Garrett Green LSU transfer

[60Shock]

To obtain senior D-1 experience in a position where we are certainly questionable for a solid back-up sounds like a no-brainer decision to me.

[ShockRef]

To obtain senior D-1 experience in a position where we are certainly questionable for a solid back-up sounds like a no-brainer decision to me.

A great big no-brainer to me too.

There is never a better time like the present.

A team with 5 talented Sr's who are mostly back court personnel, picking up an experienced 6"11 post player in July is the Captain Obvious decision of the month.


I'm wth Doc on this too.

The Dewitt deal still stings a bit and the Walker issue finally fading away, this could end up being very fortuitous, especially as the season goes on. 8)

[tropicalshox]

We have at least two interested. The other being Darnell Harris who is probably more of a small forward, but who I believe will be a very good player. There is another name from the same high school, Darnell Norris. He is more of a power forward. I think we have at least made contact with him also. I'm not for sure if he is qualified. At least two junior colleges are fighting for him now that he will not take a prep year at Christian Life. Norris is a decommit from Memphis and was a ranked player but fell of some this year.

One thing is pretty clear. We are trying to add one more.

edit- make that Anthony Norris, not Darnell.

[pinstripers]

And it's fairly obvious that the last guy will be a "big".Ccoaching staff must believe that we are thin upfront. But it seems to me that adding another guy who can only play the 5 spot, fairly well screams that EO is not ready......a 6"8" guy who could swing the 4-5, sure.

[AZ Shocker]

Sounds like a good get if he wants to be a SHOCKER participating in a deep NCAA run!!!!!!

[BOBB]

Squarely with the majority on this one. One more 4 or 5 and this year has much potential without a lot of breaks having to go our way. One less and I think too many things have to go right for this to not be another NIT year. Even if they both play outstanding Garrett and EO will foul out of games and need a rest. With the kind of depth we have in the returning 1-3 we can really get out and run and if we have the luxury of getting some minutes out of one more serviceable big, lookout!

[moshock]

We have at least two interested. The other being Darnell Harris who is probably more of a small forward, but who I believe will be a very good player. There is another name from the same high school, Darnell Norris. He is more of a power forward. I think we have at least made contact with him also. I'm not for sure if he is qualified. At least two junior colleges are fighting for him now that he will not take a prep year at Christian Life. Norris is a decommit from Memphis and was a ranked player but fell of some this year.

One thing is pretty clear. We are trying to add one more.

Trop, could it be Anthony Norris ?

[tropicalshox]

We have at least two interested. The other being Darnell Harris who is probably more of a small forward, but who I believe will be a very good player. There is another name from the same high school, Darnell Norris. He is more of a power forward. I think we have at least made contact with him also. I'm not for sure if he is qualified. At least two junior colleges are fighting for him now that he will not take a prep year at Christian Life. Norris is a decommit from Memphis and was a ranked player but fell of some this year.

One thing is pretty clear. We are trying to add one more.

Trop, could it be Anthony Norris ?

Yes indeed, sorry about that.

[NCAABound]

I think this is a certain sign that EO is not ready to be a contributor.

[The Mad Hatter]

I think this is a certain sign that EO is not ready to be a contributor.

That might be a reasonable assumption to make if Green had been the first guy we targeted, but since we first went after PF types in DeWitt and Walker, it would appear that we are trying to get the best available experienced post player of any variety.

If the coaches were really that worried about EO, why would they have targeted Walker (who is more of a SF/PF swingman) first? Wouldn't they have gone after a true center first if that was the concern?

[Good News]

Pts/Rebs per 40 minutes lost:

Durley 17.8 / 7.8
Blair 13.1 / 12.7
Ellis 10.0 / 8.0


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Green 14.1 / 11.3 (in the SEC)
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Had 15 and 13 against us, got to the line 12 times. Had 13 and 9 in 26 minutes at Kentucky.

Something tells me he might be of use against Echenique and Carmichael in the pursuit of a Valley title, and against BCS conference big men in a tournament run.

[ShockRef]

Pts/Rebs per 40 minutes lost:

Durley 17.8 / 7.8
Blair 13.1 / 12.7
Ellis 10.0 / 8.0


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Green 14.1 / 11.3 (in the SEC)
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Had 15 and 13 against us, got to the line 12 times. Had 13 and 9 in 26 minutes at Kentucky.

Something tells me he might be of use against Echenique and Carmichael in the pursuit of a Valley title, and against BCS conference big men in a tournament run.

Something tells me that 6"11" guys who were good enough to play in the SEC and available in July before the upcoming season are not standing on every street corner.

Something also tells me with Stutz the only proven returning low post player and prone to foul trouble, that you a grab 6"11" dude who can play.

Then again I may be hearing all kinds of voices in my head. 8)

[NCAABound]

I think this is a certain sign that EO is not ready to be a contributor.

That might be a reasonable assumption to make if Green had been the first guy we targeted, but since we first went after PF types in DeWitt and Walker, it would appear that we are trying to get the best available experienced post player of any variety.

If the coaches were really that worried about EO, why would they have targeted Walker (who is more of a SF/PF swingman) first? Wouldn't they have gone after a true center first if that was the concern?

Because a 6'7" contributor is better than a 7' paper weight. In the Valley, multiple true centers aren't a necessity. But if you can get a good one, you jump on it.

[The Mad Hatter]

I think this is a certain sign that EO is not ready to be a contributor.

That might be a reasonable assumption to make if Green had been the first guy we targeted, but since we first went after PF types in DeWitt and Walker, it would appear that we are trying to get the best available experienced post player of any variety.

If the coaches were really that worried about EO, why would they have targeted Walker (who is more of a SF/PF swingman) first? Wouldn't they have gone after a true center first if that was the concern?

Because a 6'7" contributor is better than a 7' paper weight. In the Valley, multiple true centers aren't a necessity. But if you can get a good one, you jump on it.

Why would you assume that the problem is EO instead of not wanting to depend overmuch on a freshman (White) as your 4th post option?

[NCAABound]

I think this is a certain sign that EO is not ready to be a contributor.

That might be a reasonable assumption to make if Green had been the first guy we targeted, but since we first went after PF types in DeWitt and Walker, it would appear that we are trying to get the best available experienced post player of any variety.

If the coaches were really that worried about EO, why would they have targeted Walker (who is more of a SF/PF swingman) first? Wouldn't they have gone after a true center first if that was the concern?

Because a 6'7" contributor is better than a 7' paper weight. In the Valley, multiple true centers aren't a necessity. But if you can get a good one, you jump on it.

Why would you assume that the problem is EO instead of not wanting to depend overmuch on a freshman (White) as your 4th post option?

I guess I just saw the following quote in one of Sully's previous articles about the extra practices:

"Ehimen is one returnee who is probably going to benefit the most," Marshall said. "This is additional practices, running our stuff and not the scout team stuff."

My interpretation was that EO has a long way to go and he needs all the practice time he can get. Again, just my humble opinions.