Shaqquan Aaron to UW
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Does that mean he'll transfer to Oregon in 2016?
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Sweet. Another reclamation project who the team will count on and has a high likelihood of not staying with the team. Even more impressive is that an already short roster gets another red shirt who takes up a scholly and won't play for a year. Great roster management.ThomasFremont said:Heard it here FIRST!!1!
Are we this lazy that we just take people's shit cast offs(talented or not)? When will this program learn the lesson?
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There is one dawgman poster that I respect and that's Jason McCleary. He has pretty much called all the commitments and offers a good perspectiv on local hoops.
He insinuated that Romar is an idiot for taking this kid and teams should avoid him like the plague.
But....since the team can't possibly get more fucked up than it is, bring him onboard -
Jason is the only respectable thing on dm. He regularly puts beach in his place regarding beach complete lack of knowledge on the game or what's going on with local guys. I do miss reading him but catch him on Twitter
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He had a bad year at Louisville, but this is a good get. I can't hate on it.
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Anyone who thinks that Aaron sucks is an idiot.
He was the man at Rainier Beach even when they had Crisp AND Murray.
Things obviously didn't work out at Louisville. But he wasn't the only star recruit to bail on Pitino this year.
So the idea that he is some sort of cancer is wrong. You want cancer, go look at the former "star" PG that just put himself door.ass.out. because his teammates didn't suck his dick enough. -
“He came in late, he’s got a bad body, he’s not thrilled with the weight room,” Pitino said in a press conference last month after Louisville’s season ended. “He needs a makeover.”
Aaron was a top 30 recruit from Seattle’s famed Rainier Beach program.
Aaron spends his redshirt year getting bigger. Nothing not to like. -
I don't think the argument should be about talent. Christ, look at the UW roster. He starts day 1 as likely the best natural player on the team.ThomasFremont said:Anyone who thinks that Aaron sucks is an idiot.
He was the man at Rainier Beach even when they had Crisp AND Murray.
Things obviously didn't work out at Louisville. But he wasn't the only star recruit to bail on Pitino this year.
So the idea that he is some sort of cancer is wrong. You want cancer, go look at the former "star" PG that just put himself door.ass.out. because his teammates didn't suck his dick enough.
That being said, we've gone through this multiple times in the last few years where UW brings in a player(or signs a player in the case of MM) who has a suspect history and then the team has depth issues because the player doesn't pan out.
The only person I trust out there on this situation is jason mccleary and if he says UW should stay away I trust him.
From a roster standpoint, UW has at least 3 open slots meaning Aaron is still better than other guys that UW may sign this spring/summer. I'm merely worried about relying on a guy who doesn't seem all that motivated in his first stop. -
Facts only:ThomasFremont said:Anyone who thinks that Aaron sucks is an idiot.
He was the man at Rainier Beach even when they had Crisp AND Murray.
Things obviously didn't work out at Louisville. But he wasn't the only star recruit to bail on Pitino this year.
So the idea that he is some sort of cancer is wrong. You want cancer, go look at the former "star" PG that just put himself door.ass.out. because his teammates didn't suck his dick enough.
Dude scored 29 points last season.
He sucks until proven otherwise. -
I know.TierbsHsotBoobs said:
Facts only:ThomasFremont said:Anyone who thinks that Aaron sucks is an idiot.
He was the man at Rainier Beach even when they had Crisp AND Murray.
Things obviously didn't work out at Louisville. But he wasn't the only star recruit to bail on Pitino this year.
So the idea that he is some sort of cancer is wrong. You want cancer, go look at the former "star" PG that just put himself door.ass.out. because his teammates didn't suck his dick enough.
Dude scored 29 points last season.
He sucks until proven otherwise.
He also only played 166 minutes last season.
If Pitino didn't think he was ready physically, he should have redshirted him.
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Jason has good information regarding players from the state. However, the guy has fluffed up numerous players from Washington who went on be non factors in college because he knew them.
Aaron is a former top 30 recruit. He has some buddies from Beach on the team. It's fucking idiotic to say stay away from him. There's nothing to lose. If he doesn't turn out or is a problem, so what? UW already sucks.
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In related news, Rainier Beach Jr. Keith Smith will cancel his verbal commit to San Diego St. (which I never understood...he's right up there talent-wise with Murray and Aaron. Definitely power conference talent).
UW is his top choice. Oregon is offering as well.
If UW can reel in Smith after getting Aaron, Murray and Crisp, the RBV pipeline will have been firmly established.
Also a possibility former RBV SF Dijuan Piper transfers in from the JC he's attending in Idaho...academics may still be an issue for him. Romar tried to get him in out of HS, but the grades weren't there. He hit the game winner in the state championship for Beach last year. Best defensive player I've seen since Justin Holiday.
Just what I'm hearing in the streets...don't twist. BRB, phone. -
I heard Robert Upshaw worked out for UW.
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Ballers don't redshirt in the 21st Century.ThomasFremont said:
I know.TierbsHsotBoobs said:
Facts only:ThomasFremont said:Anyone who thinks that Aaron sucks is an idiot.
He was the man at Rainier Beach even when they had Crisp AND Murray.
Things obviously didn't work out at Louisville. But he wasn't the only star recruit to bail on Pitino this year.
So the idea that he is some sort of cancer is wrong. You want cancer, go look at the former "star" PG that just put himself door.ass.out. because his teammates didn't suck his dick enough.
Dude scored 29 points last season.
He sucks until proven otherwise.
He also only played 166 minutes last season.
If Pitino didn't think he was ready physically, he should have redshirted him.
That's Sark-like roster management wrt redshirt burning.
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He hasn't played defense in two years.ThomasFremont said:In related news, Rainier Beach Jr. Keith Smith will cancel his verbal commit to San Diego St. (which I never understood...he's right up there talent-wise with Murray and Aaron. Definitely power conference talent).
UW is his top choice. Oregon is offering as well.
If UW can reel in Smith after getting Aaron, Murray and Crisp, the RBV pipeline will have been firmly established.
Also a possibility former RBV SF Dijuan Piper transfers in from the JC he's attending in Idaho...academics may still be an issue for him. Romar tried to get him in out of HS, but the grades weren't there. He hit the game winner in the state championship for Beach last year. Best defensive player I've seen since Justin Holiday.
Just what I'm hearing in the streets...don't twist. BRB, phone.
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I can't get excited about anything UW basketball related until Romar is done coaching. Hopefully this is all good news for the new coach!
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#justextendhimalready
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huh?PurpleThrobber said:
He hasn't played defense in two years.ThomasFremont said:In related news, Rainier Beach Jr. Keith Smith will cancel his verbal commit to San Diego St. (which I never understood...he's right up there talent-wise with Murray and Aaron. Definitely power conference talent).
UW is his top choice. Oregon is offering as well.
If UW can reel in Smith after getting Aaron, Murray and Crisp, the RBV pipeline will have been firmly established.
Also a possibility former RBV SF Dijuan Piper transfers in from the JC he's attending in Idaho...academics may still be an issue for him. Romar tried to get him in out of HS, but the grades weren't there. He hit the game winner in the state championship for Beach last year. Best defensive player I've seen since Justin Holiday.
Just what I'm hearing in the streets...don't twist. BRB, phone. -
Just because you did shit in HS doesn't mean you'll do shit in college.
Just because you did shit in college doesn't mean that you'll do shit professionally.
I have giant red flags when guys walk into a situation and think that they are entitled to success without having to work or take massive shortcuts. Pitino isn't an idiot. For him to say what he said tells you that at least at THIS point he hasn't taken to doing the things necessary to play at a high level at the college level. Sometimes a change in scenery isn't the worst thing and we all need a reboot from time to time.
However, given the recent comments that have come out about the UW program, it's hard not to think that the things he may need in his life regarding structure, etc. may not be strong suits of the current program.
As Pepsi said, I'm done with Romar. I just hope he moves on before he completely torpedoes the program and at least leaves the next coach (who will be young and relatively inexperienced most likely) with something to work with. -
I don't disagree with your take on the current staff re: stability/coaching ability.Tequilla said:Just because you did shit in HS doesn't mean you'll do shit in college.
Just because you did shit in college doesn't mean that you'll do shit professionally.
I have giant red flags when guys walk into a situation and think that they are entitled to success without having to work or take massive shortcuts. Pitino isn't an idiot. For him to say what he said tells you that at least at THIS point he hasn't taken to doing the things necessary to play at a high level at the college level. Sometimes a change in scenery isn't the worst thing and we all need a reboot from time to time.
However, given the recent comments that have come out about the UW program, it's hard not to think that the things he may need in his life regarding structure, etc. may not be strong suits of the current program.
As Pepsi said, I'm done with Romar. I just hope he moves on before he completely torpedoes the program and at least leaves the next coach (who will be young and relatively inexperienced most likely) with something to work with.
But I'll take a talented player that wants to be here. Maybe Romar gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
Maybe the next coach gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
It's a lot easier to be good if you have talent to work with. -
Given our current situation - I would agree that there's probably not a huge risk in taking him on.ThomasFremont said:
I don't disagree with your take on the current staff re: stability/coaching ability.Tequilla said:Just because you did shit in HS doesn't mean you'll do shit in college.
Just because you did shit in college doesn't mean that you'll do shit professionally.
I have giant red flags when guys walk into a situation and think that they are entitled to success without having to work or take massive shortcuts. Pitino isn't an idiot. For him to say what he said tells you that at least at THIS point he hasn't taken to doing the things necessary to play at a high level at the college level. Sometimes a change in scenery isn't the worst thing and we all need a reboot from time to time.
However, given the recent comments that have come out about the UW program, it's hard not to think that the things he may need in his life regarding structure, etc. may not be strong suits of the current program.
As Pepsi said, I'm done with Romar. I just hope he moves on before he completely torpedoes the program and at least leaves the next coach (who will be young and relatively inexperienced most likely) with something to work with.
But I'll take a talented player that wants to be here. Maybe Romar gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
Maybe the next coach gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
It's a lot easier to be good if you have talent to work with.
That being said, given the current state of the dumpster fire, I do think you have to have some curious moments in understanding what is driving someone to jump on board.
Maybe it's because I tend to be skeptical by nature since so many people operate in a manner that is inconsistent with their actions, but I don't look at him choosing UW because he wanted to be closer to home. He clearly chose Louisville to start because he wanted to play on a national stage for a national program. He also got a rude awakening about how much work it takes to play at that level. And given the current state of the UW program, I'm thinking he's more interested in the attention that comes with the stage for personal gain instead of team gain. And let's be honest, at this point, there's a HIGH possibility that the inmates will be running the asylum next year. -
Either way it will be interesting.ThomasFremont said:
I don't disagree with your take on the current staff re: stability/coaching ability.Tequilla said:Just because you did shit in HS doesn't mean you'll do shit in college.
Just because you did shit in college doesn't mean that you'll do shit professionally.
I have giant red flags when guys walk into a situation and think that they are entitled to success without having to work or take massive shortcuts. Pitino isn't an idiot. For him to say what he said tells you that at least at THIS point he hasn't taken to doing the things necessary to play at a high level at the college level. Sometimes a change in scenery isn't the worst thing and we all need a reboot from time to time.
However, given the recent comments that have come out about the UW program, it's hard not to think that the things he may need in his life regarding structure, etc. may not be strong suits of the current program.
As Pepsi said, I'm done with Romar. I just hope he moves on before he completely torpedoes the program and at least leaves the next coach (who will be young and relatively inexperienced most likely) with something to work with.
But I'll take a talented player that wants to be here. Maybe Romar gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
Maybe the next coach gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
It's a lot easier to be good if you have talent to work with.
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You say that like it's a bad thing.Tequilla said:
Given our current situation - I would agree that there's probably not a huge risk in taking him on.ThomasFremont said:
I don't disagree with your take on the current staff re: stability/coaching ability.Tequilla said:Just because you did shit in HS doesn't mean you'll do shit in college.
Just because you did shit in college doesn't mean that you'll do shit professionally.
I have giant red flags when guys walk into a situation and think that they are entitled to success without having to work or take massive shortcuts. Pitino isn't an idiot. For him to say what he said tells you that at least at THIS point he hasn't taken to doing the things necessary to play at a high level at the college level. Sometimes a change in scenery isn't the worst thing and we all need a reboot from time to time.
However, given the recent comments that have come out about the UW program, it's hard not to think that the things he may need in his life regarding structure, etc. may not be strong suits of the current program.
As Pepsi said, I'm done with Romar. I just hope he moves on before he completely torpedoes the program and at least leaves the next coach (who will be young and relatively inexperienced most likely) with something to work with.
But I'll take a talented player that wants to be here. Maybe Romar gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
Maybe the next coach gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
It's a lot easier to be good if you have talent to work with.
That being said, given the current state of the dumpster fire, I do think you have to have some curious moments in understanding what is driving someone to jump on board.
Maybe it's because I tend to be skeptical by nature since so many people operate in a manner that is inconsistent with their actions, but I don't look at him choosing UW because he wanted to be closer to home. He clearly chose Louisville to start because he wanted to play on a national stage for a national program. He also got a rude awakening about how much work it takes to play at that level. And given the current state of the UW program, I'm thinking he's more interested in the attention that comes with the stage for personal gain instead of team gain. And let's be honest, at this point, there's a HIGH possibility that the inmates will be running the asylum next year.
Also, "inmates"???
I said no racist crap.
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More rainier beach play, less rollball the betterThomasFremont said:
You say that like it's a bad thing.Tequilla said:
Given our current situation - I would agree that there's probably not a huge risk in taking him on.ThomasFremont said:
I don't disagree with your take on the current staff re: stability/coaching ability.Tequilla said:Just because you did shit in HS doesn't mean you'll do shit in college.
Just because you did shit in college doesn't mean that you'll do shit professionally.
I have giant red flags when guys walk into a situation and think that they are entitled to success without having to work or take massive shortcuts. Pitino isn't an idiot. For him to say what he said tells you that at least at THIS point he hasn't taken to doing the things necessary to play at a high level at the college level. Sometimes a change in scenery isn't the worst thing and we all need a reboot from time to time.
However, given the recent comments that have come out about the UW program, it's hard not to think that the things he may need in his life regarding structure, etc. may not be strong suits of the current program.
As Pepsi said, I'm done with Romar. I just hope he moves on before he completely torpedoes the program and at least leaves the next coach (who will be young and relatively inexperienced most likely) with something to work with.
But I'll take a talented player that wants to be here. Maybe Romar gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
Maybe the next coach gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
It's a lot easier to be good if you have talent to work with.
That being said, given the current state of the dumpster fire, I do think you have to have some curious moments in understanding what is driving someone to jump on board.
Maybe it's because I tend to be skeptical by nature since so many people operate in a manner that is inconsistent with their actions, but I don't look at him choosing UW because he wanted to be closer to home. He clearly chose Louisville to start because he wanted to play on a national stage for a national program. He also got a rude awakening about how much work it takes to play at that level. And given the current state of the UW program, I'm thinking he's more interested in the attention that comes with the stage for personal gain instead of team gain. And let's be honest, at this point, there's a HIGH possibility that the inmates will be running the asylum next year.
Also, "inmates"???
I said no racist crap. -
Unfortunately they're kinda similar, results and competitive balance aside.FreeChavez said:
More rainier beach play, less rollball the betterThomasFremont said:
You say that like it's a bad thing.Tequilla said:
Given our current situation - I would agree that there's probably not a huge risk in taking him on.ThomasFremont said:
I don't disagree with your take on the current staff re: stability/coaching ability.Tequilla said:Just because you did shit in HS doesn't mean you'll do shit in college.
Just because you did shit in college doesn't mean that you'll do shit professionally.
I have giant red flags when guys walk into a situation and think that they are entitled to success without having to work or take massive shortcuts. Pitino isn't an idiot. For him to say what he said tells you that at least at THIS point he hasn't taken to doing the things necessary to play at a high level at the college level. Sometimes a change in scenery isn't the worst thing and we all need a reboot from time to time.
However, given the recent comments that have come out about the UW program, it's hard not to think that the things he may need in his life regarding structure, etc. may not be strong suits of the current program.
As Pepsi said, I'm done with Romar. I just hope he moves on before he completely torpedoes the program and at least leaves the next coach (who will be young and relatively inexperienced most likely) with something to work with.
But I'll take a talented player that wants to be here. Maybe Romar gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
Maybe the next coach gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
It's a lot easier to be good if you have talent to work with.
That being said, given the current state of the dumpster fire, I do think you have to have some curious moments in understanding what is driving someone to jump on board.
Maybe it's because I tend to be skeptical by nature since so many people operate in a manner that is inconsistent with their actions, but I don't look at him choosing UW because he wanted to be closer to home. He clearly chose Louisville to start because he wanted to play on a national stage for a national program. He also got a rude awakening about how much work it takes to play at that level. And given the current state of the UW program, I'm thinking he's more interested in the attention that comes with the stage for personal gain instead of team gain. And let's be honest, at this point, there's a HIGH possibility that the inmates will be running the asylum next year.
Also, "inmates"???
I said no racist crap.
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Have you seen him play since he has gone juco?ThomasFremont said:
huh?PurpleThrobber said:
He hasn't played defense in two years.ThomasFremont said:In related news, Rainier Beach Jr. Keith Smith will cancel his verbal commit to San Diego St. (which I never understood...he's right up there talent-wise with Murray and Aaron. Definitely power conference talent).
UW is his top choice. Oregon is offering as well.
If UW can reel in Smith after getting Aaron, Murray and Crisp, the RBV pipeline will have been firmly established.
Also a possibility former RBV SF Dijuan Piper transfers in from the JC he's attending in Idaho...academics may still be an issue for him. Romar tried to get him in out of HS, but the grades weren't there. He hit the game winner in the state championship for Beach last year. Best defensive player I've seen since Justin Holiday.
Just what I'm hearing in the streets...don't twist. BRB, phone.
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No.PurpleThrobber said:
Have you seen him play since he has gone juco?ThomasFremont said:
huh?PurpleThrobber said:
He hasn't played defense in two years.ThomasFremont said:In related news, Rainier Beach Jr. Keith Smith will cancel his verbal commit to San Diego St. (which I never understood...he's right up there talent-wise with Murray and Aaron. Definitely power conference talent).
UW is his top choice. Oregon is offering as well.
If UW can reel in Smith after getting Aaron, Murray and Crisp, the RBV pipeline will have been firmly established.
Also a possibility former RBV SF Dijuan Piper transfers in from the JC he's attending in Idaho...academics may still be an issue for him. Romar tried to get him in out of HS, but the grades weren't there. He hit the game winner in the state championship for Beach last year. Best defensive player I've seen since Justin Holiday.
Just what I'm hearing in the streets...don't twist. BRB, phone.
But he's only been there for 1 year.
Your comment "He hasn't played defense in two years." doesn't make any sense.
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Is that not the definition of rollball?FreeChavez said:
More rainier beach play, less rollball the betterThomasFremont said:
You say that like it's a bad thing.Tequilla said:
Given our current situation - I would agree that there's probably not a huge risk in taking him on.ThomasFremont said:
I don't disagree with your take on the current staff re: stability/coaching ability.Tequilla said:Just because you did shit in HS doesn't mean you'll do shit in college.
Just because you did shit in college doesn't mean that you'll do shit professionally.
I have giant red flags when guys walk into a situation and think that they are entitled to success without having to work or take massive shortcuts. Pitino isn't an idiot. For him to say what he said tells you that at least at THIS point he hasn't taken to doing the things necessary to play at a high level at the college level. Sometimes a change in scenery isn't the worst thing and we all need a reboot from time to time.
However, given the recent comments that have come out about the UW program, it's hard not to think that the things he may need in his life regarding structure, etc. may not be strong suits of the current program.
As Pepsi said, I'm done with Romar. I just hope he moves on before he completely torpedoes the program and at least leaves the next coach (who will be young and relatively inexperienced most likely) with something to work with.
But I'll take a talented player that wants to be here. Maybe Romar gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
Maybe the next coach gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
It's a lot easier to be good if you have talent to work with.
That being said, given the current state of the dumpster fire, I do think you have to have some curious moments in understanding what is driving someone to jump on board.
Maybe it's because I tend to be skeptical by nature since so many people operate in a manner that is inconsistent with their actions, but I don't look at him choosing UW because he wanted to be closer to home. He clearly chose Louisville to start because he wanted to play on a national stage for a national program. He also got a rude awakening about how much work it takes to play at that level. And given the current state of the UW program, I'm thinking he's more interested in the attention that comes with the stage for personal gain instead of team gain. And let's be honest, at this point, there's a HIGH possibility that the inmates will be running the asylum next year.
Also, "inmates"???
I said no racist crap. -
All this really tells me is that pool boy is a fucking pussy and Romar knows he has at least 2 more years. He wouldn't bring in a kid to redshirt for his final season.
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Twice this season, in fact.ThomasFremont said:
No.PurpleThrobber said:
Have you seen him play since he has gone juco?ThomasFremont said:
huh?PurpleThrobber said:
He hasn't played defense in two years.ThomasFremont said:In related news, Rainier Beach Jr. Keith Smith will cancel his verbal commit to San Diego St. (which I never understood...he's right up there talent-wise with Murray and Aaron. Definitely power conference talent).
UW is his top choice. Oregon is offering as well.
If UW can reel in Smith after getting Aaron, Murray and Crisp, the RBV pipeline will have been firmly established.
Also a possibility former RBV SF Dijuan Piper transfers in from the JC he's attending in Idaho...academics may still be an issue for him. Romar tried to get him in out of HS, but the grades weren't there. He hit the game winner in the state championship for Beach last year. Best defensive player I've seen since Justin Holiday.
Just what I'm hearing in the streets...don't twist. BRB, phone.
But he's only been there for 1 year.
Your comment "He hasn't played defense in two years." doesn't make any sense.
Have you watched him play?
I stand corrected that he is a freshman.
He still doesn't D up.
This guy is better on both ends:
http://wwww.nwacsports.org/basketball/stat.php?stat=individualStats&team=&sport=mbasketball&season=2014&team=CBC&playerid=29756
This guy is ridiculously better offensively:
http://wwww.nwacsports.org/basketball/stat.php?stat=individualStats&team=&sport=mbasketball&season=2014&team=WWCC&playerid=29291
Smaller but way better defender:
http://wwww.nwacsports.org/basketball/stat.php?stat=individualStats&team=&sport=mbasketball&season=2014&team=TVCC&playerid=29689
