Yeah, he definitely needs time away to collect his thoughts and reflect.
Pike has dropped some major hints about future in post game interviews incl tonight
- Thread starter Joey Bacala
- Start date
2 months? I hope he decides a lot quicker than that so they can get someone in the portal.
This. Maybe he wants to move on beyond basketball? I don’t think there is a chance he leaves for another team.
I know it ain't me. Or me, either.
If Paul has another year of eligibility I can see him coming back for one last go.
I think Paul is done playing, but if he comes back it’s either (1) as the best 6th man in B1G and sage vet; or (2) playing the 4 as he did late this year. Add 5 lbs in offseason and he can be very effective in the latter role. He will not be the starting PG on this team.
I’d welcome him back in either role described above
I’d welcome him back in either role described above
Def want Paul to stay….IMO, he starts at beginning of season (hopefully with Cliff, Cam, Derek, and maybe Mag if healthy) and this allows Gavin to ease in a bit, and Paul (and Andre) would be ideal first 2 off bench. See Purdue this season.
Paul has clearly been playing hurt most/all of the season. None of us truly know the situation with his health. So if it's something requiring surgery now that the season is over, that could certainly impact whether or not he comes back, especially if it's a long recovery process.
I want Paul back.
Really hopes he come back.
Did he struggle in the back half, sure.
Where we thin to begin with this year and maybe too much was on his plate....look like it.
Remember how much we struggled earlier this year when he was out?
Hopefully he come back.
-Challenges everyone in sprint drills in practice.
-Reminds everyone how to tough it out (his shoulder).
-Mentors the younger guys coming in.
-Maintains the culture of the program.
-Catches and hits some clutch shots threes from the corner.
-And takes over a few games a la YMCA old man Paul style.
At the same time I hope he does all that with some less minutes played in the game, which should be good for everybody.
From what I hear all Paul cares about is winning and there is still a lot he can do here to make that happen.
Really hopes he come back.
Did he struggle in the back half, sure.
Where we thin to begin with this year and maybe too much was on his plate....look like it.
Remember how much we struggled earlier this year when he was out?
Hopefully he come back.
-Challenges everyone in sprint drills in practice.
-Reminds everyone how to tough it out (his shoulder).
-Mentors the younger guys coming in.
-Maintains the culture of the program.
-Catches and hits some clutch shots threes from the corner.
-And takes over a few games a la YMCA old man Paul style.
At the same time I hope he does all that with some less minutes played in the game, which should be good for everybody.
From what I hear all Paul cares about is winning and there is still a lot he can do here to make that happen.
Reports from preseason was that he won these on the regular and would get amped/yell at the other guys that he beat.
Demanding pace be pushed.
Think it’ll be nice to have Cliff practicing against thicker, stronger bigs than Dean with a more polished wolf back and Ndongo coming in. Dont think we’ve had anyone on the roster who can even emulate what Dickinson, Akpara, Edey all do.
Who is “we”? He did his 4 years. He’s probably moving on with his life.
Give him a month or 2 to decompress from the season. Things change quickly .
One sprint is about who is fastest. If you're running repeated sprints for conditioning the fastest players don't always win. It's about endurance and mental drive. Not surprised at all Paul would set the tone
I love Paul, but don’t see him as a guy who would have a ton of opportunities to start at the P6 level.
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Listen, the guy had a rough 2nd half of the season and was clearly playing banged up this year, but he was honorable mention All Big 10 last year and led the league in assists, I am sure there would be numerous teams interested in him if that was what he was looking for, which I don’t think is the case.
Paul is either coming back or moving on with his life. I would be shocked if he transfers elsewhere.
Is there a reason we can't start Cam, Derek, Paul, Cliff & Mag next year with Hyatt (if he stays), Choi, Gavin and Wolf coming off the bench? Paul would only have to play a guard spot when Cam or Derek is out of the game. Otherwise he can set up on the foul line or stay in the corner and shoot the three on the kick out.
IMHO the one who might go into the portal would be Hyatt. Also Reiber and Miller. They're going to want to go somewhere to play.
Lineup too small?
Is there a reason we can't start Cam, Derek, Paul, Cliff & Mag next year with Hyatt (if he stays), Choi, Gavin and Wolf coming off the bench? Paul would only have to play a guard spot when Cam or Derek is out of the game. Otherwise he can set up on the foul line or stay in the corner and shoot the three on the kick out.
IMHO the one who might go into the portal would be Hyatt. Also Reiber and Miller. They're going to want to go somewhere to play.
Lineup too small?
If the "we" you're referring to is your potential multiple personalities then Yes.
Otherwise I think the consensus here is either he stays or moves on past basketball.
That lineup is possible. The team looked better finally post Mag when Simpson and Paul were both on the court. They both take pressure off each other to create every possession
Yea, basically no one thinks Paul is transferring to another school. Odds of that are basically zero
It’s possible I guess but almost 100% of recruits rated as high as Gavin start as freshmen. And I’m not saying you hand it to him but if you don’t play a kid like that starter minutes other 5* notice. This is our new reality and it’s a good thing.
Plus - he got that rating for a reason
The ratings aren't infallible, but they aren't meaningless either
He's going to be one of our best players, maybe our best offensive player
I have a feeling that Paul will not enter the portal. It looks to me like he might be burned out. I think he either comes back or "retires" from basketball. I could also be 100% wrong.
If Gavin is not starting something has gone badly wrong.
5 star players start at Rutgers….or the player is not a legit 5 star.