Shooter

This is intriguing. Could be this season's version of Sam Alexis.

Sisley had higher per-possession defensive rebounding numbers last season than both Sherrell and Yig. His rebounding is fine for a 4. I'd say it's one of his strengths actually. I don't see much in his game that suggests he is a wing. Is he a good secondary ball-handler or creator? I really like Trent's future as a 4. UConn just made 3 Final Fours in 4 years with Alex Karaban as their 4. Trent is not that level of shooter, but similar size and probably more athletic.

Watching some Bryce Lindsay highlights. It was probably a pretty easy sell to this kid once we showed him the Lamar Wilkerson tape. Bryce Lindsay vs Utah St

I don't think those two are really in competition. I'm a fan of Sisley, but he couldn't even beat out Jasai Miles for wing minutes at the end of the season. He's a 4. There are plenty of minutes available at the 4 though, as Sherrell should be the primary "backup" at 5. Trent could feasibly get 20 mpg there if he's improved.

I think this is pretty close to how it plays out. Would love to go find this season's version of Sam Alexis for that backup big spot. Also wish we had a freshman big for emergency depth purposes, but that ship has sailed.

Agree. At least for guys not near the top. Sam Alexis was #400 something last season. I liked his numbers at Chattanooga way better than Miles at North Florida, and that was pretty obvious watching them play last season.

For comparison, our top 6 rated transfers from last season are below. Probably closer than most people would have guessed. #18, #45, #63, #102, #105, #112 I don't get some of these ratings though... Lindsay is a starter on a tourney team, #184. Jasai Miles after an OK season at North Florida was #112?

Looking at his numbers... definitely a shooter. 2/3 of his career shots from three, career 38% 3PT on high volume. Struggled later in season like you said, only 28% from three in conference play. Something to monitor.

Is that a visit or a committment?

My guess is that securing another big to be the primary 5 was a key factor in Sherrell's recruitment. When we missed on Estrella for that spot, we pivoted to Yig.

Agree. I think if we add a clear quality starting wing, we should be preseason top 25. Harris is unproven. I like Mustaf as a 5th option, secondary ball-handler, defense first type guy on a good team.

My season tickets and small donation probably account for about $1 of Sherrell's NIL package... you're welcome everyone

Just a couple of years ago. Woodson's last two teams were loaded with talent. Just had horrible evaluation and coaching of guards.

Starting wing, proven high end shooter. That is our biggest need left.

Love seeing a clear coherent plan from the staff. - Went for Estrella at C... he went elsewhere, immediately pivoted to Yig and closed - Went for Sherrell... when it dragged out a bit, immediately lined up the Rancik visit as a contingency plan in case things fell through. Ryan Carr is the man.

Doesn't USC have 3 top 25 recruits coming in, all C/PFs? How is that gonna work?

Agree. Adding Hall (or someone like him) would take me from cautiously optimistic about next year's squad, to "I think we're gonna be pretty good".

Yea we need another C for practice and in case of injury. But Yig + Sherrell are likely to fill basically 100% of the minutes at the 5 against good teams. Without much PT to offer, probably going to be a cheaper guy in that role.

Playing 24 mpg as a center, yea.

For sure, I trust Devries much more than Woodson. Teams can obviously win with two big lineups, we were just a high profile example of doing it poorly in the recent past.

I agree poor guard play, and playing slow no-defense Mgbako as a 3 were big issues with his last 2 teams.

It will be interesting to see how people respond to the double big lineup, after all the hand wringing about it under Woodson.

If we really have this massive war chest - Yigitoglu, Sherrell, and Rancik would give us incredible flexibility at the 4/5 depending on matchups. But I'd spend big on a premium wing before a third premium big.

I watched his highlight video, and it took until about the 3:00 mark before there was a highlight that wasn't a dunk. Guy is a monster. Actually that's not entirely true. There was one play where he missed a jump hook, missed the tip in, before he finally just grabbed it and threw it down with two hands.

Starter on an SMU team that made the tourney this year. Huge, rebounder - shot blocker type. Wonder what this means for Sherrell? The SMU kid would be a very highly qualified backup.