Gator Basketball Basketball Offseason Thread: 7'7" Olivier Rioux, "World's Tallest Teenager", commits to Florida

[MertzJay26]

Going to be a busy offseason with the roster being almost completely flipped over sans Richard and (hopefully) Kugel.

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[Joegator96]

What? We ain't going to the NIT?

 

[MertzJay26]

What? We ain't going to the NIT?

Oh, idk lol. I consider NIT as the offseason

 

[NVGator]

Oh look… another year with the built in excuse of roster changes, all new players and of course no talent. Haven’t heard that one before.

 

[MertzJay26]

Oh look… another year with the built in excuse of roster changes, all new players and of course no talent. Haven’t heard that one before.

 

[maheo30]

We getting err'body

 

[Oklahoma Gator]

I really can’t imagine what Riley would gain by transferring. Literally the only better situation for him would be NBA but he’s probably a season away from being a sure 1st rounder which is essential for leaving early for the League. With NIL there’s no reason to go for a G league salary

 

[MertzJay26]

Great. We face UCF in a worthless game with nothing to gain

 

[gardnerwebbgator]

Only reason we got in was because of Tar Heel arrogance refusing a bid.

 

[Double Gator Dad]

I really can’t imagine what Riley would gain by transferring. Literally the only better situation for him would be NBA but he’s probably a season away from being a sure 1st rounder which is essential for leaving early for the League. With NIL there’s no reason to go for a G league salary

Agreed

I have been scratching my head listening to the constant comments about Kugel transferring because it makes no sense in the current situation.

If he was not being utilized properly or facing some issues with the coaching staff I could understand but neither of these situations exist.

This kinda smells like tampering by another school given the presumptive nature of many of the comments.

 

[t-gator]

Agreed

I have been scratching my head listening to the constant comments about Kugel transferring because it makes no sense in the current situation.

If he was not being utilized properly or facing some issues with the coaching staff I could understand but neither of these situations exist.

This kinda smells like tampering by another school given the presumptive nature of many of the comments.

He's already said he's not interested in transferring

 

[MidwestChomp]

Yes, the argument of UF always looking for the next diamond in the rough is a legitimate one and one that drives me nuts. Handing the keys to Mike White was stupid. There was no improvement year in and year out with him at the helm. Not many players improved individually either.

But to even put panic and Golden in the same sentence now is ridiculous. I was very down on him early in the season. But I thought he did well with members of the Island of Misfit Toys. Obviously losing Colin was a big issue. We likely win a few more games.

That being said we didn't make the NCAA tournament so the season is not a success. Even if we go on a run and win the NIT, you need get into the big dance. Todd has work to do and I think he knows it. Make the tournament next year and we're on the right track. But the roster is gonna be another year of misfit toys.

 

[Double Gator Dad]

He's already said he's not interested in transferring

Which is why I wonder about the constant comments in the media

 

[Oklahoma Gator]

@oxrageous are we doing a chatter bracket challenge or what?

 

[MertzJay26]

@oxrageous are we doing a chatter bracket challenge or what?

NIT bracket challenge of course*

 

[Gatormac2112]

I love basketball offseason, it gives me some disappointment free time before football season starts up the whole process again.

 

[MJMGator]

Gonna take my son down Wednesday to see his first Gator hoops game. A win would be nice.
Edit…just made reservations at Spurrier’s for the pre-game meal. Son is bringing his best friend so we should have a great time.

 

[Egor's Assistant]

@oxrageous are we doing a chatter bracket challenge or what?

Start a thread... see how many sign up. I'd wager up to $25 dollars on my random picks. If you get at least 10, I'm sure the boss will make it happen.

 

[MidwestChomp]

NIT bracket challenge of course*

Better than the CBI

 

[MidwestChomp]

I need to have UF win these 2 games in the NIT because if WI wins their 2 games, my Gators are coming to Madison! I might be the only one there wearing Gator gear.