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[AmherstCane]

Nelson, no Brainer.

I don’t that is a workable lineup with only one guy who can handle the ball.

 

[Gables Canes]

Nelson, no Brainer.

You sure about that? While Nelson is likely the better overall player, I think Spencer is a more natural fit into our lineup.

 

[CanesHoopsman]

I don’t that is a workable lineup with only one guy who can handle the ball.

It would mean Wooga would have to improve ball handling in a big way. Still don’t think you turn down Nelson in any circumstance… Would love either one!

 

[Morey161]

I am taking Nelson if I have to choose because of the length. I would be more than happy with either

 

[CanesHoopsman]

I think this takes Uconn out of the running for Spencer… Newton and Castle at guard, unless Spencer wants to move to the wing but he seems like a 2.

 

[HurricanePhilly]

You put Nelson up high in that pick and roll or pick and pop...we become potentially even more difficult to guard 1 through 5. A 6'11 guy who can pop out and shoot it "ok" for a guy that size, can handle it well enough and it opens things up for Omier to clean up even more on the offensive glass. It also gives us height to match up with anyone along with depth in the frontcourt.

March madness is becoming more and more wild but going into the season we would likely be a heavy final 4 favorite with that roster.

This offense also Nelson to work on what most likely said are his weaknesses at the next level. All that being said I would take either...and if I am playing Devils Advocate Nelson fits the UVA mold too.

 

[casualcane]

Nelson and Spencer force someone to the bench.

Pack/Benz
Spencer/George/Jakai
Cleveland/Wooga/Watson
Nelson/Casey
Omier/Nwoko

Pt will be a major issue. Can’t see Poplar not starting

 

[CanesHoopsman]

Nelson and Spencer force someone to the bench.

Pack/Benz
Spencer/George/Jakai
Cleveland/Wooga/Watson
Nelson/Casey
Omier/Nwoko

Pt will be a major issue. Can’t see Poplar not starting

No way we get both but wow what a roster that would be. 90+ a game easily.

 

[AmherstCane]

It would mean Wooga would have to improve ball handling in a big way. Still don’t think you turn down Nelson in any circumstance… Would love either one!

If it were just about the best 5 individual players then Kentucky, Kansas and Duke would be in the final 4 every year.

I hope L proves me wrong but I’m not sure that Nelson fits

Nelson and Spencer force someone to the bench.

Pack/Benz
Spencer/George/Jakai
Cleveland/Wooga/Watson
Nelson/Casey
Omier/Nwoko

Pt will be a major issue. Can’t see Poplar not starting

Poplar is gonna start and may be our leading scorer if he develops the way L hopes/expects.

If Poplar starts at the two we need a three with a great handle (George, Watson?)… I just can’t imagine Poplar at the 2 and Cleveland at the 3.

 

[canes8420]

2023-24 NCAA Scholarship Tracker - Google Drive

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Found this on twitter and haven't done any research to confirm how accurate / up-to-date it is but looks like FSU (only other Magnificent 7 team from Nelson's original contact list) is full on scholarships

 

[NorthernVirginiaCane]

Coach L is going to need to manage a lot of egos. A lot of guys looking to audition for the NBA.

Worried about Cleveland for sure.

Good thing is L is awesome at team building.

 

[HurricanePhilly]

In case anyone forgot what Nelson brings.

 

[pubmedu]

 

[IndayArtHauz]

Coach L‘s staff pretty much makes every player under them better. Oates managed to make Brandon Miller look frail and defeated by the end of the season.

 

[IndayArtHauz]

In case anyone forgot what Nelson brings.

Yeah he and Spencer are not the same. I’d gladly take either, but they are not the same caliber of player.

 

[CanesHoopsman]

getting sad!!!! make this stop

 

[casualcane]

Spencer fits much better in the lineup than Nelson. Nelson leaves Cleveland at the 3 with Wooga at the 2. Ball handling with that lineup is suspect

 

[AmherstCane]

Spencer fits much better in the lineup than Nelson. Nelson leaves Cleveland at the 3 with Wooga at the 2. Ball handling with that lineup is suspect

That’s my thought too… but maybe there’s some scenario where L thinks he can make it work depending on Wooga’s development.

That being said, last year L was real clear that he wanted Wooga to be a one or two bounce guy rather than the dribble, dribble, dribble, crossover, turnover.

 

[AndreiVasy88]

In case anyone forgot what Nelson brings.

Watched the first 30 seconds and that was enough for me. Bring this guy to Coral Gables now.

 

[AndreiVasy88]

I don't think Miami would get both Nelson and Spencer. If they do then Miami has to be top 3 to start the year.