
Lunatic I don't think Lewis Fadipe was anywhere near the player Rokas was. Fadipe was a 10 minute a night layer. The farther we are removed from these players as fans, the more we forget what their flaws were. Lew wasn't good either. That's my point. At least he could finish and defend at the rim. First of all Rokas did finish at the rim. I am not sure what you were watching or wanting from him. Fadipe's blocked shots were lower than Rokas. Now he did play less minutes but that is because he was a liability on offense. His hands were far worse than Rokas' and Rokas' has some suspect hands. I don't see what you see here. |
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Apr 29, 2024 15:47:33 GMT -5
This one hurts. He's one of the better bigs we've had in the program and was still developing. When he wasn't hurt, his play was solid and I really thought by his senior year he would be all A10 in some category.
Yeah he had some weaknesses, but all players do and he contributed well beyond what I'd expect for a sophomore center at La Salle. Centers always take longer to develop.
All that being said, my interest in college basketball as a whole is rapidly waning. I renewed season tickets at the last minute for this past season. For next season....meh....maybe I'll go to a couple of games, but I'm just less interested in watching a bunch of free agents getting replaced every year and going to the highest bidder under the pretend guise of being students. Call them professionals and end the charade.
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Apr 29, 2024 15:48:05 GMT -5
Nevermind, Rokas was waaayyy better. I just checked college basketball reference.
My apologies.
It's not even close.
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Post by 1801olney on Apr 29, 2024 15:48:55 GMT -5
Even if we are able to replace Rokas with a similar skilled player, I'd rather have him still in the program. Seeing the progression players make through their careers is part of being a fan for me. I'll give it a few more years to see if it settles down, but turning over the roster every year, hoping and praying at least 3 guys stay, etc isnt for me.
Are we really longing for the days of Lewis Fadipe?!
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Apr 29, 2024 15:50:42 GMT -5
Even if we are able to replace Rokas with a similar skilled player, I'd rather have him still in the program. Seeing the progression players make through their careers is part of being a fan for me. I'll give it a few more years to see if it settles down, but turning over the roster every year, hoping and praying at least 3 guys stay, etc isnt for me. Are we really longing for the days of Lewis Fadipe?! I just hate being 40. |
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Post by explorerman on Apr 29, 2024 15:51:52 GMT -5
Lunatic I don't think Lewis Fadipe was anywhere near the player Rokas was. Fadipe was a 10 minute a night layer. The farther we are removed from these players as fans, the more we forget what their flaws were. Lew wasn't good either. That's my point. At least he could finish and defend at the rim. As we established a month or so ago.. Relax a little, Lunatic Your excitement for the program is great but let’s stop the very silly takes and do not get amped up if serious people try to help you |
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Post by walkon on Apr 29, 2024 15:53:16 GMT -5
I am beyond disappointed in the nature of college basketball, particularly how it affects small schools. There has to be something that is done otherwise they will destroy it forever.. I don’t see any way we can ever compete anymore in this conference with the impact of NIL on top of the other challenges. I wish there was a way that we could organize some actual opposition to this as I’m sure all the other schools similar in size feel similarly. So every season now we’re gonna have to just wonder how many guys are leaving next season? How will we ever have continuity, or will any small school for that matter?
I guess the question is how are other schools similar to us Being impacted? I don’t follow every school in the conference, but just by monitoring Twitter it seems like we have been hit the hardest in the conference... Such a shame.
I’m excited for the new kids next season, but then I am thinking to myself if they do well, they may not even stay anyway.
One thing is for sure, there is absolutely no way we would ever have had a sweet 16 run in this climate. Everything is essentially rigged now for the big money schools.
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Apr 29, 2024 15:55:02 GMT -5
Lew wasn't good either. That's my point. At least he could finish and defend at the rim. As we established a month or so ago.. Relax a little, Lunatic Your excitement for the program is great but let’s stop the very silly takes and do not get amped up if serious people try to help you I'm a little over the top now...Sorry. Is Brantley gone? |
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Post by explorerman on Apr 29, 2024 16:03:08 GMT -5
Even if we are able to replace Rokas with a similar skilled player, I'd rather have him still in the program. Seeing the progression players make through their careers is part of being a fan for me. I'll give it a few more years to see if it settles down, but turning over the roster every year, hoping and praying at least 3 guys stay, etc isnt for me. Are we really longing for the days of Lewis Fadipe?! We are engaged with another big but he more akin to a Rokas than a Lilley.. 88 and I are of similar mind regarding him.. Our engagement is not public so there is no sharing.. With this domino falling I assume we hear something shortly. We are still in with a couple true power forwards who have not committed yet. One that is more akin to junkyard dog which I personally believe we needed badly. Additionally, as 88 said, the Greek should not be expected to do much. He is really a rebounder/sets picks/plays defense. I am not creating a play to feed him the ball to go 1v1 on someone. So for the people playing at home both front court and back courts have taken material hits in the last 48 hours. |
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Post by las71 on Apr 29, 2024 16:15:23 GMT -5
Explorerman If Brantley goes will we have 2 or 3 scholarships? Thanks for your input
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Post by 23won on Apr 29, 2024 16:50:14 GMT -5
I want the junkyard dog
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Post by festushagan on Apr 29, 2024 17:19:19 GMT -5
Fascinating times in what used to be college basketball, players going and coming, ridiculous nil compensations, transfers to neighboring schools, etc., surprised I'm even commenting on the board!
Just a short note, I will be making a donation to the program shortly in support of the arena reservations, significant amount to me, and will at a later date consider purchasing season tickets when and if Dunphy and his staff can put together a competitive roster.
Will never contribute to an NIL, sorry, just my choice, no way La Salle can compete in this environment, lunacy running rampant.
Too old to change my ways, perhaps all this nonsense will benefit the game, doubt it!
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Post by lasallejohn on Apr 29, 2024 17:21:56 GMT -5
Nothing but junkyard dogs
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Apr 29, 2024 19:01:48 GMT -5
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Post by calsufan on Apr 29, 2024 19:09:38 GMT -5
Sooner or later, someone like a Kentucky (or now Arkansas) will get caught colluding with a player before they enter the portal and of course, Cleveland State will be given another year of probation. |
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Post by roaddog77 on Apr 29, 2024 23:07:42 GMT -5
Rokas to Central Florida  WOW, good luck to Jocius at UCF. I hope UCF has a good strength and conditioning program, if not he will be getting killed in the Big 12 conference ( ex. Hunter Dickerson from Kansas). |
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Post by diehardexplorer on Apr 30, 2024 0:46:26 GMT -5
Even if we are able to replace Rokas with a similar skilled player, I'd rather have him still in the program. Seeing the progression players make through their careers is part of being a fan for me. I'll give it a few more years to see if it settles down, but turning over the roster every year, hoping and praying at least 3 guys stay, etc isnt for me. Are we really longing for the days of Lewis Fadipe?! We are engaged with another big but he more akin to a Rokas than a Lilley.. 88 and I are of similar mind regarding him.. Our engagement is not public so there is no sharing.. With this domino falling I assume we hear something shortly. We are still in with a couple true power forwards who have not committed yet. One that is more akin to junkyard dog which I personally believe we needed badly. Additionally, as 88 said, the Greek should not be expected to do much. He is really a rebounder/sets picks/plays defense. I am not creating a play to feed him the ball to go 1v1 on someone. So for the people playing at home both front court and back courts have taken material hits in the last 48 hours. this big that is akin to rokas, if it's who i think it is, imo he would be an improvement. he was underused at his previous school. he's more mobil and aggressive than rokas and has better hands. i hope we have a real shot at him. the combination of him and lilley would keep this team competitive up front. if khalil is moving on, there are multiple guards la salle has been in contact with who have not committed yet. there are at least 4 of them i hope the staff is still actively involved with. get one of them to replace khalil and it will take some of the sting away. as far as the power forwards go, right now we technically only have 2 scholarships left so if we got this big and a guard in place of khalil, someone on the current roster would need to go if the staff wanted to add a power forward so a hard decision may need to be made. dunph can't afford to carry multiple practice players again. he needs to be able to go at least 8-9 deep in order to move this team up in the a10 standings. |
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Apr 30, 2024 6:41:41 GMT -5
The portal closes tomorrow, so I don't think anybody else is leaving.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Apr 30, 2024 8:06:58 GMT -5
The portal closes tomorrow, so I don't think anybody else is leaving. I'm trying to figure out if it closes both ways tomorrow or if you just can't enter tomorrow. Kids are free to sign whenever, right? |
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Apr 30, 2024 8:15:37 GMT -5
Will we know if Brantley is an Explorer next year?
We know that we aren't losing anybody else after today.
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Apr 30, 2024 8:50:02 GMT -5
Free to sign whenever. Just can't enter after tomorrow.
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Post by giveansk1 on Apr 30, 2024 8:56:00 GMT -5
Correct and compliance office has 48 hours to process so might not know until Friday if guys are in.
In theory a guy could sit in portal all summer but that's really unlikely to happen because coaches aren't going to tolerate that with practices and offseason workouts.
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