Current State of USU Basketball

Post by **aggies22** » April 4th, 2024, 1:13 pm

After assessing how things have transpired this week and trying to do as much research as I can, this is my PREDICTION as to who stays, who is going, and who is on the fence. If at any time I have reason to believe that my prediction needs to be altered I will do so.

Mason Falslev - Stays at Utah State - Has been announced.
Isaac Johnson - Stays at Utah State - Has been announced.
Ian Martinez - Stays at Utah State - Has been announced.
Karson Templin - Stays at Utah State - Has been announced.
Jaxon Smith - Stays at Utah State
Josh Uduje - Stays at Utah State - Has been announced.
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Jackson Grant - VERY HIGH chance he stays at Utah State
Great Osobor - EXTREMELY LOW chance he stays at Utah State - Has announced transfer portal entry.
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Max Agbonkpolo - No Return to Utah State - Has announced transfer portal entry.
Landon Brenchley - No Return to Utah State - Has announced transfer portal entry.
Nigel Burris- No Return to Utah State - Has announced transfer portal entry.
Dallin Grant - COMMITTED TO UTAH TECH
Javon Jackson - COMMITTED TO ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Garrison Phelps - No Return to Utah State
Kalifa Sakho - No Return to Utah State - Has announced transfer portal entry.
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Jordy Barnes - EXTREMELY LOW chance he signs at Utah State
Chris Cox - LOW chance he signs at Utah State
Terrence Hill - EXTREMELY LOW chance he signs at Utah State
Kase Wynott - COMMITTED to Washington State

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » April 4th, 2024, 1:17 pm

Love it. Great work on this post!! So it looks like we can reasonably expect about 4-5 spots available for Coach Calhoun to fill. It appears we got the 'tall white guy in the post' position filled, but need help basically everywhere else.

jprism · Post by **jprism** » April 4th, 2024, 1:17 pm

Bummer to see Agbonkpolo in the no chance section.

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Heathen · Post by **Heathen** » April 4th, 2024, 1:18 pm

If those predictions hold, I'll consider us to have survived the annual portal carnage well.

bigblue32 · Post by **bigblue32** » April 4th, 2024, 1:19 pm

jprism wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:17 pm
Bummer to see Agbonkpolo in the no chance section.

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Was my main bummer reading this, but everything else sounds great to me

Turtle · Post by **Turtle** » April 4th, 2024, 1:21 pm

This is encouraging! That is a solid core that we can build around and absolutely compete for a championship. Love the research, 22!!

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

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:13 pm
After assessing how things have transpired this week and trying to do as much research as I can, this is my PREDICTION as to who stays, who is going, and who is on the fence. If at any time I have reason to believe that my prediction needs to be altered I will do so.

Mason Falslev - Stays at Utah State
Jackson Grant - Stays at Utah State
Isaac Johnson - Stays at Utah State
Garrison Phelps - Stays at Utah State
Karson Templin - Stays at Utah State
Jaxon Smith - Stays at Utah State
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Josh Uduje - VERY HIGH chance he stays at Utah State
Nigel Burris - MODERATE chance he stays at Utah State
Great Osobor - MEDIUM chance he stays at Utah State
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Max Agbonkpolo - No Return to Utah State
Landon Brenchley - No Return to Utah State
Dallin Grant - No Return to Utah State
Javon Jackson - No Return to Utah State
Ian Martinez - No Return to Utah State
Kalifa Sakho - No Return to Utah State
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Jordy Barnes - Will Sign at Utah State
Chris Cox - MEDIUM chance he signs at Utah State
Terrence Hill - NO chance he signs at Utah State
Kase Wynott - MINOR chance he signs at Utah State

Kind of shocked Sakho is not coming back. Seems like he fit well here. Is that his choice or the staff’s?

I really hope Uduje and Burris Stay.

I think they both will fit well and have elevated roles here.

Obviously Osobor is a MUST have back and if there’s an NIL number we can do to match I hope we do it.

SpectrumMagic · Post by **SpectrumMagic** » April 4th, 2024, 1:24 pm

Thanks @aggies22!

Appreciate the time checking in with sources and supplying information to us

New coach not interested in Wynott or is he more interested in going another direction?

How is Garrison Phelps developing?

Any idea what coaching staff may look like?

Should we start to see some additions fairly soon?

Thanks!

Post by **aggies22** » April 4th, 2024, 1:28 pm

SpectrumMagic wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:24 pm
Thanks @aggies22!

Appreciate the time checking in with sources and supplying information to us

New coach not interested in Wynott or is he more interested in going another direction?

How is Garrison Phelps developing?

Any idea what coaching staff may look like?

Should we start to see some additions fairly soon?

Thanks!

The staff HAS made contact with the Wynott's BUT it's early. It's like starting the recruiting process all over again.

Garrison needs to improve his shot from the outside. He's CRAZY athletic but that is the weakest part of his game.

NO CLUE what the coaching staff is going to look like BUT they will get paid more.

With the Final Four this weekend, I would be surprised if anyone is added before Saturday.

Heathen · Post by **Heathen** » April 4th, 2024, 1:29 pm

@aggies22 what are you hearing on Osobor? I have just assumed he was gone given 1) his high NIL value; 2) the fact that he can really ball and is surely covetted by some big programs; and 3) comments from DS that he "can't image anyone else coaching Great". What factors lead to your prediction that we have a "medium" chance? Really curious what you are hearing?

Aggie702 · Post by **Aggie702** » April 4th, 2024, 1:31 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:28 pm

SpectrumMagic wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:24 pm
Thanks @aggies22!

Appreciate the time checking in with sources and supplying information to us

New coach not interested in Wynott or is he more interested in going another direction?

How is Garrison Phelps developing?

Any idea what coaching staff may look like?

Should we start to see some additions fairly soon?

Thanks!
The staff HAS made contact with the Wynott's BUT it's early. It's like starting the recruiting process all over again.

Garrison needs to improve his shot from the outside. He's CRAZY athletic but that is the weakest part of his game.

NO CLUE what the coaching staff is going to look like BUT they will get paid more.

With the Final Four this weekend, I would be surprised if anyone is added before Saturday.

Danny hasn't finalized his WA staff yet. Any idea if Haslem/Brown are still options for him in WA (thus they may be hesitant to commit to USU, assuming Calhoun is even interested), or has Danny told them both no?

shoresy · Post by **shoresy** » April 4th, 2024, 1:32 pm

Appreciate you putting this together. It's nice to see it all in one place.

I would consider it a win as well if all of these predictions hold.

Aggieforlife · Post by **Aggieforlife** » April 4th, 2024, 1:36 pm

Is Agbonkpolo done? I thought he got a medica redshirt, if so im a little surprised he's leaving.

Also surprised about Sakho, I also thought he fit very well here.

Bullnamed_gus · Post by **Bullnamed_gus** » April 4th, 2024, 1:42 pm

I’m in team play Phelps even if his Jumper isn’t there yet. Let the kid play. We just need guys that can bend defenses off the dribble. He can do that.

cval · Post by **cval** » April 4th, 2024, 1:44 pm

Any chance a guy like Jackson Grant gets counseled out?

I still have high hopes for Burris with a new staff.

quirky · Post by **quirky** » April 4th, 2024, 1:46 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:28 pm

SpectrumMagic wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:24 pm
Thanks @aggies22!

Appreciate the time checking in with sources and supplying information to us

New coach not interested in Wynott or is he more interested in going another direction?

How is Garrison Phelps developing?

Any idea what coaching staff may look like?

Should we start to see some additions fairly soon?

Thanks!
The staff HAS made contact with the Wynott's BUT it's early. It's like starting the recruiting process all over again.

Garrison needs to improve his shot from the outside. He's CRAZY athletic but that is the weakest part of his game.

NO CLUE what the coaching staff is going to look like BUT they will get paid more.

With the Final Four this weekend, I would be surprised if anyone is added before Saturday.

is it safe to assume that if Wynott doesn't sign here he'd go to a WAC/big sky school?

ragnarh77 · Post by **ragnarh77** » April 4th, 2024, 1:51 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:13 pm
After assessing how things have transpired this week and trying to do as much research as I can, this is my PREDICTION as to who stays, who is going, and who is on the fence. If at any time I have reason to believe that my prediction needs to be altered I will do so.

Mason Falslev - Stays at Utah State
Jackson Grant - Stays at Utah State
Isaac Johnson - Stays at Utah State
Garrison Phelps - Stays at Utah State
Karson Templin - Stays at Utah State
Jaxon Smith - Stays at Utah State
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Josh Uduje - VERY HIGH chance he stays at Utah State
Nigel Burris - MODERATE chance he stays at Utah State
Great Osobor - MEDIUM chance he stays at Utah State
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Max Agbonkpolo - No Return to Utah State
Landon Brenchley - No Return to Utah State
Dallin Grant - No Return to Utah State
Javon Jackson - No Return to Utah State
Ian Martinez - No Return to Utah State
Kalifa Sakho - No Return to Utah State
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Jordy Barnes - Will Sign at Utah State
Chris Cox - MEDIUM chance he signs at Utah State
Terrence Hill - NO chance he signs at Utah State
Kase Wynott - MINOR chance he signs at Utah State

This is the type of content I am here for. With so much noise going on, thanks for breaking down where players stand in terms of coming back. I understand this all may change but this gives us all a good idea of the work the coaching staff is doing.

brian5562 · Post by **brian5562** » April 4th, 2024, 1:53 pm

Count me as one maybe the one and only that still has hope for Jackson Grant. I've seen this kid play before and he has all the talent. He just needs to regain his confidence and he could be a real solid piece.

splintorb · Post by **splintorb** » April 4th, 2024, 1:53 pm

ragnarh77 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:51 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:13 pm
After assessing how things have transpired this week and trying to do as much research as I can, this is my PREDICTION as to who stays, who is going, and who is on the fence. If at any time I have reason to believe that my prediction needs to be altered I will do so.

Mason Falslev - Stays at Utah State
Jackson Grant - Stays at Utah State
Isaac Johnson - Stays at Utah State
Garrison Phelps - Stays at Utah State
Karson Templin - Stays at Utah State
Jaxon Smith - Stays at Utah State
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Josh Uduje - VERY HIGH chance he stays at Utah State
Nigel Burris - MODERATE chance he stays at Utah State
Great Osobor - MEDIUM chance he stays at Utah State
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Max Agbonkpolo - No Return to Utah State
Landon Brenchley - No Return to Utah State
Dallin Grant - No Return to Utah State
Javon Jackson - No Return to Utah State
Ian Martinez - No Return to Utah State
Kalifa Sakho - No Return to Utah State
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Jordy Barnes - Will Sign at Utah State
Chris Cox - MEDIUM chance he signs at Utah State
Terrence Hill - NO chance he signs at Utah State
Kase Wynott - MINOR chance he signs at Utah State
This is the type of content I am here for. With so much noise going on, thanks for breaking down where players stand in terms of coming back. I understand this all may change but this gives us all a good idea of the work the coaching staff is doing.

This is also something that I think some are missing here. When a coaching staff would change previously, they had a lot of work to do to keep players. This is DRASTICALLY down now that NIL is at play. NIL collectives are bargaining with players now plays as big if not a bigger role than the new coaching staff on keeping players.

Aggie in Boise · Post by **Aggie in Boise** » April 4th, 2024, 1:54 pm

Thank you @aggies22! Great info!

How is Jackson Grant developing?

I wish Javon would have stayed. Did we try to keep him?

Post by **aggies22** » April 4th, 2024, 1:55 pm

Aggieforlife wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:36 pm
Is Agbonkpolo done? I thought he got a medica redshirt, if so im a little surprised he's leaving.

Also surprised about Sakho, I also thought he fit very well here.

I've heard the Agbonkpolo camp believes the chances of him getting a 7th year are HIGH. I just don't think he's going to stay in Logan for that 7th year.

We'll see if I'm right about Kalifa or not.

cval · Post by **cval** » April 4th, 2024, 1:56 pm

brian5562 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:53 pm
Count me as one maybe the one and only that still has hope for Jackson Grant. I've seen this kid play before and he has all the talent. He just needs to regain his confidence and he could be a real solid piece.

I thought he was slow to react and always out of position. I just didn’t see it.

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » April 4th, 2024, 1:57 pm

Would love to see Josh stay. Assuming Mason and Josh stay that is 3 solid starters to build around. I am perplexed with Nigel. At Idaho he was the Freshman of the year and shot like 40% from 3. He obviously did not play but only a few times here and did not look great doing so. I would not be hurt if he left but be interesting to see him get a fresh start with a new coaching staff if he could develop into a solid rotational player.

Post by **aggies22** » April 4th, 2024, 1:58 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:54 pm
Thank you @aggies22! Great info!

How is Jackson Grant developing?

I wish Javon would have stayed. Did we try to keep him?

I didn't spend NEARLY as much time at practice during the season as I was able to during the summer and early fall. That being said, Jackson spent the entire year on the scout team battling Great. It has to be solid practice going against the Mountain West Player of the Year everyday.

I don't have any intel on Javon yet.

Post by **aggies22** » April 4th, 2024, 1:59 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:57 pm
Would love to see Josh stay. Assuming Mason and Josh stay that is 3 solid starters to build around. I am perplexed with Nigel. At Idaho he was the Freshman of the year and shot like 40% from 3. He obviously did not play but only a few times here and did not look great doing so. I would not be hurt if he left but be interesting to see him get a fresh start with a new coaching staff if he could develop into a solid rotational player.

Nigel COMPLETELY lost his confidence this season. Could Coach Calhoun be the guy to coax his potential out of him?

brian5562 · Post by **brian5562** » April 4th, 2024, 2:02 pm

cval wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:56 pm

brian5562 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:53 pm
Count me as one maybe the one and only that still has hope for Jackson Grant. I've seen this kid play before and he has all the talent. He just needs to regain his confidence and he could be a real solid piece.
I thought he was slow to react and always out of position. I just didn’t see it.

A lot of that came from his confidence being down. He was out there thinking instead of playing ball like he can.

TrueAG · Post by **TrueAG** » April 4th, 2024, 2:03 pm

Burris and Grant have the pedigree at lower levels. It'll be interesting if a new coach can get it out of them. Like others have said, I think we ended up being better than expected and all development went out the window.

Post by **aggies22** » April 4th, 2024, 2:03 pm

Heathen wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:29 pm
@aggies22 what are you hearing on Osobor? I have just assumed he was gone given 1) his high NIL value; 2) the fact that he can really ball and is surely covetted by some big programs; and 3) comments from DS that he "can't image anyone else coaching Great". What factors lead to your prediction that we have a "medium" chance? Really curious what you are hearing?

In MY OPINION Great enjoys it here. I think he likes his teammates. I often saw him around town with Karson and I think they are pretty tight. I think the question will be what price will it cost in order for him to leave his comfortable surroundings behind? Is it worth sacrificing your final season of college ball for the unknown?

Post by **aggies22** » April 4th, 2024, 2:04 pm

quirky wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:46 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:28 pm

SpectrumMagic wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:24 pm
Thanks @aggies22!

Appreciate the time checking in with sources and supplying information to us

New coach not interested in Wynott or is he more interested in going another direction?

How is Garrison Phelps developing?

Any idea what coaching staff may look like?

Should we start to see some additions fairly soon?

Thanks!
The staff HAS made contact with the Wynott's BUT it's early. It's like starting the recruiting process all over again.

Garrison needs to improve his shot from the outside. He's CRAZY athletic but that is the weakest part of his game.

NO CLUE what the coaching staff is going to look like BUT they will get paid more.

With the Final Four this weekend, I would be surprised if anyone is added before Saturday.

is it safe to assume that if Wynott doesn't sign here he'd go to a WAC/big sky school?

I'll try and find out.

bpd · Post by **bpd** » April 4th, 2024, 2:05 pm

I really like Josh and he was the best interview on the team.

Post by **aggies22** » April 4th, 2024, 2:07 pm

Aggie702 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:31 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:28 pm

SpectrumMagic wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:24 pm
Thanks @aggies22!

Appreciate the time checking in with sources and supplying information to us

New coach not interested in Wynott or is he more interested in going another direction?

How is Garrison Phelps developing?

Any idea what coaching staff may look like?

Should we start to see some additions fairly soon?

Thanks!
The staff HAS made contact with the Wynott's BUT it's early. It's like starting the recruiting process all over again.

Garrison needs to improve his shot from the outside. He's CRAZY athletic but that is the weakest part of his game.

NO CLUE what the coaching staff is going to look like BUT they will get paid more.

With the Final Four this weekend, I would be surprised if anyone is added before Saturday.
Danny hasn't finalized his WA staff yet. Any idea if Haslem/Brown are still options for him in WA (thus they may be hesitant to commit to USU, assuming Calhoun is even interested), or has Danny told them both no?

In MY OPINION if Haslem and Brown were following to Seattle they would have already made the jump. There was no benefit to leaving either of them behind as neither were in contention to be the head coach. If I had to bet on either one being retained, I would put my money on Eric Brown.

newhouse9 · Post by **newhouse9** » April 4th, 2024, 2:12 pm

Great stuff, as always. Thanks very much!

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Elkaggie · Post by **Elkaggie** » April 4th, 2024, 2:19 pm

Thanks 22! This is the type of thread I really enjoy.

AggiePT · Post by **AggiePT** » April 4th, 2024, 2:36 pm

Seriously 22, thanks for this post. Gives some hope, but also helps us see the bigger picture a little bit.

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » April 4th, 2024, 2:44 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:59 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2024, 1:57 pm
Would love to see Josh stay. Assuming Mason and Josh stay that is 3 solid starters to build around. I am perplexed with Nigel. At Idaho he was the Freshman of the year and shot like 40% from 3. He obviously did not play but only a few times here and did not look great doing so. I would not be hurt if he left but be interesting to see him get a fresh start with a new coaching staff if he could develop into a solid rotational player.
Nigel COMPLETELY lost his confidence this season. Could Coach Calhoun be the guy to coax his potential out of him?

He certainly had confidence in the game against Purdue!

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