Sean Miller with a huge portal addition

[goattalk100]

Sean Miller looks like he is trying to construct a roster that is in line with what he did at Zona. Length, length and more length.

[Gerry Hamilton]

3 hours ago, goattalk100 said:

Sean Miller looks like he is trying to construct a roster that is in line with what he did at Zona. Length, length and more length.

For sure. He’s going to build complete rosters with size over time 

[AusMOJO]

Sorry to bring this up, but what is the difference we're seeing so far between Coach Terry in the portal vs Coach Miller in the portal? Is it just the calibre of player? Bigger, more athletic players? I know a lot of people were unhappy with Coach Terry's portal acquisitions, so I'm just wondering how Coach Miller stacks up with that. 

[GetHooked]

7 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Texas current 2025-26 roster...

Tramon Mark, CG, 6-6, Gr. (10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists)

Jordan Pope, CG, 6-0, senior (11.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists)

Chendall Weaver, G, 6-3, senior (6.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists)

Malik Presley, G/W, 6-5, RS-sophomore

Camden Heide, F, 6-7, junior (4.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 39.2% from three) 

Dailyn Swain, F, 6-8, junior (11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals)

Nic Codie, PF,  6-8.5, sophomore

John Clark, PF, 6-8.5, freshman

Jamie Vinson, PF, 6-10.5, sophomore

Matas Vokietaitas, C, 7-0, sophomore (10.2 points, 5.4 rebounds) 

Tall people on that list.

[Gerry Hamilton]

1 hour ago, AusMOJO said:

Sorry to bring this up, but what is the difference we're seeing so far between Coach Terry in the portal vs Coach Miller in the portal? Is it just the calibre of player? Bigger, more athletic players? I know a lot of people were unhappy with Coach Terry's portal acquisitions, so I'm just wondering how Coach Miller stacks up with that. 

More size, arm length and skilled size so far ... but two more spots to fill too. 

1. A big F/W with skill and a building perimeter game that will be a 1st or 2nd round pick when he leaves Texas.

Dailyn Swain, F, 6-8, junior (11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals)

2. A true 7-foot center that will be a two year player, and NBA prospect after second year at Texas.

Matas Vokietaitis, C, 7-0, sophomore (10.2 points, 5.4 rebounds) 

3. An athletic W/F that shoots it at 39-40% from three. Two years left to play. 

Camden Heide, F, 6-7, junior (4.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 39.2% from three) 

 

 

[Thanos72]

8 hours ago, bierce said:

I'm happy for this pick up, but I'm not over the moon about it.

He's a true freshman, so there is plenty of room for improvement, but he's not a plus shot blocker, a guy with big offensive range, or a guy you can expect to beat a guy of similar size and strength on the block.  He is someone who seems to understand the game very well for his age, and he is terrific at positioning.  Check out his transfer portal highlight vid, and you will see what I mean.  There is nothing there that wows you with his athleticism, but it is a terrific exposition of understanding how to get into position to score. 

Give this guy 3 years of S&C training, and he could be awesome, but don't give up on him if he appears to be something less than what you hoped in his first year here.

I think I’ll lean towards excited since it came down to Texas vs Kentucky. He looks like a legit 7 footer, very solid feet vs a plodder, and not afraid to fight/back people down on the block. 

Pope/Miller or Bierce’s highlight evaluation…😉🙂

Is he Lew? Nah. Could he be a plus player for a college team, TBD.

[bierce]

2 hours ago, Thanos72 said:

I think I’ll lean towards excited since it came down to Texas vs Kentucky. He looks like a legit 7 footer, very solid feet vs a plodder, and not afraid to fight/back people down on the block. 

Pope/Miller or Bierce’s highlight evaluation…😉🙂

Is he Lew? Nah. Could he be a plus player for a college team, TBD.

I don't see how anything I said can be interpreted into a suggestion that I think Vokeitaitis is some kind of recruiting miss.  My intro was "I'm happy for this pick up," and my conclusion was "could be awesome, but don't give up on him if he appears to be something less than what you hoped in his first year here."

I just don't think anyone should expect a 30 mpg, 20 ppg, and 10 rbg guy in year one in the SEC, but if we add Traore, then they will split the time, and that will work well for us.  We will definitely have upgraded in the middle with those additions. 

[Thanos72]

1 hour ago, bierce said:

I don't see how anything I said can be interpreted into a suggestion that I think Vokeitaitis is some kind of recruiting miss.  My intro was "I'm happy for this pick up," and my conclusion was "could be awesome, but don't give up on him if he appears to be something less than what you hoped in his first year here."

I just don't think anyone should expect a 30 mpg, 20 ppg, and 10 rbg guy in year one in the SEC, but if we add Traore, then they will split the time, and that will work well for us.  We will definitely have upgraded in the middle with those additions. 

All good brother. My response was about excitement. That’s all 🤘🏽

[BayAreaLonghorn]

15 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Three ships remaining ...

1. One more big (Texas leads for Lassina Traore)

2. Guard shooter with size 

3. Developmental player (could be G or skkilled big that needs a year) 

Traore suffered a season-ending knee injury in an October practice and had successful surgery on October 21......

Sean Miller stated: “Lassina was a starter on this year’s team. He had a great summer and preseason, where he improved his game as much as any player in our program. He emerged to be our team’s best rebounder, low post defender and shot blocker. He was in superior condition and became a tone setter for everything that impacts winning. We will miss Lassina’s ability and presence. No one player can replace him. All of us will have to do more, be better and step up in our respective roles. And, we will eagerly await his return to the basketball court in the 2025-26 season.”

He averaged 11.9 ppg and a Big West leading 10.3 rpg at Long Beach St in 2023-2024. Would be a big body low post presence that will be a significant addition on the boards.

[Gerry Hamilton]

3 hours ago, BayAreaLonghorn said:

Traore suffered a season-ending knee injury in an October practice and had successful surgery on October 21......

Sean Miller stated: “Lassina was a starter on this year’s team. He had a great summer and preseason, where he improved his game as much as any player in our program. He emerged to be our team’s best rebounder, low post defender and shot blocker. He was in superior condition and became a tone setter for everything that impacts winning. We will miss Lassina’s ability and presence. No one player can replace him. All of us will have to do more, be better and step up in our respective roles. And, we will eagerly await his return to the basketball court in the 2025-26 season.”

He averaged 11.9 ppg and a Big West leading 10.3 rpg at Long Beach St in 2023-2024. Would be a big body low post presence that will be a significant addition on the boards.

100%. Xavier staff thought they were a Sweet 16 team with him prior to injury