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See ya Dez

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:07 pm
by bluegrass
Claude in the portal Not surprised I'm sure he'll get paid better somewhere else.Next up!!

Re: See ya Dez

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:39 pm
by yellow20xd
Later gator... Dan

Re: See ya Dez

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:55 pm
by Lead Guitar
Assume that the two new guards along with McKnight and Green will pick up the slack with Swain in a lesser role than Claude, will get a good opportunity at the 3 along with Powell and maybe even Hunter. Swain won’t have to be the big contributor, but a vital cog. Just as Claude came through as a sophomore, we should expect Swain to make strides, but the seniors on the team will be the leaders.

Hate the way the portal has changed recruiting and fan and player loyalty, but for the time being, we will have to adjust and live with it.

Re: See ya Dez

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:06 pm
by olsingledigit
Lead Guitar wrote:
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:55 pm
Assume that the two new guards along with McKnight and Green will pick up the slack with Swain in a lesser role than Claude, will get a good opportunity at the 3 along with Powell and maybe even Hunter. Swain won’t have to be the big contributor, but a vital cog. Just as Claude came through as a sophomore, we should expect Swain to make strides, but the seniors on the team will be the leaders.

Hate the way the portal has changed recruiting and fan and player loyalty, but for the time being, we will have to adjust and live with it.
This fan has never left his loyalty. Entering my 41st year as a season ticket holder and 61st year as a fan. Both without a break!

Re: See ya Dez

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:44 am
by Lead Guitar
Sounds like we have been following Xavier basketball (and football) for the same amount of time. My dad took be to my first game in the 3rd grade in ‘57. I had access to tickets thru my uncles until I got my own tickets in ‘86. Bleeding blue for a lifetime!

Re: See ya Dez

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:54 am
by XU_2011
Des ranked #60 in CBS transfer rankings:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... ong-class/

The disrespect lol. But not surprising.

Re: See ya Dez

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:03 pm
by Kevin Reilly
XU 2011. I am not surprised by Claude's ranking. He made a huge jump in scoring but his passing, shooting, defending , passion and hustle all were below average. I think he has it in him to be a much better all around player but his ranking to me was higher than he deserved. I wish him well but with the guards we picked up we sure look like a more talented team. Sounds to me and I have no real knowledge that he was receiving some poor advice from someone ( family, friends or agent). Anyways good luck Des and maybe a new coach can get him to play a all around game.

Re: See ya Dez

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:11 pm
by muskieman
XU_2011 wrote:
Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:54 am
Des ranked #60 in CBS transfer rankings:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... ong-class/

The disrespect lol. But not surprising.
It's interesting to see they ranked Ryan Conwell at #33 and Dante Maddox at #47; they called Des' three-point shooting an eyesore. ouch

Re: See ya Dez

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:29 pm
by Jesseandrippers
XU_2011 wrote:
Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:54 am
Des ranked #60 in CBS transfer rankings:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... ong-class/

The disrespect lol. But not surprising.
I dont think there is much consensus in these rankings outside of a few of the top guys. They mean very little. Claude should be ranked much higher. He is still very young and does a lot very well, despite his shortcomings.

Re: See ya Dez

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:15 pm
by XU_2011
Kevin Reilly wrote:
Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:03 pm
XU 2011. I am not surprised by Claude's ranking. He made a huge jump in scoring but his passing, shooting, defending , passion and hustle all were below average. I think he has it in him to be a much better all around player but his ranking to me was higher than he deserved. I wish him well but with the guards we picked up we sure look like a more talented team. Sounds to me and I have no real knowledge that he was receiving some poor advice from someone ( family, friends or agent). Anyways good luck Des and maybe a new coach can get him to play a all around game.
Fair points, certainly. But he was 9th in scoring in the BE and has 2 years of eligibility left. 6'6" guard with an NBA-ready body. If you look at how many mid-major guys are ranked ahead of him, it seems like a bit of an insult. But as was said by someone, there's hardly a concensus on these rankings. Still fascinating.