Basketball Transfers

[Hatch]

The “we’re not done yet”quote was in the Dalcourt announcement may just been in reference to that. If the staff truly expects Harper to return then they would still need someone to enter the portal to free up another scholarship. As of now it’s 3 out and 3 in. Russell returning is lagniappe as he won’t count against the scholarship limit next year.

[Scott Malkinson]

I think quite the opposite.

Marlin makes every player he coaches better.

His weakness in my opinion is he doesn't turn these better players into a "team."

Last time the massive influx of transfers they had a year to practice and build chemistry. Now you are throwing a bunch of random players together . Going to be a disaster with this garbage coaching staff.

[R1Letterman]

woohoo! great! kevin foote wrote an article when dad was inducted to cajuns hall of fame, found this quote interesting...
“Brown said he’s been blown away by the facilities on UL campus. ‘The facilities are excellent, excellent.’... ‘we went on some visits, but i havent seen anything better. I mean from the actual playing floor to the amenities....they’ve got everything big-time colleges have. It made me proud.’”. .... the visits included Cal, St Johns, and Gonzaga.

[R1Letterman]

How much eligibility do Brown and Dalcourt have left?

looks like he was sitting out during the “free” pandemic year.... unfortunate roll of the dice.

[Cajunsmike]

Brown and Dalcourt should both have 2 years remaining. As far as throwing a bunch together vs the year we had three transfers become eligible, the hint from Kobe Julien that a band is back together indicates some of these have played together before.

[Grantvb]

I think quite the opposite.

Marlin makes every player he coaches better.

His weakness in my opinion is he doesn't turn these better players into a "team."

Sounds like Herb Brooks’ comments in the Movie, “Miracle”. ....All-Star teams fail because they rely solely on the I individual’s talent. The Soviets (substitute in GOOD Coaching) win because they take that talent, and use it in a system that’s for the betterment of the TEAM.

[Hatch]

I think Brown could have 3 years. He is 3 years removed from High School. Played as a Freshman at Nevada then transferred, sat a year at Arizona then played as a Sophomore during the “free” Covid year. If he can play next year he would technically still be a sophomore.

[Grantvb]

Because I’m an ignoramus when it comes to basketball; imma wing it: so the point guard is your QB or your MIke LB. he doesn’t need to have super athleticism like Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes; but he needs to be smart like Brees or Manning. Like Willie Lanier; Mike Singletary; Sam Mills - knows where everybody needs to be and can call adjustments on the court - a student of the game. Then you need your TOs and Adrian Peterson’s. And then a good Alan Page to muscle up on the basket. But it starts with the QB/MLB.

[cajuns80]

They played together at Lafayette HS did they not?

May have played together when Jalen was a freshman. Jalen has taken longer to develop than Corey.

[moorecajun]

Sounds like Herb Brooks’ comments in the Movie, “Miracle”. ....All-Star teams fail because they rely solely on the I individual’s talent. The Soviets (substitute in GOOD Coaching) win because they take that talent, and use it in a system that’s for the betterment of the TEAM.

Well, and they drink vodka, lots of vodka.

[Cajunsmike]

Because I’m an ignoramus when it comes to basketball; imma wing it: so the point guard is your QB or your MIke LB. he doesn’t need to have super athleticism like Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes; but he needs to be smart like Brees or Manning. Like Willie Lanier; Mike Singletary; Sam Mills - knows where everybody needs to be and can call adjustments on the court - a student of the game. Then you need your TOs and Adrian Peterson’s. And then a good Alan Page to muscle up on the basket. But it starts with the QB/MLB.

Yes, the point guard is similar to a QB in football. This past season, many fans did not think much of Brayan AU due to his lack of athleticism (knee injury may have been a factor). However the coaching staff knew he was a key into the 13 and 4 record they started with. When he went out, things were never as efficient (although they had turnover issues all season regardless of who played point). Note that he was given the leadership award for the season. Hopefully we can fill that role efficiently this coming year. It will be a key for improvement.

[Cajunsmike]

I think Brown could have 3 years. He is 3 years removed from High School. Played as a Freshman at Nevada then transferred, sat a year at Arizona then played as a Sophomore during the “free” Covid year. If he can play next year he would technically still be a sophomore.

Had not thought of it that way. Thanks for bringing it up. You would think the appeal would be granted considering his Arizona coach was fired for NCAA rules violations.