LSF, Castro's stats are for 314 minutes mostly against the Big East; Akinbola's are for 848 minutes, mostly against the A-10.  I have no idea if we will or can get Castro but remember we need two big men, not just one.  Besides he also did have 15 blocks. 

Florida Colonial wrote:

I think we also have to be realistic about where our NIL most likely stands (including against our fellow A10 schools). I hope I'm wrong but I dont get a sense I am. 

NIL is the Alpha and Omega until GW is upper division in NIL in the A10 nothing else GW can offer is going to get GW in the Top 4 and that should be the goal IMO.

The best big man we can get and a couple of more would be welcome. The sooner the better.
Plenty of playing time as well as a starting role available.
 

FredD wrote:

Florida Colonial wrote:

I think we also have to be realistic about where our NIL most likely stands (including against our fellow A10 schools). I hope I'm wrong but I dont get a sense I am. 

NIL is the Alpha and Omega until GW is upper division in NIL in the A10 nothing else GW can offer is going to get GW in the Top 4 and that should be the goal IMO.

This is correct.  If a P5 (RIP PAC-12) transfer has any sort of meaningful stats, they are commanding significant money in the portal, sometimes more than what we have for our entire roster next season.  Zed Key admitted as much when he committed to Dayton, even though Dayton should be able to get transfers by virtue of their success on the court.

Virginia Tech just got a kid from Cal who averages the following: 3.5 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 0.9 APG.  I assume the NIL cost for that is not very much but given where GW is in the college basketball landscape, it's more likely than not that we are going to have to take risks. FWIW, Castro's stats per 40 minutes are roughly equivalent to Matt Cross' prior to coming to UMass. We all saw what Cross did once he got to the right level.

Another thing working against us is our coaching staff has all been working at the A10 level or above the last few years.  Some A10 schools, like George Mason, have been able to get solid transfers from lower-level schools because their ACs have a previous relationship with them.  The transfers we probably do have relationships with, and have a shot at, are the ones who went to a big school and then sat on the bench.  

As always. Thanks GWRising for the news.
How is our NIL doing

GWRising wrote:

CC and staff are very close to getting two front court guys. Expect some good news shortly (might take a week or two or be sooner).

Players you are excited about?

Mike K wrote:

GWRising wrote:

CC and staff are very close to getting two front court guys. Expect some good news shortly (might take a week or two or be sooner).

Thanks Rising, keep the info coming.
 

Welcome Rafael Castro. Good luck on and off the court!

Big man (or those who can play big) commits are very important for us.
Welcome Rafael and family to our GW basketball family. You all look good in the Buff and Blue.
Still plenty of playing time and opportunity for a few more, after the Castro commitment.
 

https://www.a10talk.com/2024/04/gw-lands-providence-big-man-rafael-castro/

"Offensively I bring versatility. I'm a big energy guy and I'll bring a lot of dunks. Defensively, I'm blocking shots, real active on the glass, and will push in transition to get my teammates involved and pump up the crowd."   Sound like anyone we knew?  Glad he is coming and hoping the "raw stats" translates into higher numbers over increased minutes, but I will temper my expectations for the time being.

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