The Cal U kid is in the portal and hearing from big schools

[Sean Miller Fan]

Cal U Transfer Philip Alston Hears From 40+ Division One Programs After Entering Portal

On Sunday, Cal U standout forward Philip Alston announced that he was entering the transfer portal after playing two seasons for the Vulcans. Alston, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound forward, started all 33 games for Cal U, and led the team to a 23-10 record. Playing an average of 33.1 minutes per game, he...

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I knew nothing about this kid other than stats but I figured the stats translated to being a P6 contributor so not surprised

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Pitt finally reached out to him but shouldn't they be prioritizing this local player?

Also, I thought someone in GB's position isnt allowed to recruit.

Cal U Transfer Philip Alston Adds to List, Hears From Local Division One Programs

Just days after entering the transfer portal, former Cal U star Philip Alston is continuing to hear from division one programs from all over, including the three local programs: Pitt, Duquesne, and Robert Morris. Through his first 15 hours in the portal, he heard from more than 40 division one...

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[pittchagg]

Pitt finally reached out to him but shouldn't they be prioritizing this local player?

Also, I thought someone in GB's position isnt allowed to recruit.

Cal U Transfer Philip Alston Adds to List, Hears From Local Division One Programs

Just days after entering the transfer portal, former Cal U star Philip Alston is continuing to hear from division one programs from all over, including the three local programs: Pitt, Duquesne, and Robert Morris. Through his first 15 hours in the portal, he heard from more than 40 division one...

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Non-assistant staffers can contact kids, but the contact is more restricted, and they can’t see recruits off-campus.

No different than Karlo contacting kids on the football side.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Non-assistant staffers can contact kids, but the contact is more restricted, and they can’t see recruits off-campus.

No different than Karlo contacting kids on the football side.

Makes sense but I'd think a kid playing 25 miles down the road would be made a priority. Maybe even an in-dorm visit by the staff.

 

[Pittnerski]

The old Zoo would be tailgating in his dorm parking lot if they really wanted him.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Jason Capel had an in-home with him. Hopefully we can land this kid. Seems like a good Gueye replacement. If we can land a PG, we might have a chance.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Getting close to a commitment? He was on campus and said he loved the facilities. Now, if our practice gym was in a separate building instead of attached to The Pete, he'd be a lock.

Priority Recruit Philip Alston Visits Pitt, Checks Out Facilities

On Wednesday, Pitt target Philip Alston took a trip from California, PA up to Oakland to check out Pitt’s campus and facilities. Alston had an in-home meeting with Jason Capel on Monday, and the two spoke about the role he would play if he decides to come to Pitt. Alston left the meeting pleased...

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[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

I don't see how a dude who is 6'6" (i.e. almost certainly not as good of a shot blocker at the D1 level as Gueye) and shoots 27% from three (Geueye shot 36.4%) is a Gueye replacement. After seeing Payton's tape and then seeing him not even crack one of the worst power conference lineups in the country, I would be beyond skeptical about this dude being anything more than a warm body.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

I don't see how a dude who is 6'6" (i.e. almost certainly not as good of a shot blocker at the D1 level as Gueye) and shoots 27% from three (Geueye shot 36.4%) is a Gueye replacement. After seeing Payton's tape and then seeing him not even crack one of the worst power conference lineups in the country, I would be beyond skeptical about this dude being anything more than a warm body.

One of the best players in D2 translates to league average ACC. He can help some. Look at guys like Tyrone Haughton who couldn't get off the bench in D2 and Justice Kithcart who was a very average D2 guard. The best D2 players can contribute in the P6

 

[docpanther26]

Thats fair and I agree. Capel is not likely to bring in All-ACC players but hopefully he does get guys that can contribute and make the team better as a whole.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

One of the best players in D2 translates to league average ACC. He can help some. Look at guys like Tyrone Haughton who couldn't get off the bench in D2 and Justice Kithcart who was a very average D2 guard. The best D2 players can contribute in the P6

If he were 6'10" I might agree. But at 6'6", it's very possible that he is playing a style at Cal that would not translate against bigger defenders. At 6'6" in the ACC, you have to either be able to shoot or have some ball skills.

And I could also cite guys like Joseph Uchebo, who couldn't get off the bench on an NIT Pitt team but went on to post 13 points and 11.5 rebounds per game at another D1 school. There are plenty of examples in that direction, too. It's a crap shoot even with bringing in mid-major guys, much less D2 guys.

We have enough spots open where we can take one of two flyers, so I'm not completely condemning anything at this point. But we better get some guys in here who have some pretty obvious allure.

 

[Pitt79]

Now, if our practice gym was in a separate building instead of attached to The Pete, he'd be a lock.

Why exactly?

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Why exactly?

Some people think that if your practice gym is in a separate building, you get better recruits. Its one of the dumbest things I've ever heard

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

If he were 6'10" I might agree. But at 6'6", it's very possible that he is playing a style at Cal that would not translate against bigger defenders. At 6'6" in the ACC, you have to either be able to shoot or have some ball skills.

And I could also cite guys like Joseph Uchebo, who couldn't get off the bench on an NIT Pitt team but went on to post 13 points and 11.5 rebounds per game at another D1 school. There are plenty of examples in that direction, too. It's a crap shoot even with bringing in mid-major guys, much less D2 guys.

We have enough spots open where we can take one of two flyers, so I'm not completely condemning anything at this point. But we better get some guys in here who have some pretty obvious allure.

Uchebo isnt a good example because he was making a multi-year recovery from a catastrophic knee injury.

 

[Pitt79]

Some people think that if your practice gym is in a separate building, you get better recruits. Its one of the dumbest things I've ever heard

Practice at Trees Hall then

 

[Pitt79]

Uchebo isnt a good example because he was making a multi-year recovery from a catastrophic knee injury.

He always seemed fragile when he played with us.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

Uchebo isnt a good example because he was making a multi-year recovery from a catastrophic knee injury.

Okay... Sterling Smith. Rafael Maia. Trey Zeigler (produced at TCU, but still not at his CMU levels). Nike Sibande last year. Dan Oladapo. Corey Manigault. Etc. Etc. Etc.

Obviously some drop-off is to be expected, but, again, this dude is playing above the rim at 6'6" at Cal. He won't be able to do that here.

 

[JD1976]

One of the best players in D2 translates to league average ACC. He can help some. Look at guys like Tyrone Haughton who couldn't get off the bench in D2 and Justice Kithcart who was a very average D2 guard. The best D2 players can contribute in the P6

So let me get this straight. A D2 player who none of us have ever seen is ACC league average in your opinion. However, aren’t you the same person who over the years has branded numerous Pitt players that actually played games in the.. ACC … as “NEC or D2 level”?

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

So let me get this straight. A D2 player who none of us have ever seen is ACC league average in your opinion. However, aren’t you the same person who over the years has branded numerous Pitt players that actually played games in the.. ACC … as “NEC or D2 level”?

Yes.

I think Alston is an 8 and 5 guy here.

And I was right about everyone I said was NEC or D2 level.

It goes something like this:

D2 All-American = all-conference NEC/low major = above average mid-major player = average P6 player.