Hall and Mitchell update

[K_TIME]

I believe the plan is to play Noah at the 2/3

I would argue Noah is a 3 or stretch 4 (in very limited moments).....I'd hate to imagine Noah trying to check shooting guards. His foot speed is nowhere close

 

[tls]

I would argue Noah is a 3 or stretch 4 (in very limited moments).....I'd hate to imagine Noah trying to check shooting guards. His foot speed is nowhere close

A lot of shooting guards are not that elusive

 

[JASUN74]

As shown by uk in tbt final, have to score to win.
Hall adds that

As does Mitchell. He also rebounds like a mad man , can pass and block shots, he plays great defense inside and plays his heart out every second on the floor. I’m sure they all would play hard though and Hall would be a great addition as well, probably could use an Upgrade down low more in my opinion. Tough decision but they better jump quickly because they’ll be gone fast I’d say. Clock is ticking.

 

[rivercatinfl]

Team chemistry is really important imo.
by some accounts last years team didn’t have it and it showed in effort on the floor.
id like to see us get the kid from Michigan but honestly I see Mitchell as the best fit.

 

[megablue]

Team chemistry is really important imo.
by some accounts last years team didn’t have it and it showed in effort on the floor.
id like to see us get the kid from Michigan but honestly I see Mitchell as the best fit.

I hope whoever we end up with is not a disrupter of team chemistry. We do not need any "me first" types of players. Hopefully, we do not have any right now. We'll know soon enough, I guess.

 

[megablue]

my best friend did his vet work at auburn, he said the same thing to me. thinks hall is a terrible fit.

If casual fans think Hall is not a good fit, surely Pope and staff should know. Let's hope so ...

 

[DKersey]

Kohler is my preference. Can be a stretch four, or the five when needed and he might be desperately needed there.

 

[DirtyHarry]

Mitchell reminds me of a poor man’s Julius Randle. Am I wrong?

 

[Im The Village Idiot]

Mitchell reminds me of a poor man’s Julius Randle. Am I wrong?

I don’t think it’s a terrible comparison. Randle was a much better athlete, quicker and even better rebounder in college. Kohler is much more versatile and a more classic low post type of scorer around the basket. Randle was a post drive and post spin type of guy who can finish under duress. Kohler is a guy to hit you with a soft baby hook. Kohler is also the better passer and spot up threat.

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

As shown by uk in tbt final, have to score to win.
Hall adds that

This team won’t have trouble scoring without Hall. Problem is they’ll need to score 105 to beat the good teams given how bad they’ll be defensively.

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

I believe the plan is to play Noah at the 2/3

lol. Stop it.

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

I would argue Noah is a 3 or stretch 4 (in very limited moments).....I'd hate to imagine Noah trying to check shooting guards. His foot speed is nowhere close

Hell I’m trying to envision a world where he’s dribbling in a game.

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

A lot of shooting guards are not that elusive

At least those will make 3s at a high percentage, huh? Man, Trent just needs to hit freaking shots. Until he does that, he doesn’t deserve any type of consistency in minutes.

 

[Beltieboy1]

Getting neither

 

[UKCowboys]

This team won’t have trouble scoring without Hall. Problem is they’ll need to score 105 to beat the good teams given how bad they’ll be defensively.

You don't know that

 

[Artlaibesghost]

Dont want Hall at all. I want the kid from Mich State

 

[Cowtown Cat]

Dont want Hall at all. I want the kid from Mich State

This! Hall is a terrible fit for this roster IMO. He’s a ball stopper and this team will be at their best with ball movement.

 

[Wildcat_in_DC]

This! Hall is a terrible fit for this roster IMO. He’s a ball stopper and this team will be at their best with ball movement.

totally agree. and positionally (i know kam is hurt and their are question marks there) but he doesn't really add anything at 6'6"/6'7". i see hall as high risk, low reward.

whereas jaxon kohler is low risk high reward.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

my best friend did his vet work at auburn, he said the same thing to me. thinks hall is a terrible fit.

It scares me to death, on one hand we need talent but on the other he could potentially ruin the team from being the ultimate knucklehead like many athletes before him.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Kohler is my preference. Can be a stretch four, or the five when needed and he might be desperately needed there.

He’s by far the best option to me. I’d rather him only potentially be able to play and get him rather than get Hall and have him ruin the team.

 

[#1 cat fan]

We need a 3 . We don't have one. Not even really close. Hall would be the perfect addition at the 3. But I want Mitchell

we have a starting 2 and 3. we dont have an obvious starting 4.....we hope we do.

 

[ScWildcat3]

We need a 3 . We don't have one. Not even really close. Hall would be the perfect addition at the 3. But I want Mitchell

Milan is our 3

 

[Wildcat_in_DC]

We need a 3 . We don't have one. Not even really close. Hall would be the perfect addition at the 3. But I want Mitchell

you cant have a guy who has never averaged more than 3 rpg start at PF. milan is a 3.....going to have to get over it.

 

[Padsfs07]

you cant have a guy who has never averaged more than 3 rpg start at PF. milan is a 3.....going to have to get over it.

I agree but it does work if you consider Hall a 3. He averages 7 boards a game

 

[Padsfs07]

This! Hall is a terrible fit for this roster IMO. He’s a ball stopper and this team will be at their best with ball movement.

terrible fit is a strong statement. I would take any of the three. They would all start here. Hall may be who the ball should stop for. He was also second on the team in assists at Auburn and UCF.

 

[Padsfs07]

I know it’s only for a year, but the thing with Hall that worries me is that he was at 3 high schools and this would be his 5th college in 9 years of school. He bounces around a lot.

 

[UKCowboys]

I know it’s only for a year, but the thing with Hall that worries me is that he was at 3 high schools and this would be his 5th college in 9 years. He bounces around a lot.

Take him and tell him he is coming off the bench(even if thats not the case). Tell him he will still get starters minutes. If he talks at that before coming, say no thanks

 

[UKgrad22]

I know it’s only for a year, but the thing with Hall that worries me is that he was at 3 high schools and this would be his 5th college in 9 years. He bounces around a lot.

I think some of his transfers (college level) can be explained. Going to UCF is stepping up a level which is understandable, and then going to a reigning 1 seed in Auburn in the hopes of reaching his first tournament is also understandable. Him acting out at Auburn after essentially being duped by Pearl (Bruce leaving the day before practices start) also gives some grace.

 

[Padsfs07]

I think some of his transfers (college level) can be explained. Going to UCF is stepping up a level which is understandable, and then going to a reigning 1 seed in Auburn in the hopes of reaching his first tournament is also understandable. Him acting out at Auburn after essentially being duped by Pearl (Bruce leaving the day before practices start) also gives some grace.

That’s a good point.

 

[Wildcat_in_DC]

I agree but it does work if you consider Hall a 3. He averages 7 boards a game

then you have a short team where no one plays defense and moreno will be in foul trouble every game. but i get it...fans want 3s more than anything

 

[ComebackCats98]

1 Kohler
2 Mitchell


3 Hall

In that order. Hall is talented and could be a difference maker, but you’re taking a risk to team chemistry adding anybody this late. Especially somebody that was suspended at Auburn last season

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

You don't know that

Correct. But between Popes history coaching defenses and the vast majority of the roster struggling defensively as an individual player, it’s a reasonable prediction. I digress though, as I’m pretty sure Beattle said we’re not allowed to do that.

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

I agree but it does work if you consider Hall a 3. He averages 7 boards a game

Agree with this. My concerns with Hall don’t have much do to with his play.

 

[L.O.D.]

With Hall whats line up - imo you move Zoom to bench make Wilkens pg. Plug dough boy in at 2. U less you make him the 3 moving Milan to 4 which causes defense issues inside as well as rebounding problems.

 

[L.O.D.]

my best friend did his vet work at auburn, he said the same thing to me. thinks hall is a terrible fit.

Hall causes a rotation issue as he would causeway line up shuffle. .Mitchell you just bump Ndydae to bench and I still Mitchell .

 

[Padsfs07]

then you have a short team where no one plays defense and moreno will be in foul trouble every game. but i get it...fans want 3s more than anything

Hall is just an inch shorter than Mitchell and a better rebounder. Hall has 20 lbs on him too.

Plus Mitchell was a slightly better 3pt shooter than Hall last year, but at much less volume.

 

[Padsfs07]

Kohler is way better defensively than the other two and one of the better rebounders in the country and shoots the 3 as well.

He doesn’t come with potential chemistry issues or play me first ball either.

 

[Wildcat_in_DC]

1 Kohler
2 Mitchell


3 Hall

In that order. Hall is talented and could be a difference maker, but you’re taking a risk to team chemistry adding anybody this late. Especially somebody that was suspended at Auburn last season

i'd take the richmond center before hall.

 

[Wildcat_in_DC]

Kohler is way better defensively than the other two and one of the better rebounders in the country and shoots the 3 as well.

He doesn’t come with potential chemistry issues or play me first ball either.

and wont quit, will play hard every night.

 

[bleedsblue5]

I had already made peace with the team we have, I do think you take the highest character of the 3, best chance of keeping or adding to good chemistry. Any chance of a kid disrupting the locker room just pass and go with what you got.

This needs to be like the movie draft day, deep dive into his character before you agree to anything.