OT: 2021-2022 AUBURN BASKETBALL

[WDE_Tarp]

I’m either getting my balls trolled off - or dealing with a man who has only survived by the grace of god - but I currently have someone arguing that the people who hated Gus and love BRUCE are the true simpletons who lack nuance and the ability to think deeply

I’m not sure how you reason with these people

It's either the greatest troll or the dumbest piece of $hit alive. Gus had million dollar coordinators at a football school and still lost 4 games a year. Bruce took one of the worst college basketball programs in the country to a final four and won two SEC Championships. I want to punch this idiot in the face.

 

[Fatz Geronimo]

It's either the greatest troll or the dumbest piece of $hit alive. Gus had million dollar coordinators at a football school and still lost 4 games a year. Bruce took one of the worst college basketball programs in the country to a final four and won two SEC Championships. I want to punch this idiot in the face.

I just had to stop... he said there was no in depth thought or nuance, and then when told the entire difference was due to nuance, he said he totally gets the nuance and didn’t say there wasn’t

this is like the 2 week period when I thought there was a better than average chance Rice was actually the greatest troll in the history of the world, before he confirmed he was the living, breathing, real life imbecile we originally thought

 

[Denim Vest]

I’m either getting my balls trolled off - or dealing with a man who has only survived by the grace of god - but I currently have someone arguing that the people who hated Gus and love BRUCE are the true simpletons who lack nuance and the ability to think deeply

I’m not sure how you reason with these people

Sad stuff. I get that processing all the many reasons Bruce is so far superior to Gus doesn’t come naturally to everyone. But, if you can’t at least inherently know that Bruce is way too good for AU and Gus was never good enough to attempt to have a conversation starting from any other place is outrageous.

 

[Harvey Specter]

not saying you were implying this, but Thor was gonna be a monster defender if he had returned

Yeah I wanted to see him blossom. Just saying I don’t think it’s the worst thing in the world to lose 5-6 players off that team last year, a new vibe could do the whole team some good.

I just hate we never got to see Thor or Coop in a packed Auburn Arena

 

[Boytano]

 

[AshleySchaeffer]

J Lee thinks out top three targets are

Henderson
TyTy
Wendell Green?

Wouldn’t Pinson be a better take due to SEC experience?

 

[4Panic]

Flanny, Devan, Moore, Jaylin, Dylan, Stretch

plus:
Turbo -> Zep
JJ -> Trey
Javon -> Jabari

that leaves:
Sharife -> TyTy? Pinson?
Powell -> TyTy? Pinson? Locke? TBD?
Thor -> Kessler? Gurley?

with 1 more spot to fill with any of the names above or someone not even mentioned?

and possibly even more attrition depending on how everything else shakes out?

this is bananas

I can’t voice enough how excited I am for this roster turnover next season. We are seriously upgrading talent across the board. Pairing experience and leadership, with ultra talented and gorgeously beautiful future studs at each position. Can’t wait to see how Lord B puts the finishing touches on his masterpiece.

I really, really want to see Scoot, Ty Ty and Gurley. I honestly think Ty Ty is the perfect 2 guard to start. Dude has insane range, but also can create for himself off the dribble. Maybe Bruce can convince him he can start at the 2, and rotate to get time at the PG position. Then take over after Scoot leaves next year. That said, with his size and ability I’m not sure he is not a one and done as well. He is a much better version of the chaulkie that left us this year.

 

[4Panic]

J Lee thinks out top three targets are

Henderson
TyTy
Wendell Green?

Wouldn’t Pinson be a better take due to SEC experience?

my opinion is as long as it’s at least mid-major type experience, having SEC experience is not that much more valued in basketball. Maybe a little once league play starts, and the foes become more familiar, but give me the better player, with similar level experience any day. Not saying Green is better, just my take overall.

With that said, I did have to google Green, but what I found is the kid lit it up as the season went on. He can play for real. I still want the ultra talented youth combo of Scoot and Ty Ty, but could dig one of Green or Pinson, but I think we have to make sure we take real shooter with one of the spots. I would worry having only 1 Fr 2 guard that can fill from range (although I do love Trey Alexander).

 

[MomentInTheSun]

J Lee thinks out top three targets are

Henderson
TyTy
Wendell Green?

Wouldn’t Pinson be a better take due to SEC experience?

age may have something to do with it. Green is a rising sophomore where you'd only get one year out of Pinson. No idea though. Never seen Green play

 

[4Panic]

age may have something to do with it. Green is a rising sophomore where you'd only get one year out of Pinson. No idea though. Never seen Green play

can you guys read the hoops scoop? I can’t, but I noticed Fatts Russels name below it. I could get onboard with that real quick. He is Harper 2.0 in my opinion. Dagger shooter who is a seriously solid defender

 

[wcw3au1]

J Lee thinks out top three targets are

Henderson
TyTy
Wendell Green?

Wouldn’t Pinson be a better take due to SEC experience?

I lean towards wanting the more experienced guy myself because next year may be the year. With X not committing as soon as Cooper made his announcement, I have to assume BP doesn’t agree with me.

 

[AshleySchaeffer]

can you guys read the hoops scoop? I can’t, but I noticed Fatts Russels name below it. I could get onboard with that real quick. He is Harper 2.0 in my opinion. Dagger shooter who is a seriously solid defender

He’s not expected to announce to Auburn which is fine.

 

[4Panic]

He’s not expected to announce to Auburn which is fine.

gotcha. I’m just happy that it seems like we have some really good options to fill the guard spots.

 

[Fatz Geronimo]

J Lee thinks out top three targets are

Henderson
TyTy
Wendell Green?

Wouldn’t Pinson be a better take due to SEC experience?

if Scoot couldn’t, or didn’t want to, reclassify then Pinson would come and start at PG next year

if Scoot reclassifies he will have to stay 2 years because of his age, the same way Kira had to stay 2 years at BAMA... 2 years of Scoot is better than 1 or 2 years of Pinson - SEC experience or not, so Pinson just doesn’t fit unfortunately

 

[wcw3au1]

if Scoot couldn’t, or didn’t want to, reclassify then Pinson would come and start at PG next year

if Scoot reclassifies he will have to stay 2 years because of his age, the same way Kira had to stay 2 years at BAMA... 2 years of Scoot is better than 1 or 2 years of Pinson - SEC experience or not, so Pinson just doesn’t fit unfortunately

Everything you say about Scoot is true. I’d just prefer to have 5 guards and 7 3-5’s. We played the entire year with one SEC guard last year. 10-12 games with JP and then 12 with SC. Then 4 or 5 with none. I can’t imagine Bruce getting himself in that position again.

 

[MomentInTheSun]

Two years of guaranteed Scoot would be ideal. I didn't know that he was in a Kira Lewis type situation. Oh god. Give us him and another experienced, immediately eligible tranny guard nad we'll be just just fine.

 

[Tiger Hoops Guy]

 

[MomentInTheSun]

So Powell officially wound committing to Tennessee. I wonder if he tried to come back to AU after UK turned him down? Or if that bridge was totally burnt already

 

[AshleySchaeffer]

if Scoot couldn’t, or didn’t want to, reclassify then Pinson would come and start at PG next year

if Scoot reclassifies he will have to stay 2 years because of his age, the same way Kira had to stay 2 years at BAMA... 2 years of Scoot is better than 1 or 2 years of Pinson - SEC experience or not, so Pinson just doesn’t fit unfortunately

Scoot needs to commit now so I can bust. Don’t think I can last much longer.

 

[MomentInTheSun]

Gang, I will admit that it's gonna take me a few months to get over not seeing 'Rife in a Boog uni again. He had a certain calmness, swagger, make it look too easy type attitude that made boog hoops fun to watch. But I won't lie, Scoot definitely has the talent to make that all go away. Got some Davion in him for sure. Hopefully he adapts quicker to the college game than our lost boy D Mitch

 

[Tiger Hoops Guy]

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Gang, I will admit that it's gonna take me a few months to get over not seeing 'Rife in a Boog uni again. He had a certain calmness, swagger, make it look too easy type attitude that made boog hoops fun to watch. But I won't lie, Scoot definitely has the talent to make that all go away. Got some Davion in him for sure. Hopefully he adapts quicker to the college game than our lost boy D Mitch

Davion is awesome now but scoot is on an entirely different level

also, Boog board insiders becoming more confident in Kessler —> AU

 

[MomentInTheSun]

Wonder if Stretch would leave if we get kessler? or Chris moore. Bc one of them would get almost all their minutes cut

 

[FormerlyKnownAsSOLLY]

I don’t think Stretch leaves unless he’s runt off. Loves the experience of being a Boog student as much as I did & I was the poorest student there. Super Foods went up on tater logs from a nickel to a dime on account me & buddy wouldn’t buy chicken. Or that’s what the manager told us.

 

[AshleySchaeffer]

Put him on an academic scholly and some foreign exchange scholarships and let’s go get another forward. Stretch can count as a walk on.

 

[DufnerFanBoy]

So Powell officially wound committing to Tennessee. I wonder if he tried to come back to AU after UK turned him down? Or if that bridge was totally burnt already

I think he burned that bitch to the ground and pissed on the ashes when he crossed it.

 

[MomentInTheSun]

I think he burned that bitch to the ground and pissed on the ashes when he crossed it.

was his family upset with how auburn handled his injury or something? I really don't get his grievance. Bruce kicked Turbo to the curb because he made JP the star of the team. No idea what they were pissed about

 

[AshleySchaeffer]

was his family upset with how auburn handled his injury or something? I really don't get his grievance. Bruce kicked Turbo to the curb because he made JP the star of the team. No idea what they were pissed about

I’ve got my ears on the ground at Hamilton’s.

 

[WDE_Tarp]

was his family upset with how auburn handled his injury or something? I really don't get his grievance. Bruce kicked Turbo to the curb because he made JP the star of the team. No idea what they were pissed about

Same.

 

[FormerlyKnownAsSOLLY]

I’ve got my ears on the ground at Hamilton’s.

....?

 

[AshleySchaeffer]

....?

a bar that all the coaches go to. My dad is a chair holder.

 

[Tiger Hoops Guy]

Think we may get some big chaulkie news today. Hooks is insinuating some stuff on 247

 

[MomentInTheSun]

Think we may get some big chaulkie news today. Hooks is insinuating some stuff on 247

him and scoot would make us a top 10 team for sure. and oh baby if we got Thor back but I'm not counting on it at this point

 

[AshleySchaeffer]

Think we may get some big chaulkie news today. Hooks is insinuating some stuff on 247

He later bailed and said no official news today. I’d rather go ahead and get Scoot, but I will take Walker.

 

[MomentInTheSun]

I'd love Kessler. But Scoot is the child that makes or breaks our tourney hopes next season. No Scoot and I'll start getting a bit down. I can live without kessler. But that's just me

 

[olsonab]

We are going to have a top ten roster next year no matter what. 100% certain of that.

Shit, if we just have who we think we will at this point in Jasper, Alexander, Smith, AF, Cambridge, Jaylin, Cardwell etc we will still win 20 plus with Bruce and AU arena back to full force. The fact the we are going to add at least 2-3 difference makers will put us over the top.

2021-22 has always been pointed to as the most talented and deepest AU team ever and Bruce won’t let that change.

 

[MomentInTheSun]

J Frank joining Turbo

 

[AshleySchaeffer]

Spoiler: scoops

Auburn continues to be patient with five-star point guard Scoot Henderson, but for how much longer?

Henderson is a Class of 2022 guy, but is considering re-classifying to 2021. Auburn does not plan to take any other guards in the class before Henderson makes his decision.


However, Auburn only has so much time to give.

Auburn is recruiting EKU transfer point guard Wendell Green, as well as 2021 four-star point guard Tyty Washington. The Tigers have not been pushing hard for either to make a commitment as they wait on Henderson, but that could change should Henderson continue to delay.

Bottom line: Auburn can’t wait on Henderson much longer and risk missing out on both Green and Washington. Auburn needs to know which direction it needs to take, but at the same time, isn’t pushing Henderson to hurry.

It's a delicate situation.

Ideally, Henderson decides soon to re-classify and is running the show next season. Some at Auburn thought a decision would be made by now. Obviously, it hasn’t. Henderson continues to mull over the decision with his parents.

The hope now is that Henderson decides soon, within the next week. If not, Auburn likely will turn up the heat more on Green and Washington. Auburn is recruiting all three to play point, although Green also could play the 2. I really like where Auburn stands with Green.

OFF-BALL GUARDS
As for the shooting guard spot that Auburn wants to fill, Arkansas transfer Desi Sills continues to be the name I hear most. Sills in December scored a season-high 23 points against Auburn and turned around and scored 22 in January’s game.

Sills shot 35.4% from the 3-point line over the past three seasons, including 46% as a freshman. He has two years of eligibility remaining. Auburn is pushing hard for him.

Another transfer to track at the shooting guard spot is Noah Locke. The former Florida guard averaged 10.2 points as a Gator, shooting 41% from the field and 40.5% from the 3-point line.

Missouri transfer guard Xavier Pinson no longer is a target.

BIGS
Auburn should know a lot more in the coming days about its big-man recruitment.

Center Walker Kessler (North Carolina) and forward Noah Gurley (Furman) remain the top targets. Auburn hopes to fill that spot soon and was very optimistic about Kessler as recently as Tuesday.

But it's far from over.


Kessler on Wednesday is scheduled to have a Zoom call with Gonzaga. It could go a long ways in determining his decision. Kessler already has had two with Auburn. I still think his recruitment will come down to Auburn and Gonzaga and we will know which one very soon.

I expect a decision from Kessler could come as early as Thursday (or as late as Saturday).

Should Auburn miss on Kessler, it would go all-in on Gurley. He is scheduled to announce his choice on Sunday.

 

[Van Gorstache]

Spoiler: scoops

Auburn continues to be patient with five-star point guard Scoot Henderson, but for how much longer?

Henderson is a Class of 2022 guy, but is considering re-classifying to 2021. Auburn does not plan to take any other guards in the class before Henderson makes his decision.


However, Auburn only has so much time to give.

Auburn is recruiting EKU transfer point guard Wendell Green, as well as 2021 four-star point guard Tyty Washington. The Tigers have not been pushing hard for either to make a commitment as they wait on Henderson, but that could change should Henderson continue to delay.

Bottom line: Auburn can’t wait on Henderson much longer and risk missing out on both Green and Washington. Auburn needs to know which direction it needs to take, but at the same time, isn’t pushing Henderson to hurry.

It's a delicate situation.

Ideally, Henderson decides soon to re-classify and is running the show next season. Some at Auburn thought a decision would be made by now. Obviously, it hasn’t. Henderson continues to mull over the decision with his parents.

The hope now is that Henderson decides soon, within the next week. If not, Auburn likely will turn up the heat more on Green and Washington. Auburn is recruiting all three to play point, although Green also could play the 2. I really like where Auburn stands with Green.

OFF-BALL GUARDS
As for the shooting guard spot that Auburn wants to fill, Arkansas transfer Desi Sills continues to be the name I hear most. Sills in December scored a season-high 23 points against Auburn and turned around and scored 22 in January’s game.

Sills shot 35.4% from the 3-point line over the past three seasons, including 46% as a freshman. He has two years of eligibility remaining. Auburn is pushing hard for him.

Another transfer to track at the shooting guard spot is Noah Locke. The former Florida guard averaged 10.2 points as a Gator, shooting 41% from the field and 40.5% from the 3-point line.

Missouri transfer guard Xavier Pinson no longer is a target.

BIGS
Auburn should know a lot more in the coming days about its big-man recruitment.

Center Walker Kessler (North Carolina) and forward Noah Gurley (Furman) remain the top targets. Auburn hopes to fill that spot soon and was very optimistic about Kessler as recently as Tuesday.

But it's far from over.


Kessler on Wednesday is scheduled to have a Zoom call with Gonzaga. It could go a long ways in determining his decision. Kessler already has had two with Auburn. I still think his recruitment will come down to Auburn and Gonzaga and we will know which one very soon.

I expect a decision from Kessler could come as early as Thursday (or as late as Saturday).

Should Auburn miss on Kessler, it would go all-in on Gurley. He is scheduled to announce his choice on Sunday.

Desi Sills gonna have to dye that hair orange.

 

[AshleySchaeffer]

Hooks says g league talking to our precious scooter

 

[Harvey Specter]

Hooks says g league talking to our precious scooter

Tell Hooks to tell someone to commit within the next 2 days