Comments on: Angus Brandt to Oregon State http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/19/angus-brandt-to-oregon-state/ Michigan Basketball News, Recruiting, and Analysis Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Michael http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/19/angus-brandt-to-oregon-state/comment-page-2/#comment-11735 Michael Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:35:42 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2056#comment-11735 Its funny that Brandt commits to Oregon State and then the other Australian Rhys Murphy commits there a couple days later.... Its funny that Brandt commits to Oregon State and then the other Australian Rhys Murphy commits there a couple days later….

]]> By: JDS http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/19/angus-brandt-to-oregon-state/comment-page-1/#comment-11734 JDS Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:47:22 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2056#comment-11734 AC1997. I'd say you have to go bigger next year. This way Peedi gets a lighter load on his shoulders on the defensive end, so he can have more energy offensively. Maybe have Cronin/Mclimans/Morgan (whoever is most ready/fits the system) start over Gibson, since he seems to play better off the bench anyhow. Douglass should start, and Novak should come off the bench for that spark AC1997. I’d say you have to go bigger next year. This way Peedi gets a lighter load on his shoulders on the defensive end, so he can have more energy offensively. Maybe have Cronin/Mclimans/Morgan (whoever is most ready/fits the system) start over Gibson, since he seems to play better off the bench anyhow. Douglass should start, and Novak should come off the bench for that spark

]]> By: In The Know http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/19/angus-brandt-to-oregon-state/comment-page-1/#comment-11733 In The Know Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:35:17 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2056#comment-11733 It's funny how all of you say that you didn't want Brandt and you are happier with Gibson, but you are just saying that because he isn't going to Michigan. Michigan wasn't sure if they were going to have a scholarship, so why should the kid wait? Also, cut the crap about hiring coaches to get players and there being some shady things going on with Pomeday. Nate and the rest of the staff at Oregon State are top notch guys and never even flirt with the line of doing something immoral or against the rules. Angus fits Coach Robinson's system perfectly and will have the opportunity to start as a freshmen. Congrats to Angus. It’s funny how all of you say that you didn’t want Brandt and you are happier with Gibson, but you are just saying that because he isn’t going to Michigan. Michigan wasn’t sure if they were going to have a scholarship, so why should the kid wait? Also, cut the crap about hiring coaches to get players and there being some shady things going on with Pomeday. Nate and the rest of the staff at Oregon State are top notch guys and never even flirt with the line of doing something immoral or against the rules. Angus fits Coach Robinson’s system perfectly and will have the opportunity to start as a freshmen. Congrats to Angus.

]]> By: AC1997 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/19/angus-brandt-to-oregon-state/comment-page-1/#comment-11732 AC1997 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:02:44 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2056#comment-11732 I'm not that worried about losing this recruit. WOuld have been nice to stock the bench with height, but I'm not convinced we NEED that many guys in one class when none of them are studs. I think Cronin can contribute 10-12 minutes for defense and rebounding next year. My money is also on Morgan to come in for the same purpose while McLimas redshirts. (Though that could flip flop) What I want to know is what the rotation is going to look like. I see two options: 1. Use the 2009 method: Go small with the same starters as this year (Grady/Morris, Douglas, Manny, Novak, Sims). 2. Go bigger. They move either Novak or Douglas to the bench for a scoring punch later in the game and start both Gibson and Sims. Then you can back them up with Cronin and a freshman or even bring in Novak at the 4 for stretches. I’m not that worried about losing this recruit. WOuld have been nice to stock the bench with height, but I’m not convinced we NEED that many guys in one class when none of them are studs. I think Cronin can contribute 10-12 minutes for defense and rebounding next year. My money is also on Morgan to come in for the same purpose while McLimas redshirts. (Though that could flip flop)

What I want to know is what the rotation is going to look like. I see two options:

1. Use the 2009 method: Go small with the same starters as this year (Grady/Morris, Douglas, Manny, Novak, Sims).

2. Go bigger. They move either Novak or Douglas to the bench for a scoring punch later in the game and start both Gibson and Sims. Then you can back them up with Cronin and a freshman or even bring in Novak at the 4 for stretches.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/19/angus-brandt-to-oregon-state/comment-page-1/#comment-11731 Kevin Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:14:11 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2056#comment-11731 As far as height goes, it's obvioulsy a significant need, but I wouldn't be surprised to continue to see Novak getting a few minutes at the four next year. Even though we don't really have any options, it has worked out well at times (tonight) this year. As far as height goes, it’s obvioulsy a significant need, but I wouldn’t be surprised to continue to see Novak getting a few minutes at the four next year. Even though we don’t really have any options, it has worked out well at times (tonight) this year.

]]> By: AG2 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/19/angus-brandt-to-oregon-state/comment-page-1/#comment-11730 AG2 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:03:50 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2056#comment-11730 Just remember that you can't always guarantee which players will pan out. I mean, Kendric Price was a 4 star recruit, and he doesn't even play college ball anymore. Just remember that you can’t always guarantee which players will pan out. I mean, Kendric Price was a 4 star recruit, and he doesn’t even play college ball anymore.

]]> By: Brick http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/19/angus-brandt-to-oregon-state/comment-page-1/#comment-11729 Brick Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:39:40 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2056#comment-11729 Just because a player is better does not mean he is a bigger priority. Prather is regarded as better than Zeigler but priority wise, I think Zeigler is ahead of Prather. Regan may not be the best player on the board but as far priority, I think he is #1 at this point. I would hate to see an Amaker situation where you place too much emphasis on a kid that ends up going elsewhere and it kills you down the road. Just because a player is better does not mean he is a bigger priority. Prather is regarded as better than Zeigler but priority wise, I think Zeigler is ahead of Prather. Regan may not be the best player on the board but as far priority, I think he is #1 at this point.

I would hate to see an Amaker situation where you place too much emphasis on a kid that ends up going elsewhere and it kills you down the road.

]]> By: El Capitan http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/19/angus-brandt-to-oregon-state/comment-page-1/#comment-11728 El Capitan Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:24:52 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2056#comment-11728 I agree with Beast on this one.. Zeigler is definitely more talented than Regan, and though Regan may fill a bigger need, Zeigler is pure undeniable talent. He would be a huge huge grab for us. And although Prather is probably a big longshot, I think he would be a bigger catch than Regan too, regardless of class needs I agree with Beast on this one.. Zeigler is definitely more talented than Regan, and though Regan may fill a bigger need, Zeigler is pure undeniable talent. He would be a huge huge grab for us. And although Prather is probably a big longshot, I think he would be a bigger catch than Regan too, regardless of class needs

]]> By: Brick http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/19/angus-brandt-to-oregon-state/comment-page-1/#comment-11727 Brick Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:38:57 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2056#comment-11727 When you hear JB talk about Novak you know he will get minutes somewhere. Coach loves the kid. As far as priorities, we are on Zeigler pretty hard but Regan is the #1 guy in terms of who we are counting on getting and class needs. We have landed 3 bigs in the last two classes but they seem to be more rotation players while Regan would be counted on to be a starter. I have a good feeling about Regan and Morgan. I think we have a shot at Zeigler but wouldn't be surprised either way. After that it's up in the air. When you hear JB talk about Novak you know he will get minutes somewhere. Coach loves the kid.

As far as priorities, we are on Zeigler pretty hard but Regan is the #1 guy in terms of who we are counting on getting and class needs. We have landed 3 bigs in the last two classes but they seem to be more rotation players while Regan would be counted on to be a starter.

I have a good feeling about Regan and Morgan. I think we have a shot at Zeigler but wouldn’t be surprised either way. After that it’s up in the air.

]]> By: AG2 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/19/angus-brandt-to-oregon-state/comment-page-1/#comment-11726 AG2 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:08:59 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2056#comment-11726 Thanks Ben. You just hear so much about schools getting players by hiring their high school or AAU coaches that you're not sure what's going on. Thanks Ben. You just hear so much about schools getting players by hiring their high school or AAU coaches that you’re not sure what’s going on.

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