Any basketball Seniors returning?
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It’s my understanding that Danny has given all of them a week or so to decide if they want to return. I suppose after that, he will determine those that he will allow to return. Can’t take a lot of time to make those decisions since recruiting will need to be done.
Danny is meeting with every player Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and possibly Thursday
Next signing period I believe starts around the 2nd week of April. Players and Coaches have a little cushion in decision making, but I'm sure Danny would like as much time/cushion as possible to evaluate additional potential recruits, including, perhaps, any potential ones in the Transfer Portal!
I know Dan likes to gives kids the chance to come back but this roster needs some changes
I was surprised as hell to see Iran Bennett still out there at the end of the season. I would have thought he'd have quit the team by now, going from a starter to playing nine minutes in one game all season. I realize there is something going on behind the scenes that hasn't been made public, but it just seems like a waste of his time and our scholarship.
Danny knows what we need, with all the kids in the portal and Jucos out there, if he can't get a big man and fill some spots, that's a total failure and on him.
A healthy Bennett, slimmed-down version, would fill the role of the big man inside next year. That might be too much to hope for, but anything is possible. If that does not happen, DD needs to find one more big guy with long arms and springs in his legs. Defense and rebounding has to improve.
I have serious concerns as to how Iran's situation will play out. It would not surprise me to see that end up being a volatile breakup.
I've heard folks say a lot of nice things about him, but that kid does not make good choices.
It looks like all will return with one possible exception. One player is yet to make the decision and one non senior is contemplating a transfer. Expect Danny to use the NCAA allotted 2 extra scholarships next year to give the 2 new committed players
Without getting a legit big man, I don't see how this team or program moves forward in 21-22. They better hit the darn weights hard this off season.
Iran needs to have a volatile breakup with his knife and fork! Herd nation and DD have been very patient with his weight battles which have to contribute to his many injury woes. If he's pissed because Dan gives up on him, he needs to look in the mirror if he wants to blame someone.
So Danny is happy with everyone and doesn’t see any immediate needs on our roster?
I would think Kinsey will either declare for the draft or transfer to a high major. I don't know that he can elevate his draft stock playing another season here.
I would completely disagree here.
This draft is terribly weak compared to next year's.
I say enjoy the moment. Whether the Herd has been victorious or not in bball, I've enjoyed it since 1965. Some great times. Some not so great. But always fun to watch the green and white go up and down the court.
I hope Danny made it perfectly clear in the meetings that he expects improvement from each, for all to hit the weights and that this team will play with a mean streak and sense of urgency next season.
It wouldn't shock me that next season or the year thereafter will be his last. He's done his job in righting the ship. jmo
If not at a higher level program already, I'd go after AW hard when DD retires.
It wouldn't shock me that next season or the year thereafter will be his last. He's done his job in righting the ship. jmo
If not at a higher level program already, I'd go after AW hard when DD retires.
100% agree with both your points...we're better now than we were when Dan took over and AW seems the logical successor to Dan!
At some point, if players (depending on the player) are having difficulty deciding whether they want to be here and play, then you make the decision for them.
Danny needs to try and found homes for more than one "non senior" somewhere in the Mountain East which is more in tune to some of their levels of talent!
Danny seems to be the most likely senior to return at this point.
The program is definitely in better shape now than it was before DD arrival. He has made basketball relevant and fun again.
All decisions have been made with the exception of Jarrod, That should happen after the weekend. Of course Taevion is still out there checking into his possible draft status
It is but we can’t say that over and over to justify any stagnation. I like DD and appreciate what he has done. It’s just we need to keep moving forward. Next year is very crucial for that.
Dan's decisions may have been made and if so, he needs to inform the respective players, because I know for a fact that Jannson is still undecided.
Not sure you’re going to get much sympathy from fans when saying Jannson is unsure whether or not he wants to play for Marshall after the coach has given him the ability to come back.
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