Jacks1989 said:

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Glad the Jacks got him onboard! Now let's get some BIGS!!!

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Honestly we got three solid bigs
F:#00 JERALD COLONEL 6-9 (SR.)
G/F:#00 CHRISTIAN GREEN 6-6 (JR.)
G/F:#00 GEDIMINAS ALISAS 6-6 (JR.)

I can see all three going the route of being a big versus a gaurd.

No-look said:

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Colonal is a true big rim protector. We need another one or two of that nature. Also a couple wings with size that can shoot.

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I second that emotion. We need one or two 6'7" 6'8" type guys that can play nasty inside.

Agree and that is what I meant. We need another true big in the 6'8-6'10" range that can take up space.

Also I want another Kensmil type. Wasn't Gavin like 6'6" 245 lbs?

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TallTexan said:

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I feel like we have one too many MBB coaches?

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you talking about here on the forum? lol

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No I think we have just the right number here. We need more since we also have to coach football, soccer, baseball, and track.

But we have a DOB, 4 assistants and an HC by my count. Or am I off?

F: TICHYQUE MUSAKA 6-11Durham, North Carolina (Golden State Prep./Northern Arizona/Gulf Coast State) *** 2023 Rivals Top 150
Offers from Norther Arizona, Mississippi State, Illinois, Miami, Oregon, Kansas, Marquette, USC, LSU, Georgetown, Providence, TCU, Virginia Tech

Tichyque Musaka (7’ 2022) - Elite 100 Highlights @TMusaka @WCEBball @RyanSilver1 @Josh_calbert @coachdeluca33 pic.twitter.com/ZFofxBiPrN

— SIMPLY BASKETBALL (@simplyy_bball) November 24, 2020

At Gulf Coast State
2024-25 (Sophomore): Appeared in 33 games, averaged 6.2 points a game (63.4%) 5 rebounds a game, 51% FT. Had a season high 31 points against Georgia Highlands College. Scored in double digits 8 times during the season.

At Northern Arizona
2023-24 (Freshman): Appeared in 19 games totaling 66 minutes...Recorded 19 points while shooting 50.0 percent from the field...Totaled 15 rebounds while tabbing career-high at Montana with four (2/8).

High School: Attended Golden State Prep, GBB Academy, Charles E Jordan High, and Valley Christian High... Named the defensive player of the year and was named a multi-AAU Tournament MVP...Played for Nike EYBL Bradley Beal Elite, Nike EYBL Mokan, Nike EYBL Boo Williams, and West Coast Elite.

F:#00 TICHYQUE MUSAKA 6-11 (JR.)
F:#00 JERALD COLONEL 6-9 (SR.)
G/F:#00 CHRISTIAN GREEN 6-6 (JR.)
G/F:#00 GEDIMINAS ALISAS 6-6 (JR.)
G/F:#11 CHRISHAWN CHRISTMAS 6-5 (SR.)
G:#00 BRYCESON MELVIN 6-5 (FR.)
G:#00 KAM BURTON 6-3 (JR.)
G:#00 NARIT CHOTIKAVANIC 6-2 (SO.)
G:#5 KEON THOMPSON 6-1 (SR.)
G:#00 AHAMED MOHAMMED 6-1 (SR.)
G:#00 ETHAN MAYES 6-1 (SR.)

Nice get. A good bigs coach can develop him. Cox was good at that.

I think we are better with the 6'6"-6'9" guys because we have had much better luck with those type players.

SFAXE93 said:

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F: TICHYQUE MUSAKA 6-11Durham, North Carolina (Golden State Prep./Northern Arizona/Gulf Coast State) *** 2023 Rivals Top 150
Offers from Norther Arizona, Mississippi State, Illinois, Miami, Oregon, Kansas, Marquette, USC, LSU, Georgetown, Providence, TCU, Virginia Tech

Tichyque Musaka (7’ 2022) - Elite 100 Highlights @TMusaka @WCEBball @RyanSilver1 @Josh_calbert @coachdeluca33 pic.twitter.com/ZFofxBiPrN

— SIMPLY BASKETBALL (@simplyy_bball) November 24, 2020

At Gulf Coast State
2024-25 (Sophomore): Appeared in 33 games, averaged 6.2 points a game (63.4%) 5 rebounds a game, 51% FT. Had a season high 31 points against Georgia Highlands College. Scored in double digits 8 times during the season.

At Northern Arizona
2023-24 (Freshman): Appeared in 19 games totaling 66 minutes...Recorded 19 points while shooting 50.0 percent from the field...Totaled 15 rebounds while tabbing career-high at Montana with four (2/8).

High School: Attended Golden State Prep, GBB Academy, Charles E Jordan High, and Valley Christian High... Named the defensive player of the year and was named a multi-AAU Tournament MVP...Played for Nike EYBL Bradley Beal Elite, Nike EYBL Mokan, Nike EYBL Boo Williams, and West Coast Elite.

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7th school in 7 years. Can't teach 6'11. Solid bench piece if nothing else.

Has the scholarships been raised to 15?

Just for my information, is Verbal Commits something we can put a lot of stock in as it does not seem to be updated with the players we have listed as coming to SFA?
Melvin doesn't even show that we have offered him on VC!

Judging from the highlight reels, he looked OK on the offensive end and better than OK on the defensive end. Probably won't be a regular starter but should provide some good minutes off the bench.

Coach Braeuer has really concentrated on recruiting JUCO's. I wonder if that was his intent or if that's just where the remaining talent is in the portal and/or who we can afford to sign with limited NIL funds.

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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Judging from the highlight reels, he looked OK on the offensive end and better than OK on the defensive end. Probably won't be a regular starter but should provide some good minutes off the bench.

Coach Braeuer has really concentrated on recruiting JUCO's. I wonder if that was his intent or if that's just where the remaining talent is in the portal and/or who we can afford to sign with limited NIL funds.

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I think it's more of the latter. He's a new head coach, not just for us but anywhere, and the SFA name doesn't carry the weight it used to. And I don't even think NIL is even an issue here.

Even if he's an outstanding recruiter, he's gonna need to build back up the SFA reputation as well as make his own. That's both for high school recruits who have been being recruited for months or over a year and transfers looking for a new home.

At least with the JUCO kids you can just say D1 and they'll be happy. It's an easier sell.

TallTexan said:

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No-look said:

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TallTexan said:

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I feel like we have one too many MBB coaches?

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you talking about here on the forum? lol

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No I think we have just the right number here. We need more since we also have to coach football, soccer, baseball, and track.

But we have a DOB, 4 assistants and an HC by my count. Or am I off?

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Speaking of which, Texan, you've been AWOL a lot lately here at the Sawmill. The average athletics IQ on here has plummeted while you've been gone. Getting recruited for a position on a Power Five school's staff?

#AxeEm 🪓🎯 pic.twitter.com/Tj5bwMyc9X

— Matt Braeuer (@MattBraeuer) April 30, 2025

No-look said:

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Juco can produce very good players. Wasn't Kensmil, cam Johnson and Ware juco players that made an immediate impact?

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Yes all three were Juco squad and also the team that beat Duke. JuCo players are solid players to find. Also just take a look at Jimmy Butler Tyler JUCO to Marquette. Espically would be good to use that rule they may get an extra year now.

SFAXE93 said:

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#AxeEm 🪓🎯 pic.twitter.com/Tj5bwMyc9X

— Matt Braeuer (@MattBraeuer) April 30, 2025

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. New one that that's not been posted? I like the bullseye emoji.

A teaser from Sawmill 6th Man...

Without saying he's committed or been signed, Sawmill 6th Man posted on Facebook the stats on Lateef Patrick. Standout 6'1" guard from Trinidad State College. A two-time JUCO All-American. In his freshman year he averaged 17.1 ppg, and in his sophomore year averaged 24.1 ppg, shooting 48.1% from the field, 39.0% on threes, and 83.2% on FT's. He had signed with Quinnipiac but requested and received his release to reenter the portal.

The only comment that Sawmill 6th Man made was... "Who's next??"

I can't imagine that our insiders over at Sawmill 6th Man would have posted this if they didn't know something was cookin' in the offices at WRJ... If this is true, that would explain the bullseye emoji. This would be HUGE!!!!

Where is this Sawmill 6th Man?

I'm with you Jboy93. I sincerely hope that what we're being told here is acurate. I haven't seen evidence that Musaka, Alisa or Mayes are "signed"

nacluth said:

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Where is this Sawmill 6th Man?

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??? Our NIL Collective people. Come on, Ryan. You knew that...

jboy93 said:

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Just for my information, is Verbal Commits something we can put a lot of stock in as it does not seem to be updated with the players we have listed as coming to SFA?
Melvin doesn't even show that we have offered him on VC!

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Verbal Commits is more community driven. So really need to tag them when someone commits or it probably won't be updated. Its a good site just need user help.

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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Judging from the highlight reels, he looked OK on the offensive end and better than OK on the defensive end. Probably won't be a regular starter but should provide some good minutes off the bench.

Coach Braeuer has really concentrated on recruiting JUCO's. I wonder if that was his intent or if that's just where the remaining talent is in the portal and/or who we can afford to sign with limited NIL funds.

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At least as mobile as Nana and probably more physical. We need physical. We haven't had physical since Kensmil.

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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nacluth said:

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Where is this Sawmill 6th Man?

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??? Our NIL Collective people. Come on, Ryan. You knew that...

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I've made it that far. Where are you getting info from the collective? Is it an email or posts somewhere? I'm not on "social media" sites, just curious.

nacluth said:

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SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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nacluth said:

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Where is this Sawmill 6th Man?

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??? Our NIL Collective people. Come on, Ryan. You knew that...

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I've made it that far. Where are you getting info from the collective? Is it an email or posts somewhere? I'm not on "social media" sites, just curious.

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Tichyque Musaka - 6’11 F/C
- long athletic forward
- high motor / over 7 foot wing span
- rim running / long roll big pic.twitter.com/CTCUdcUGDC

— Lane Below (@Lbelow24) April 2, 2025

I like this highlight video of Musaka. He is really long and moves very well for his size. He looks very similar too Sylla but a lot better basketball player.

F:#00 TICHYQUE MUSAKA 6-11 (JR.) FG:63.4%
F:#00 JERALD COLONEL 6-9 (SR.) FG:58%
G/F:#00 CHRISTIAN GREEN 6-6 (JR.) FG:49%
G/F:#00 GEDIMINAS ALISAS 6-6 (JR.) FG:67.4%
G/F:#11 CHRISHAWN CHRISTMAS 6-5 (SR.) FG:37%
G:#00 BRYCESON MELVIN 6-5 (FR.) FG:58%
G:#00 KAM BURTON 6-3 (JR.) FG:41.4%
G:#00 NARIT CHOTIKAVANIC 6-2 (SO.) FG:41%
G:#5 KEON THOMPSON 6-1 (SR.) FG:47%
G:#00 AHAMED MOHAMMED 6-1 (SR.) FG:41%
G:#00 ETHAN MAYES 6-1 (SR.)

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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A teaser from Sawmill 6th Man...

Without saying he's committed or been signed, Sawmill 6th Man posted on Facebook the stats on Lateef Patrick. Standout 6'1" guard from Trinidad State College. A two-time JUCO All-American. In his freshman year he averaged 17.1 ppg, and in his sophomore year averaged 24.1 ppg, shooting 48.1% from the field, 39.0% on threes, and 83.2% on FT's. He had signed with Quinnipiac but requested and received his release to reenter the portal.

The only comment that Sawmill 6th Man made was... "Who's next??"

I can't imagine that our insiders over at Sawmill 6th Man would have posted this if they didn't know something was cookin' in the offices at WRJ... If this is true, that would explain the bullseye emoji. This would be HUGE!!!!

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article says he appears to headed to SFA….