Bob Marlin

I would rather spend high coach’s salaries on the student athletes for charter flights, facilities, or additional staff.

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Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS

The forfeited games wasn’t on Jesse, instead on the administration. Let’s not forget how that went down.

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Jesse was an APR nightmare but had good players.

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Originally Posted by cajuns80

A class with no big. They are in much bigger trouble next year no matter how much talent we have in the backcourt. Which I agree, Wilson & Julien will help a ton, but we will much much worse without Gant in the middle.

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The one addition of Johnson might make a large part in replacing Gant.

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Originally Posted by CajunAmos

The one addition of Johnson might make a large part in replacing Gant.

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Last year Gant? Or this year Gant? 20.4 points 8.4 rebounds and 2.7 blocks and defensive player of the year will be a huge accomplishment for a first year transfer. I sure hope so

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Originally Posted by CajunAmos

The one addition of Johnson might make a large part in replacing Gant.

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I don't think he's going to be as effective rebounding and blocking shots or just being a rim protector in general. My understanding is Johnson will fit in nicely from an offensive standpoint but we are going to be really small in the middle and need impact players in the front court.

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Originally Posted by zephyr

I don't think he's going to be as effective rebounding and blocking shots or just being a rim protector in general. My understanding is Johnson will fit in nicely from an offensive standpoint but we are going to be really small in the middle and need impact players in the front court.

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He rebounded OK (6/gm in conference, 4.8 overall) as a freshman at St Louis. He went down to 3.8/game in his sophomore years but averaged 9.1 points and led the team in FG% at .394. He was second on the team in blocked shots with 20 but that's not close to Gant's 2/game.

I agree we'll need some inside presence that's not currently on the roster. I'm guessing that's why they offered Smith, the Mississippi JUCO. I'm not sure how effective Julien will be inside as I haven't seen him play. The couple of times I saw Kristian Lafayette play this year he worked very hard defensively fronting post players inside but he doesn't have the bulk to play behind them and stop from being backed down.

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Originally Posted by zephyr

Jesse was an APR nightmare but had good players.

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Jessie had zero encounters with APR.

If APR had been in effect during Jessie's tenure, you'd be exactly right.

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Originally Posted by crazycajun

Last year Gant? Or this year Gant? 20.4 points 8.4 rebounds and 2.7 blocks and defensive player of the year will be a huge accomplishment for a first year transfer. I sure hope so

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im sure Johnson and Julian can combine for at least 20pt. 8 boards and at least 1 block per game.

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Originally Posted by Balanced_view

im sure Johnson and Julian can combine for at least 20pt. 8 boards and at least 1 block per game.

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Maybe, but you can only play with 5 players on the court at a time.

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Originally Posted by DieHard1280

Maybe, but you can only play with 5 players on the court at a time.

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Except that one time

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Originally Posted by DieHard1280

Maybe, but you can only play with 5 players on the court at a time.

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Ehhhh, once in awhile you can get away with 6.

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Originally Posted by DieHard1280

Maybe, but you can only play with 5 players on the court at a time.

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how does that change the fact that those 2 newcomers can at least equal the numbers/production lost by Grants graduation? players dont play 40 mins a game on the regular.