Jamal Aytes.....

[smokymountainrain]

I've seen Seljaas play a little bit. It's so hard to predict what kids will do when they step up a level. HS to college. College to NBA. But I am really impressed with Seljaas. If Seljaas is on the roster next year, I'll be surprised he plays less than 16 minutes a game. And he has a chance to work his way into the starting lineup. I wish he was stronger. And I wish he was more willing to use his height to mix it up inside, but man he is a skilled, athletic kid for 6'6. With all the AAU and advanced competition he's been playing for the last several years, he'll be ready to play on Day 1.

edit: I'm hacking SMR. But IIRC, I think I was the first to make the Bigelow-Seljaas comparison. hmmm....

I'd honestly never heard the Seljaas/Bigs comparison. At least in my own mind, it was an original.

Also, I think he's a legit 6'7", but at the same time I realize who I'm arguing with

[jay santos]

Presently, we will have 7 post players on the roster. The 5 you identify then Braiden Shaw and Jaykob Hartsock, younger brother of NATEM'F'NHARTSOCK (Boom Bitches). I don't know who will have scholarships as both Kyle Davis and Kaufusi are walk ons this year and I don't know if Rose is going to ask Austin to walk on next year. Lots to sort out with next years roster as by my count there are 15 guys vying for 13 scholarships. My recommendations is for Zac Seljaas to go straight on a mission and Nate Austin pay his way next year. But the word is Zac is still planning to play next year which I don't understand because I am not sure I see him playing very much next season. Other scholarship cuts could be if KyleC goes pro. That is not one that I would like very much and likely even understand less than Seljaas not going straight on a mission.

If Kaufusi and Davis are starters then I think they should have scholarships.

I've seen Seljaas play a little bit. It's so hard to predict what kids will do when they step up a level. HS to college. College to NBA. But I am really impressed with Seljaas. If Seljaas is on the roster next year, I'll be surprised he plays less than 16 minutes a game. And he has a chance to work his way into the starting lineup. I wish he was stronger. And I wish he was more willing to use his height to mix it up inside, but man he is a skilled, athletic kid for 6'6. With all the AAU and advanced competition he's been playing for the last several years, he'll be ready to play on Day 1.

edit: I'm hacking SMR. But IIRC, I think I was the first to make the Bigelow-Seljaas comparison. hmmm....

[Jeff Lebowski]

Zac Seljaas reminds me of Mark Bigelow in terms of his game, size and athleticism. Almost eerie how similar they seem to be. I think he can have an impact as a freshman, though his role will be much smaller than was Bigelow's. Perhaps he becomes that scorer off the bench in Winder's role or he starts at the 3. Either way, he's a guy who could come in and get double figures from day one. Also, if a guy plays as a freshman and plays well, there is always that glimmer of hope that he choose to skip the mission and play four straight. KC isn't going anywhere, btw.

Really looking forward to next season already.

Hopefully in some nice new seats in the Big Mac!

[smokymountainrain]

Presently, we will have 7 post players on the roster. The 5 you identify then Braiden Shaw and Jaykob Hartsock, younger brother of NATEM'F'NHARTSOCK (Boom Bitches). I don't know who will have scholarships as both Kyle Davis and Kaufusi are walk ons this year and I don't know if Rose is going to ask Austin to walk on next year. Lots to sort out with next years roster as by my count there are 15 guys vying for 13 scholarships. My recommendations is for Zac Seljaas to go straight on a mission and Nate Austin pay his way next year. But the word is Zac is still planning to play next year which I don't understand because I am not sure I see him playing very much next season. Other scholarship cuts could be if KyleC goes pro. That is not one that I would like very much and likely even understand less than Seljaas not going straight on a mission.

If Kaufusi and Davis are starters then I think they should have scholarships.

Zac Seljaas reminds me of Mark Bigelow in terms of his game, size and athleticism. Almost eerie how similar they seem to be. I think he can have an impact as a freshman, though his role will be much smaller than was Bigelow's. Perhaps he becomes that scorer off the bench in Winder's role or he starts at the 3. Either way, he's a guy who could come in and get double figures from day one. Also, if a guy plays as a freshman and plays well, there is always that glimmer of hope that he choose to skip the mission and play four straight. KC isn't going anywhere, btw.

Presently, we will have 7 post players on the roster. The 5 you identify then Braiden Shaw and Jaykob Hartsock, younger brother of NATEM'F'NHARTSOCK (Boom Bitches). .

It is NOAH F'N HARTSOCK Son! As for Davis, he is legit! When I saw him play earlier in the year, he was the 2nd best dude on the floor behind Haws. Granted KC was still rehabbing the knee but Davis will make our team significantly better than this years team due to his ability to score inside, rebound, and defend. I would say his game is comparable to Noah's but he is more athletic. With regards to Aytes, if he can score and defend the team could be really special with Austin and Kaufusi manning the 5. This would allow Rose to go 10 deep and play aggressive defense and then basically run everyone out of the gym.

[Goatnapper'96]

Seems like we'll have 5 bigs on the roster next year, right? Aytes, Davis, Corbin, Austin, and Nielsen. That's 80 MPG to split between those guys, I'm guessing Nielsen is the runt struggling for the hind teat. My guess is that the pres-season and early nonconference schedule will see a lot of experimentation with these guys. Which combo works best? Need defensive rebounding, maybe you go with Davis/Austin. Post defense, Davis/Kaufusi?

It's hard to say what Aytes will bring to the table, since we haven't seen him.

Presently, we will have 7 post players on the roster. The 5 you identify then Braiden Shaw and Jaykob Hartsock, younger brother of NATEM'F'NHARTSOCK (Boom Bitches). I don't know who will have scholarships as both Kyle Davis and Kaufusi are walk ons this year and I don't know if Rose is going to ask Austin to walk on next year. Lots to sort out with next years roster as by my count there are 15 guys vying for 13 scholarships. My recommendations is for Zac Seljaas to go straight on a mission and Nate Austin pay his way next year. But the word is Zac is still planning to play next year which I don't understand because I am not sure I see him playing very much next season. Other scholarship cuts could be if KyleC goes pro. That is not one that I would like very much and likely even understand less than Seljaas not going straight on a mission.

If Kaufusi and Davis are starters then I think they should have scholarships.

[Commando]

Supposedly Aytes has all the post moves to the rim and can score in the paint. Sadly, that sets him apart in this bunch.

[San Juan Sun]

Seems like we'll have 5 bigs on the roster next year, right? Aytes, Davis, Corbin, Austin, and Nielsen. That's 80 MPG to split between those guys, I'm guessing Nielsen is the runt struggling for the hind teat. My guess is that the pres-season and early nonconference schedule will see a lot of experimentation with these guys. Which combo works best? Need defensive rebounding, maybe you go with Davis/Austin. Post defense, Davis/Kaufusi?

It's hard to say what Aytes will bring to the table, since we haven't seen him.

[CJF]

#TopperMoment

As I read the thread I wondered who was going to point this out. Well done.

[Blueintheface]

BYU accounting majors get laid, it's the USU ones that don't...this the reason he transferred.

True dat. Rolling in it.

[byu71]

That's not true. I met at least a couple guys in the program that got some a little before their 30th birthdays.

I think he was thinking about those in the accounting program at Stevens Henniger.

[Pelado]

I think he is a Nate Hartsock type of kid. Real smart player with limited athletic ability who can score pretty well as a 4 with a decent inside and outside game. I don't think he can shoot the 3 like Nate could by the time Nate was a JR, but I understand Kyle is consistent out to 15 feet and can score with his back to the basket as well.

I think he chose to transfer because he wanted a piece of that vaunted BYU accounting program. So that should tell you all you need to know about him. Which is if he is good and the key player to a final 4 team, he is not likely tapping some haughty on the side and will disrupt our dreams. Nobody who studies accounting gets laid before they are 30.

That's not true. I met at least a couple guys in the program that got some a little before their 30th birthdays.

[Jeff Lebowski]

BYU accounting majors get laid, it's the USU ones that don't...this the reason he transferred.

Ha. Whoever said accountants can't be funny?

[Donuthole]

I think he is a Nate Hartsock type of kid. Real smart player with limited athletic ability who can score pretty well as a 4 with a decent inside and outside game. I don't think he can shoot the 3 like Nate could by the time Nate was a JR, but I understand Kyle is consistent out to 15 feet and can score with his back to the basket as well.

#TopperMoment

[BlueK]

Who is saying Kyle Davis will start over Aytes and why? I have no opinion or knowledge to form an opinion, just curious.

Davis played for USU against us last year. In that game he went 7/11 from the field for 16 points and 9 rebounds.