Those are actually about as positive statements you are going to get from a kid these days. Short of someone saying, "I'll definitely be back", there isn't much more you should expect, and anyone saying they'll be back before knowing what their NIL share is going to be is likely not someone who is going to meaningfully impact the team's performance.
Maybe I’m reading into it too much, but had he known he would be back, he would’ve said so. Perhaps even if he wants to come back, it’s smart for him to explore his options. He knows that UR desperately wants him which can help with NIL negotiations.
Also, seems he’d want to know surrounding players; especially new guys coming in. And remember - those coming in we will know based upon stats and video. However they still will be expected to play within the constraints of a failed basketball system full of flaws.
Others have made a point that I agree with. AA is good but top teams may still be hesitant in how his ability will translate to a higher level. So for AA, he would either need to transfer to a very good mid major and produce there or stay here another year, do really well again and then I think the doors really open up after that. Him being a local guy, might make the idea of staying here more enticing at least one more year. Plus, he’s going to get considerably more playing time. Probably Gilly levels of playing time.
I’m not sure I agree. Theories until proven wrong. Maybe plays out that way and maybe not.
And he could also get big stats here next year, which could lead to big pay in year 3 elsewhere.
If someone comes calling with a serious bag, it would be hard to retain him, particularly given the uncertainty around what quality we might have for next year. But he’d get loads of playing time, feels comfortable with the returners, and has the local connection.
Which parts of what I said don’t disagree with?
Depends on how serious of a bag we’re talking. I would not be surprised at all if he is offered $400-500K by a P5 team to be a back-up with the recruiting pitch that his last 2 years he can be a starter. In that case he gets the exposure and the most money.
Rather or not AA stays, it is already a complete rebuild. We have literally zero other A10 quality proven players on the roster other than AA. If that isn't a complete rebuild, I dont know what is.
Thank you for next year’s excuse!
You literally are excited about every single recruit or transfer Mooney brings every year. And then, he hides them by redshirting them, or they need another year and you remain excited and then they turn out to be not very good. And yet, you faithfully rinse and repeat every year and get excited for the next batch of lemons he brings in and/or decent players he brings in that don't fit his system and thus don't perform at the level theu could with a proper coach and system.
Sman, love and respect your posts, but 97 nailed it. You have even admitted you always love all the guys we recruit.
some more than others. but yes, they all have potential until they show they don't.
