Jordan ******* '14 f 6-9

[choida]

good for him

[WSUwatcher]

@JonRothstein: Jordan ******* (Harcum College) has committed to New Mexico, source told @CBSSports. Huge JUCO pickup for the Lobos.

Well, if he does indeed sign with UNM, that's good for them, but too bad -- he "coulda been a contender." (Cue JH4P for a detailed discussion of what it means to "be a contender," and the relative odds of his doing so in The Pit rather than at Koch Arena.)

Sounds like Messrs. Kelly and Glass just picked up a summer assignment: work on shooting the three. And it wouldn't hurt Wessel to find his missing stroke from deep, either. I know it's around here somewhere...

[choida]

congrats to his signing but that should be the end of his discussion IMO...we should focus on our players to be honest, Mr. Glass and the other 7 unproven players we have and are coming and or are at Wichita State...and the potential season we can and will have...pairing this many new faces is less risky when Marshall has a core of experienced leaders in place...really excited to see what 'The Genera" FVV is going to pull out of his sleeves next season...the total offensive reigns is in the hands of Ron Baker...feels really good knowing we have those two individuals in command of our offense and Cotton leading the defensive end...getting goosebumps just thinking bout next season...

[shock]

Congrats on his signing, but that should be the end of his discussion, IMO. We should focus on our players: Mr. Glass and the other 7 unproven players we have and the potential season we can, and will, have. Pairing this many new faces will be less risky since Marshall has a core of experienced leaders in place. I'm really excited to see what "The Genera" FVV is going to pull out of his sleeve next season. All the offensive reigns are in the hands of Ron Baker. It feels really good knowing we have those two individuals in command of our offense and Cotton leading the defensive end. I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about next season.

FTFY.

[1972Shocker]

FTFY.

You forgot to fix the most obvious error, the spelling of "The General". OTOH hand I was able to follow the gist of the post by @choida without that fix or any of the changes you made. It was fine as far as message board posts go.

[WUs Your Daddy]

Transferring from New Mexico after one season. I think we dodged some bullets by "missing" out on some guys last year.

***********

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – University of New Mexico junior forward Jordan ******* has been granted a release from his scholarship by Lobo head coach Craig Neal. ******* appeared in 19 games for New Mexico last season while averaging 6.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. He will pursue other playing opportunities with his remaining eligibility.

“I have given Jordan his release from his scholarship so he can play closer to home on the east coast,” said head coach Craig Neal. “It’s unfortunate things didn’t work out for him here, but I wish him the best of luck in continuing his career at another program.”

******* joined the Lobos for the 2013-14 season after a pair of seasons at Harcum College in Pennsylvania.


Matt Ensor
Assistant Director of Communications
The University of New Mexico Lobos

[shocka khan]

I agree. This guy, Steven Hurt and Michael Chandler have all been clunkers.

Glad we missed out on all of them.

OTOH, maybe Hurt and ******* would have had better experiences with us, seeing as we have better coaches and all.

[Dupe]

Has anyone else thought that it was never that we "missed" at all with some of these guys?

Give HCGMversion3.3 some credit. He is a fantastic talent evaluater and player developer. He probably didn't have these guys as high up on his list as we did to begin with. It's entirely possible that he didn't "lose" them at all. He just knew this was the level they were at a long time before these other coaches did.

Maybe I'm wrong, but it's a theory! :)

[shoxlax]

Jordan has to be in the absolute right program for his game to translate to the next level. We are not it. Think of freewheeling offense and little to no defense.

[shocka khan]

HCGM: "Jordan, I'd like to introduce you to your new position that I was talking to you about."
Jordan: "Great!"
HCGM: "It's kind of like football - you'll be an end, guard and tackle"
Jordan: "Really?"
HCGM: "Yes, end of the bench, guard of the water bucket and tackle anyone who gets near it!"

[Dupe]

Jordan has to be in the absolute right program for his game to translate to the next level. We are not it. Think of freewheeling offense and little to no defense.

so, creighton...two years ago.

I'd say creighton now, but they don't have the offense anymore either

[wufan]

Has anyone else thought that it was never that we "missed" at all with some of these guys?

Give HCGMversion3.3 some credit. He is a fantastic talent evaluater and player developer. He probably didn't have these guys as high up on his list as we did to begin with. It's entirely possible that he didn't "lose" them at all. He just knew this was the level they were at a long time before these other coaches did.

Maybe I'm wrong, but it's a theory! :)

Just remember that instead of signing Hurt, *******, or Chandler, we got Glass. Not what I would call an upgrade.

[tropicalshox]

We also struck out with some high school centers.

[pogo]

If you don't swing the bat you will never hit a home run.