2024 Offseason

[kochrab]

Thinking over the roster and we have so much length and options. Just seems like we might be missing that go to guy. Born had a bad season last year, but it's fair to assume that it was just that, a season and not him as a player.

Ty Anderson might be the heart and soul of this team, but we know we get out of the guy. I think the season is heavily going to depend on how much Trey can shoulder on the offensive end. He's such a great all-around guy, but I think we have enough around him that he needs to shift his focus to the offensive end and playmaking. I know we have RJ, too, and I have faith in him being a good starter, but end of game I want Trey with the ball.

I think you're correct, but I also think our new guys are going to step up in ways we don't even know yet. It's a fun and anxious place to be because the upside potential is so high.

['70 Grad]

Hutson being a versatile force could be a big asset.

We lost two important guards. Ball handling will be critical. (And hopefully we still see some outside shooting.) Trey became a steady backup bringing the ball up, but it would be tough to do that as a focus the whole time. When RJ is in the game opponents will put his man in the post constantly. I hope that our other Michigan acquisition or Coe player is ready to give relief.

[orangetennis]

I think you're correct, but I also think our new guys are going to step up in ways we don't even know yet. It's a fun and anxious place to be because the upside potential is so high.

Correct. My guess is it'll be Bond and Weisbrod with the ball in their hands most.

[SteinPizza]

Correct. My guess is it'll be Bond and Weisbrod with the ball in their hands most.

Agreed. It seems like our last shot, and/or last few seconds of the shot clock type player would be either of those two, or Trey. My guess is Bond will be better in that role than the others, but it’s purely a guess.

[PantherAlum09]

I think Bond is going to be a great player for us, but I don't think that is going to be his role. He's not a go get his own mid range jumper or 3 kind of guy. Tuttle did say his shot is getting better, but I don't think he's necessarily the one that will have the ball in his hands at that point. My best guess at this point is Max or Trey. That was really where Max thrived at the D2 level. Trey has shown that he can consistently get some space on a 10-15 footer when he needs to. We also still have Wes who we haven't seen at all, but I think is a very talented offensive player.

It's a supremely weird year where there are so many unknowns.

[Username]

I think Bond is going to be a great player for us, but I don't think that is going to be his role. He's not a go get his own mid range jumper or 3 kind of guy. Tuttle did say his shot is getting better, but I don't think he's necessarily the one that will have the ball in his hands at that point. My best guess at this point is Max or Trey. That was really where Max thrived at the D2 level. Trey has shown that he can consistently get some space on a 10-15 footer when he needs to. We also still have Wes who we haven't seen at all, but I think is a very talented offensive player.

It's a supremely weird year where there are so many unknowns.

This was my understanding, too. Bond is going to be a great defender, and probably develop into a decent/good spot up shooter, great cutter, high energy gets the ball type, but not necessarily the traditional playmaking type. Have heard good things about Weisbrod as a playmaker. Which would essentially give us 3 primaries between him, RJ, and Trey. Enough to be comfortable, but certainly leaves small room for injury at such crucial positions.

[sivert]

We have to be attacking the rim with these guys.
Also, with Ty, Bond, Hutty, and Rubin, we might be able to secure offensive rebounds at a rate that makes it worth it.

['70 Grad]

It's a supremely weird year where there are so many unknowns.

We now know what a portal year is like.

[CyCarp]

This was my understanding, too. Bond is going to be a great defender, and probably develop into a decent/good spot up shooter, great cutter, high energy gets the ball type, but not necessarily the traditional playmaking type. Have heard good things about Weisbrod as a playmaker. Which would essentially give us 3 primaries between him, RJ, and Trey. Enough to be comfortable, but certainly leaves small room for injury at such crucial positions.

I feel like you described Tywhon Pickford + some offense (and hopefully minus injuries). I believe Bond has better size that Pickford too. Is that a legit comp? I haven't seen much of Bond, but I can live with that if so.

[clenz]

I feel like you described Tywhon Pickford + some offense (and hopefully minus injuries). I believe Bond has better size that Pickford too. Is that a legit comp? I haven't seen much of Bond, but I can live with that if so.

Pick+some offense+a bit more height=Isaiah Brown

[PantherAlum09]

I feel like you described Tywhon Pickford + some offense (and hopefully minus injuries). I believe Bond has better size that Pickford too. Is that a legit comp? I haven't seen much of Bond, but I can live with that if so.

My initial thoughts when seeing him were Pickford or Duax for a comp, but a more polished offensive game. I like the Brown comp, but he's not quite as long as Brown. If we could get something similar to Brown for the next couple years we will be doing great.

[BCPanther]

None of those guys were borderline Top 50 kids out of HS.

He's not really a comp to anybody we've ever had...

[CyCarp]

None of those guys were borderline Top 50 kids out of HS.

He's not really a comp to anybody we've ever had...

Well obviously, but I don't think it's unfair to say he's athletic like player A, physically like player B, can shoot like player C, or whatever. It's all great that he was a top 50 kid out of HS, but in reality those rankings don't mean a thing. TBH if schools still thought he was a top 50 recruit for his class, he wouldn't be here. Not saying I'm not thrilled to have him, but let's not act like we're getting MJ reincarnated.

[Username]

I agree with both statements that he is a player we don't get and won't have reasonable direct comparisons too, and that also he's not going to come in and be an Anthony Edwards.

AJ was similar talent wise, but in a different type of way as his game was predicated on elite shot creation for himself + height with deficiencies in facilitating for others and maybe an average defender.

Bond's talent will be in a more all-around fashion and should contribute equally to winning given we still are able to generate a fluid offense which is where I think Trey is gonna have the most opportunity.

Regardless, I think we're gonna be a tough SOB team with some dogs that don't rely too much on one guy.

[1994grad]

I want to believe that we will be a very well rounded team this year with quite a few weapons. More so than in the past couple of years.