In Reply to: Morez Johnson 6'9 Illinois enters portal* posted by RFeder on March 29, 2025 at 09:16:51
6'9, 255 lbs, soph next year. Averaged near 18 minutes a game, averaged 7 points, near 7 rebounds (second on team) 33 blocks (second on team). Great potential as a PF and a beast on the boards.
Another player I like is Jr Quincy Ballard of Wichita State.
Senior next season, 6'11, 251 lbs, 10ppg, 9.2 rebounds a game this past season. Very physical player and great rebounder.
Either ones could fill the bill for that second big position that the Bruins certainly need. Upgrading their rebounding and rim protection is is critical to taking this team forward, IMO. I believe someone like either of those two, and adding a strong wing player coupled with the returning Bruins plus Dent would definitely elevate the Bruins into that top 10 category among college teams. That's not asking for too much is it:-)) Both of those bigs are probably high NLI though as it will also be for a high level wing.
After Dent's commitment, I've recently heard his services cost the Bruins 3 million. If that number is correct, the Bruins may be limited in their remaining NIL budget. Who knows though.