Checking in on the future endeavors:
AJ Brown @ Florida - He has not entered for a single minute. The coach did make some comments about him being evaluated health-wise and considering a medical redshirt. If he is granted a medical redshirt, he will be in the same class as his his younger brother next season. The younger Brown plays about 10 minutes per game.
Elmore James IV @ Ball State - Minutes have trended up, averaged about 20 mins usually as a 6th man role in OOC. In 3 MAC games he has started and averaged 33 minutes per game. Averaging 8.3 points per game on the season. Shooting is similar to last year (39%) but 3 point shot is down at 28%.
Ike Cornish @ James Madison (4th school in 4 years) - Has played 8 minutes each of the last 2 games after not appearing in Nov/Dec at all. I have not seen anything indicating he was injured before.
IJ Ezuma @ Southern Miss - Played in the first 8 games of the season, averaging 8 minutes per game. Has not played since 12/6. I have not seen anything indicating he is injured.
Ben Nicol @ Univ of Charleston (D2) - Regular starter averaging 23 mins per game. Shooting well from 3 (43%) and averaging 8 points per game.
Ben Estis @ Trinity College (D3) - Starter averaging about 24 mins per game averaging about 8 points.
Quinn Corna @ Ohio Wesleyan (D3) - Appears he did not return to the team for his senior season. Not sure if he stayed there to finish his degree or went elsewhere.
Not exactly a list of smashing successes at the moment.
Not exactly a list of smashing successes at the moment on more than one account - here were they were originally recruited or where they are today.
Not many surprises though, and half the list was never thought of as someone getting many minutes. Corna, Estis, Nicol. Two walk-ons and an honorable mention all-state from WV.
Elmore we always wanted more from, but I think he hit an early ceiling and has never crashed through. He is what he is - a really strong guard off the bench. Stats are nearly identical as what they were here.
Ike keeps getting chances cause he's tall and athletic. Would consider this a swing and a miss. Though many keep swinging, so I don't put that on Boals. Highest rated recruit we've ever had. Gotta take that swing. This story is one where I just wanna shake him. He should've been a four-year guy somewhere and developed and got comfortable. Instead he runs to a new team every 8 months and can't understand why things aren't working out.
IJ... I'm not sure we've ever more heavily discussed why someone was here before, and likely never will.
AJ... should be starting here, but likely will never see meaningful minutes at Florida. That's a tough one. His brother is the better of the two, and he's not seeing much time either. Would you rather PLAY at a lower level or get water for a National Championship team? I don't know. Duke needs practice bodys too. I'll be rooting for him.
Last Edited: 1/12/2026 12:34:33 PM by M.D.W.S.T