As much as I despise Baylor (and Drew), Mullet-boy can flat-out play, and in many ways was under-utilized there at times. Right now, he and the Northwestern kid are the prime targets. Either one would be a fine pickup.
I like Nance also but as I have said Mayer has played on a championship contender the last four years. That is as valuable as it gets. And to the ( he can't play any five ). How do you know that ? He didn't have to at Baylor but that doesn't mean he couldn't at times if needed . I'm holding out hope that Washington gets healthy enough to help there and maybe a little bit of Shaver but to say a savvy guy like Mayer ( CAN'T ) play ANY five just seems like a guess not a fact . I'm guessing also but I'm basing that off of his athletic ability and overall experience plus he's a strong kid. I'll take either ... Nance or Mayer and be very happy 😎 🥁✌️
I think we mainly agree . I said earlier on the other board that Nance was my preference but it seemed as though most of the posters were leaning toward Mayer and I said I was fine with him also. I wouldn't discount the fact that Mayer played on a top 10 team for four years and a championship team at that . Yes we now have guys that have experienced that but adding another INSTEAD of one who hasn't carries merit also . Look, I like Nance an awful lot but in being honest Mayer looks like the tougher more battle tested kid to me . Of course that's just an opinion . Honestly I don't think we can go wrong with either . And btw if Washington is healthy and Hubert needs him to play some five he'll play some five . The next year with him and GG both on the team neither will play exclusively at the four if they want to be on the court at the same time . Always a GDTBATH 😎 🥁✌️
As I pointed out in another post, Nance has never played on a winning team. Like Murray State's KJ Williams, Mayer has never played on a losing team.
Fair enough . We do not agree on the starting part though . Do I think Puff and Styles are capable starters? Well the answer to that is yes BUT . Neither of them are nearly as accustomed to that roll as Mayer or Nance so I go with either Mayer or Nance for at least 25 min a game. I can't gauge what Styles would do but I really like the energy that Puff brings off of the bench myself . I am of the old school approach that the best players start . Neither Puff or Styles especially are able to claim they are better in game players than Mayer or Nance ......YET . Anyway it will be interesting to see how Hubert handles this whole situation . He has my complete support . He earned it . Add a portal guy or stay with what we have we will be a more experienced team next year . Add in the summer and it will be great for all the kids . As I have said before my hope is now that Hubert has established his starting five ( minus one spot ) he will concentrate on his bench this year . I honestly think that will be a priority. 😎 🥁✌️
Besides Roy Williams? I assume your talking players.
Yes. I don’t think any players have done it. The only coach to win a NCAAT title at two schools had one vacated. Does that count?
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
Yeah the Mullet is a skilled kid who would fit in our system, although personally I'm ok leaving that ship unused.
We're playing to win games though, not protect egos. If GG was a '22 recruit and was the best player for the PF spot, should he not start? I don't see why a OAD recruit is any different than a transfer. If Mayer + Nance are as high character as they seem (only our coaches will know that), we should be happy to have them. They're great basketball players. I say assemble the best roster you can and let the playing time be earned. We were super thin last year and have a few guys who probably aren't ready to play many minutes next year, so it's not like we're stuffed to the rafters with depth.
Maybe you shouldn't speak for Puff and Styles. Do you honestly think either of them want to spend next season guarding big power forwards? Styles is 6'5". You think he wants to guard the 7 footer dook plans to play at PF? Puff weighs 205 lbs and has dealt with repeated injuries. You think he wants to bang with bigger stronger power forwards all season long?
I guess I'm old school. I want Carolina to be a special place to play basketball and to treat the kids as family. We're assuming that Puff can't be as good as Mayer? Why? Being here should mean something. Like I said, I'm old school.
Mayer is quite slender himself and plays more of a guard than a forward. He's not looking to bang down low, either. I seriously doubt that Styles would prefer sitting the bench for another year over playing against some physical guys. He's 6'6" or 6'7", BTW. You don't get to shrink him to suit your argument.
Mayer is 6'9" 225 lbs.
