Next year's team / roster

[GoBearcats31]

McGinnis to the portal https://twitter.com/TheAJM2/status/1506327543959412746

THREE open scholarships now

[leo from jersey]

I agree that MAW's play this year left a lot to be desired. I expected much more from him this year being his third and it just didn't materialize. He was one of my favorite players beginning this year because of his calm and cool in the game and so I dont know why his game took such a turn. He never has been nor will ever be a scoring threat but if he could quicken his pace up a bit and try to control the tempo a bit better I think he could be a very good point guard. The #one glaring problem that needs to be corrected is the tendency of taking too many quick, too many forced, and too many contested shots and long range trey attempts. I hope MAW returns and makes huge strides this off season. We need someone to regulate and "general" the floor both on offense and defense and as a senior he is the better " leader" choice than last years designation. He, DDJ, (if returning) and JD all need to learn how to play off eachs strengths and not take it upon themselves to force things.

If so, CWM is the next John Wooten.

[Rufus]

I agree that MAW's play this year left a lot to be desired. I expected much more from him this year being his third and it just didn't materialize. He was one of my favorite players beginning this year because of his calm and cool in the game and so I dont know why his game took such a turn. He never has been nor will ever be a scoring threat but if he could quicken his pace up a bit and try to control the tempo a bit better I think he could be a very good point guard. The #one glaring problem that needs to be corrected is the tendency of taking too many quick, too many forced, and too many contested shots and long range trey attempts. I hope MAW returns and makes huge strides this off season. We need someone to regulate and "general" the floor both on offense and defense and as a senior he is the better " leader" choice than last years designation. He, DDJ, (if returning) and JD all need to learn how to play off eachs strengths and not take it upon themselves to force things.

[bearcatbret]

^MAW early in the season had one of the best turnover to assist ratio in the country. Something happened after that point. Part of it is that the people he passed to missed their shots (and bad shots they were). Another reason is that players got too lazy with catching and passing the ball not to mention dribbling.

[leo from jersey]

Last year, most of the people here were hoping that that MAW would come back. I am not down on him. It is difficult to judge any of the players returning after this year. They played with guys that were shoot first, shoot from anywhere, shoot always. Here is hoping that in year two, we see improvement in all of our returning players and a more team approach to the game.

There was more to the lackluster all around play than just playing with selfish players. I do agree with the hope of better play. But the one who seemed to have taken leadership has a me first, shoot from anywhere attitude and pouts when things don't go his way. Maybe when he is gone.

[bearcatbret]

Last year, most of the people here were hoping that that MAW would come back. I am not down on him. It is difficult to judge any of the players returning after this year. They played with guys that were shoot first, shoot from anywhere, shoot always. Here is hoping that in year two, we see improvement in all of our returning players and a more team approach to the game.

[leo from jersey]

imo, no way saunders was coming back if ddj is staying, but if he goes..uh oh...maybe MAW can become a good "pass 1st, pass 2nd, pass 3rd, always pass!" PG

He will be a senior - perhaps - but I can see only if the cats get a replacement for him. Then he might try to listen, but he got his ride to college and I don't see NBA or overseas.

[Bearcat9796]

imo, no way saunders was coming back if ddj is staying, but if he goes..uh oh...maybe MAW can become a good "pass 1st, pass 2nd, pass 3rd, always pass!" PG

[leo from jersey]

Madsen I get... thought Sanders was increasing playing time etc

I wondered if MS was one of those who CWM might show the door. I watched the body language between the two and CWM didn't seem very happy. I hope the kid gets another scholly and has a bright future, but another opening. Perhaps another, but I strongly doubt it, but the body language changed the last couple of games as well as the announcers comments. I just don't see this happening.

[Rufus]

UPDATE
Confirmed staying: John Newman III, Viktor Lakhin
Incoming freshmen: Josh Reed, Daniel Skillings, Sage Tolentino
Two open scholarships as it stands (Madsen, Saunders)

It will be interesting to watch and see how these two continue to develope. Hope nothing but the best for both of these young men.

[Carthage World]

Hayes lost his starting job and his minutes dropped as the season wore on. He's a poor shooter (33.5%; 25% treys). His TO:A ratio is nothing special.

https://www.rotowire.com/cbasketball...r.php?id=16714

I don't think our program is going to attract any "finished pieces" in the portal for at least a few more years until we become a more established winner.

We're going to have to take some flyers on high-potential players who underachieved at their first school (DeJulius is a pretty good example of this).

[bearcatbret]

It is strange that Hayes's free throw percentage increased where he saw significant drops in his field goal and 3-pt percentages between last year and this year.

[swilsonsp4]

I will re-mention someone in the portal. Cam Hayes out of NC State, 6-3 point guard. Went to same HS as John Newman in Greensboro and apparently know one another. CWM apparently tried to recruit him but lost him to NC State.

Hayes lost his starting job and his minutes dropped as the season wore on. He's a poor shooter (33.5%; 25% treys). His TO:A ratio is nothing special.

https://www.rotowire.com/cbasketball...r.php?id=16714

[BorisTheCat]

I will re-mention someone in the portal. Cam Hayes out of NC State, 6-3 point guard. Went to same HS as John Newman in Greensboro and apparently know one another. CWM apparently tried to recruit him but lost him to NC State.

[GoBearcats31]

UPDATE
Confirmed staying: John Newman III, Viktor Lakhin
Incoming freshmen: Josh Reed, Daniel Skillings, Sage Tolentino
Two open scholarships as it stands (Madsen, Saunders)