Doesn't matter. We can just go out and get different guys next year. The portal works good and bad for teams like Long Beach.
Good post. Thanks.
Bigs
Austin Johnson 6-9 Sr
Christian Richardson 7-0 Jr
Derrick Xzavierro 6-10 So
Andrew Nagy 6-9 Fr
Wings
Cam Denson 6-7 Sr
Ramel Lloyd Jr. 6-6 Fr
Kamren Martin 6-4 Fr
Eli Djordjevic 6-8 Fr (guessing he had a medical RS)
Guards
Devin Askew 6-3 Sr
TJ Wainwright 6-3 Jr
Jason Hart Jr 6-2 So
Varick Lewis 6-3 So
2 more to go? Is Eli on a scholarship or a walk on? I think another big wing defender or versatile big who can shoot would be a good addition. And a 3 pt specialist.
Starters: Crystal Ball
Austin Johnson 6-9 Sr
Cam Denson 6-7 Sr
Ramel Lloyd Jr. 6-6 Fr
Devin Askew 6-3 Sr
TJ Wainwright 6-3 Jr
Bench Contributors
Christian Richardson 7-0 Jr
Derrick Xzavierro 6-10 So
Jason Hart Jr 6-2 So
Varick Lewis 6-3 So
A pretty good balance of size. Johnson is the bull inside, maybe Denson is physical too. Lloyd is listed as a pg but maybe more a point forward on this team? Hart looks ready to be the backup pg I like Lewis defensive toughness but he needs a lot of coaching up on offense.
I see the makings of a competitive BW squad. Askew and Wainwright leading in scoring, Lloyd Jr. will have plenty of court time to develop and become a do-it-all type, Austin seems plug and play 5-8 ppg and 5-8 rpg and a couple blocks.
Big ? is Richardson ready for DI? Is Xzavierro recovered? How dramatically different will be the coaching styles, game prep, player development, in-game strategy, offense and defense schemes?
Kam Martin might raise a few eyebrows.
Whatever happens with the players, don't get used to them too much. A frustrating aspect of college sports now.
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