I think we need at last 2 or 3 guys from the portal. I am not super high on the 2025 class with the freshman guys coming in. I feel like the guys coming in are complimentary type guys. Hannah gives me Rylan Griffin feel with decent height but on the thinner side and average athleticism. Jemison has a better body type but his shot has been a bit of a question maybe more like a Juwan Gary guy. You never know as all I have seen was few reports and little bit of video so guys can improve or not be as advertised. I thought Stevenson would be a stud and fill right in for Clowney but he hasn’t been able too. I also didn’t think Clowney was going to be 1 and done 1st round guy like he turned out to be. We will lose Nelson, Sears, Cliff for sure at most like a few more based on the times. I thought Stevenson would definitely be leaving for pros but I haven’t seen much improvement from him but he might still leave or transfer out to see if he can get a bounce in his stock somewhere else. I could see UNC try to bring him back home as they are looking for more size from what Davis said.
I haven't paid much attention to our B-ball recruiting. I should do better.
But, I trust CNO.
I keep hoping Stevenson breaks out, but I've lost most hope it'll happen. He has incredible size and potential, but he just plays off balance and except his defensive quickness and length (which CNO values or he wouldn't get as much PT) he's virtually a bust. 100% offensively speaking!
It'll be interesting to see what'll happen with him. NBA scouts apparently like his intangibles but at the end of the day if you can't shoot you can't play basketball at the highest levels.
It may not be a popular stance, but I hope we part ways with him IF we can add another stretch 4 who can shoot!
And since you mentioned him. Clowney was incredible. What a find by CNO. If you could get anybody close to what Clowney was we should open up the NIL bank!