Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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04-28-22 05:43 PM - Post#340894
Rhodes just entered the portal. Very late.
Assuming he departs, that will leave Bucknell with exactly 3 players who can play power forward or center - two of whom are rising seniors. If ND reacts the same way he has in the past, he will run out and throw away the scholarship on a player who has no offers and no ability.
Fire ND!!!
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Jim
Freshman
Posts: 9
Age: 71
Reg: 11-28-18
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Re: Malachi Rhodes enters the transfer portal
04-29-22 08:13 AM - Post#340897
In response to Bison137
Actually, I'm surprised that it took this long. In my opinion, Davis's handling of Malachi has been atrocious and indicative of his complete lack of ability to coach at the D1 level. Rhodes brought a physical presence that was completely lacking without him in the lineup. The starting lineup of 4 guards (VDH is simply a tall guard who brings nothing to the table but the ability to make the occasional open 3) provided no interior defense and terrible rebounding. Malachi should have been getting the bulk of the playing time for the last two years.
THIS IS TERRIBLE NEWS.
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Bison54
PhD Student
Posts: 1800
Reg: 11-18-09
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Re: Malachi Rhodes enters the transfer portal
04-29-22 09:02 AM - Post#340898
In response to Jim
Let's get season tickets to Lewisburg HS. Got to be a better product. OTOH, it will be fun to watch Lafayette improve with their new staff. Good luck Cam.
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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Re: Malachi Rhodes enters the transfer portal
04-29-22 09:47 AM - Post#340899
In response to Jim
Actually, I'm surprised that it took this long. In my opinion, Davis's handling of Malachi has been atrocious and indicative of his complete lack of ability to coach at the D1 level. Rhodes brought a physical presence that was completely lacking without him in the lineup. The starting lineup of 4 guards (VDH is simply a tall guard who brings nothing to the table but the ability to make the occasional open 3) provided no interior defense and terrible rebounding. Malachi should have been getting the bulk of the playing time for the last two years.
THIS IS TERRIBLE NEWS.
Agree 100%
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Paulie777
PhD Student
Posts: 1767
Reg: 11-11-07
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Re: Malachi Rhodes enters the transfer portal
04-29-22 10:27 AM - Post#340901
In response to Jim
Actually, I'm surprised that it took this long. In my opinion, Davis's handling of Malachi has been atrocious and indicative of his complete lack of ability to coach at the D1 level. Rhodes brought a physical presence that was completely lacking without him in the lineup. The starting lineup of 4 guards (VDH is simply a tall guard who brings nothing to the table but the ability to make the occasional open 3) provided no interior defense and terrible rebounding. Malachi should have been getting the bulk of the playing time for the last two years.
THIS IS TERRIBLE NEWS.
It's great news....for Malachi. It's terrible news for those left behind like Andre Screen. At least Andre is going to get a Bucknell degree. I understand thats the deal, but there is no harm in developing a student athlete in their respective sport also.
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Scotty-14
Sophomore
Posts: 156
Age: 31
Reg: 10-10-18
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04-29-22 12:36 PM - Post#340902
In response to Paulie777
I am very interested to see if Malachi Rhodes follows Kahliel Spear's path of not being embraced in Lewisburg to high levels of success in another program that wants you and understands how to get the most out of you. Unfortunate to not have him in a Bucknell uniform anymore, but it would be very difficult to make the argument that it is not the best move for his career.
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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04-29-22 05:05 PM - Post#340908
In response to Scotty-14
I am very interested to see if Malachi Rhodes follows Kahliel Spear's path of not being embraced in Lewisburg to high levels of success in another program that wants you and understands how to get the most out of you..
I agree, except I would rephrase. I think he has been embraced by the people in the Bucknell community - most of whom have been calling for him to get more minutes for the last couple of years. Unfortunately the so-called decision maker never figured out how to use him.
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The Psycho of Sojka
Sophomore
Posts: 107
Reg: 11-15-15
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Malachi Rhodes enters the transfer portal
04-29-22 07:47 PM - Post#340912
In response to Bison137
Another player that has fallen victim to ND’s terrible coaching. Played a good year when given the opportunities. Hopefully he can go shine elsewhere and end his college career on a high note. Best of luck to Rhodes. #FireND
Edited by The Psycho of Sojka on 04-29-22 07:47 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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HoleinOne
Masters Student
Posts: 596
Loc: Bluffton, SC
Reg: 02-15-09
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04-30-22 07:56 AM - Post#340919
In response to The Psycho of Sojka
The direction of the men's basketball team is contrary to so many of the core values of the University. Identifying and correcting issues is taught as part of every program. Letting problems linger hurts everyone in the Bucknell community-alumni, students, and in particular the players. The longer this goes on, the more difficult it will be to turn around.
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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05-07-22 04:27 PM - Post#341198
In response to HoleinOne
Rhodes has committed to McNeese State of the Southland Conference. McNeese was ranked #310 in the nation this past year, a clear upgrade from the #336 team Rhodes played for.
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HuskyColonial
PhD Student
Posts: 1976
Age: 50
Reg: 02-17-12
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05-09-22 05:42 PM - Post#341238
In response to Bison137
137 you gave me a hearty chuckle on that one. I can’t imagine giving up a Bucknell degree to live in Lake Chuck and go to the local state school.
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