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I like Golden, believe he has the potential. Are we a few top level players from being much better, or do any of you avid followers see that we might not be well coached and trained on a few key aspects to be a complete team?
For those who haven't seen Brown, here are a few highlights. Golden began recruiting him in 2022. He has had his eye on him for a while. The kid can shoot.
No real surprise Kugel is leaving--whatever was going on with him, hope he puts it behind him and succeeds elsewhere. Attitude was a real drain on the bench and not a good look for anyone.
One thing I'll say for Golden is that he has a blueprint for how to win and has shown he can be competitive in the conference again. Florida played exciting basketball and returns many core players, so it wouldn't surprise me for us to be ranked in the preseason right out the gate--especially if we nab a few high-profile xfers.
What about new recruits/signees. November? Should we expect to land a decent class, maybe an excellent class, or are xfers the way to go to get experienced ready-to-plays?No real surprise Kugel is leaving--whatever was going on with him, hope he puts it behind him and succeeds elsewhere. Attitude was a real drain on the bench and not a good look for anyone.
One thing I'll say for Golden is that he has a blueprint for how to win and has shown he can be competitive in the conference again. Florida played exciting basketball and returns many core players, so it wouldn't surprise me for us to be ranked in the preseason right out the gate--especially if we nab a few high-profile xfers.
I have also been impressed with the way Golden handled Kugel. Many coaches would have coddled him and allowed him to “play his way out of the slump” when in reality they lacked the confidence to bench a potential star player.
Nothing gets a coach credibility with the team faster than benching a star.
What about new recruits/signees. November? Should we expect to land a decent class, maybe an excellent class, or are xfers the way to go to get experienced ready-to-plays?
Is that the incredibly tall guy whose film was posted from HS games he plays? Ridiculously tall but seemed somewhat slow and immobile. The player I'm thinking of was so tall he could still be successful.Don't we have a 7+ footer from IMG?
Olivier Rioux (7'7; 290 lbs). He isn't even getting a scholarship. He is a preferred walk-on Golden Boy is taking a shot on. I don't expect to see much of him next season.Don't we have a 7+ footer from IMG?
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Would be great to have a feared big man that can take over games.