Thursday, May 1, 2008

Basketball Transfer?

Today, the CrepePaperBlog reports that we will likely see a transfer to round out the class (since we have 6 scholarships available and only five signees who are expected to qualify). I went on the rivals transfer tracker and searched through all the big men. Here are the ones I would be satisfied with getting.

Curtis Kelly - 6'9" - UConn
Him being on this list is based solely on his five-star ranking. Obviously, he hasn't done well at UConn (barely even played). Still, he's 6-9 217 (or at least was coming out of high school). Usually 5-stars are not just complete and total busts. He has to have SOME talent.

Julian Vaughn - 6'10" - Florida State
As a freshman, he came on very slowly at Florida State. However, in the ACC Tournament against UNC, Vaughn's stat line was seven points (3/3 and 1/2) and three boards in twelve minutes. That's not bad against a final four team (especially for a freshman).

Malcolm Thomas - 6'8" - Pepperdine
I know. It's Pepperdine. They suck. Well, Malcolm Thomas doesn't suck. He averaged 12.5 ppg, 8.8 rpg, and 2 bpg. In his first college game, he registered 22 pts, 8 rebs, 2 blks, and 2 stls... against Oregon. I'm sure we have no connection at all to him... but it's fun to fathom.

Scott Martin
- 6'8" - Purdue
14 pts and 4 steals against Clemson. 7 pts and 7 rebs against Michigan. 14 points and 6 boards against Ohio State. He would be serviceable.

Bryan Bouchie - 6'10" - Valpo
Did Ok against bad competition. Went off for 20 points against Washington. Would be serviceable.

5 comments:

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The One That Got Away said...

I just do not know if you can justify citing Vaughan's stats against UNC, a game which they got blown out in, as reason to believe he can contribute next season.

And honestly, I do not want another transfer from FSU, the last one gives me nightmares.

Juco All-American said...

He can't contribute next season. He can't play next season. Now stop raining hate.

The One That Got Away said...

My bad, I misspoke. Still, none of those players, minus the skinny five star, gives me any reason to be excited.

PWillieChooChoo said...

I'm opposed to the kid from Valpo, his name sounds too much like Bryce. I do like the nod to the Waterboy conjured up by his last name though.