Fred

I see where Utes might still get a berth in the NIT or the new CBC that’s being held in Vegas. Eilert and Gabe both have said they’d love to participate. How’s everyone feel about that? Personally, I’d just soon call it a wrap and get started on the next chapter. Nothing against these guys, but they had their chance and it’s time to move on.

Perhaps if and when the Mavs are eliminated from playoff contention (currently 2.5 ahead), the dynamics may change. So, root against the Mavs and pray they don’t by some quirk make an extended playoff run.

He could have gone anywhere except BYU and Utah and still be a Saint in Logan. But he pretty much left them in the middle of the night and put a very bad taste in some of their mouths. He’s “persona non grata” up north.

Yep…that’s his niche. Wouldn’t surprise me a bit if he ends up somewhere like the Missouri Valley Conference and does well.

Maybe not set in stone yet, but I think with the record the NCAA has in courts of law people just assume that a precedent is set and away we go. Sounds like Smith thinks Erickson could get another year. Here’s a link that sorta tells what’s going on.

Does JUCO Count Against NCAA Eligibility? JUCO Ruling Explained.

Gonna be a lot of 25…[Read more]

Unless they’ve retroactively changed the rules, appearing in 1 game burns a year of eligibility (unless it is an exhibition), so Madson is a probable no. Erickson would gain a year because of a recent ruling exempting JC years. As in another thread, I don’t see how Lovering would be able to come back.

I believe that is correct, so if everyone came back, the big need would be a PF, and a wing that could shoot. Brandon would be nearly impossible to replace, but an upgrade over Bajema is doable.

So, is that definitive that WE is under suspension and not injured? If so, the best kept secret that some of us had no idea of.

Would also be a good night to see Exacte shake off some rust, but I’ve been saying that for weeks.

Houston is going to throw everything but the kitchen sink at Brandon. Madden and Bajema are going to have to step it up tonight in order to have a shot at an upset.

What would be sweet if BC decides to come back is having LL and Keita get the minutes at 5 and have BC take over the 4.

Has it been confirmed that Erickson is on scholarship or is he a walk-on, ala Baxter.

BTW…NAIA no longer has divisions. That was eliminated a couple of year’s ago.

Hearing that Baxter is coming as a walk-on. No risk…possible big reward.

9.9 ppg and 7.7 rpg in only 24 mpg is impressive until you ask why was he only getting 24 mpg at Illinois State. No bagging on the get, but doesn’t bolster my expectations for Year 1 of the Smith era.

I’m not buying Gach being the go to scorer. Jenkins is much better shooting the 3 and getting to the bucket.

Still a lot of good options in the portal.

https://247sports.com/Season/2021-Basketball/TransferPortal/?status=uncommitted

Tristan Clark is off the table as he has committed to SMU, as expected.