Reality

[Bravesfanchicago]

Final 2006 Coaches Poll

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2006

[BUfan14]

Ya, that other site I posted shows the AP poll history. We haven’t been ranked in the AP since two of the Hawkins years, and before that the 60s. Even the coaches poll, I don’t think we have been ranked during the season since then.

[houstonbrave]

Let me just clarify one thing. The two seniors-Child’s and Kingsby would not count against the 13 scholarship limits if they returned (Due to COVID rules). I don’t expect they will return. Therefore we have (assuming all other players return) we have 2 open scholarships. We already have Connor Hickman signed so that leaves 1 open scholorship if everyone returns. I doubt everyone will but (in most programs there are some departures) I don’t want to speculate who- but in any case we don’t appear to have many scholarships available. 1 definite maybe a little more.

[Da Coach]

There will be a couple more.

[houstonbrave]

I don’t doubt that-just was trying not to speculate about our players....

[BUfan14]

I assume Nolan is another open scholarship now. That leaves two available. Will there be others that leave outside of those suspended?

[LittleBrave]

There will be a couple more.

My guesses for guys to transfer are Thomas and Kent,
Guys like Kent who show potential but have limited minutes almost always leave after their freshman year.
Hope I’m wrong, but it’s the BU trend I’ve noticed.

[Tommy]

My guesses for guys to transfer are Thomas and Kent,
Guys like Kent who show potential but have limited minutes almost always leave after their freshman year.
Hope I’m wrong, but it’s the BU trend I’ve noticed.

I don't remember a trend of having lost a player due to transfer since BW has been our coach that wasn't most likely something that was prompted by him in the first place. Most players that have moved on have been players that weren't going to be getting much playing time. Am I forgetting someone?

Thomas is a possibility, but I'd be very surprised to see Kent gone, and anyone beyond that I think would be because of attitude. East, McAdoo, and Nolan all have sat out games for one reason or another that are not all known, if anyone else goes, my guess would be out of that group.

[LittleBrave]

I don't remember a trend of having lost a player due to transfer since BW has been our coach that wasn't most likely something that was prompted by him in the first place. Most players that have moved on have been players that weren't going to be getting much playing time. Am I forgetting someone?

Thomas is a possibility, but I'd be very surprised to see Kent gone, and anyone beyond that I think would be because of attitude. East, McAdoo, and Nolan all have sat out games for one reason or another that are not all known, if anyone else goes, my guess would be out of that group.

That freshman (red-head) like 3 yrs ago was pretty good-looking, but only got like 8-10 min. per game. Great 3-point shooter.
Not sure why he transferred, but I thought he might become like a Kennel. There were a couple others, but their names slip my mind.

I truly hope Kent stays - he probably has the 2nd best stroke from behind the arc among the Braves playing currently.

[LittleBrave]

If East were to transfer, we best find a reliable PG in a HURRY!!!
We don't have good ball-handlers who make smart decisions...not to say East didn't make any.

[BUfan17]

That freshman (red-head) like 3 yrs ago was pretty good-looking, but only got like 8-10 min. per game. Great 3-point shooter.
Not sure why he transferred, but I thought he might become like a Kennel. There were a couple others, but their names slip my mind.

I truly hope Kent stays - he probably has the 2nd best stroke from behind the arc among the Braves playing currently.

Ryan Stipanovich, I really liked his play too. He transferred to mizzou as a regular student, not for basketball reasons.

I don't see Kent leaving, I could see him getting consistent minutes next year as a core rotation player.

I could see Thomas leaving with East being here. He is kind of like Jayden Hodgson, unless we have a couple pure shooters on the team they don't really have a chance to earn many minutes.

[egib52]

I am hoping Kent is looking at the future, that if he get's stronger and improves his D, he can definitely contribute at this level. Regarding the PG, I would guess one of East and Thomas is gone, and then we bring in a transfer.

[LittleBrave]

Ryan Stipanovich, I really liked his play too. He transferred to mizzou as a regular student, not for basketball reasons.

I don't see Kent leaving, I could see him getting consistent minutes next year as a core rotation player.

I could see Thomas leaving with East being here. He is kind of like Jayden Hodgson, unless we have a couple pure shooters on the team they don't really have a chance to earn many minutes.

Right, but Hodgson was a good perimeter shooter his freshman season. Thomas has not shown even a little promise of being able to make any shot beyond 15 feet.

[LittleBrave]

Ryan Stipanovich, I really liked his play too. He transferred to mizzou as a regular student, not for basketball reasons.

Yes! That's him! And I liked the other freshman who didn't play much 2 seasons ago. Henry and him played about the same number of minutes until Henry got more P.T. toward the end of the season. I can't recall his name, but I liked his play and energy.

[LittleBrave]

I am hoping Kent is looking at the future, that if he get's stronger and improves his D, he can definitely contribute at this level.

Yes - I believe with some work in the offseason he will be Valley-ready. Really like his shooting touch and confidence to take shots.