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Yohann Sissoko is a strong 6-5 combo guard but can be a good pg from what I can see. Watched some video of him here is the best overall I could find




Impressions
Very good ballhandler with both hands, I think he's a righty but his left hand dribble is strong and natural.

Good dribble penetrator, he's very square at the hips so I think that might slow him down a bit but his balance center looks strong. He can absorb contact and stay in control.

3 pt shot looks clean, isn't rapid fire he needs just an extra second to square himself, its usually a jump shot so he gets a little higher on the release.

Reminds me of Michael Carter who was also 6-5 and had a couple good years for us. Not the headcase part though. Sissoko seems tougher and more on point while Carter might have been quicker and a better pure scorer.

Sissoko only a sophomore and I think he will start at PG for us and get lots of exposure and PT, and he'll likely be a one year rental. A good one though.


Grgur Brcic has an awesome name if you hate vowels and people call him 'G'. He is a chiseled, 6-10 235 Croatian and has an intense way about him. A junior, he played already at Toledo and Bucknell, two solid mid majors, and he is probably looking for more minutes, PT, and exposure to cash in on his senior year and prep for the next level, he's definitely got the body to handle the physicality.

Feels like he's going to be a fan favorite, he's got a fair amount of attitude and persona. He is well spoken and only has a slight accent. Here is a get to know IG clip Bucknell put together
https://www.instagram.com/p/DPphAOwgDS1/

Season at Toledo as a freshman, a good highlight video




Impressions
Physical, big, mobile, good shotblock timing, very good handle right and left for a big, has a nice 3 pt stroke on his highlight makes. Most impressive to me is his top of the key dribble drives, he seems tailor-made for Acker's offense in that regard. He'll get his share of physicality fouls, when he backs down a defender he can spin and lay it in but tends to lower a shoulder or hook the defender sometimes.

With big minutes, could be a breakout type year for him that gets him a sweet payday the following year. I think he could beat Kaleb out for the starting gig if he shows well in practice and early games. He and frosh VanLandingham will be our most physical inside combo since I can't remember when. If the 7-2 Amenhouser ups his physicality, that would give us a strong frontcourt.

Overall I give the coaches a strong B+ for assembling a team that has enough talent on paper to be successful in the BW. Now lets see if the coaching staff can do something quickly with this group. And I wonder who might be the new assistant and when that will be announced?