Mardrez McBride Enters Portal

[BillySee58]

 

[bstnsportsfan3]

Not shocked. Was hoping he would run it back here like TB did. I wish Drez all the best! He hit some big shots! 

[UNTLifer]

Well that suck's some of the wind out of today.  Hopefully he ends up staying, but I I can't fault young men that graduate wanting to maybe play a little closer to home like Reese did last year.

[mustangfan]

That's quite a big loss there.  Sorry for you guys.

[Mean Green Matt]

Stinks, but we've got a lot going for us right now as far as attracting talent. 

[UNTLifer]

2 minutes ago, mustangfan said:

That's quite a big loss there.  Sorry for you guys.

We'll be fine.  We have a coach.

[BillySee58]

1 minute ago, Mean Green Matt said:

Stinks, but we've got a lot going for us right now as far as attracting talent. 

Our JC recruiting has been quieter this time of year than normal. Maybe some of that had to due with Mccasland weighing his options, but the last few weeks I’ve been wondering if it’s because we may have some things brewing in the portal.

Spring signing period starts April 13th.

[MeanGreen22]

Big loss but not surprising. Said in another thread that Drez could be an impact player for a P5. Hope he gets an extended March Madness run next year. 

[Wag Tag]

KSU??

[CMJ]

[Tom McKrackin]

[Wag Tag]

I like him, but we need to add a 2 that has size and is physical enough to drive to the hoop in traffic. As we have seen charging is a 50/50 call. Would also like to see a big body 4 that can post with a mid range jumper.   A serviceable center would be great. I hope we hit the transfer portal hard. 

[MeanGreenTexan]

[Andrew]

One day they grow up and learn to make the right decision…. They all learn one day, but college kids make a lot of foolish choices. Go figure. 

[glick1980]

Drez was awesome for us, I’m happy to have had the privilege to watch him play.

[keith]

🥲

Good luck ‘Drez.  Really enjoyed watching you play and nail those 3-pointers.  Always felt you were the unsung hero of the team.  

[greenminer]

1 hour ago, Andrew said:

One day they grow up and learn to make the right decision…. They all learn one day, but college kids make a lot of foolish choices. Go figure. 

Would you feel this same way if, say, you found out this was a move to be closer to a family member undergoing heart surgery?

[meangreenlax]

Drez is great and will be an asset to any team. Thankful for his time in Denton. He’s graduating and wants to move on. Can’t fault him for wanting a chance or scenery. 

[Andrew]

2 hours ago, greenminer said:

Would you feel this same way if, say, you found out this was a move to be closer to a family member undergoing heart surgery?

Go graduate and find a job. The COVID year and this new easy to transfer rule are a make or break for many teams now. We may benefit from someone else’s lose which is fine I suppose, but I wish there was more loyalty. We don’t praise people leaving their spouses or walking out on their kids or quitting their jobs. Seems it’s easier and easier to just back track a commitment. It does go both ways with teams and coaches showing loyalty to players as well. 

[Dannymacfan]

Hodor…Hodor….Hodor…!!

[GMG_Dallas]

13 minutes ago, Andrew said:

Go graduate and find a job. The COVID year and this new easy to transfer rule are a make or break for many teams now. We may benefit from someone else’s lose which is fine I suppose, but I wish there was more loyalty. We don’t praise people leaving their spouses or walking out on their kids or quitting their jobs. Seems it’s easier and easier to just back track a commitment. It does go both ways with teams and coaches showing loyalty to players as well. 

Your marriage and your kids are supposed to be for life. Your job? Guess it depends if you quit to stay home or quit for a better opportunity. I've actually never heard of people being put down for leaving a job for a better opportunity, especially in Texas which is an at-will state. College basketball is only for 4-5 years. I'm all for him making the most of those few years. If a program can pull a scholarship, a player should be allowed to leave. This isn't a 20 year commitment he's backing out of. It's 4-5 years... after that, it's likely over for his basketball career unless he goes over-seas and even then, the NCAA tournament is the peak for many of these guys.

Edited March 26, 2022 by GMG_Dallas

[MeanGreenZen]

Drez was great. Such a smooth shooter and played hard on defense. I loved watching him.

Kinda ruins his legacy by transferring. 
I understand a kid transferring if the team sucks or if he isn’t getting to play. 

But Drez played a big role on winning teams in front of some decent crowds. Why transfer?

[denton_days]

Drez got to be an impact player on a great team in a great season.he deserves to get closer to home and play his last season somewhere else. Grant has proven that he can refill roster spots and have just as much success, so i will always root for him & others who decide to transfer!

[Andrew]

49 minutes ago, GMG_Dallas said:

Your marriage and your kids are supposed to be for life. Your job? Guess it depends if you quit to stay home or quit for a better opportunity. I've actually never heard of people being put down for leaving a job for a better opportunity, especially in Texas which is an at-will state. College basketball is only for 4-5 years. I'm all for him making the most of those few years. If a program can pull a scholarship, a player should be allowed to leave. This isn't a 20 year commitment he's backing out of. It's 4-5 years... after that, it's likely over for his basketball career unless he goes over-seas and even then, the NCAA tournament is the peak for many of these guys.

Yea. That’s why I said what I said at the end. It is tough because loyalty goes both ways and coaches bump players out all the time. I have a difficult time either way. Going to have to get use to this new transfer rule. Maybe I’m old school but give me a Dirk or a Duncan. I want that guy who stays till he rides off into the sun set. Not the Malone on the Lakers or the Ewing on the Magic destroying their legacies. 

Edited March 26, 2022 by Andrew

[CMJ]

I don't think that going to other teams destroyed their legacies.