[Fred]

Other news. Hunter Erickson is transferring to Hawaii for his final year. Best of luck to him. He should do well in the Big West.

[Fred]

Geez dude. Didn’t mean to get you so riled just by saying his D cold be better. A large majority, including me agree that he is #1 priority keeper. I would point out that having the highest defensive rankings on this squad is pretty low bar to clear. Relax, Im sure AJ will do the right thing. If KD doesn’t return, I’m sure it will because of higher offers and not because the last regime didn’t give him the playing time he deserved. There’s a new sheriff in town and the slate is clean.

[Fred]

First off, KD is no KVH, which I doubt you were inferring. All I’m saying is if we want to compete in the Big 12 we need guys that can do what KD does AND play defense. Take a look at all the teams that were in the Sweet 16. With very, very few exceptions their lineups were filled with defensive tigers. And, for the record, I did say that I am curious as to what AJ can get out of him and I do hope we keep him.

[Fred]

That was just pathetic effort in the 2nd half. I know there’s a lot of pro-Dawes sentiment and rightfully so as far as scoring and rebounding, but if AJ ball is going to be centered on defense, he won’t get any more minutes than what he was getting from Smith. I’m curious to see what AJ can do with Dawes, Ausar and perhaps Wahling but there aren’t any more BIG 12 players worth keeping.

[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.

[Fred]

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.

[Fred]

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 year old men playing ball in a few years perhaps.

[Fred]

No problem. It’s been a frustrating and long stretch of Utah BB mediocrity and fan forums is where we vent.

[Fred]

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.

[Fred]

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

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