Bluejoe wrote:There is always another transfer. Sometimes, it even helps to have a scholarship to give to a mid year transfer if need be. If they are a proven commodity, it is less risky than giving it to a lower rated freshman. But, you have to balance both.
Jays will bring back Thomas, Mintz, Hegner, Harrell, Krampelj, Clement, Paras and Foster barring any unforeseen events. That's 8 players, 5-6 of those have seen significant minutes up to this point. The Jays will integrate Kaleb Joseph who will likely be a starter, if not a 20+ mpg player. Sprinkle in Alexander and Ballock who both seem poised to fight for playing time and you have at least 7-8 players who will be looked to contribute.
This projection does not include Patton. or Tugs. If Jays get Patton back that's 8-9 players who Mac seems to feel can play a significant role. That does not include Ronnie or Kobe who can very easily become guys Mac 'trusts'. Lets remember Harrell by all accounts was one of the best practice players on the squad leading up to Toby's big night against Wisky.
If Jays get Patton back and keep that initial core of 6-7 players, with the addition of Ballock and Alexander I would think Mac and staff would feel better about going after some solid transfers instead of reaching for freshman at this point. Jays would kill for Tugs obviously. They are high on Epperson. Outside that it seems quiet and I am not sure anyone available would be someone who could contribute in 2017-2018. At that point the transfer market is the best route to go.