Crimson Red Sports

Moussa Gueye says he has played his last basketball game at Alabama.

The 7-foot center said Tuesday that he plans to transfer at the end of the spring semester. He will have one season of eligibility remaining and can play next season because he already will have graduated.

http://www.al.com/alabamabasketball/index.ssf/2013/04/alabama_center_moussa_gueye_pl.html#incart_river

Interesting. I think he saw his days numbered with the return of Engstrom, the continuing development of Jacobs, and the recruitment of 2 big men, & I expect at least one more big man to be signed (hopefully).



 :think:

However will we replace that 1.4 ppg?  :lol2:

I don't really remember but I think not everybody was glad about this big man when he first came aboard. RTR!

Best of luck to him.

Oh well, as far as I know he gave it his best.  Good luck to him.

BTW, as soon as I saw the news this morning I rushed here to see WV's response...I am disappointed.

Moussa probably will not tell his grandkids he only averaged 1 pt per game but I bet he tells thems he graduated from Alabama and was a starter on the basketball team. Good luck to him.

Gueye quote from the University news release.

 :lol2:

:lol2:

All is quiet on the Western Virginia front.

I have to give him credit for his effort. He gave it everything he had when he was in the game but just didn't have the necessary skills for the game. I wish him the best.

Where is BamaWV, I haven't seen him lately. I hope he's okay. Maybe the loss of Gueye has him in a deep depression.


 ???

I told you all this a month ago. BTW, with all due respect, any of you that think this was his idea, have rocks in your head. The word has been put on Engstrom, too.

I was not surprised about Gueye leaving, but I am surprised to hear Engstrom might be gone. Did you read that somewhere? Plus, does this imply Grant is expecting to score some major recruits this year?  I hope the REC can take a break from setting up Auburn for an NCAA investigation and can make sure we get some big time BB recruits.


 :o

9'GB should not rush his decision. Other schools may be interested in a guy to tackle their point guard or simply admire his refusal to sit down when he is told. 52 whistles a season for lane/bench violations is not too bad. All is forgiven for clogging up the middle and camping under the cylinder.     

Only by you. Everyone else on this board or in the media thinks he will be a good addition to our team next year. I hope Jimmie Taylor at 6-10 220 can come in and play immediately like JaMychal Green and Tony Mitchell did but Engstrom would still be very valuable off the bench.

ESPN kept blowing smoke up Gueye's behind.It took me an entire season to convince the majority that 9'GB was a waste of time. Hopefully, Jacobs starts next season in tip-top shape so all that will be needed is a 4-5 minute breather each half. That worries me to death--I don't think he is SEC material and should be gone soon with Gueye. But if you are relying on Engstrom for anything north of 4-5 min. a game, you must have already given up on next season, too!   

There are so many unknowns going into next year with our post play I do not know what to expect. Our team needs to work their rear ends off this off season to get better. Jabobs, Pollard and the two freshmen need to be not only be practicing but working out. All of our post players need strength and conditioning to be able to handle the physical play of the SEC. Best case for us would be to have better players than Engstrom so he is just a sub off the bench.

I expect Jacobs to come back in the best shape of his life. If we have a decent S&C coach he is working with Pollard everyday to get him bigger and stronger without losing his quickness. Jimmie Taylor is 6-10 and 220. I saw an article where he said his goal is to add weight and get stronger this summer so he can play as a freshman and be physical.

I really like our front court players. If we shore up our post play we will be a very good team next year.

I think Scott Cochran works with all the athletes.

As to Gueye... CAG either has some players lined up and needs to make some room on the roster -OR- he thinks we are better off playing 4 on 5.

Andy Weigel is the basketball S&C coach.
http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/weigel_andy00.html

Either way, he needs to move into his future so we can find out what we are going to have after him. RTR!

BLOOM!!!!  :lol: :lol: :lol:

This is the key to the whole season next year. Will the players work hard to improve their shooting and stamina & can incoming freshmen make a difference. I think Engstrom, Lacey, & Cooper have to really step up next year. Jimmy Taylor would be a huge plus if he can contribute as a freshman. I only know of a couple of freshman in Tide BB history who really stepped up in their first year.


 :popcorn2:

The most recent big guys that played well as a freshman was JaMychal Green and Tony Mitchell. Both averaged about 10 pts. Green avg 7 rebounds in his freshman year. Green started all but 1 game.

Releford, Lacey, Cooper and Randolph all played well as freshmen. However, I think it is much tougher for a big guy.