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Post by thelasallelunatic on Mar 19, 2024 9:44:08 GMT -5
He was here 4 years, can't fault him for trying to use his extra year to play up somewhere. This is the last year for the covid year, correct? By next year, it will all be cycled out and we'll have a semblance of normalcy? |
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Post by explorer88 on Mar 19, 2024 9:49:56 GMT -5
Brickus:
NEWS: La Salle guard Jhamir Brickus tells me he plans to enter the transfer portal.
Brickus just wrapped up his fourth season at La Salle, starting 104 of 119 games played throughout that stretch. Was a member of the All-A10 Third Team this season.
He averaged 13.9PPG, 4.8APG, 3.5RPG and 1.2SPG this season. Shot 40% from 3PT range.
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Post by olneyman on Mar 19, 2024 10:56:11 GMT -5
Delgreco Wilson indicating on Hawk Board that he expects at least four from La Salle to be in portal.
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Post by golasalle on Mar 19, 2024 11:16:43 GMT -5
so right now, 45% of our offensive production is in the portal. I think it was last year too before many of them decided to return. I think the majority of DI teams will be in similar circumstances. |
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Post by kinesiology on Mar 19, 2024 11:22:57 GMT -5
Delgreco Wilson indicating on Hawk Board that he expects at least four from La Salle to be in portal. Bold prediction at this point. |
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Post by explorerman on Mar 19, 2024 11:43:34 GMT -5
Breaking on Twitter now that Brickus is in the portal. I said this earlier when talking to Joe about NIL $$$$. Players, rightfully so, enter the transfer portal so players can see what they are worth. Posters do need to step back and think we had a poor season where we were largely not competitive against good and, in some cases, average teams. An ultra-soft OCC schedule gave us a basically breakeven record, but our NET was never really strong 3-4 months into season (January). Posters here really need think before putting a post saying, player #A hopefully does not leave because that is my favorite player, or that they showed some flash, we can not afford to lose them, etc. You need to look at every player that played 20 mins or more and say we need more. We know it wasn't good enough because we know the record. If you are proficient with basketball, really you can tell with your own eyes watching. It has been a sad season for a variety of reasons. We do have some positive momentum with what is happening at Gola right now as I type, but this roster needs a significant increase in skill. Only one upperclassman player played more than 20 minutes this season and passed the basketball eye test. The A-10 coaches recently confirmed this, and the Big 5 coaches will confirm it. The numbers/hard data back this up. I am saddened by Brickus' news, but it doesn't mean he is guaranteed to be gone. He has some special circumstances at play. He will garner the most transfer interest because well he is our most talented player, and it isn't close. I mentioned upperclassman because plenty of basketball minds believe, after 3 seasons and 4 off-seasons, if a player hasn't shown the ability to consistently perform or demonstrate skill at the level you are competing they are not likely to find it in the remaining years.. You know what you have.. Kinda falls under that idiot expecting some different this time after something has happened over and over... Dunphy needs roster space so he can improve the lacking talent pool that currently resides at the top of the minutes chart. Now maybe the defense of me basically throwing 5-6 players under the bus is that maybe the other side isn't as green. That is a very real concern and criticism of my take on improving the talent pool; as we know, Dunphy has never been known to be a recruiting savant and handed over 25% of the scholarship pool to players who did not even have a whiff of playing time this year on a below-average basketball team. I recognize this is harsh, and I take no pleasure in it. But it is realistic. I recognize what college basketball has become, which is big business for both coaches and universities AND, now, players. And that comes with fair and balanced accountability. This is going to be my one post on this.. I realized that I posted on Gill's departure, but then I realized that we are going to be doing this exercise after every player announces their transfer portal intentions, and really, it isn't worth it... We are forgetting the bigger picture by doing that... I know this is going to upset a lot of you, and I am sorry for that. I was hesitant to even post it, but after reading several comments, I felt the need to post it... |
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Post by jb71 on Mar 19, 2024 12:11:09 GMT -5
Breaking on Twitter now that Brickus is in the portal. I said this earlier when talking to Joe about NIL $$$$. Players, rightfully so, enter the transfer portal so players can see what they are worth. Posters do need to step back and think we had a poor season where we were largely not competitive against good and, in some cases, average teams. An ultra-soft OCC schedule gave us a basically breakeven record, but our NET was never really strong 3-4 months into season (January). Posters here really need think before putting a post saying, player #A hopefully does not leave because that is my favorite player, or that they showed some flash, we can not afford to lose them, etc. You need to look at every player that played 20 mins or more and say we need more. We know it wasn't good enough because we know the record. If you are proficient with basketball, really you can tell with your own eyes watching. It has been a sad season for a variety of reasons. We do have some positive momentum with what is happening at Gola right now as I type, but this roster needs a significant increase in skill. Only one upperclassman player played more than 20 minutes this season and passed the basketball eye test. The A-10 coaches recently confirmed this, and the Big 5 coaches will confirm it. The numbers/hard data back this up. I am saddened by Brickus' news, but it doesn't mean he is guaranteed to be gone. He has some special circumstances at play. He will garner the most transfer interest because well he is our most talented player, and it isn't close. I mentioned upperclassman because plenty of basketball minds believe, after 3 seasons and 4 off-seasons, if a player hasn't shown the ability to consistently perform or demonstrate skill at the level you are competing they are not likely to find it in the remaining years.. You know what you have.. Kinda falls under that idiot expecting some different this time after something has happened over and over... Dunphy needs roster space so he can improve the lacking talent pool that currently resides at the top of the minutes chart. Now maybe the defense of me basically throwing 5-6 players under the bus is that maybe the other side isn't as green. That is a very real concern and criticism of my take on improving the talent pool; as we know, Dunphy has never been known to be a recruiting savant and handed over 25% of the scholarship pool to players who did not even have a whiff of playing time this year on a below-average basketball team. I recognize this is harsh, and I take no pleasure in it. But it is realistic. I recognize what college basketball has become, which is big business for both coaches and universities AND, now, players. And that comes with fair and balanced accountability. This is going to be my one post on this.. I realized that I posted on Gill's departure, but then I realized that we are going to be doing this exercise after every player announces their transfer portal intentions, and really, it isn't worth it... We are forgetting the bigger picture by doing that... I know this is going to upset a lot of you, and I am sorry for that. I was hesitant to even post it, but after reading several comments, I felt the need to post it... I can't argue with your thoughts even though I did lament the probable loss of some favorite players. It pains me to see what's happening to College Basketball. Every broadcast includes mentions of how many schools players attended. Mahorcic on Duquesne is at his 5th school. Several teams turned over their entire roster. I've been a La Salle fan since 68. Attended multiple games most years but only bought season tickets past 2 years. I've rooted through the highs and lows and hope relentlessly for a return to the good times. I agree the roster isn't loaded but I appreciated the effort and teamwork I often saw this year. My dream was for retention of some key pieces and additions to fill our greatest needs leading to a resurgence in the coming years. I hoped the new arena would bring more enthusiasm and better teams. My concern is that multiple player losses with moderate recruiting success will dampen any positive influence from the Arena. Deuce Jones looks like a great addition but I don't see a single freshman added to a depleted roster bringing much success. More likely he shows great skills and moves on to greener pastures in a year. I will miss enjoying progression of players over a 4 year career. I can't offer the insightful basketball analysis many post here. I can only offer the thoughts of a longtime fan who keeps hoping for a better future . |
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Post by 1801olney on Mar 19, 2024 12:15:44 GMT -5
Delgreco Wilson indicating on Hawk Board that he expects at least four from La Salle to be in portal. Nice to see that after having a moderately successful year, the hawk fans are kicking La Salle out of the league again. |
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Post by theneumann64 on Mar 19, 2024 12:32:37 GMT -5
Delgreco Wilson indicating on Hawk Board that he expects at least four from La Salle to be in portal. Nice to see that after having a moderately successful year, the hawk fans are kicking La Salle out of the league again. Yeah this is why any time someone tells me I should root for St. Joe's (PA) out of some Big 5 or A-10 loyalty, I make an obscene gesture in my mind (or in reality, depending on the situation). |
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Post by MisterD on Mar 19, 2024 12:39:04 GMT -5
If you told me Villanova could win another title next year or St. Joseph's of PA could simply make the tourney, I'd grimace and watch Neptune hoist the trophy. Fuck them hawks.
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Post by calsufan on Mar 19, 2024 12:51:10 GMT -5
Nice to see that after having a moderately successful year, the hawk fans are kicking La Salle out of the league again. Yeah this is why any time someone tells me I should root for St. Joe's (PA) out of some Big 5 or A-10 loyalty, I make an obscene gesture in my mind (or in reality, depending on the situation). My thoughts exactly. They are the pathetic, arrogant, eternal wannabes. |
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Post by calsufan on Mar 19, 2024 12:54:25 GMT -5
If you told me Villanova could win another title next year or St. Joseph's of PA could simply make the tourney, I'd grimace and watch Neptune hoist the trophy. Fuck them hawks.  |
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Post by nyalum on Mar 19, 2024 12:58:14 GMT -5
My thinking is that we also had a lot of unknowns all season long on our bench. If the aforementioned players left (which I hope doesn't happen, FYI) maybe we strike gold and those international players work out. The possibility is there. High hopes, I know.
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Post by hoopsguest on Mar 19, 2024 13:03:00 GMT -5
Next year for the most part (could be a couple kids due to injury redshirts, Mormon missions, etc) will be the last of the Covid kids
If you played in the 2020-2021 season it didn’t count against your four seasons. This year’s seniors were freshmen during that campaign. So next season is their fifth and final
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Post by diehardexplorer on Mar 19, 2024 13:44:59 GMT -5
so right now, 45% of our offensive production is in the portal. I think it was last year too before many of them decided to return. I think the majority of DI teams will be in similar circumstances. that was 2 years ago. last year shep, nickleberry and the twins went in. only shep returned. |
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Mar 19, 2024 15:20:42 GMT -5
I think it was last year too before many of them decided to return. I think the majority of DI teams will be in similar circumstances. that was 2 years ago. last year shep, nickleberry and the twins went in. only shep returned. Now I ask ya, and perhaps its better as a private message or conversation...was it worth it? The Drame twins got another NCAA bid out of it, the Fousseyni comes off the bench and Hassan doesn't get off the bench. However, another chance to dance? Yes, it's worth it for Fousseyni, probably not for Hassan. Let's take Nickelberry...Was it worth it? He played 25 minutes a night for La Salle. He played 9 minutes and averaged less than 3 PPG at Florida State. They were 17-16 this year. I'd be the 12th man for UConn or UNC if they had a 12 man rotation. There's a chance to cut down the nets in April. For a middling ACC team? Nah, I'm going somewhere, or staying put, where I can play 30 minutes a game and we can do something as a team. I'm trying to pound this point home to fans, players, everyone who will listen. The grass is rarely greener on the other side. How many transfers have left La Salle and went on to have good careers elsewhere, or play in the Tournament? Partin Murray Carter Crosswell Hakim Kenny Moore (not a good year, but PC was a tourney team) F Drame Jack Clark (Clemson is in the tourney, he's not having a good season) That's like 9 out of 40 players that either played better, played more, or had team NCAA tourney team success. Like 25%. The grass isn't always greener. |
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Mar 19, 2024 15:27:29 GMT -5
You're neglecting the impact of the NIL money. Maybe they are playing less, but are making more money.
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Post by MisterD on Mar 19, 2024 15:40:15 GMT -5
Lunatic, that exact argument could be used to dissuade a kid from transferring from like the Northeast Conference to the A-10 for more NIL money. "You'll get paid, but your usage will probably drop and you're likely not making the tourney so just don't do it", right?
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Post by MisterD on Mar 19, 2024 15:45:30 GMT -5
That's like 9 out of 40 players that either played better, played more, or had team NCAA tourney team success. Like 25%. The grass isn't always greener. What's your definition of "failure" for the other 75%? "Didn't get to keep playing at La Salle"? You're like so far into the forest you're staring at one tiny section of one tree here if you think a kid can only be happy with a transfer if every single aspect works out, not just money alone or PT alone or better conference alone or even non-basketball considerations alone. |
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Post by diehardexplorer on Mar 19, 2024 15:47:00 GMT -5
My thinking is that we also had a lot of unknowns all season long on our bench. If the aforementioned players left (which I hope doesn't happen, FYI) maybe we strike gold and those international players work out. The possibility is there. High hopes, I know. i am not counting on any of the foreign guys who sat the bench this year to work out, except maybe efe. nothing against them, but if they were good enough, they would have been in this year's rotation. don't have any hard evidence of this, but watching him, i got the impression that efe had multiple health issues this season. he was painfully thin and seemed hobbled a lot. he did not dress for probably half the games. no such case with lucas, jorge and milos. they apparently just weren't good enough. i have to believe dunph would have played them if they were. if they stay, i hope they all prove me wrong. |
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Post by MisterD on Mar 19, 2024 15:48:09 GMT -5
Said a third way, if Drexel had called me after my sophomore year and offered a full scholarship and like $20K spending money, I would have had to be out the door. It would have been wildly irresponsible to my family not to. To look down on Drame for getting paid but not playing as much is as close to objectively wrong as you can get on a subjective debate.
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Post by diehardexplorer on Mar 19, 2024 15:56:19 GMT -5
Said a third way, if Drexel had called me after my sophomore year and offered a full scholarship and like $20K spending money, I would have had to be out the door. It would have been wildly irresponsible to my family not to. To look down on Drame for getting paid but not playing as much is as close to objectively wrong as you can get on a subjective debate. i had no problem with the twins taking the money. that was life changing money for them and their family back in mali. |
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Post by MisterD on Mar 19, 2024 15:57:20 GMT -5
I know, that was specifically for Lunatic.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Mar 19, 2024 15:57:46 GMT -5
Let me just say, if you're going to knock kids for leaving...especially for money they don't get at La Salle...you have to take a hard look at yourself. You don't know what's going on. Best of luck to all of these kids, regardless of outcome.
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Post by diehardexplorer on Mar 19, 2024 15:59:36 GMT -5
I know, that was specifically for Lunatic. i was just agreeing with you. can you believe it ? |
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Mar 19, 2024 16:02:19 GMT -5
I know, that was specifically for Lunatic. i was just agreeing with you. can you believe it ? I'm in agreement here too. If we didn't have money to offer the Drame's...or Josh...and they could make it elsewhere, I have no issue with that. |
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Post by MisterD on Mar 19, 2024 16:03:26 GMT -5
This is wild.
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Mar 19, 2024 16:26:13 GMT -5
I'm taking credit for all of this harmony, even if it's at my expense. I'm talking about production on a basketball court.
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Post by giveansk1 on Mar 19, 2024 16:50:35 GMT -5
I fail to see how La Salle losing anyone that’s in the portal or Brantley who may go in as positive. We all can see the roster lacks talent just about everywhere, but who is coming in that’s an upgrade? Rosters that have excessive turnover have not faired well in college basketball this season, and it’s doubtful La Salle is the exception if these departures occur.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Mar 19, 2024 16:54:44 GMT -5
I don't think anybody is arguing it's a positive.
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