Newcomer Report

[Blers]

Interesting. Honestly from Loyola’s perspective we haven’t lost anyone who made a meaningful impact(though we have 2-3 transfers a year) in the last 6 years or so to transfer. Honestly the one that hurt the most was Chastain! But he only played 3 games here. With that however, some of our best players of the decade were young incoming transfers/JUCO transfers (Custer after his freshman year and Townes after his sophomore, Montel James and Aundre Jackson were JUCO’s)… Tate Hall looks like a hit as well transferring after his sophomore year (averaging 14 points a game). Otherwise Ingram, Richardson, and Doyle were all 4 year guys. By all indications Williamson and Krutwig should follow. But I also am struggling to find many more than that... Devon Turk, Jeff White, Christian Thomas, and Joe Crisman were all 4 year guys from the Horizon/early valley days.

As for Loyola newcomer updates Hall continues to impress as mentioned, he’s shooting over 40% from 3 and is our second leading scorer. Tough as nails. Clemons continues to be so steady at point. Great passer, gets to the line, nothing flashy just rock solid. We’re 5-1 with him in the lineup. Jalon Pipkins has really come along in the last 3 weeks or so, gives big offensive jolt off the bench, great leaper, and has a bit of swagger in his game which is needed, hit a huge shot late against Valpo. Marquise Kennedy is just so fast, Moser said he’s the quickest kid he’s ever coached, and I’d have to say he’s one of the fastest kids I’ve seen play in the Valley. He’s really smooth getting to the rim, and though he’s 6’1 he’s got long arms that let him play much better (they also help him rack up steals). He’s a freshman and makes freshman mistakes but he was the best player on the court at times against both Davidson and Vanderbilt. Tom Welch plays spot minutes, but has improved massively over the last two weeks. I don’t think he’ll get a ton of playing time this year, but he could be a mismatch weapon moving forward. I’m pretty sure he’s taken 4 charges over the last 3 games. Wojcik is also probably only going to play spot minutes, but he’s a smart player and can knock down 3’s. Love his defense, but he’s stuck behind Pipkins and Kennedy right now due to their offensive upside. Great piece moving forward though.

I’m really excited about all the new guys. It really has potential to be one of the best. Each guy has shown that they belong here and none have looked out of place. They need to learn to close out games strongly, and I don’t think we’ve completely solidified our closers, but it’s a really exciting group moving forward.

[municup14]

My vote is for DeAndre Williams of Evansville. Averaging 16.9 pts,7 boards,2.9 assist,1.9 blocks.Is shooting 76% from 2 pt land,72% from 3 pt land while averaging 28 minutes a game.Hit 17-18 shots in 1 game and hit 11-13 in his last game.

[tribecalledquest]

My vote is for DeAndre Williams of Evansville. Averaging 16.9 pts,7 boards,2.9 assist,1.9 blocks.Is shooting 76% from 2 pt land,72% from 3 pt land while averaging 28 minutes a game.Hit 17-18 shots in 1 game and hit 11-13 in his last game.

Aces fans - enjoy your one season of DeAndre Williams.

[BigMacAttack]

My vote is for DeAndre Williams of Evansville. Averaging 16.9 pts,7 boards,2.9 assist,1.9 blocks.Is shooting 76% from 2 pt land,72% from 3 pt land while averaging 28 minutes a game.Hit 17-18 shots in 1 game and hit 11-13 in his last game.

Aces fans - enjoy your one season of DeAndre Williams.

And what is your thought? Going pro? Leaving for another program?
Not enough experience for the pro route unless he heads to Europe.
You may not realize that he lost a year's eligibility last season. One year at UE, sit out another year, one year eligibility at another university doesn't make much sense either.

[E-Villan]

There are way too many uncertainties to even begin to debate the future of DeAndre or anyone else at this point. I agree he isn't pro material yet.

[AcesAces]

My vote is for DeAndre Williams of Evansville. Averaging 16.9 pts,7 boards,2.9 assist,1.9 blocks.Is shooting 76% from 2 pt land,72% from 3 pt land while averaging 28 minutes a game.Hit 17-18 shots in 1 game and hit 11-13 in his last game.

Aces fans - enjoy your one season of DeAndre Williams.

Hopefully, it is going to be a successful very long year.

[SalukiWorld]

Marcus Domask 1st half tonight vs Valpo:

[tribecalledquest]

My vote is for DeAndre Williams of Evansville. Averaging 16.9 pts,7 boards,2.9 assist,1.9 blocks.Is shooting 76% from 2 pt land,72% from 3 pt land while averaging 28 minutes a game.Hit 17-18 shots in 1 game and hit 11-13 in his last game.

Aces fans - enjoy your one season of DeAndre Williams.

And what is your thought? Going pro? Leaving for another program?
Not enough experience for the pro route unless he heads to Europe.
You may not realize that he lost a year's eligibility last season. One year at UE, sit out another year, one year eligibility at another university doesn't make much sense either.

I know he lost a year of eligibility. I would guess a transfer waiver would be a possibility since the coach who recruited him wont be there. He's from Texas. He played at a prep school. He's older. Dudes like that aren't long term MVC players. It's not personal to him or Evansville. That's just not a profile of a three/four year MVC player.

[BigMacAttack]

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Aces fans - enjoy your one season of DeAndre Williams.

And what is your thought? Going pro? Leaving for another program?
Not enough experience for the pro route unless he heads to Europe.
You may not realize that he lost a year's eligibility last season. One year at UE, sit out another year, one year eligibility at another university doesn't make much sense either.

I know he lost a year of eligibility. I would guess a transfer waiver would be a possibility since the coach who recruited him wont be there. He's from Texas. He played at a prep school. He's older. Dudes like that aren't long term MVC players. It's not personal to him or Evansville. That's just not a profile of a three/four year MVC player.

If McCarty doesn't return and Williams plays the whole season, that is 19 or more games. I don't see the transfer waiver being applicable.

[ACECARD]

If Walter does not come back, I would not expect him to be here for three years.