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Had a offer from UMass in the A10

Enjoyed the zoom meeting last night. Not sure who else was on, as they did not show participants. I was a little league game during it, so I was only half paying attention. Interesting comment I did catch though. Coach K saying that the team would go as far as Jamel Horton took them as he grew as a leader, not necessarily as a player, but as a leader. Seems to have all the confidence in the team growing and improving and competing, especially if he is staying his returning starting PG might not be important as a player. I know that's not what he was saying in reality, and I dont remember the exact quote, but that was how it felt when I heard it. Seemed like a good sign.

With another scholarship being given yesterday, that means one of the following: 1. Hank is leaving 2. Someone else is leaving 3. Someone is walking on 4. The team is using whatever waivers are available and are allowed to go over the limit of 13 because people are staying that could have graduated. I don't know if UAs budget will allow for additional ships, but if I understand the rules correctly, for every person that should have exhausted their eligibility last year, but decided to stay because of the COVID rule change adds an additional scholarship for this upcoming season. If I understand that correctly, with Champion staying, we could actually have 14 scholarships this year. Edit: Doles had a year left anyway, removed him from the above.

With that done, that means we have a complete scholarship roster set now. The only real question mark being Brent Hank. I've always liked him and thought he deserved more time than he got. With Cam and Brent both leaving though I could see Brent leaving as well. If that's the case we would still have another Scholly to give.

By now I'm sure most of you have heard this, but Hartford has now announced that the rumors were true, and the board has voted... Hartford is going back to Division 3. They will remain D1 until existing scholarships end.

There are now multiple reports of it growing significantly bigger with additional members of the basketball team, and members of the UVM Hockey team and other athletes. Allegations of multiple gang rapes, heavy partying, and a culture of bad things. Its gonna blow up big.The Lt. Governor of Vermont tweeted about it yesterday. I'm hoping our new assistant coach had nothing to do with it and no trouble flows our way in the aftermath. As always, its innocent until proven guilty for all parties involved, but the sheer number of new complaints and accusations is troubling to say the least.

I have a great friend, and fellow UA grad, that moved to Naples from Albany about 5 years ago. PM me and I'll get you his contact info if you are still looking for folks to meet. #purplefam

Agreed, but I don't think the goal is to compete at this level. I think the goal is to compete in the OOC and compete come tournament time. We've seen some truely dominant players in the AE as undersized centers (Warney for example) that ended up having trouble in the OOC or Big Dance. UA could definitely do well or even dominate the AE with a 6-8 or 6-9 "Center" and I'm sure all of us would be extremely happy with a winning team that has a chance to dance, but my hope is the school gets back to visions of grandeur and has the goal of outgrowing and outcompeting the AE, even if it never happens. Set your stretch goals to be able to compete with big schools and big leagues, and be happy when you reach the primary goal of being a team that wins the AE.

I don't remember exactly, but I think Jamar was highly recruited as well.

I haven't looked for it in writing, but I was under the impression that Champion said he was staying. Consensus is the Hank, Shafer, Amica, Hutchinson were staying, but I have no confirmation. Would be amazing if Healey got healthy and stayed, but I think he will be moving on. Taylor, Doles, and JoJo are question marks still. I though I read Kondrat was leaving, but that could have just been his transfer portal entrance announcement.

Maybe I missed it... Did Healy sign somewhere yet, or is there a chance he comes back? Last year sucked for him still being injured, but I'd love to see that shot come back.

Did you register and ask a question with the online form? I got the link at 4:16

I don't disagree, but since I don't run this board, I would never consider doing so unless the consensus on the board agreed we would want that, and those in control of the board wanted to implement it.

I'm as anti LCC as anyone on this board, but I do like one thing about their board... The have a section for chatting with Coach Carm. Has anyone from this board ever approached the athletic department about a forum on this site? Maybe a section for Coach and leadership Interaction, with a separate thread for each coach and leader? We know they read the board, maybe give them their own section and keep them away from the craziness in the other sections?

SBU gets Olyani back from Miami for his final year of eligibility? Next year is looking bleak for UA unless DK can start filling out the roster, and soon. My early top of the league at the moment has SBU, UVM, Maine, and Hartford.

Until we know who coach K is gonna convince to stay a d who he is going to let go, it's really a fool's errand to judge this first season, and the recruiting. We seem to be doing a decent job of offering some high school players that look nice for 22/23/24 already. At this point he needs to put together a roster that can compete at least to the middle of the pack right away. This will mean grad transfers and 1-2 year guys. No neither of the first 2 signings are particularly exciting, but both are experienced, will fill short term needs, and could surprise.

I'll reserve judgement on any of the recruits until after I see them on the floor. I've been excited over recruits and I've been disappointed. The big thing is matching a players skills with the style of play you are going to have. Same player will have completely different stats under different coaches and in different systems. BTW, look at Maine's recruits for next year. They got an athletic 7 footer that looks like he should be in the NBA, not the AE based on highlights....

It's called a "Full Cost of Attendance Stipend" Many schools offer it today, including others in the America East. UAlbany does not offer it last I knew.

No idea at this moment. I'm gonna guess the AE team that is captained by Duncan from UVM?

Wasn't sure where to post this, but it looks like Ahmad Clark will be playing in the 3x3 tourney at the final 4.... https://twitter.com/3X3UHoops/status/1376285985022091272?s=19

Extra year of eligibility + new coach = checking out your options in the Transfer Portal. As you can see, it's affecting other programs that haven't changed their coach. It's the reality of today.

Not sure if the announcement now means it happened after Coach DK came on board. The news on these things always seem delayed.

Can we stop with the copy and paste from instagram posts? They do not format right on mobile and kill the readability of the thread. Just post the link to the Instagram post or something.

I tried to skim through this topic and how its gone way off track in welcoming Coach Killings... I can only add: F&@K $1ENA I get wanting as many people to be there live as possible, and a standing room only TUC is an amazing environment to be in for a mid-major basketball game, but guess what: we could get that environment every other year. A SEFCU arena that is only 2/3rds full is a louder more fun environment in my mind. No reason to ever play them if they wont accept a home and home. If we agree to anything worse than a 1:1 home and home - I don't even want a 1:1:Neutral like the last one as that still isn't equitable unless the neutral one is at a completely neutral court like the Armory or in Glens Falls. If we accept less, it will definitely drop DK multiple spots in my book. F U C K S I E N A