So far this year, UCF Men's basketball has 1 forward (no centers). The forward is a sophomore. I think
- Thread starter Knight_Classes_begin_7pm
- Start date
Mikey (if eligible)
DJ
Sellers
Hall
Sylla
Will probably start at this point
Emuobor (if he comes out of portal)
Benny Williams
Avery (if he comes out of portal)
Realistically if you bring in a few more guys you will be okay. Losing a couple commits set us back, but we have a really good core of 5-6 guys (if Mikey is eligible)
DJ
Sellers
Hall
Sylla
Will probably start at this point
Emuobor (if he comes out of portal)
Benny Williams
Avery (if he comes out of portal)
Realistically if you bring in a few more guys you will be okay. Losing a couple commits set us back, but we have a really good core of 5-6 guys (if Mikey is eligible)
There's still a lot of work left for Johnny to fill the roster. We'll need at least 2 true C's. If we/he gets lucky, Diallo could stay for another year and we're trying to get that approved. In that case we'd need at least 1 more true C. We do have a long PF (Sylla) coming back and if he puts on some muscle weight, he also could help down low. And we have a commitment from another slightly built SF/PF from Syracuse, and he would also need to put on some muscle weight to play down low. In other words. yes, we still have a ways to go.
We'd get killed on the inside with that lineup so unless our guys were among the best 3-point shooters in the country that starting group's a no go....the roster needs a couple of true C's (at a minimum) and bulk up our PF's.
We're gonna need to reload on strength and toughness.
Definitely agree with you regarding the shortage of bigs.
They’re going to use Keyshawn Hall as a small ball power forward. The Syracuse transfer - Williams - can also play forward.
But a plus-rebounding and rim/protecting starting big is a must (like a Diallo). Not a fan of Sylla whatsoever, but he’s fine as a backup stretch-5.
They’re going to use Keyshawn Hall as a small ball power forward. The Syracuse transfer - Williams - can also play forward.
But a plus-rebounding and rim/protecting starting big is a must (like a Diallo). Not a fan of Sylla whatsoever, but he’s fine as a backup stretch-5.
Spot on. We need to go after bigs hard! I agree with sylla being an okay backup stretch 4 but should be limited to 10 min a game
So we now have not one big?!?😂😂 oh lord
Remaining Roster, unless CJ, Sylla, ChiChi, or one of the others still not committed decides to return (or 5th yr senior like Diallo wins a 6th year of eligibility). Still a week left for new names to add to Portal; most centers have already been taken. Keyshawn brings strength (was much heavier and played power forward), and Benny's an energizer bunny with blocking and dunking talent (for guards to drop off to). Here's my latest status sheet:
| Name | Pos | Ht | Wtt | Class | Previous |
| Keyshawn Hall | F/G | 6'7" | 230 | R Soph | Geo Mason |
| Benny Williams | F | 6'9" | 210 | R Junior | Syracuse |
| Darius Johnson | G | 6'1" | 200 | Junior | |
| Jaylin Sellers | G | 6'4" | 196 | Senior | Ball State |
| Tyler Hendricks | G | 6'6" | 190 | R Soph | |
| Mikey Williams | G | 6'3" | 185 | R Fresh | Memphis |
| Nils Machowski | G | 6'3" | 180 | Soph |
Simply looking at the portal, here are a couple guys that make sense -
RJ Melendez - Georgia - Played HS in Kissimmee, would be a good starting guard if Mikey isn't eligible. Would likely be able to backup the 1-3 spots but probably wants a starting role.
Kaleb Brown - Mizzou (SG/SF)
Mohamed Wague - Bama (PF/C)
Jalen Smith - SMU - PG from Orlando
Jalen Speer - FAMU - PG from Gainesville
Jordan Nesbitt - Hampton (PG)
Unfortunately there is a huge lack of bigs in the portal right now. Justin Abson from Ft Lauderdale just committed to UGA from App St. He played with Taylor and Tyler growing up so thought there could be a connection there.
RJ Melendez - Georgia - Played HS in Kissimmee, would be a good starting guard if Mikey isn't eligible. Would likely be able to backup the 1-3 spots but probably wants a starting role.
Kaleb Brown - Mizzou (SG/SF)
Mohamed Wague - Bama (PF/C)
Jalen Smith - SMU - PG from Orlando
Jalen Speer - FAMU - PG from Gainesville
Jordan Nesbitt - Hampton (PG)
Unfortunately there is a huge lack of bigs in the portal right now. Justin Abson from Ft Lauderdale just committed to UGA from App St. He played with Taylor and Tyler growing up so thought there could be a connection there.
These were still available this week for shot-blocking centers:
| Center | Ht/Wt | Previous Team | 2023 Stats |
| Cliff Omoruyi | 6-11/240 | Rutgers | 32 gm 26.9 mpg 10.4 ppg 8.3 rpg 2.9 bpg |
| Jonas Aidoo | 6-11/240 | Tennessee | 36 gms 24.7 mpg 11.4 ppg 7.3 rpg 1.8 bpg |
| Vladislav Goldin | 7-1/240 | Florida Atlantic | 34 gm 25.0 mpg 15.7 ppg 6.9 rpg 1.6 bpg |
| Brandon Garrison | 6-11/245 | Oklahoma St | 32 gms 22.6 mpg 7.5 ppg 5.3 rpg 1.5 bpg |
| Felix Okpara | 7-0/230 | Ohio St | 35 gms 23.6 mpg 6.6 ppg 6.4 rpg 2.4 bpg |
| Moussa Cisse | 7-0/230 | Ole Miss | 26 gms 17.5 mpg 4.5 ppg 4.6 rpg 1.4 bpg |
| Justice Ajogbor | 6-10/255 | Harvard | 20 gms 23.2 mpg 8.4 ppg 6.5 rpg 2.9 bpg |
someone who already has their degree and now wants to play their final year in a power league.
They haven't had a good season in the past several years. There is a "jock"/legacy major (in political science), but they've been clamping down on exam cheating there.
That would be the dream but I think he’s following his coach to Michigan
At least a decent ooc tip off classic
Better than this past year playing Fullerton, Jacksonville and Charlotte in the Jacksonville classic haha
