From Gerry H.: “Just had a person plugged into the AAU scene in the Houston area predict Sahvir Wheeler would end up at Texas. We shall see if that pans out.”
And Courtney Ramey’s announcement:
And Courtney Ramey’s announcement:
Chris Beard to Texas
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Beard is bringing in some impressive transfers. He knows that is the future of college basketball. No more one and done prospects. The transfer portal is the equivalent of college free agency. With his ability to identify talent and understand how to utilize that talent as part of a group, he can quickly build the type of team that he envisions. He's got some studs in this transfer group along with some solid players who understand their role on the team. Next year's team has gone from battling for the cellar to legit Big 12 contenders especially if he can convince Greg Brown to stay one more year. I would love to see what this staff can do with Greg Brown.
I'm not sold on Greg Brown, but the rest of your post is on point. Skip the freshman growing pains, projections of ability, etc., and go straight to a (semi) finished product. And with the changing game, there is no longer a stigma for the transfer of being a malcontent/problem. It will be interesting to see how the Coach K's and Calipari's respond to this.
IT
Inside Texas continues to believe Coastal Carolina guard DeVante Jones will pick Michigan over Texas, Texas Tech, and Memphis.
IT also believes Georgia transfer Sahvir Wheeler and Texas aren't going to end up being a fit due to Wheeler and his circle‘s expectations of overall minutes and differing opinions on his post-college talent level.
The Texas staff has two or three more irons in the fire at guard.
Inside Texas continues to believe Coastal Carolina guard DeVante Jones will pick Michigan over Texas, Texas Tech, and Memphis.
IT also believes Georgia transfer Sahvir Wheeler and Texas aren't going to end up being a fit due to Wheeler and his circle‘s expectations of overall minutes and differing opinions on his post-college talent level.
The Texas staff has two or three more irons in the fire at guard.
"aren't going to end up being a fit due to Wheeler and his circle‘s expectations of overall minutes".....
Well, bye.......
Looks like Greg Brown finally made his decision to enter the NBA draft. Ranked as the 29th prospect.
They already have Texas ranked number 20 with the guys that Beard is getting. They are already also talking about competing for a Big 12 title in the first year.
Not anymore. A lot of money spent on the arena the basketball coach now makes the same as the football coach. There are expectations now.
Jericho Sims made himself eligible for the NBA draft, but has not hired an agent, so he could return.
I don't know if he is projected as an NBA player, but by the end of last season he was a force. Keeping him on campus for another year would be huge development.
My gut says he stays..........but my gut is huge and worthless............
I suspect that your gut like mine....huge and worthless, but cost a hell of a lot to develop.
I don’t know that he really fits in today’s NBA game as anymore than a rotational player. If I had to guess he’s a 2nd round/undrafted guy.
I realize that no one is thinking about Texas basketball right now, but Beard & Co. just landed another HUGE pickup from the portal in former four-star recruit and UMass center Tre Mitchell.
Averaged 18.8 ppg on 52% shooting and 7.2 rebounds last season as a true sophomore. Shot 38% from three and 77% from the line as well.
Averaged 18.8 ppg on 52% shooting and 7.2 rebounds last season as a true sophomore. Shot 38% from three and 77% from the line as well.
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This is a huge pickup. He’s not a one-and-done guy and he’s an upper class man. He’s had 2 full years to develop.
Looks like Jericho Sims signs with Klutch Sports ahead of NBA draft. He will not be coming back.
But looks like we have another transfer in the fold Dawson Garcia out of Marquette 6'11 forward. Could land at Texas but we will see.
But looks like we have another transfer in the fold Dawson Garcia out of Marquette 6'11 forward. Could land at Texas but we will see.
Good for him. Tall centers don't do well in Shaka's system. On the other hand, if he is one of those 6'11 guys that likes to shoot 3 pointers, then he should stay with Shaka.
Garcia would be an interesting pick up. #4 PF out of high school with offers from everyone. MN guy so he stayed in the region at Marquette.
So did Baylor and everyone else. If he brought any physicality to the PF position ala Mark Vital, I’d wet my pants.
I wasn't sure if I should like that post or not with the wet pants comment haha
Not sure that’s accurate. Most centers in college are still developing and because they are one and done a lot you’ll never see the best of them in college. Unless they are a freak of nature like Anthony Davis. A lot of coaches are getting away from recruiting big guys because of that.
Two more HUGE commitments for Beard & Co. this afternoon.
The Portal Pimp grabs the top remaining transfer in Minnesota guard Marcus Carr and solves the issue of who will be next year’s lead guard.
About five minutes later, Texas lands 2022 4-star/5-star PG Arterio Morris out of Dallas Kimball.
The Portal Pimp grabs the top remaining transfer in Minnesota guard Marcus Carr and solves the issue of who will be next year’s lead guard.
About five minutes later, Texas lands 2022 4-star/5-star PG Arterio Morris out of Dallas Kimball.
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With the transfer Texas has moved up to number 3 in pre season rankings above Kansas.
This is going to be fun with beard!
This is going to be fun with beard!
Good Lord!!! Chris Beard is putting in work!
In the span of a couple months, we went from having one of the weakest Texas BB teams in history to one of the favorites to win a national championship. Hopefully, all this talent finds a way to quickly come together and excel as a unit. The depth of this roster is unreal but we still lack one or two dead-eye shooters to keep the floor spread. Beard will need to find a way to develop strengths within the roster - that's his strength as a coach and a big reason top recruits are drawn to him.
On the NBA Draft front, look for Kai Jones to be selected in the late lottery to mid-teens (10-16 range). Also, Greg Brown has had terrible workouts for NBA teams. Don't be surprised to see him slip completely out of the 1st round and deep into the 2nd round. He's a freak athlete but he can't shoot, doesn't create for others, is a weak defender and a below average ball handler. His dunks are awesome to watch and he can run like a deer which is great but you need to bring a lot more than that to be an NBA player. He's extremely raw as an NBA prospect and will need to spend 1-2 years developing in the G League if he's drafted in the 2nd round. His upside is very high but he's a typical boom or bust prospect like so many other guys who declare early. He would've definitely benefited from another year or two in college.
On the other hand, Jericho Sims has been outstanding in all of his workouts and is quickly rising on teams' draft boards. Don't be surprised to see him sneak into the end of the 1st round. If not, he's definitely getting drafted somewhere around the middle of the 2nd round. I see him getting drafted before Greg Brown. He's showing good feet and mobility for a Center/PF. He's showing teams good defensive awareness and ability to guard all 5 positions with his size and mobility. He also registered the 3rd highest vertical in the history of the NBA Combine at 44.5 inches, That's insane for someone who is 6'10". He has no offensive game but teams are looking at him for his versatility to guard all positions and to be a rim runner on pick and rolls with an easy lob finish. His conversion rate on pick and rolls was the highest in the NCAA his senior year. His work ethic and maturity are also impressing teams. He's an excellent example of how staying in school all 4 years benefits your development as a player. He's NBA ready now and is highly likely to be on some team's roster.
In the span of a couple months, we went from having one of the weakest Texas BB teams in history to one of the favorites to win a national championship. Hopefully, all this talent finds a way to quickly come together and excel as a unit. The depth of this roster is unreal but we still lack one or two dead-eye shooters to keep the floor spread. Beard will need to find a way to develop strengths within the roster - that's his strength as a coach and a big reason top recruits are drawn to him.
On the NBA Draft front, look for Kai Jones to be selected in the late lottery to mid-teens (10-16 range). Also, Greg Brown has had terrible workouts for NBA teams. Don't be surprised to see him slip completely out of the 1st round and deep into the 2nd round. He's a freak athlete but he can't shoot, doesn't create for others, is a weak defender and a below average ball handler. His dunks are awesome to watch and he can run like a deer which is great but you need to bring a lot more than that to be an NBA player. He's extremely raw as an NBA prospect and will need to spend 1-2 years developing in the G League if he's drafted in the 2nd round. His upside is very high but he's a typical boom or bust prospect like so many other guys who declare early. He would've definitely benefited from another year or two in college.
On the other hand, Jericho Sims has been outstanding in all of his workouts and is quickly rising on teams' draft boards. Don't be surprised to see him sneak into the end of the 1st round. If not, he's definitely getting drafted somewhere around the middle of the 2nd round. I see him getting drafted before Greg Brown. He's showing good feet and mobility for a Center/PF. He's showing teams good defensive awareness and ability to guard all 5 positions with his size and mobility. He also registered the 3rd highest vertical in the history of the NBA Combine at 44.5 inches, That's insane for someone who is 6'10". He has no offensive game but teams are looking at him for his versatility to guard all positions and to be a rim runner on pick and rolls with an easy lob finish. His conversion rate on pick and rolls was the highest in the NCAA his senior year. His work ethic and maturity are also impressing teams. He's an excellent example of how staying in school all 4 years benefits your development as a player. He's NBA ready now and is highly likely to be on some team's roster.
Spot on. He needs at least one year of good disciplined coaching. I will be pulling for him. Hopefully, he won't get lost in the noise of where he thinks he should. be versus where he really is.
