Rasir Bolton

[psi]

Rasir Bolton fits at Gonzaga

Bolton has emerged as one of the team’s best 3-point shooters (45.5%).

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Bolton often defends the opposing team’s best perimeter player. “He’s kind of an unsung hero there,” Few said.

So why didn't he fit TJ's plans?

 

[AllInForISU]

Rasir Bolton fits at Gonzaga


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So why didn't he fit TJ's plans?

He was a bad teammate.

 

[CloneGuy8]

A situation where it was best for both parties to move on. Looks like he's making the most of this opportunity.

 

[alarson]

Rasir Bolton fits at Gonzaga

So why didn't he fit TJ's plans?

Everything we've heard sounds like a culture thing and it wasn't just TJ that wanted him out.

A new coach only gets one chance to set the tone right from the start.

 

[NoCreativity]

Who cares, dude couldn't even stay engaged enough to get the ball across halfcourt in time with nobody on him.

 

[carvers4math]

Happy for him. Seems to have found a place where he is wanted and not subjected to horrific racism.

 

[NWICY]

Happy for him. Seems to have found a place where he is wanted and not subjected to horrific racism.

Woof missed the racism card being played at ISU, disappointing if true.

 

[CloneGuy8]

Woof missed the racism card being played at ISU, disappointing if true.

I think they were referencing the coaching thing at Penn State

 

[Neptune78]

Happy for him. Seems to have found a place where he is wanted and not subjected to horrific racism.

Are you talking about Ped St. or his time in Ames?

 

[NENick]

Who cares, dude couldn't even stay engaged enough to get the ball across halfcourt in time with nobody on him.

Bad play in a horrible season. Seems like good coaching and a stable culture has brought out the best in him. Move on.

 

[NWICY]

I think they were referencing the coaching thing at Penn State

Ok that makes me feel a little better. I try to pay attention to most things ISU, but doesn't mean I don't miss things.

 

[carvers4math]

Are you talking about Ped St. or his time in Ames?

The noose around his neck Penn State comment

 

[Clone95]

We probably wouldn’t have gotten Brockington if either Bolton or JCL had stayed. That should make anyone with a brain fine with them moving on.

 

[brett108]

The noose around his neck Penn State comment

Makes you wonder what Brockingtons experience was….

 

[CycloneDaddy]

Rasir didnt buy into the culture Coach Otz wanted, simple as that. I thinks its awesome he is having success out West though.

 

[ScottyP]

Rasir was only focused on “getting his” while playing at Iowa State which is why he was asked not to come back. I’m happy to see Mark Few has made him into a team player.

 

[ISUCubswin]

Lets chill on the “he was a bad teammate” comments. He was the only one last year that would try getting teammates up when they were on the ground and was seen multiple time on camera getting on younger guys for not knowing to help a teammate up who was literally down.

He may not have fit into TJs plans, but if his teammates didn’t like him, it’s because he (rightfully so) was embarrassed of the culture and selfish play of his teammates last year and called a spade a spade. And there is no one on this years roster but Jackson (hardly plays) and Walker (hardly plays) who can speak to his ability to be a teammate.

 

[NATEizKING]

We probably wouldn’t have gotten Brockington if either Bolton or JCL had stayed. That should make anyone with a brain fine with them moving on.

I thought Kalscheur took Bolton's spot. Announced after Bolton transfer portal that we were recruiting him and commit shortly after. Probably swing for fences still for guy like IB if Bolton stays. Guessing game tho...

 

[carvers4math]

Lets chill on the “he was a bad teammate” comments. He was the only one last year that would try getting teammates up when they were on the ground and was seen multiple time on camera getting on younger guys for not knowing to help a teammate up who was literally down.

He may not have fit into TJs plans, but if his teammates didn’t like him, it’s because he (rightfully so) was embarrassed of the culture and selfish play of his teammates last year and called a spade a spade. And there is no one on this years roster but Jackson (hardly plays) and Walker (hardly plays) who can speak to his ability to be a teammate.

I think I saw Conditt post something supportive when Rasir made that long buzzer beater earlier this year.

 

[8bitnes]

So why didn't he fit TJ's plans?

Pick one - Bolton for a year or two or Tyrese hunter for 3-4 yrs. One starting point guard reaffirmed his commitment (apr10) shortly after the other starting point guard entered the portal (apr6)