LuciousGameWinner
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Maybe Izzo can land LaMelo Ball....
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Stewart's recruitment was unfortunately not unusual. He was set to commit to MSU, then Duke came in and looked to be a slam dunk, then as happens, something unusual occurred in the last few weeks, his handlers started contacting recruiters (With their hands out is the rumor). I don't think Duke cheats, they just have a great program with a record of playing for titles and putting kids into the first round that is impeccable. And as much as we despise him, Coach K is impressive as a leader of young men. So I think his handlers were rebuffed by Izzo and Coach K's people and they went looking around. Washington has a staff member he knew from NY so there was a contact there. Might not even be anyone on staff that dealt with the handlers.
Leaves a big hole inside next season if Ward leaves like expected.
I don't remember ever hearing Stewart was set to come to MSU. There was speculation he was waiting to hear where Carey went before making a decision but ky and Washington were both in consideration w/ MSU if Carey chose dook. This is just more proof that these crystal ball predictions are basically useless.
This is particularly bad considering how Izzo's offense has worked inside/out w/ Ward the last couple years. Stewart has to know Ward is likely gone next year which definitely means opportunity to play right away for a team that runs an office he can thrive in and has featured several big men who were highly drafted. The misuse/limited minutes for guys like Davis and JJJ has to be a factor.
By the way, is anyone else worried that Rocket Watts hasn't signed an LOI yet?
Watts is not allowed to sign a LOI until the late signing period since he didn't during the early 1. He wanted to do a ceremony in his home town, he plays basketball out of state. He's the heir apparent to Winston. Probably a better athlete and pure scorer than Winston, not as good of a passer or as smart yet.
I think Izzo needs to change his approach with regards to 1 and dones. Fill your class up so the roster won't have holes and then maybe save a spot for a 1 and done. I have to think if he hadn't have been saving a spot for Cary or Stewart, the class would have a really good top 50 big man in it, someone who would likely be here for a few years.
There is something to be said for that. Especially one and done big men. They take longer to develop and often don't make a huge impact in Year 1, and then they're gone before their impact is truly felt. We lucked out with JJJ and still only got to the Second Round with him. College basketball is a guard and wing dominated sport where you have just to hope not to get run over on the inside. Certainly Izzo has been burned by going all in on some of these types and coming out with nothing.
There is this prevailing thought that you need that kind of talent to win a National Championship, and Duke and Kentucky have been able to do with with freshman dominated groups, but only those schools can recruit enough of them to get away with it. You do need NBA talent though. Probably a mix of guys who have NBA potential, but who can develop over 2 and 3 years is a better way to go. Those guys outside the Top 10 but not too far. Occasionally some develop faster than expected and leave after one.
There is something to be said for that. Especially one and done big men. They take longer to develop and often don't make a huge impact in Year 1, and then they're gone before their impact is truly felt. We lucked out with JJJ and still only got to the Second Round with him. College basketball is a guard and wing dominated sport where you have just to hope not to get run over on the inside. Certainly Izzo has been burned by going all in on some of these types and coming out with nothing.
There is this prevailing thought that you need that kind of talent to win a National Championship, and Duke and Kentucky have been able to do with with freshman dominated groups, but only those schools can recruit enough of them to get away with it. You do need NBA talent though. Probably a mix of guys who have NBA potential, but who can develop over 2 and 3 years is a better way to go. Those guys outside the Top 10 but not too far. Occasionally some develop faster than expected and leave after one.
Is Watts still an MSU guy or is he going to FSU?
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