Transfer Portal Thread

[WstateU]

Might have relationships in Hutch

Steve Eck has his hand prints all over our program… this is #2.

[vancedave56]

I know some may not agree, but I believe this is a good thing. Very good.

[LetsGoShockers2021]

Interview with Steve Eck when he signed with Alabama

[LetsGoShockers2021]

I feel similar…. Honestly I don’t want my bigs going anywhere near the d*mn 3 point line/taking 3 attempts away from guards. Camp near the basket and get rebounds. If your 4 and 5’s are shooting 3’s ; who is rebounding their misses ? The opponent is that answer

[WstateU]

Would we take him back?

[WuTheOne]

Would we take him back?

I believe we would take him back in a heartbeat. He has relatives in Wichita. The reasons why he left may no longer be an issue. That team had SERIOUS chemistry issues. He knows the offense. He knows IB. It would be an easy transition, but I imagine he's looking for a tourney-bound team ,which would not pur the Shox on his short list.

[shoxlax]

I feel similar…. Honestly I don’t want my bigs going anywhere near the d*mn 3 point line/taking 3 attempts away from guards. Camp near the basket and get rebounds. If your 4 and 5’s are shooting 3’s ; who is rebounding their misses ? The opponent is that answer

Doesn’t he deserve his own thread by now? You will like this article:

https://www.on3.com/college/alabama-crimson-tide/news/alabama-crimson-tide-head-coach-nate-oats-uses-james-rojas-to-call-out-rest-of-team/

[Shock Top]

Not thrilling first couple signings, but some of the guys they are replacing weren’t giving much anyways.

Hopefully a couple other signings can move the needle. Even if it’s just a flicker.

[ShockingButTrue]

Hmm 5 year Senior I think. Only played 13 min a game. 6'8 but can't shoot the 3 (23%) so he's basically Mo?

He just entered the portal 2 days ago
edit:. Appears he was coming off an ACL injury and didn't play in a game until Jan 15. So probably affected his production

We should all hope this kid is another Mo. But no, Mo he ain't. Maybe moreso Joe.

With all the recruiting sleuths on Shockernet and this kid doesn't even merit his own thread.

[WeWillShockU2]

He's listed as a center. Can't shoot 3s so not sure how affective he can be at a 4.

He is listed as a forward on the Alabama athletic website.

[asiseeit]

I feel similar…. Honestly I don’t want my bigs going anywhere near the d*mn 3 point line/taking 3 attempts away from guards. Camp near the basket and get rebounds. If your 4 and 5’s are shooting 3’s ; who is rebounding their misses ? The opponent is that answer

This is old school basketball. It your two bigs, even one, are constantly camped in the paint it clogs up the middle so your dribble drivers can't operate/attack the rim effectively and our two best offensive options are CP and RC taking it to the rim. The days of traditional PF's are behind us unless you have a five who can shoot to draw out the opponents center. This is why KP is going to be so valuable in the future - the coach just needs to learn how to use his shooting ability. Nowadays, most teams look for PF's that are stretch forwards meaning they can shoot which stretches out the offense AND defense resulting in wider spacing and more room for your dribble drivers. Either the four or the five MUST be a perimeter threat which is why I called all season long for KP to play the four ( Mo not a perimeter threat ). I'm fine with KP at C but only if we have stretch fours that are a perimeter threat.

[Shockm]

This guy is a 4 who can post up when he wants or when it is asked of him. Here are his Hutchinson Juco AA stats.

https://www.bluedragonsports.com/spo...jas_james_xcxl


GP 29
PTS/G 19.0
FG % 50.4
3PT % 38.4
FT % 79.5
REB/G 6.8
A/G 2.2

He is listed as a forward at both schools. I'm not sure why his shooting went south at Alabama, but he could shoot it at Hutch.

He may be able to play the 5 on occasion.

[WstateU]

This guy is a 4 who can post up when he wants or when it is asked of him. Here are his Hutchinson Juco AA stats.

https://www.bluedragonsports.com/spo...jas_james_xcxl


GP 29
PTS/G 19.0
FG % 50.4
3PT % 38.4
FT % 79.5
REB/G 6.8
A/G 2.2

He is listed as a forward at both schools. I'm not sure why his shooting went south at Alabama, but he could shoot it at Hutch.

I’m guessing the ACL injury was a major factor. It takes a lot of time to rebuild strength and confidence.

[SHOXAAC]

At Hutch CC, he averaged 19 ppg, 6.8 rbs, with 50.4% from 2 and 38.4% from 3.

As a senior in HS (New York) he posted 27 PPG/11 RPG/3 APG/2 BPG.

[SHOXAAC]

He is listed as a forward on the Alabama athletic website.

******* listed him as a 5, but all other sources call him a 4.