AUApostle 7,651 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 All these 5 star transfers…has Bruce ever had a bust at Auburn or a highly rated guy that just didn’t work out here? Seems like he chooses his guys well and maximizes their potential at a very high rate. Maybe Heron or the kid that went to Baylor? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Tiger 136 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 27 minutes ago, AUDevil said: All these 5 star transfers…has Bruce ever had a bust at Auburn or a highly rated guy that just didn’t work out here? Seems like he chooses his guys well and maximizes their potential at a very high rate. Maybe Heron or the kid that went to Baylor? Wiley and/or Purifoy? I forget if either one was a 5* out of HS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Tiger 136 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, ellitor said: My guess is not right now since we aren't ready to take BHH yet & we recruited him hard out of high school & Bates didn't dramatically outperform BHH their freshmen years last year. Julian Phillips is priority #1 right now if we add a 3/4 type of player. An insider on On3 says Sparty is likely the front runner for Bates FWIW. Any new updates/rumblings about Phillips and the G League? I wonder if we are trying work an NIL angle in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgrogan21 6,198 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 16 minutes ago, CT Tiger said: Wiley and/or Purifoy? I forget if either one was a 5* out of HS. Would not consider either a bust. They both had their moments and dealt with adversity but both were crucial in us going to the Final Four. Wiley gets s*** on a lot because of his hands but he was a damn good rebounder and defender. Not every 5* is gonna go to the NBA and they're both playing overseas professionally. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Tiger 136 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 minute ago, tgrogan21 said: Would not consider either a bust. They both had their moments and dealt with adversity but both were crucial in us going to the Final Four. Wiley gets s*** on a lot because of his hands but he was a damn good rebounder and defender. Not every 5* is gonna go to the NBA and they're both playing overseas professionally. That's fair. I was on the fence when I said it because my sentiments are pretty much the same. There's also a degree of subjectivity; how exactly would you define 'bust'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgrogan21 6,198 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, CT Tiger said: That's fair. I was on the fence when I said it because my sentiments are pretty much the same. There's also a degree of subjectivity; how exactly would you define 'bust'? Never starting, playing less than 10 minutes a game? It's hard to define it in words but a guy who had a lot of double-doubles while playing great defense isn't a bust. Purifoy could be considered a bust but I wouldn't label him as one. Neither were a 5 star, Austin Wiley was around the 35th best player coming out of high school while Purifoy was 60ish. I think a lot of people also forget just how electric Purifoy was in his freshman season before all of the Person crap went down. 17 out of 29 games that year he scored in double-digits. Scoring 20+ 3 times and getting a double-double that season. If the Person stuff didn't happen I believe his last two years at Auburn would be looked at way more fondly. Those are crazy good stats for a freshman on a not so great team. Edited April 17, 2022 by tgrogan21 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunndone414 469 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 2 hours ago, fredst said: Stating the obvious here but…. he would be a *great* get for AU, both from a talent and need standpoint. No idea if we would have interest or any chance Bruce is too smart to add a guy that toxic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 45 minutes ago, CT Tiger said: Any new updates/rumblings about Phillips and the G League? Not in a while. 45 minutes ago, CT Tiger said: I wonder if we are trying work an NIL angle in there. I'm sure all teams are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 32 minutes ago, tgrogan21 said: both were crucial in us going to the Final Four. I love AW & his time at AU but based on expectation due to ranking he empirically underperformed. 37 minutes ago, tgrogan21 said: Not every 5* is gonna go to the NBA and they're both playing overseas professionally. No but right or wrong the whole point of the rankings system is to project their NBA potential. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgrogan21 6,198 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, ellitor said: I love AW & his time at AU but based on expectation due to ranking he empirically underperformed. Under performing is not the same as a bust, though. Which was the question. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,860 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, tgrogan21 said: Under performing is not the same as a bust, though. Which was the question. Absolutely what I was gonna say. He had a successful career and helped win some huge ballgames, just didn’t become a superstar like a Kess did. Big difference in not panning out as much as expected and a bust- to me anyways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 29 minutes ago, tgrogan21 said: Under performing is not the same as a bust, though. Which was the question. Meant to say not sure if it's a bust or not but definitely forgot that part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTennis80 345 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I live in Memphis so I watched the Emoni Bates drama play out this year. There were some injury issues, but there's also no question that early in the season there were significant locker room issues at least some of which revolved around Bates. He also just didn't play well when he was on the floor. Appears to me that the expectations put on the kid have hurt him, both in terms of what fans expect from him & but even more in what his people (i.e., family, advisors, etc.) want for him (namely a huge NBA contract). The result is a ton of pressure on him. I feel for him, but I'm also not clear that he is able to contribute well to a team concept right now. Watching him & watching Jabari was night & day. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,364 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, TigerTennis80 said: I live in Memphis so I watched the Emoni Bates drama play out this year. There were some injury issues, but there's also no question that early in the season there were significant locker room issues at least some of which revolved around Bates. He also just didn't play well when he was on the floor. Appears to me that the expectations put on the kid have hurt him, both in terms of what fans expect from him & but even more in what his people (i.e., family, advisors, etc.) want for him (namely a huge NBA contract). The result is a ton of pressure on him. I feel for him, but I'm also not clear that he is able to contribute well to a team concept right now. Watching him & watching Jabari was night & day. Hello, fellow Memphian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeroforwinger 443 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 14 hours ago, AUDevil said: All these 5 star transfers…has Bruce ever had a bust at Auburn or a highly rated guy that just didn’t work out here? Seems like he chooses his guys well and maximizes their potential at a very high rate. Maybe Heron or the kid that went to Baylor? The kid who went to Baylor and was a Top 10 pick in the draft last year after winning the natty? Not really a bust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUApostle 7,651 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, zeroforwinger said: The kid who went to Baylor and was a Top 10 pick in the draft last year after winning the natty? Not really a bust “Or guy that just didn’t really work out here” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, zeroforwinger said: The kid who went to Baylor and was a Top 10 pick in the draft last year after winning the natty? Not really a bust Exactly. Great player that left for a (perceived at least) quicker path to playing time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTennis80 345 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 22 hours ago, ShocksMyBrain said: Hello, fellow Memphian. Hello back at'cha! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potatooooooes!! 1,375 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Does anyone know who we’re actually targeting hard and for what position? I’ve seen so many names pop up in the portal that I can’t keep them straight. The only one I know of is Broome, and he’s a center, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger720 65 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Former 5-star visiting Auburn 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunndone414 469 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Potatooooooes!! said: Does anyone know who we’re actually targeting hard and for what position? I’ve seen so many names pop up in the portal that I can’t keep them straight. The only one I know of is Broome, and he’s a center, I believe. The most serious targets at the moment seem to be Broome (Center - visited this weekend) and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (PF - visiting Thursday). It’s possible Bruce views both as interchangeable at the 4 or 5. Neither has shown any ability to space the floor in college. We’ve contacted a few shooting guards, but I’m unaware of any upcoming visits. Edited April 18, 2022 by Dunndone414 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 55 minutes ago, Potatooooooes!! said: The only one I know of is Broome, and he’s a center, I believe. @Potatooooooes!!He's the only one to be reported on as AU going after hard. brandon huntley-hatfield i visiting this week as a Power Forward but the staff has not pushed yet because they haven't decided if he will be a good fit. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 12 minutes ago, Dunndone414 said: It’s possible Bruce views both as interchangeable at the 4 or 5. Neither has shown any ability to space the floor in college. Doubt it. Broome's D & BHH's overall potential make them vastly different players. 14 minutes ago, Dunndone414 said: We’ve contacted a few shooting guards, but I’m unaware of any upcoming visits. Not many in the portal who fit our needs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardin Drake 1,826 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Hey, Big E: What's the news with Julian Phillips? We don't seem to be in the conversation on most of the sites talking about him. Man, he would be huge if Bruce could pull that one off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Cardin Drake said: What's the news with Julian Phillips? Haven't seen any news on him in a while but he is a higher target than BHH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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