I think we're missing athleticism from the loss of Nance and Cooke. Our two most athletic freshmen recruits are redshirting this year, so help is on the way. Still we could use some more, and some more length.
Jeremy Shyatt tweeted that they we're going to Denver to see some future Cowboys. That means it's likely Cory Calvert and/or Alpha Diallo. I don't know of any 2017 guys from Colorado. I do know of two 2016 guys. I would love to see Diallo, but I think both will improve the Pokes.
What I would really love to see is a polished post player that has back to the basket moves. So would about 360 other college programs. They're hard to get. Where have all the Erik Leckner's gone?
If we get Calvert, I'm guessing that Conway/Lieberman split the duties at the point and JMac/Gorski/James get the reps at the 2 next year. I like Diallo better. That means the same point rotation, and possibly the same 2 rotation, but with another athletic wing/length to add in the mix.
I'm guessing it's going to be hard to get a good big this late. If we do, I wouldn't be surprised if it is Irshad Hunte. People forgot about him, although his Canadian transcripts kept him from coming here the first time. I would imagine he's got that fixed now.
We'll see, but I'm thinking Diallo, Calvert, or Hunte would help the Pokes immediately and wouldn't be surprised to see any of the three sign.
For those saying we should sit on the scholarship, remember that we may see more attrition this year with the subpar record and all the new faces. We could have to get another 2016 recruit.
