Dawg83

MacLeod looked great but otherwise State wasn’t overly impressive. Kentucky was underwhelming too, seems like their record may have been inflated by their schedule, though they could always look much different the rest of the weekend, one game does not a series make. But right now I feel pretty good about State’s chances to win the series and possibly sweep. Ole Miss can get swept this weekend and still be just fine. Very little to lose thanks to that 6-0 start so any win you get in Gainesville is gravy. My guess is the teams split the next two games but I could see OM rallying to win the series or Florida sweeping.

I like Marks and Johnson but Ealy is on another level from those two, I'd take him in a heartbeat.

Just wanted to carry over the discussion from the other board. State hosts Kentucky starting tonight, definitely a series you need to win if you don't want to fall behind the eight ball. I have no idea what to make of Ole Miss/Florida, but should be a really good series.

Jeffries hit the portal today and it sounds like he may be State bound. Big pickup if so. Of course the portal giveth and taketh away, and State did lose Deivon Smith today. I hate that, talented kid, and it now makes a transfer point guard a pretty imminent need.

There seems to be more smoke to the Jeffries deal than the Brooks thing right now but either or both of those guys would definitely help State. I also think they need another shooter (somebody in the Tyson Carter mold). If you can either get both of those guys or get one of those guys and a shooter then you're probably really pleased with your offseason. Next year is the big one for Ben, no doubt about it. He can't afford to miss the tournament no matter who is or isn't on the roster.