Stan introduces coaches, expects to have the full roster

[SilverBull]

Went to an event last evening to introduce the men's basketball team's new coaches.  Coach Heath said he expects that this year he expects all anticipated signees to be available for the roster.  In question and answer, he said he anticipates a much more up-pace style and improved shooting and offense complemented by a much improved front line.  He also noted the American will be working with the same consortium that provides officials for the Big 12 and other conferences to provide referees for its games.  Stan said he anticipates the Big East style of officiating will not be in vogue and that there will be moves to favor offense, including more continuation calls and stricter interpretation that a defensive player may not establish position for a charging call after an offensive player has left his feet.  Finally, he said the overall lineup of having to play conference teams twice (e.g., two shots of Louisville, Memphis, UConn & Temple) and improved out of conference lineup will make this season's schedule at least nearly as challenging as playing in the Big East.

 

Lots of anticipation for the upcoming season.  I'm looking forward to it with hope it all pans out. 

[charsibb]

Want to see them attack the iron.

 

Here's hoping we have someone who will drive the lane, collect fouls, hit FTs and put the other team's players in foul trouble.

[Hem]

Nice update! Sounds promising, really hoping our major sports step it up this year!

[Triple B]

Went to an event last evening to introduce the men's basketball team's new coaches.  Coach Heath said he expects that this year he expects all anticipated signees to be available for the roster.

Assume that means Egbunu will be there but will feel more comfortable when I hear he's actually in ...

[WarFlamingo]

This team has tourney talent not sure our fans realize what we have in Egbuno...he's the best talent we have ever had no question. His ceiling is Dwight Howard his floor is a elite college bigman. He is a legit big who can protect the rim and muscle in buckets on the other end. This will be a fun season

[DELdaBull]

Two words:

Academic Committee

[Triple B]

Sounds like the full roster may be coming to fruition ....  

 

Greg Auman â€@gregauman

16m

American men's basketball schedule will be out today at 3. Should have (good) news on USF and John Egbunu today as well. Stay tuned.

 

Keeping fingers crossed.

 

[WWMJD]

Greg Auman â€@gregauman13m

Somewhere, Stan Heath is smiling. USF has gotten official word that center John Egbunu and PG Corey Allen have been cleared by NCAA to play.

[Hem]

That's what I'm TALKING ABOUT! Thank God.

[Triple B]

 

Greg Auman â€@gregauman13m

Somewhere, Stan Heath is smiling. USF has gotten official word that center John Egbunu and PG Corey Allen have been cleared by NCAA to play.

 

 

So they've already been approved by whoever at USF, then ....?