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Posted: 6/13/2026 12:59 PM
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Clearly, it was never about the college experience.
Only if he could start or be the sixth man off the bench . . .
He might have been literally the sixth man off the bench, swabbo.
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Posted: 6/13/2026 6:46 PM
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Clearly, it was never about the college experience.
Only if he could start or be the sixth man off the bench . . .
He might have been literally the sixth man off the bench, swabbo.
Dear Dogface: You do have a point!
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Posted: 6/17/2026 9:53 AM
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Ilija Milijasevic (DePaul), who we expressed early interest in, has committed to Wright State.
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Posted: 6/18/2026 7:17 PM
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This guy was recruited over at USC but now says he will give college ball another try. https://usctrojans.com/images/2022/9/16/Kijani_Wright.jpg

Was 59th ranked player in h.s. and 7th ranked PF

Would he consider a low-ball offer?
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Posted: 7/16/2026 12:40 PM
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New commit is Marin Petkov. 6’4 CG who played for MZT Skopje in Adriatic - ABA Liga 2. Averaged 11ppg this past season and shot 38% from 3.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marin-Petko

https://www.instagram.com/p/Da3Cqz7N6dQ/?igsh=MXJ2NjY1cXN... ==
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Posted: 7/16/2026 12:47 PM
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New commit is Marin Petkov. 6’4 CG who played for MZT Skopje in Adriatic - ABA Liga 2. Averaged 11ppg this past season and shot 38% from 3.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marin-Petko

https://www.instagram.com/p/Da3Cqz7N6dQ/?igsh=MXJ2NjY1cXN... ==
To add to this, Petkov is 23 and comes from former staffer Mike Cifliku’s agency.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marin-Petkov/Summary...

I think the first link I added was wrong.
Last Edited: 7/16/2026 12:49:17 PM by FJC31
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Posted: 7/16/2026 1:16 PM
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FJC31 wrote:expand_more
New commit is Marin Petkov. 6’4 CG who played for MZT Skopje in Adriatic - ABA Liga 2. Averaged 11ppg this past season and shot 38% from 3.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marin-Petko

https://www.instagram.com/p/Da3Cqz7N6dQ/?igsh=MXJ2NjY1cXN... ==
To add to this, Petkov is 23 and comes from former staffer Mike Cifliku’s agency.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marin-Petkov/Summary...

I think the first link I added was wrong.
It's quite obvious that what was done in the past wasn't working and someone got into his ear about putting all the chips in the middle of the table on international players. Going to be interesting to see how it all pans out. Feels like the average age of current roster is now 34.....ha.
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Posted: 7/16/2026 1:20 PM
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Is he considered a Freshman??? No, there is some type of clock that starts with age right?

At this point I am not even gonna try to get a grip on all our pieces. Just gonna show up in November and figure it who is who and who I like and don't like as we go.
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Posted: 7/16/2026 1:20 PM
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If gaining Simmons and Breath last year was an emphasis on rebounding, I now see a clear emphasis on shooting.

It's surprising that all these older international guys are interested in/not opposed to being college students in America.
Last Edited: 7/16/2026 1:23:27 PM by shabamon
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Posted: 7/16/2026 1:35 PM
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Is he considered a Freshman??? No, there is some type of clock that starts with age right?

At this point I am not even gonna try to get a grip on all our pieces. Just gonna show up in November and figure it who is who and who I like and don't like as we go.
I think he would be a 1 year rental. The new age clock starts ticking at 19 for international guys, so his 5 year clock goes:

2022-23 (19 - Y1/5) - Ma Superleague
2023-24 (20 - Y2/5) - Ma Superleague
2024-25 (21 - Y3/5) - Ma Superleague
2025-26 (22 - Y4/5) - Ma Superleague
2026-27 (23 - Y5/5) - Ohio
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Posted: 7/16/2026 3:12 PM
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FearLeon wrote:expand_more
New commit is Marin Petkov. 6’4 CG who played for MZT Skopje in Adriatic - ABA Liga 2. Averaged 11ppg this past season and shot 38% from 3.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marin-Petko

https://www.instagram.com/p/Da3Cqz7N6dQ/?igsh=MXJ2NjY1cXN... ==
To add to this, Petkov is 23 and comes from former staffer Mike Cifliku’s agency.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marin-Petkov/Summary...

I think the first link I added was wrong.
It's quite obvious that what was done in the past wasn't working and someone got into his ear about putting all the chips in the middle of the table on international players. Going to be interesting to see how it all pans out. Feels like the average age of current roster is now 34.....ha.
I'm being overly cautious with this haul other than Mitchell and KDA. It feels like an overcorrection to me. And I gotta wonder if we're getting these guys on the cheap because they are international players.
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Posted: 7/16/2026 3:18 PM
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GoCats105 wrote:expand_more
New commit is Marin Petkov. 6’4 CG who played for MZT Skopje in Adriatic - ABA Liga 2. Averaged 11ppg this past season and shot 38% from 3.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marin-Petko

https://www.instagram.com/p/Da3Cqz7N6dQ/?igsh=MXJ2NjY1cXN... ==
To add to this, Petkov is 23 and comes from former staffer Mike Cifliku’s agency.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marin-Petkov/Summary...

I think the first link I added was wrong.
It's quite obvious that what was done in the past wasn't working and someone got into his ear about putting all the chips in the middle of the table on international players. Going to be interesting to see how it all pans out. Feels like the average age of current roster is now 34.....ha.
I'm being overly cautious with this haul other than Mitchell and KDA. It feels like an overcorrection to me. And I gotta wonder if we're getting these guys on the cheap because they are international players.
Not ready to declare desperation from the staff in regards to signing all of the international players. But with a new AD on board, Boals knows he needs a big year to keep his job. I believe the non-con schedule will reflect not many other big games besides Purdue. Boals is going to do everything he can to put this team in the best position to start the conference season with 10+ wins. I'm expecting a lot of SWAC Nov/Dec games.
Last Edited: 7/16/2026 3:50:30 PM by FearLeon
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Posted: 7/16/2026 4:46 PM
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. . . And I gotta wonder if we're getting these guys on the cheap because they are international players.
Yes, Sir! And, I think that was a very wise and overdue move.
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Posted: 7/17/2026 10:35 AM
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GoCats105 wrote:expand_more
New commit is Marin Petkov. 6’4 CG who played for MZT Skopje in Adriatic - ABA Liga 2. Averaged 11ppg this past season and shot 38% from 3.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marin-Petko

https://www.instagram.com/p/Da3Cqz7N6dQ/?igsh=MXJ2NjY1cXN... ==
To add to this, Petkov is 23 and comes from former staffer Mike Cifliku’s agency.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marin-Petkov/Summary...

I think the first link I added was wrong.
It's quite obvious that what was done in the past wasn't working and someone got into his ear about putting all the chips in the middle of the table on international players. Going to be interesting to see how it all pans out. Feels like the average age of current roster is now 34.....ha.
I'm being overly cautious with this haul other than Mitchell and KDA. It feels like an overcorrection to me. And I gotta wonder if we're getting these guys on the cheap because they are international players.
I think this is fair. Who knows the cost of international players at the mid-major level is. However, history tells us more expensive player acquisitions don't always prove to be better across all sports and all levels.

Our big 3 in my opinion going into the season is Javan, KDA, and Kolton. Boals has surrounded them with more size and shooting. For that, I'm excited to see how this plays out.
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