Omaha enters the transfer portal (confirmed)
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And (as others have alluded), I'm confident it's a two-way conversation, with each player ... and it's continuum, throughout a season, not just one meeting after the season concludes. Perhaps I'm naive and it doesn't work that way at all. I certainly don't have insider k-knowledge.
When I think "running off," I envision a coach saying to a player, "I don't see any minutes for you next year. If you wanna stay, that's great, but I prefer you look elsewhere." A bit of hyperbole, but something similar to that.
The truth of the matter is they didn't "whiff" on evaluations. Nor did they "whiff" on development.
These kids left early through the portal. And ISU never got the chance to reap the benefits because of the players impatience or the team's ability to improve through the portal.They may end up being really good players with another year or 2 of development at whatever college they stick with. But there's no way you can say they're a bust after 1 year.
These kids left early through the portal. And ISU never got the chance to reap the benefits because of the players impatience or the team's ability to improve through the portal.They may end up being really good players with another year or 2 of development at whatever college they stick with. But there's no way you can say they're a bust after 1 year.
You think he is a 5? That’s interesting. I would be shocked if he is interested in that.
He is a 3 or 4 in the NBA which I’m guessing is his main goal, playing a 5 in college would not help get his limited offensive skill set NBA ready.
Surprised? Nope. However the staff is always multiple steps ahead of the curve. Every year we get better, we bring in a healthy mix of high-level recruits from high school and are getting multi year transfers that can contribute at a high-level right away. They have the formula and it’s working.
Omaha is athletically gifted however, that doesn’t mean he’s gifted in all other areas. I personally think he has a ways to go. I don’t see major upside until his junior or senior year. If he’s contributing at a high-level next year at a power five I’ll eat crow, but I just don’t see it. It’s easy to lose perspective and get hung up on a five star McDonald’s all American rating, but sometimes evaluators are wrong in their assessments. If you reevaluate Omaha, he was a three star recruit for his freshman year with maybe 5 star upside down the road.
Best of luck to all the guys that transferred. Hope it works out for them.
Omaha is athletically gifted however, that doesn’t mean he’s gifted in all other areas. I personally think he has a ways to go. I don’t see major upside until his junior or senior year. If he’s contributing at a high-level next year at a power five I’ll eat crow, but I just don’t see it. It’s easy to lose perspective and get hung up on a five star McDonald’s all American rating, but sometimes evaluators are wrong in their assessments. If you reevaluate Omaha, he was a three star recruit for his freshman year with maybe 5 star upside down the road.
Best of luck to all the guys that transferred. Hope it works out for them.
I think they played him at 5 because that was the easiest position to play so the easiest way for Omaha to see minutes. Set screens, rebound, don’t worry about creating offense… Chances are he would’ve played other positions if he showed any improvement but it was too early for that this year.
Agree. If Milan and Omaha switched their high school rankings I don’t think people would be freaking out as much on these boards. Drafts are the same way. Pure athleticism and talent doesn’t always pan out. Kyle Boller, Vince Young, Jamarcus Russell, etc. are all living proof that talent doesn’t always equate to working out.
I'd compare Omaha's situation with Iowa State as an NFL team taking a reciever that runs a 4.1 40 but is very raw. If it works, great. However, if they can't get open, catch, read a defense or understand the offensive plays their athletic attributes render useless.
The fact is, you still have to bring them aboard and try. I give Omaha credit. Everything I hear is he stayed positive and was a good teammate all year.
The fact is, you still have to bring them aboard and try. I give Omaha credit. Everything I hear is he stayed positive and was a good teammate all year.
I believe he thinks the opposite. No one thinks that Omaha is a 5.
Does he get a check from Elon when posting on X too? Just don’t know why he doesn’t post on his own website, premium or not.
For those who believe that Omaha's departure is primarily due to inaccurate evaluations or poor development by the coaches, you may be right but you also may be wrong similar to those who won't rate Brock Purdy as a pro more highly because they had rated him so low pre-draft. They refuse to admit they were wrong.
I hope Omaha is able to mold and mesh his physical skills into a team-player role as his physical gifts aren't teachable but team-play is and, if you don't mesh with the rest of your team, you don't play.
I hope Omaha is able to mold and mesh his physical skills into a team-player role as his physical gifts aren't teachable but team-play is and, if you don't mesh with the rest of your team, you don't play.
Well he was used as a 4 this year. So I guess I don’t understand his gripe if that’s the case.
I heard two months ago from someone with inside knowledge that this was going to happen…so I’m not surprised. I was still kind of hoping things would change, but it sounds like it just wasn’t a good fit.
This one hurts because we finally landed another McDonald’s All-American, and a local kid too…and he didn’t pan out. I agree with others; though, that it doesn’t appear Omaha is close. I’ve seen the WVU comments, noting his athleticism and hoping they get him. I truly believe that won’t work out for them (and sadly would then benefit us). It seems it would be best for him to drop down a level. Perhaps South Dakota State would be a good option for him.
I don’t think this is a failure on the staff’s part. I think this is more about Omaha not wanting to play our style of basketball. He probably didn’t realize how difficult it is. Kudos to him that it sounds like he kept a pretty positive attitude. I’m sure he’ll benefit from it long-term, even if it’s not a good fit for him now.
This is in no way the staffs fault. Bro was a 5 star, staff landed him. He was too unprepared and had far too long of a way to go. I think the best plan is for him to drop down a conference or two and if he can prove himself there he can transfer back up to a P4 school.
I would be very surprised if Omaha dropped down a level. Rather, I think he will go to a program where there are more minutes available. I would also be surprised if Omaha eventually becomes a superstar. Instead I see him as a solid contributor at some point in his career.
I wish Omaha well and hope he achieves all his dreams. By all accounts, he was a great teammate.
I wish Omaha well and hope he achieves all his dreams. By all accounts, he was a great teammate.
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You think his current skill level had anything to do with his position?
What would he do at the 3 or 4 with dribbling looking so difficult?
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Isn’t it the opposite? It’s swung towards the players somewhat.
They are now empowered and motivated to leave.
