Boyd commits!

[V Boy]

He kinda reminds me of Daishon Knight. I think a year of improving his strength will only help. Good get.

Agree on this comparison

 

[ISU FAN 1]

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/isu-basketball-adds-two-transfer-guards/article_d78a2241-0d37-5ab3-998c-97ea77191ad5.html

Assume Boyd’s shooting percentages improve from those freshman numbers. Nice getting proven college scorers that get another year of development in Dan’s system before hitting the court for ISU.

 

[BTbird]

Congrats! Looks like he will be an impact player when he is eligible.

 

[Adunk33]

Just to be clear, will Boyd be on scholarship during his sit out year?

Don’t know. Don’t care. That’s a Dan and player issue. Why some fans obsess about it is unclear.

Not to totally jack the thread, but here I go.

My thing with following the scholarships is:
1.) It gives Redbird fans something somewhat relevant to talk about during what is typically a dead period. You can only talk about transfers for so long. This is a message board, after all.
2.) My reoccurring suggestion that we might not need to "obsess" over it if local media would ask the question. It is my understanding if local media requests an interview, the athletic department cannot necessarily deny it. I believe it is against their policy. If the request is denied, then it is often met with a response from the athletic department which says, "There will be a comment from the coach soon." So lack of accountability is also peppered in a little.
3.) Larry Lyons said, unprovoked/unprompted on the radio that he believed DN to be the lone defect from the team this season. So, it leads to more speculation about who might be leaving and who might be staying. If fans don't like to speculate, than see point two. Someone has to get answers. If ISU doesn't want fans to speculate (Not that they really care), then provide the answers.

With that said, when Boyd and Hillsman actually sign the dotted line, HOPEFULLY local media will go talk to the coach, rather than simply taking quotes from the press release, and ask the question people are curious about. I wouldn't be surprised if there is an all encompassing release with the announcement of Boyd, Hillsman, N'Diaye (?), and which players will not be on scholarship or have left the team, all within the same day about a week or two from now.

In short, it doesn't matter, you're right. But it's something to talk about, thus the point of a message board. A wise man once said, "If you don't like a topic...you don't have to read it, or "foe" people who do." ------Probably 25 RBF posters at some point.

 

[Hamdonger]

It is my understanding if local media requests an interview, the athletic department cannot necessarily deny it.

False.

Good read, man.

 

[JHBird]

Just to be clear, will Boyd be on scholarship during his sit out year?

Don’t know. Don’t care. That’s a Dan and player issue. Why some fans obsess about it is unclear.

Not to totally jack the thread, but here I go.

My thing with following the scholarships is:
1.) It gives Redbird fans something somewhat relevant to talk about during what is typically a dead period. You can only talk about transfers for so long. This is a message board, after all.
2.) My reoccurring suggestion that we might not need to "obsess" over it if local media would ask the question. It is my understanding if local media requests an interview, the athletic department cannot necessarily deny it. I believe it is against their policy. If the request is denied, then it is often met with a response from the athletic department which says, "There will be a comment from the coach soon." So lack of accountability is also peppered in a little.
3.) Larry Lyons said, unprovoked/unprompted on the radio that he believed DN to be the lone defect from the team this season. So, it leads to more speculation about who might be leaving and who might be staying. If fans don't like to speculate, than see point two. Someone has to get answers. If ISU doesn't want fans to speculate (Not that they really care), then provide the answers.

With that said, when Boyd and Hillsman actually sign the dotted line, HOPEFULLY local media will go talk to the coach, rather than simply taking quotes from the press release, and ask the question people are curious about. I wouldn't be surprised if there is an all encompassing release with the announcement of Boyd, Hillsman, N'Diaye (?), and which players will not be on scholarship or have left the team, all within the same day about a week or two from now.

In short, it doesn't matter, you're right. But it's something to talk about, thus the point of a message board. A wise man once said, "If you don't like a topic...you don't have to read it, or "foe" people who do." ------Probably 25 RBF posters at some point.

I agree completely. This probably means a player or two will be leaving, but who knows, maybe they sit for free next year or maybe the coach has to make a tough decision soon. And if they also sign N'Diaye..geez. That would be great but he's a 2018 recruit as well. Nobody can fault the coach for wanting to improve the team even if he has cut some players loose.

 

[Adunk33]

It is my understanding if local media requests an interview, the athletic department cannot necessarily deny it.

False.

Good read, man.

Should have included this in the original post that a member of the AD Comm office told me yesterday that they do have a departmental policy to give access to reporters, because if they don't the reporter can then go write or publish anything they want. I understand there are exceptions to every rule.

 

[Adunk33]

"I couldn't be more excited to add Dedric to our team," said Muller. "With a year to sit out, we can really help him on and off the court. He is a wonderful young man who will represent our program the right way. Dedric is a scoring guard who can play both guard positions, but has the natural ability to score the ball. He will be a terrific player in our program."

He had a 17-point, 12-assist double-double against Asbury on November 25,

http://goredbirds.com/news/2018/4/24/mens-basketball-illinois-state-adds-dedric-boyd.aspx

 

[isuquinndog]

"on and off the court" What the heck does that mean?

 

[Manchester Matt]

"on and off the court" What the heck does that mean?

Well he is a student-athlete, so how about in the classroom? He’s pretty skinny as well, so I’m sure some time in the weight and conditioning program will do Dedric some good moving forward.

 

[Bdub777]

"on and off the court" What the heck does that mean?

Athletically and academically would be a wild guess.....

 

[ISU FAN 1]

Dan making tough decisions on the bottom of the roster is better than players from the top deciding to leave. It’s Dan’s job to upgrade the roster, not placate underachievers.

 

[Baltimore Bird]

This is exciting news for the program. I have to admit I am surprised to see 2 transfer signings.

Although, some don't care to talk about our scholarship situation, I am not one of them. I am very interested to see how this works itself out. Maybe one of the new players is not on scholarship this year. Maybe Romine is gone. Maybe The Gassman is back to his non-scholarship status. Maybe there is another player leaving. It seems to me we are 2 over and we are still recruiting.

I hope Benson or someone asks the questions we all have on our minds and gets some answers!

Excited for the future of Redbird Basketball! GO BIRDS!

 

[Bird Friend]

https://twitter.com/DanMuller/status/988831601806192641

 

[JHBird]

This is exciting news for the program. I have to admit I am surprised to see 2 transfer signings.

Although, some don't care to talk about our scholarship situation, I am not one of them. I am very interested to see how this works itself out. Maybe one of the new players is not on scholarship this year. Maybe Romine is gone. Maybe The Gassman is back to his non-scholarship status. Maybe there is another player leaving. It seems to me we are 2 over and we are still recruiting.

I hope Benson or someone asks the questions we all have on our minds and gets some answers!

Excited for the future of Redbird Basketball! GO BIRDS!

I just can't see Romine being gone now that DN as departed, plus we haven't added any JC bigs. We'll be in trouble if he departs. I'm not considering Bruniga as a true big (maybe I'm wrong there if he bulks up a bit). That would only leave us Phil and Rey the freshman. Milik can play big, but we have no depth at all then. Even with Romine I feel we need another big body guy.

 

[CaliRdBrd]

This is exciting news for the program. I have to admit I am surprised to see 2 transfer signings.

Although, some don't care to talk about our scholarship situation, I am not one of them. I am very interested to see how this works itself out. Maybe one of the new players is not on scholarship this year. Maybe Romine is gone. Maybe The Gassman is back to his non-scholarship status. Maybe there is another player leaving. It seems to me we are 2 over and we are still recruiting.

I hope Benson or someone asks the questions we all have on our minds and gets some answers!

Excited for the future of Redbird Basketball! GO BIRDS!

I just can't see Romine being gone now that DN as departed, plus we haven't added any JC bigs. We'll be in trouble if he departs. I'm not considering Bruniga as a true big (maybe I'm wrong there if he bulks up a bit). That would only leave us Phil and Rey the freshman. Milik can play big, but we have no depth at all then. Even with Romine I feel we need another big body guy.

I thought I saw where Bruninga is 6’10”? If he bulks up this summer-and I’m sure he will- then how badly do we need a “big”?

 

[ChiRedbirdfan]

This is exciting news for the program. I have to admit I am surprised to see 2 transfer signings.

Although, some don't care to talk about our scholarship situation, I am not one of them. I am very interested to see how this works itself out. Maybe one of the new players is not on scholarship this year. Maybe Romine is gone. Maybe The Gassman is back to his non-scholarship status. Maybe there is another player leaving. It seems to me we are 2 over and we are still recruiting.

I hope Benson or someone asks the questions we all have on our minds and gets some answers!

Excited for the future of Redbird Basketball! GO BIRDS!

I just can't see Romine being gone now that DN as departed, plus we haven't added any JC bigs. We'll be in trouble if he departs. I'm not considering Bruniga as a true big (maybe I'm wrong there if he bulks up a bit). That would only leave us Phil and Rey the freshman. Milik can play big, but we have no depth at all then. Even with Romine I feel we need another big body guy.

Given Romine’s history I am confused as to why it is hard to see that he may not be on the team next year. Romine not playing was never about (at least from my perspective) who was in front of him or behind him as respects to competition for playing time or never was it about the needs of the team.

 

[ChiRedbirdfan]

This is exciting news for the program. I have to admit I am surprised to see 2 transfer signings.

Although, some don't care to talk about our scholarship situation, I am not one of them. I am very interested to see how this works itself out. Maybe one of the new players is not on scholarship this year. Maybe Romine is gone. Maybe The Gassman is back to his non-scholarship status. Maybe there is another player leaving. It seems to me we are 2 over and we are still recruiting.

I hope Benson or someone asks the questions we all have on our minds and gets some answers!

Excited for the future of Redbird Basketball! GO BIRDS!

I just can't see Romine being gone now that DN as departed, plus we haven't added any JC bigs. We'll be in trouble if he departs. I'm not considering Bruniga as a true big (maybe I'm wrong there if he bulks up a bit). That would only leave us Phil and Rey the freshman. Milik can play big, but we have no depth at all then. Even with Romine I feel we need another big body guy.

I thought I saw where Bruninga is 6’10”? If he bulks up this summer-and I’m sure he will- then how badly do we need a “big”?

I am pro-Buninga big time but feel he definitely needs another good season of development. If he can add 20 pounds of weight room strength combined with natural strength/athleticism maturity I believe he will be a big time ISU hoop player. His basketball skills are very good as well as his basketball IQ. However I do not see Bruninga as the type of player that is going to back up Fayne this coming season should Fayne be in foul trouble/sick or roll an ankle and be out a couple of weeks.

 

[SgtHulka]

This is exciting news for the program. I have to admit I am surprised to see 2 transfer signings.

Although, some don't care to talk about our scholarship situation, I am not one of them. I am very interested to see how this works itself out. Maybe one of the new players is not on scholarship this year. Maybe Romine is gone. Maybe The Gassman is back to his non-scholarship status. Maybe there is another player leaving. It seems to me we are 2 over and we are still recruiting.

I hope Benson or someone asks the questions we all have on our minds and gets some answers!

Excited for the future of Redbird Basketball! GO BIRDS!

I just can't see Romine being gone now that DN as departed, plus we haven't added any JC bigs. We'll be in trouble if he departs. I'm not considering Bruniga as a true big (maybe I'm wrong there if he bulks up a bit). That would only leave us Phil and Rey the freshman. Milik can play big, but we have no depth at all then. Even with Romine I feel we need another big body guy.

I thought I saw where Bruninga is 6’10”? If he bulks up this summer-and I’m sure he will- then how badly do we need a “big”?

There's more Levi Dyer than Leroy Watkins in him.

 

[Joe_Y]

There's more Levi Dyer than Leroy Watkins in him.

Yeah, unfortunately true.