Penndemonium
PhD Student
Posts: 1905
Reg: 11-29-04
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04-24-24 03:18 AM - Post#367726
In response to weinhauers_ghost
I do like the look of some of our Freshmen on video. Some look like they can make a difference. I was just harboring that slight hope that we were going to start stringing together good recruiting classes. I was pretty happy with Perkins and Brown, but it looks like we need to start over yet again.
Roberts does look like an impact player for us. Too early to guess if he's a potential star.
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SomeGuy
Professor
Posts: 6418
Reg: 11-22-04
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04-24-24 01:57 PM - Post#367733
In response to Penndemonium
Zanoni doesn’t seem as sure a bet, but his freshman numbers suggest he should be in the mix as well, and could even push to start.
As for the overall outlook, Brown, Cornell, and Harvard all lose a lot. Brown will still be dangerous with Lilly, but it seems like we will have a chance for the Ivy tournament. Princeton will be far off in the distance, and probably Yale too. But the rest of the boats have sunk down toward us. Will be interesting to see if a suddenly comparatively experienced Columbia team can make some noise next year, too.
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32916
Reg: 11-21-04
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04-24-24 01:59 PM - Post#367734
In response to SomeGuy
Given what's happened in the League, Columbia would be a major disappointment if they don't make the tournament.
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AsiaSunset
Postdoc
Posts: 4370
Reg: 11-21-04
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05-02-24 09:01 PM - Post#368040
In response to palestra38
And one more
Dylan Williams from Triton Junior College just committed to Penn.
He’s a point guard
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AsiaSunset
Postdoc
Posts: 4370
Reg: 11-21-04
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05-02-24 09:14 PM - Post#368041
In response to AsiaSunset
As a point of reference, Williams averaged 15 ppg at Triton which lost in the JUCO National Championship final last year.
He should have 3 years of eligibility.
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32916
Reg: 11-21-04
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05-02-24 09:26 PM - Post#368042
In response to AsiaSunset
Is he an instant contributor at this level?
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AsiaSunset
Postdoc
Posts: 4370
Reg: 11-21-04
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05-02-24 09:29 PM - Post#368043
In response to palestra38
He got a ton of mid major offers coming out of JUCO so best guess is that’s a yes. Check out his Twitter feed.
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Penn90
Masters Student
Posts: 575
Reg: 11-22-04
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05-02-24 10:22 PM - Post#368044
In response to AsiaSunset
Williams calls himself a "professional athlete" in his Twitter profile! hahahahahaha
Wonder if the AD saw that?
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penn nation
Professor
Posts: 21312
Reg: 12-02-04
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05-02-24 10:59 PM - Post#368046
In response to palestra38
Is he an instant contributor at this level?
He just might make the IL's "All JuCo" team, although at the rate we're acquiring such players, who knows for how much longer.
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slane
Freshman
Posts: 72
Reg: 02-09-05
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05-02-24 11:47 PM - Post#368048
In response to penn nation
Dylan Williams highlights
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari& amp;sc...
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AsiaSunset
Postdoc
Posts: 4370
Reg: 11-21-04
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05-03-24 06:24 AM - Post#368049
In response to slane
Maybe just 2 years of eligibility
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mbaprof
Senior
Posts: 346
Age: 67
Reg: 12-24-11
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05-03-24 08:51 AM - Post#368054
In response to AsiaSunset
National juco runnerup
https://tritonathletics.com/news/2024/3/30/mens-b a...
He was given best “small man” award
Wonder if all the current roster players going to stick around/in the program with all these frosh and transfers coming in and what it might mean for pt
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GoQuakersGo
Sophomore
Posts: 120
Reg: 11-21-04
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05-03-24 10:09 AM - Post#368059
In response to mbaprof
I have been very critical of this coaching staff but I will give them credit for being the most aggressive recruiters on the transfer portal in the Ivies. It might be out of necessity due to weak high school recruiting/player retention and I really cannot comment on the quality of players, but it's definitely a more aggressive approach than simply throwing your hands up in the air and continuing to suck.
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Streamers
Professor
Posts: 8353
Loc: NW Philadelphia
Reg: 11-21-04
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05-03-24 11:12 AM - Post#368063
In response to GoQuakersGo
Have to agree here. It will be very interesting to see what we have in these new recruits.
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nychoops
Junior
Posts: 244
Reg: 11-23-04
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New Transfer 05-03-24 11:41 AM - Post#368068
In response to Streamers
NOBODY has been more critical then me...and I have no idea who these kids are or their talent level...but I give staff credit for addressing glaring needs in an atypical fashion....hope it works out
Edited by nychoops on 05-03-24 11:42 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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andybech
Freshman
Posts: 83
Reg: 02-15-20
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05-03-24 01:07 PM - Post#368086
In response to nychoops
Agree that these transfers will help. It sure looks like we'll be going with a lot of small lineups this year. It would be nice if someone like Bradyn Foster could contribute immediately. Otherwise there will be a lot of George Smith at the 4 position defensively. I guess Holland could start there. It just seems he was never trusted for more than instant offense last season.
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SteveChop
PhD Student
Posts: 1156
Reg: 07-28-07
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05-03-24 03:54 PM - Post#368098
In response to slane
I like him! He never misses a shot!
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AsiaSunset
Postdoc
Posts: 4370
Reg: 11-21-04
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05-03-24 06:53 PM - Post#368106
In response to SteveChop
Very clever
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Tiger69
Postdoc
Posts: 2819
Reg: 11-23-04
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05-03-24 09:55 PM - Post#368109
In response to AsiaSunset
Anyone good enough to make a difference at Penn will likely be attractive in the transfer portal. Be prepared for some one and dones.
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Penndemonium
PhD Student
Posts: 1905
Reg: 11-29-04
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05-04-24 03:36 AM - Post#368110
In response to Tiger69
Yeah, we'll have some competition at guard now - though we'll have little continuity or veteran leadership.
Dylan has a .435/.403/.778 stat line. I liked his video.
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