My way too early, possibly problematic look at potential GT Hoops roster management

[dtm1997]

My current view since some insiders won't just shoot @YlJacket straight on expected attrition.

This is how I think it will shake out, but roster management is fluid.

Departing via eligibility or transfer:
Kyle
Ty
Amaree (intentions announced)
Deebo
Ebe

Could go either way (in order of departure likelihood):
Sacko
Tafara
Miles
Souare
Lance

Expected to stay (who knows with tampering though):
Baye
Nait
Wacie

Incoming:
Jaeden
Darrion
Cole
Doryan

Besides that, I think we'll see at least 1 from the either way category go, allowing us to have room for a rim protector and either Pippen or a playmaking guard. Net net - I think we'll see at least 6 out, 6 in.

 

[orientalnc]

My current view since some insiders won't just shoot @YlJacket straight on expected attrition.

This is how I think it will shake out, but roster management is fluid.

Departing via eligibility or transfer:
Kyle
Ty
Amaree (intentions announced)
Deebo
Ebe

Could go either way (in order of departure likelihood):
Sacko
Tafara
Miles
Souare
Lance

Expected to stay (who knows with tampering though):
Baye
Nait
Wacie

Incoming:
Jaeden
Darrion
Cole
Doryan

Besides that, I think we'll see at least 1 from the either way category go, allowing us to have room for a rim protector and either Pippen or a playmaking guard. Net net - I think we'll see at least 6 out, 6 in.

Based on his dad's post on X it certainly looks like Gapare is leaving.

I agree about Sacko.

As I have said before, Deebo is a mystery. He has one year of eligibility and he's not going to be a pro. Is playing more important than finishing his degree? Someone suggested he might graduate this summer. If so, go for it.

To some extent, this also applies to Miles. Last year this time I felt he might get drafted. Now it doesn't look like he could even get a G league deal. Why leave all those credits on the table when the program is about to turn the corner?

My view is that Lance and Souare are not likely to leave.

 

[57jacket]

My current view since some insiders won't just shoot @YlJacket straight on expected attrition.

This is how I think it will shake out, but roster management is fluid.

Departing via eligibility or transfer:
Kyle
Ty
Amaree (intentions announced)
Deebo
Ebe

Could go either way (in order of departure likelihood):
Sacko
Tafara
Miles
Souare
Lance

Expected to stay (who knows with tampering though):
Baye
Nait
Wacie

Incoming:
Jaeden
Darrion
Cole
Doryan

Besides that, I think we'll see at least 1 from the either way category go, allowing us to have room for a rim protector and either Pippen or a playmaking guard. Net net - I think we'll see at least 6 out, 6 in.

Interesting thoughts. Please use last names.

 

[dtm1997]

Interesting thoughts. Please use last names.

Too late now. Post is locked.

This might help.

https://www.verbalcommits.com/schools/georgia-tech

 

[orientalnc]

Too late now. Post is locked.

This might help.

https://www.verbalcommits.com/schools/georgia-tech

Looking at Verbal Commits, I see that Jalen Forest is still listed as a GT commit. Have you heard anything about him? It is difficult to see how that offer is still valid.

 

[YlJacket]

Based on his dad's post on X it certainly looks like Gapare is leaving.

I agree about Sacko.

As I have said before, Deebo is a mystery. He has one year of eligibility and he's not going to be a pro. Is playing more important than finishing his degree? Someone suggested he might graduate this summer. If so, go for it.

To some extent, this also applies to Miles. Last year this time I felt he might get drafted. Now it doesn't look like he could even get a G league deal. Why leave all those credits on the table when the program is about to turn the corner?

My view is that Lance and Souare are not likely to leave.

To me Gapare is a big key to roster management next year as I believe the 4 spot is a key to how this offensive set operates. Have to have someone who keeps the floor spread from the corner.

Obviously if Gapare is leaving that hurts and leaves a hole in the roster. I am also projecting improvement in his shooting from the corner and ability to drive closeouts. I had him penciled in on my roster card to hold down that spot. Have not seen the posts by his dad but kind of surprised he would leave given the path to playing time here.

If he leaves that starts to move pieces around. Do you move Ndongo there? He has to improve his shooting and we also have to find a replacement for the way he handles the roll - especially the short roll where he is excellent. Sutton has the height to arguably be a stretch 4 but everything I have heard is he is a wing and not a banger.

My guess would be we go for a fully formed stretch 4 in the portal but that depends on all the moves. I will say 6 in and 6 out was more than I was expecting but it is a new world for sure.

 

[dtm1997]

To me Gapare is a big key to roster management next year as I believe the 4 spot is a key to how this offensive set operates. Have to have someone who keeps the floor spread from the corner.

Obviously if Gapare is leaving that hurts and leaves a hole in the roster. I am also projecting improvement in his shooting from the corner and ability to drive closeouts. I had him penciled in on my roster card to hold down that spot. Have not seen the posts by his dad but kind of surprised he would leave given the path to playing time here.

If he leaves that starts to move pieces around. Do you move Ndongo there? He has to improve his shooting and we also have to find a replacement for the way he handles the roll - especially the short roll where he is excellent. Sutton has the height to arguably be a stretch 4 but everything I have heard is he is a wing and not a banger.

My guess would be we go for a fully formed stretch 4 in the portal but that depends on all the moves. I will say 6 in and 6 out was more than I was expecting but it is a new world for sure.

I wonder if we're putting feelers out for potential replacements for Tafara.

 

[TampaBuzz]

Too late now. Post is locked.

This might help.

https://www.verbalcommits.com/schools/georgia-tech

There appears to be an error in there related to Ibrahim Souare. He is enrolled; not offered.

 

[Jack]

To me Gapare is a big key to roster management next year as I believe the 4 spot is a key to how this offensive set operates. Have to have someone who keeps the floor spread from the corner.

Obviously if Gapare is leaving that hurts and leaves a hole in the roster. I am also projecting improvement in his shooting from the corner and ability to drive closeouts. I had him penciled in on my roster card to hold down that spot. Have not seen the posts by his dad but kind of surprised he would leave given the path to playing time here.

If he leaves that starts to move pieces around. Do you move Ndongo there? He has to improve his shooting and we also have to find a replacement for the way he handles the roll - especially the short roll where he is excellent. Sutton has the height to arguably be a stretch 4 but everything I have heard is he is a wing and not a banger.

My guess would be we go for a fully formed stretch 4 in the portal but that depends on all the moves. I will say 6 in and 6 out was more than I was expecting but it is a new world for sure.

My hope is for a big 5. One with some weight and one with at least a couple years Div 1 experience.
We have not had a big in quite a while and I believe to compete in the ACC and further, we need one.
Unless, however, we can run like racehorses without turnovers and
consistent three pointers made.

 

[g0lftime]

This team was just one or two ACC caliber players from being a really competitive team. With NIL and the transfer portal, it makes team building really difficult for teams like us. Coaches must be totally frustrated that are trying to build programs.

 

[leatherneckjacket]

Based on his dad's post on X it certainly looks like Gapare is leaving.

I agree about Sacko.

As I have said before, Deebo is a mystery. He has one year of eligibility and he's not going to be a pro. Is playing more important than finishing his degree? Someone suggested he might graduate this summer. If so, go for it.

To some extent, this also applies to Miles. Last year this time I felt he might get drafted. Now it doesn't look like he could even get a G league deal. Why leave all those credits on the table when the program is about to turn the corner?

My view is that Lance and Souare are not likely to leave.

Gapare is from New Zealand, so no one can offer him NIL to switch schools. So, if he leaves, he either hates Tech or hates playing for CDS.

 

[LargeFO]

Gapare is from New Zealand, so no one can offer him NIL to switch schools. So, if he leaves, he either hates Tech or hates playing for CDS.

Would make near zero sense for him to transfer again. But then again not much does make sense in college sports these days.

 

[Peacone36]

Or he has a psychotic ex girlfriend and needs to GTFOH

 

[dtm1997]

There are NIL workarounds. That international challenge can be sorted out.

 

[stinger78]

With Cole and Doryan both committed, do we see one of them as a 4, similar to Salley back in the day?

 

[kg01]

Gapare is from New Zealand, so no one can offer him NIL to switch schools. So, if he leaves, he either hates Tech or hates playing for CDS.

Those are not the only two answers to that question. Sheesh.

 

[MtnWasp]

If Gapare is looking around again then that tells us all we need to know. The program desperately needs players who are going to buy-in. While Gapare has upside, he is still a 6ppg project. That kind of production should not come with a NIL price tag. He is good in transition but pretty much every other part of his game is a work in progress. If he doesn't have full faith in the staff and program, the chances of him reaching his potential at GT is poor.

We need a roster of players who are happy and thankful to be here.

 

[dtm1997]

We need a roster of players who are happy and thankful to be here.

Happy/thankful and paid are not mutually exclusive. They literally cannot be in today's college basketball environment.

I don't have the inside scoop on Tafara, but his situation certainly seems tied to realizing his full potential and if he thinks/wants he can do it at GT. If yes, the money will come along as he achieves his full potential.

I think it's a question of having the physical & mental desire & toughness to follow CDS' plans to position Tafara for the next level. Not seeking a bigger pay day right now.

 

[Techwood Relict]

I am hopeful Mr. Gapare stays, but today's world does not whisper sweet stabilities to young people. I'll root for him; even moreso if he stays at Ma Tech.

 

[spdrama]

Happy/thankful and paid are not mutually exclusive. They literally cannot be in today's college basketball environment.

I don't have the inside scoop on Tafara, but his situation certainly seems tied to realizing his full potential and if he thinks/wants he can do it at GT. If yes, the money will come along as he achieves his full potential.

I think it's a question of having the physical & mental desire & toughness to follow CDS' plans to position Tafara for the next level. Not seeking a bigger pay day right now.

Hampton U, Jerry Deng, 6’9”, out of Norcross, looks like he has already elevated his game to where CDS would like TG to be. Big conference exposure might be more important to him than NIL$. And 3 years of eligibility left. He must have a great work ethic to be rated so high now, compared to where he was in HS. I can see why he is attractive to CDS.