Well, it’s half of my argument....why recruit him if you are not able to defensively minimize his weakness? Maybe you have a zone defense package they can excel in, maybe you see matchups from opponents in your scheme they can defend In? If you don’t have a vision and a plan to utilize their strengths and minimize their inabilities then yes...they are a liability...why trade for or recruit them? It’s my point.
In the situation with Mutaf, we're talking about an unproven kid from across the pond who comes to UMN late and can't break in to the lineup. He has had every practice to make it hard for coach to keep him on the bench. Do you think Pitino and all his assistants incorrectly evaluated Mutaf over the 3 months of practice? Remember, Mutaf was playing against kids who are lower in skills than what the B1G provides. It seems that Mutaf isn't a patient person and wasn't willing to be the understudy. That's his prerogative. I hope he finds that spot where he can be the immediate player. It likely won't be at a major US university.
I agree with this.
How does this relate to Mutaf transferring?
My area? ..is Minneapolis. Boulder is one of my favorite spots to travel to and in, however. I'm a huge fan of Colorado and Oregon in general.
Sucks that the NCAA moved to a system where you can’t let up during any game. Pitino is ensuring the Gophers look good to the committee. If anyone is the blame for younger players not getting time to develop during games it’s the NCAA.
Come on. You can be sure that Pitino had plans for him, but he didn't stay around long enough to prove himself valuable enough to have the coach change the defensive strategies just for him. With the current mix of the team and the emphasis on defense, how can you expect the coach to change up the style to allow a unproven freshman to get playing time.
Pitino was one of the first high majors to offer, I believe he was offered at some point in his sophmore season before his ranking blew up. He has also been working with the 2022/23 class for awhile as he has multiple offers in-state for those classes.
And the ncaa will love it.
Remember that they have not ruled that there will be total free agency. And that university administrators and athletic directors as well as student athletes are on committee's that vote. Tons of fans are in favor of a no sit rule. I prefer you sit unless your coach left for any reason.
I think most people would be in agreement that no matter how open the transfer rules get, college players shouldn't become eligible to play for a new team within the same season. Even if it spans a semester break, like basketball does. That's too much, in my opinion.
Right, and be able to be on scholarship and practice with the team at the new school.
True. That would be somewhat more interesting, to graduate at the end of the fall semester. A backup that gets little minutes, and wants to transfer out of the league and perhaps from a high-major down to a mid or low major, in his last season of eligibility.
