Looks like some smoke for him to land here. Would be a very solid start to our transfer class.
Crystal ball for RJ Luis to A&M
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Would be a huge get. 6'7" with lots of versatility in finishing at the rim and shot 34% from deep last year.
This would be a massive shot in the arm to our portal season
This would be a massive shot in the arm to our portal season
34.8% from 3-point range is good but hopefully he could improve on that. Only played 1 year so far.
I like his game. Definitely got better as the season went on.
In A10 games he put up 14.4 pts, 5.5 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.1 stl. Shot 51% from field. 37% from three. 86% from FT line. Pretty impressive numbers for a freshman.
In A10 games he put up 14.4 pts, 5.5 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.1 stl. Shot 51% from field. 37% from three. 86% from FT line. Pretty impressive numbers for a freshman.
Call him Ray J and the sec defenses are Kim Kardashian.
The key here is to see his stats later in the season. As a true freshman, he evolved into UMass' best player by the end of the season. He started the last seven games of the year and was surging. Hit nearly 40% from 3-point line and he's a good, disruptive defender.
He would be a very nice get if he announces to A&M.
He would be a very nice get if he announces to A&M.
I'll take him.Hop said:
The key here is to see his stats later in the season. As a true freshman, he evolved into UMass' best player by the end of the season. He started the last seven games of the year and was surging. Hit nearly 40% from 3-point line and he's a good, disruptive defender.
He would be a very nice get if he announces to A&M.
Why would he leave a hall of fame coach?
Those Boston winters are rough on a kid from Miami.frenchtoast said:
Why would he leave a hall of fame coach?
I like Frank Martin just as much as the next guy, but what HoF are we talking here?
frenchtoast said:
Why would he leave a hall of fame coach?
UMASS and Frank Martin have taken a big hit in the portal. He lost 2-3 of his best players. It could be the old school berating and constant yelling at players. They also may be getting better NIL deals at other schools. In this era of college sports, you don't need to look for a reason a kid is leaving. He just leaves.
BUT IS HE A DAWG?
Method Man said:
Call him Ray J and the sec defenses are Kim Kardashian.
Call him Ray (J) Luis and the sec defenses are whoever Ray Lewis murdered
Know Your Enemy said:
BUT IS HE A DAWG?
This is all that matters. Need his DAWG metrics.
I don't know if he's a dawg. Will let y'all know when he's wearing (Aggie) maroon. He *seems* like it!
This is crap. DAWG has to be predictive.
You have to be able to identify a DAWG before we take a commitment from them.bobinator said:
This is crap. DAWG has to be predictive.
Oh you guys, he's got work to do.
He first has to characterize what makes a DAWG.
He first has to characterize what makes a DAWG.
It can't be. Can't know until the bullets are flying. I guess I could tell you if I watched his games.
In 1500-2000 words can you please elaborate on what constitutes a DAWG, how does one earn such prestige, how does one retain DAWG status, and what does one have to do to lose the DAWG he possess. Please cite your sources.
It's like defining art. You can't define it but you know when you see it. Stephen Jackson, Jimmy Butler, Russell Westbrook, Draymond Green are some examples.
UMass transfer RJ Luis tells me that he will visit Louisville on Wednesday and Thursday.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 18, 2023
Method Man said:UMass transfer RJ Luis tells me that he will visit Louisville on Wednesday and Thursday.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 18, 2023
To quote a great Aggie; "It's over!"
Frank Martin is not happy.
https://dailycollegian.com/2023/04/rj-luis-enters-the-transfer-portal-after-agreeing-to-nil-deal/Quote:
"Now it's a guessing game," Martin said. "We get out of bed every day we might get a phone call, say, 'Hey, I've been talking to my people' I don't even know who 'my people' are anymore 'and I think I'm going to explore my options.' We're being held hostage.
"There are coaches out there … [who] call me asking me for advice that players come in and say, 'Hey, the best NIL deal I got on this campus is, whatever the number is, I'm going to put my name [in the portal] to see what better deals for me out there.' Are you kidding me? Like really? It has nothing to do with unhappiness or lack of success, it's just that we've created that moment. So as coaches it's hard to predict our rosters."
I don't really blame him, but also see both sides. You take a chance on a lower level recruit, develop him, he ends up being pretty damn good, and the player just leaves with basically nothing in return for your own teamSeven Costanza said:
Frank Martin is not happy.https://dailycollegian.com/2023/04/rj-luis-enters-the-transfer-portal-after-agreeing-to-nil-deal/Quote:
"Now it's a guessing game," Martin said. "We get out of bed every day we might get a phone call, say, 'Hey, I've been talking to my people' I don't even know who 'my people' are anymore 'and I think I'm going to explore my options.' We're being held hostage.
"There are coaches out there … [who] call me asking me for advice that players come in and say, 'Hey, the best NIL deal I got on this campus is, whatever the number is, I'm going to put my name [in the portal] to see what better deals for me out there.' Are you kidding me? Like really? It has nothing to do with unhappiness or lack of success, it's just that we've created that moment. So as coaches it's hard to predict our rosters."
Agreed
I don't blame the players either, but I think all of this is going to hurt the popularity of college athletics over the long term.
So, wait. You're telling me a player wants to get what they're worth?! WHAT THE HELL?!
The same coaches crying about this would jump to a different school for a better opportunity in a heartbeat. It's hypocritical.
The same coaches crying about this would jump to a different school for a better opportunity in a heartbeat. It's hypocritical.
He'd be worth nothing if UMASS and Frank Martin hadn't taken a chance on him. I think that's the whole pointKnow Your Enemy said:
So, wait. You're telling me a player wants to get what they're worth?! WHAT THE HELL?!
The same coaches crying about this would jump to a different school for a better opportunity in a heartbeat. It's hypocritical.
It is. I get his frustration in the same way I'd get A&M's frustration when BCG left us or your girlfriend left you.
AggieCrew44 said:He'd be worth nothing if UMASS and Frank Martin hadn't taken a chance on him. I think that's the whole pointKnow Your Enemy said:
So, wait. You're telling me a player wants to get what they're worth?! WHAT THE HELL?!
The same coaches crying about this would jump to a different school for a better opportunity in a heartbeat. It's hypocritical.
So Frank Martin and UMass is the only reason he's worth something? GTFOH with that nonsense.
I mean if he had just not played college basketball as an alternative to attending UMASS last year I doubt we'd be recruiting him. You took that way more literal than you should haveKnow Your Enemy said:AggieCrew44 said:He'd be worth nothing if UMASS and Frank Martin hadn't taken a chance on him. I think that's the whole pointKnow Your Enemy said:
So, wait. You're telling me a player wants to get what they're worth?! WHAT THE HELL?!
The same coaches crying about this would jump to a different school for a better opportunity in a heartbeat. It's hypocritical.
So Frank Martin and UMass is the only reason he's worth something? GTFOH with that nonsense.
I'm super psyched he may be coming here and props to him. All I said was I see both sides to it. Kids create their own value but part of that value is also created by the school and coach that gives them a platform.
And the school got the benefit of him playing there last season. It works both ways.
I never said it was wrong, I just understood Martin's frustration
AggieCrew44 said:He'd be worth nothing if UMASS and Frank Martin hadn't taken a chance on him. I think that's the whole pointKnow Your Enemy said:
So, wait. You're telling me a player wants to get what they're worth?! WHAT THE HELL?!
The same coaches crying about this would jump to a different school for a better opportunity in a heartbeat. It's hypocritical.
And Frank Martin would be worth nothing if someone hadn't taken a chance on him at some point. You don't see him still coaching at his first school.
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