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[Hatch]

Coach Morris just said in the interview just concluded that he had a family emergency in Alabama his sophomore year. Whatever that was contributed to his sophomore year not being as good as his first year. He also said that situation is why he is coming here as it is a little closer to home. I imagine that issue will be the basis of a waiver request for immediate eligibility if the one time transfer rule without penalty does not pass or goes into effect a year from now.

Thanks, I listened to the interview as well. I had in the back of my mind there could be more to the story as he only played in 21 games last season. I still think from the stats and the little bit of video I have seen that Tirus Smith would be ahead of him in the rotation. Of course Smith is the biggest question mark on the roster. If he is not allowed to return or if he returns and isn’t on scholarship I hope the scholarship that opens up is used on another big. Temple’s scholarship could be used on a forward as well as he didn’t really fill a position need as much as he was just adding depth when he filled the open scholarship last year.

[Cajunsmike]

Thanks, I listened to the interview as well. I had in the back of my mind there could be more to the story as he only played in 21 games last season. I still think from the stats and the little bit of video I have seen that Tirus Smith would be ahead of him in the rotation. Of course Smith is the biggest question mark on the roster. If he is not allowed to return or if he returns and isn't on scholarship I hope the scholarship that opens up is used on another big. Temple's scholarship could be used on a forward as well as he didn't really fill a position need as much as he was just adding depth when he filled the open scholarship last year.

I have heard Tyrus hopes to return but personally I doubt he will be on scholarship if he does. Reason I say that is indications are they are looking to bring in at least one more inside player. As far as who will play more between Smith and Akwuba, that will be decided in practice. They are both rim protectors which is something we missed much of last year. Assuming Akwuba is eligible I bet they both play a lot as guys like that tend to get in foul trouble. Having 10 fouls will be a luxury at that spot. Temple's scholarship will probably be used on a guard as you referenced. Coach Morris did say he hoped to have more good news in a few days. I did not catch every comment but I think he said that in reference to a scoring guard.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I have heard Tyrus hopes to return but personally I doubt he will be on scholarship if he does. Reason I say that is indications are they are looking to bring in at least one more inside player. As far as who will play more between Smith and Akwuba, that will be decided in practice. They are both rim protectors which is something we missed much of last year. Assuming Akwuba is eligible I bet they both play a lot as guys like that tend to get in foul trouble. Having 10 fouls will be a luxury at that spot. Temple's scholarship will probably be used on a guard as you referenced. Coach Morris did say he hoped to have more good news in a few days. I did not catch every comment but I think he said that in reference to a scoring guard.

Coach Morris had plenty of great news last season until the actual tipoff.

One thing we know after more than a decade of Big Fish defense. It’s pretty much a sieve. It matters not if you measured defense by score, or points differential he’s an abject failure.

[Cajunsmike]

Coach Morris had plenty of great news last season until the actual tipoff.

One thing we know after more than a decade of Big Fish defense. It’s pretty much a sieve. It matters not if you measured defense by score, or points differential he’s an abject failure.

I think they know defense is a problem which is why they targeted this guy in recruiting. A competent rim protector is an absolute necessity in order for improvement to occur. I fully expected to have an improved defense this past season and I admit I was completely wrong. Part of that is due to not having Cadwell who is a plus defensive player on the perimter and wing. No idea how either he or the other two guys who sat out will come back from injury. Understood that is a concern.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Of course it’s not considered appropriate to be critical of the Big Fish career record at UL, his decade old inability to retain players, have a good defense.

Instead like a good Chinese Propaganda campaign we get 5th in active G5 wins. Yeah because the better ones get to power conferences. He’s edging up in statewide Louisiana wins for the same reasons. He’s almost the SBC all time winner with one trip to the NCAA. It’s mostly due to his abject failure as a defensive coach.

[talktomewillis]

I have heard Tyrus hopes to return but personally I doubt he will be on scholarship if he does. Reason I say that is indications are they are looking to bring in at least one more inside player. As far as who will play more between Smith and Akwuba, that will be decided in practice. They are both rim protectors which is something we missed much of last year. Assuming Akwuba is eligible I bet they both play a lot as guys like that tend to get in foul trouble. Having 10 fouls will be a luxury at that spot. Temple's scholarship will probably be used on a guard as you referenced. Coach Morris did say he hoped to have more good news in a few days. I did not catch every comment but I think he said that in reference to a scoring guard.

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[Cajunsmike]

Hoping hint Coach Morris gave yesterday about getting good news soon comes to pass.

[cajuns80]

Hoping hint Coach Morris gave yesterday about getting good news soon comes to pass.

Are you hinting at the transfer from Pacific?

[fpc4life99]

Coach tweeting Geaux Cajuns. I'm expecting some news soon

[CajunT]

Coach tweeting Geaux Cajuns. I'm expecting some news soon

#blessed pic.twitter.com/2IO23zb0zz

— Brayan Au (@brayanau1414) April 18, 2020

[RaginDave]

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#51 ranked JUCO player in the nation.

[fanof71]

Here are some highlights from Au's high school days:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H09in3SaIT8

Au averaged 28.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, 7.4 steals and 5.4 steals per game in his two years playing for Anthony High School near El Paso, leading his team to the state regionals twice. He also averaged 32.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 5.9 steals per game for his AAU Southwest Assault team. As a junior Au received All State Honors, had the highest scoring average among all high school players in Texas, and was ranked the #22 player in the state of Texas by Alamo City Hoops. Before signing with Ranger he drew recruiting interest from UTEP, New Mexico State and Texas A&M Corpus Christi.