JotCast | Notre Dame hoops chat - January

Notre Dame hoops chat - January

Thomas Noie

1:48

That will do it for today's chat. Another solid effort. Let's circle back around and do it again in February. if you have a question or comment that cannot wait, drop me a note at tnoie@sbtinfo.com. Thanks again for the effort. Have a great weekend!

1:47

Here's the thing - where did you the idea that he WASN'T going out? I mentioned that he planned to go recruit during the open date. He said as much earlier in the week when we talked with him. He plans to be on the road....hopefully recruiting...lol

Wadelite from Long Beach, CA

1:46

I concur with where Bob was going. If Brey is not going out there to recruit during an open week given the current state of the program he needs to find a tv gig. In terms of 2021 recruiting, there is very little buzz about prospects. Particularly prospects not from the state of Indiana.

Thomas Noie

1:44

Good one. No, he planned to go recruit. Layups? Don't want to overthink that, right?

Wadelite from Long Beach, CA

1:44

Tom, to be clear. Is it your belief Brey will not be out there recruiting during the open week? Is he staying back to help Rex on making uncontested lay ups?

Thomas Noie

1:44

Of recruiting? Who wouldn't? It's a grind. Even Eric Atkins said as much. This is his first year as a Division I assistant at Howard, so he received his first taste of summer recruiting. It wiped him out, and he's still relatively young. Imagine what it does to the old-timers.

Bob,Royersford

1:43

Tom, I just meant recruiting in general. I'm a Bray fan, but your close to the program so was just wondering if you think maybe Bray has grown tired of it.

Thomas Noie

1:42

Maybe. Not an ACC-caliber guard, but he does have some skills. Wish we'd see it.

JT from South Bend

1:42

At the last Mike Brey Radio show, he said Morgan is a true D1 player. Is that true, or is Brey just being nice?

Thomas Noie

1:42

Bill: It's all about trust....Mike Brey sleeps better if Rex Pflueger's on the floor for everything else he can do besides make a shot.

Bill

1:41

Why is Rex getting so many minutes?

Thomas Noie

1:25

Might hurt the NET....

Jim NY, NY

1:25

Can we get Houston Baptist on the schedule? They've given up 95+ points in all but one game this year.

Thomas Noie

1:25

Bob: That's not what I'm saying or implying at all (when it comes to recruiting internationally). Saying it doesn't make much sense - or dollars - to recruit overseas prospects who may or may not be interested or work out. That's a chance he doesn't want to take. Go recruit Indiana harder instead of Ukraine....lol

Bob,Royersford

1:24

Tom, I'm trying to get a read on what your saying. It sounds like Brey doesn't have the desire or maybe its the energy to do what is needed recruiting wise anymore,is that what your saying? thanks

Thomas Noie

1:01

JT: Pretty sure neither of those schools are getting anywhere close to the ACC. Ever.

JT from South Bend

1:01

Well, it might require conference shakeups. And of course football rules everything. But maybe Cincy or West Virginia would work. I just want a 16 team basketball tourney.

Thomas Noie

12:57

JT: Don't ever say never, but don't think expansion's anywhere near the table for the ACC. What team would fit?

JT from South Bend

12:57

Any chance we see the ACC add a 16th member? That would be one great tournament by itself with the symmetry.

Thomas Noie

12:54

Is there any reason to think they're not? That said, think Brey's out recruiting during the week off. So there's that.

Wadelite from Long Beach, CA

12:53

Tom, any insight to the basketball recruiting budget. I know as a private university they don't have to disclose it, but it should at least be competitive with Butler?

Thomas Noie

12:53

No, you don't want to give them an opening to get going, either Devoe or Alvarado. Mike Brey's seen that movie before against that team. Couple 3s fall, loosens everything else up. He's going to make more shots than you and we'll trade threes for twos. Notre Dame got enough stops...don't think Tech led the final four minutes.

Wadelite from Long Beach, CA

12:51

Isn't the fact Georgia tech was brick laying on 3's a reason not to give up quick easy lay ups. There was no Girard or Buddy Boeheim on that team.

Thomas Noie

12:51

It's tricky adding a guy who doesn't dominate say the Ivy League. If he's just OK, what's he going to be like in the ACC? It's a big step up.....

JT from South Bend

12:50

Ha. I would not say Towns has posted big numbers but he is a solid Ivy league Forward. My thinking is that he would be better than an empty chair.

Thomas Noie

12:47

Mike Brey would take that every time against a team that can't shoot from 3 (4-of-15 last night)

Wadelite from Long Beach, CA

12:47

I know it worked out last night, but I just don't see other teams giving up two point baskets as quickly and easily as ND does.

Thomas Noie

12:46

JT: Mike Brey's long dismissed recruiting overseas....too expensive for someone who may or may not have interest. Gonzaga's brand is way stronger, which allows them to be a more attractive option.

JT from South Bend

12:45

Does this staff make an effort to recruit foreign players, specifically from Europe? Other schools, especially Gonzaga, have had success.

Thomas Noie

12:45

JT: Don't know....I know little about him....can he play? Has he posted big numbers?

JT from South Bend

12:45

How big of an impact could getting Seth Towns (Harvard transfer with 2 remaining years) have on next season?

Thomas Noie

12:34

Chase any and all graduate transfers. Can't hurt, can it?

Tyler

12:33

Patrick Tape, graduate transfer from Columbia, heard of any mututal interest with ND? On paper, an Ivy League 6’10” body, depth clearly an (ongoing) issue etc etc. What do you think?

Thomas Noie

12:33

Dylan:I'm no psychologist and didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express, so not really sure,but this has been a pretty steady group. Confidence has never been an issue, even with the losses. In this game today, that's half the battle.

Dylan from MN

12:32

How would you assess the morale among the players? Couple close, tough losses recently. Obviously great to close one out last night.

Thomas Noie

12:31

Yes he did, and yes it is....

Wadelite from Long Beach, CA

12:31

Carter's dad played 13 years in the nba. Also has offers from VCU and South Carolina. Some great hair as well

Thomas Noie

12:24

Truth!

Wadelite from Long Beach, CA

12:24

If Cormac Ryan is not the second coming of the Notre Dame Ben Hansbrough, it's hard to believe ND will be any better next season. They said 60% of Hubb's shots are treys. It's great he's making more this season, but he needs to get the basket more. Going to be especially important next season to set up inside baskets since Durham had a limited post moves repertoire.

Thomas Noie

12:24

Justin: Only one eyebrow? Haven't heard much, and his list of schools is interesting - Charleston, Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Georgia Tech and Northern Arizona.

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