Potential Portal Point Guards

truzzy · Post by **truzzy** » April 1st, 2024, 12:53 pm

Wanted to start a list of Point Guards that we should talk to. I’ll go first

Coloraggie · Post by **Coloraggie** » April 1st, 2024, 12:55 pm

Will pass on this guy, 2 assist per game at a lower level isn't going to cut it as a point guard this team needs.

hipsterdoofus21 · Post by **hipsterdoofus21** » April 1st, 2024, 12:57 pm

Cardenas out of SJSU should be our first call. He can score when he wants but is a past first PG that can play defense.

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » April 1st, 2024, 1:03 pm

It's too bad though things ended at Creighton on such a high note for Ashworth (though good for him) with him winning their sweet 16 game for them. I had heard at some point this season he maybe wanted to come back. Given the changes we've had and how well it ended for him, I'm guessing that ship has sailed now though.

truzzy · Post by **truzzy** » April 1st, 2024, 1:08 pm

Coloraggie wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 12:55 pm
Will pass on this guy, 2 assist per game at a lower level isn't going to cut it as a point guard this team needs.

Calhoun will want more shooters than this team had this year. With Sprinkle as the head coach I agree he’s not a good fit, but Calhoun’s offense is very different

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » April 1st, 2024, 1:18 pm

Probably no prayer with this kid, but man it would be a great pickup. I wonder if Uduje and him know each other at all through past teamates/friends.

Aggie702 · Post by **Aggie702** » April 1st, 2024, 1:22 pm

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 1:03 pm
It's too bad though things ended at Creighton on such a high note for Ashworth (though good for him) with him winning their sweet 16 game for them. I had heard at some point this season he maybe wanted to come back. Given the changes we've had and how well it ended for him, I'm guessing that ship has sailed now though.

I didn't realize he had another year left lol

Heathen · Post by **Heathen** » April 1st, 2024, 1:27 pm

If Osobor was our best player last year, Brown was our most important one. It is hard to know the kind of point guard we need without knowing what the roster will look like, though. Would be really nice to see something either way from our current roster.

AggiePharm · Post by **AggiePharm** » April 1st, 2024, 1:39 pm

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 1:18 pm
Probably no prayer with this kid, but man it would be a great pickup. I wonder if Uduje and him know each other at all through past teamates/friends.

The fact that he has an agent tells me we likely have no chance at him

Blue Sage · Post by **Blue Sage** » April 1st, 2024, 2:05 pm

Pay no attention to the article I happen to know for certain this kid could still come to USU due to his interest and his decision is not final to go to Vanderbilt. Highest source level possible. Given he is still a freshman and would still need to develop. His family would love to move here if he played here, his sister set the all time 800m SEC record and his father played B-Ball at Rice. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports ... 134037007/

truzzy · Post by **truzzy** » April 1st, 2024, 2:46 pm

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 1st, 2024, 4:16 pm

Blue Sage wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 2:05 pm
Pay no attention to the article I happen to know for certain this kid could still come to USU due to his interest and his decision is not final to go to Vanderbilt. Highest source level possible. Given he is still a freshman and would still need to develop. His family would love to move here if he played here, his sister set the all time 800m SEC record and his father played B-Ball at Rice. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports ... 134037007/

Does he have a connection to usu?

Bullnamed_gus · Post by **Bullnamed_gus** » April 1st, 2024, 4:23 pm

Blue Sage wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 2:05 pm
Pay no attention to the article I happen to know for certain this kid could still come to USU due to his interest and his decision is not final to go to Vanderbilt. Highest source level possible. Given he is still a freshman and would still need to develop. His family would love to move here if he played here, his sister set the all time 800m SEC record and his father played B-Ball at Rice. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports ... 134037007/

Why isn’t he coming here then?

Blue Sage · Post by **Blue Sage** » April 1st, 2024, 4:26 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 4:23 pm

Blue Sage wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 2:05 pm
Pay no attention to the article I happen to know for certain this kid could still come to USU due to his interest and his decision is not final to go to Vanderbilt. Highest source level possible. Given he is still a freshman and would still need to develop. His family would love to move here if he played here, his sister set the all time 800m SEC record and his father played B-Ball at Rice. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports ... 134037007/
Why isn’t he coming here then?

He was headed to Vanderbilt then his coach got fired. Now he is re-analyzing and will make a decision very soon. Not sure if we could be fast enough at this point. But we are still a possibility regardless of the article.

RogerAndersen · Post by **RogerAndersen** » April 1st, 2024, 4:39 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 4:23 pm

Blue Sage wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 2:05 pm
Pay no attention to the article I happen to know for certain this kid could still come to USU due to his interest and his decision is not final to go to Vanderbilt. Highest source level possible. Given he is still a freshman and would still need to develop. His family would love to move here if he played here, his sister set the all time 800m SEC record and his father played B-Ball at Rice. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports ... 134037007/
Why isn’t he coming here then?

Agreed. If a guy really wants to win championships and showcase his talent for the next level after he is done playing College Basketball, l am really not sure where he can go that is a better opportunity than Utah State. Honestly.

He could go continue his journey as a pine jockey on the bench at any number of BIG 10, Big 12, or SEC schools.

Or he could come to a place like Utah State and blossom like a rose against high-level competition in a very competitive Basketball league in an environment that would adapt around his talents and abilities.

Imakeitrain · Post by **Imakeitrain** » April 1st, 2024, 6:11 pm

What about Juco? I don’t follow enough teams not named Utah State to really know who is good. But I think I’ve seen juco players blossom

bpd · Post by **bpd** » April 1st, 2024, 7:20 pm

I would start with Cardenas, then call T. Jackson from CSU. He didn’t play a ton this year because he was hurt and was behind Stevens, but he is legit and very athletic.

AGGIEinIOWA · Post by **AGGIEinIOWA** » April 1st, 2024, 7:25 pm

Cardenas would be great. If not him, am hoping Coach Cal could convince one of the top Horizon league pg’s to be an Aggie, such as Noah Reynolds (Green Bay) or Marques Warrick (NKU). I think Reynolds is already committed to Ole Miss but Warrick is still available. Mark Freeman from Morehead State would be worth a look too. Maybe Duece Turner from San Diego as well. Pac12 has some nice pg’s in the portal from UW, WSU, OSU, and ASU, but we may not have the $$$ for them. I kind of like UTSA’s pg Christian Tucker. Averages double digits and 5.4 assists, though not the best 3pt shooter.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 1st, 2024, 8:08 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 7:25 pm
Cardenas would be great. If not him, am hoping Coach Cal could convince one of the top Horizon league pg’s to be an Aggie, such as Noah Reynolds (Green Bay) or Marques Warrick (NKU). I think Reynolds is already committed to Ole Miss but Warrick is still available. Mark Freeman from Morehead State would be worth a look too. Maybe Duece Turner from San Diego as well. Pac12 has some nice pg’s in the portal from UW, WSU, OSU, and ASU, but we may not have the $$$ for them. I kind of like UTSA’s pg Christian Tucker. Averages double digits and 5.4 assists, though not the best 3pt shooter.

Nate calmese is back in the portal

The Old Bull · Post by **The Old Bull** » April 1st, 2024, 8:10 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 7:25 pm
Cardenas would be great. If not him, am hoping Coach Cal could convince one of the top Horizon league pg’s to be an Aggie, such as Noah Reynolds (Green Bay) or Marques Warrick (NKU). I think Reynolds is already committed to Ole Miss but Warrick is still available. Mark Freeman from Morehead State would be worth a look too. Maybe Duece Turner from San Diego as well. Pac12 has some nice pg’s in the portal from UW, WSU, OSU, and ASU, but we may not have the $$$ for them. I kind of like UTSA’s pg Christian Tucker. Averages double digits and 5.4 assists, though not the best 3pt shooter.

Only problem is none of these guys are from Ohio.

hipsterdoofus21 · Post by **hipsterdoofus21** » April 1st, 2024, 8:13 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 8:08 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 7:25 pm
Cardenas would be great. If not him, am hoping Coach Cal could convince one of the top Horizon league pg’s to be an Aggie, such as Noah Reynolds (Green Bay) or Marques Warrick (NKU). I think Reynolds is already committed to Ole Miss but Warrick is still available. Mark Freeman from Morehead State would be worth a look too. Maybe Duece Turner from San Diego as well. Pac12 has some nice pg’s in the portal from UW, WSU, OSU, and ASU, but we may not have the $$$ for them. I kind of like UTSA’s pg Christian Tucker. Averages double digits and 5.4 assists, though not the best 3pt shooter.
Nate calmese is back in the portal

How many teams has he been on now?

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 1st, 2024, 8:14 pm

hipsterdoofus21 wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 8:13 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 8:08 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 7:25 pm
Cardenas would be great. If not him, am hoping Coach Cal could convince one of the top Horizon league pg’s to be an Aggie, such as Noah Reynolds (Green Bay) or Marques Warrick (NKU). I think Reynolds is already committed to Ole Miss but Warrick is still available. Mark Freeman from Morehead State would be worth a look too. Maybe Duece Turner from San Diego as well. Pac12 has some nice pg’s in the portal from UW, WSU, OSU, and ASU, but we may not have the $$$ for them. I kind of like UTSA’s pg Christian Tucker. Averages double digits and 5.4 assists, though not the best 3pt shooter.
Nate calmese is back in the portal
How many teams has he been on now?

Soon to be 3 in 3 years. Didn’t play much at Washington.

AggiePharm · Post by **AggiePharm** » April 1st, 2024, 10:31 pm

https://x.com/theportalreport/status/17 ... uf4L2QMJkg

Brenden Wenzel back to Utah but as an Aggie?

Hoot · Post by **Hoot** » April 1st, 2024, 11:11 pm

AggiePharm wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 10:31 pm
https://x.com/theportalreport/status/17 ... uf4L2QMJkg

Brenden Wenzel back to Utah but as an Aggie?

Stupid name, hard pass.

hipsterdoofus21 · Post by **hipsterdoofus21** » April 1st, 2024, 11:18 pm

AggiePharm wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 10:31 pm
https://x.com/theportalreport/status/17 ... uf4L2QMJkg

Brenden Wenzel back to Utah but as an Aggie?

I think he has the handles and play making ability to be a PG.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 2nd, 2024, 5:00 am

AggiePharm wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 10:31 pm
https://x.com/theportalreport/status/17 ... uf4L2QMJkg

Brenden Wenzel back to Utah but as an Aggie?

We contacted before sprinkle left. Wonder if we still are in contact.

Just for conversation sake. If we keep most of our team and only went after mw transfers my wishlist would be

1. Cardenas
2. Petraitis
3 Dusell
4. Wenzel

hipsterdoofus21 · Post by **hipsterdoofus21** » April 2nd, 2024, 7:13 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
April 2nd, 2024, 5:00 am

AggiePharm wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 10:31 pm
https://x.com/theportalreport/status/17 ... uf4L2QMJkg

Brenden Wenzel back to Utah but as an Aggie?
We contacted before sprinkle left. Wonder if we still are in contact.

Just for conversation sake. If we keep most of our team and only went after mw transfers my wishlist would be

1. Cardenas
2. Petraitis
3 Dusell
4. Wenzel

I'd swap 3 and 4 but I agree whole heartedly on #1. If we can keep this group together you want to bring in a PG that can lead this group. You need a guard like Darius that can make clutch shots, but isn't hunting his offense so much that it's a detriment to the team dynamic. Cardenas is so good on the pick and roll too, and combining him with Osobor would be a dream come true.

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » April 2nd, 2024, 8:26 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 8:14 pm

hipsterdoofus21 wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 8:13 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 8:08 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 7:25 pm
Cardenas would be great. If not him, am hoping Coach Cal could convince one of the top Horizon league pg’s to be an Aggie, such as Noah Reynolds (Green Bay) or Marques Warrick (NKU). I think Reynolds is already committed to Ole Miss but Warrick is still available. Mark Freeman from Morehead State would be worth a look too. Maybe Duece Turner from San Diego as well. Pac12 has some nice pg’s in the portal from UW, WSU, OSU, and ASU, but we may not have the $$$ for them. I kind of like UTSA’s pg Christian Tucker. Averages double digits and 5.4 assists, though not the best 3pt shooter.
Nate calmese is back in the portal
How many teams has he been on now?
Soon to be 3 in 3 years. Didn’t play much at Washington.

I could be wrong, but I believe Sprinkle had Calmese ready to come to usu, but then we didn’t have NIL money for him so he went to Washington instead who paid him a bunch of cash.

If that is correct, I have to wonder if something funny happened here with him and Sprinkle and now he’s bolting, or maybe Sprinkle isn’t renewing his scholarship.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 2nd, 2024, 10:16 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
April 2nd, 2024, 8:26 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 8:14 pm

hipsterdoofus21 wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 8:13 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 8:08 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2024, 7:25 pm
Cardenas would be great. If not him, am hoping Coach Cal could convince one of the top Horizon league pg’s to be an Aggie, such as Noah Reynolds (Green Bay) or Marques Warrick (NKU). I think Reynolds is already committed to Ole Miss but Warrick is still available. Mark Freeman from Morehead State would be worth a look too. Maybe Duece Turner from San Diego as well. Pac12 has some nice pg’s in the portal from UW, WSU, OSU, and ASU, but we may not have the $$$ for them. I kind of like UTSA’s pg Christian Tucker. Averages double digits and 5.4 assists, though not the best 3pt shooter.
Nate calmese is back in the portal
How many teams has he been on now?
Soon to be 3 in 3 years. Didn’t play much at Washington.
I could be wrong, but I believe Sprinkle had Calmese ready to come to usu, but then we didn’t have NIL money for him so he went to Washington instead who paid him a bunch of cash.

If that is correct, I have to wonder if something funny happened here with him and Sprinkle and now he’s bolting, or maybe Sprinkle isn’t renewing his scholarship.

Probably proved with his lack of playing time that he needs to transfer down

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » April 2nd, 2024, 10:37 am

When does the transfer portal close again for new recruits to enter?

Aggie702 · Post by **Aggie702** » April 2nd, 2024, 10:53 am

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
April 2nd, 2024, 10:37 am
When does the transfer portal close again for new recruits to enter?

It opened March 18 and is open for 45 days. So closes May 1.

ThunderAggie · Post by **ThunderAggie** » April 2nd, 2024, 11:38 am

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » April 2nd, 2024, 11:39 am

Somebody on the current team is leaving haha. We're sure reaching out to a lot of guys for a team with no spots available on paper.

USUOPP · Post by **USUOPP** » April 2nd, 2024, 1:21 pm

That’s called hedging your bets, my friend!

TrueAG · Post by **TrueAG** » April 2nd, 2024, 1:36 pm

What a complicated job now. You could have 13 open roster spots or none and you might not know for another month.

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