Daniel Jacobsen update from TOS

[Lee3370]

Berg isn't going to be doing anything next season. We need another big this season and he isn't doing anything, not sure why folks keep thinking we don't need another big for depth because we have Berg.

We've seen this year that only having three viable bigs leaves us vulnerable. We're only going to have three viable bigs next season too. There are better players than Berg who will fit just fine with this team and culture who will be in the portal.

I agree Berg isnt the answer, but he is a big, he is depth somewhat, and I dont want to be the type of team that pulls scholarships. So unless Berg goes into the Portal himself, I dont think we have room.

 

[02BoilerUp]

I agree Berg isnt the answer, but he is a big, he is depth somewhat, and I dont want to be the type of team that pulls scholarships. So unless Berg goes into the Portal himself, I dont think we have room.

15 scholarship limit starting for 2025-2026 season, so we will have at least 2 open.

 

[qazplm]

I agree Berg isnt the answer, but he is a big, he is depth somewhat, and I dont want to be the type of team that pulls scholarships. So unless Berg goes into the Portal himself, I dont think we have room.

We have two more spots, so no scholarships have to be pulled.
But I suspect that "the talk" is going to be given to Berg and that usually results in people seeking elsewhere.

 

[02BoilerUp]

We have two more spots, so no scholarships have to be pulled.
But I suspect that "the talk" is going to be given to Berg and that usually results in people seeking elsewhere.

If he can't figure it out without "the talk", he's a little slow 🤣

 

[qazplm]

If he can't figure it out without "the talk", he's a little slow 🤣

It's clear Painter started the season hoping he'd develop.

 

[tjreese]

Correct me if I am wrong, but has Painter ever gone to the transfer/portal for a big? Not saying this could not happen in the future, but think if he wants another big for next year, it will be from the High School ranks and not from the portal.

not sure how Matt got this guy...but it wasn't out of highschool https://247sports.com/player/nemanja-calasan-63540/

 

[tjreese]

Throwing in regular transfers for Painter, in the front court, there was also Nemenja Calasan (aka "Chally").

you beat me since I'm just now got down to yours

 

[Lee3370]

We have two more spots, so no scholarships have to be pulled.
But I suspect that "the talk" is going to be given to Berg and that usually results in people seeking elsewhere.

Does anyone remember Matt Ten Dam?

I was pretty good friends with a couple of basketball players in those days (one starter, one "recruited" walk on). Anyways, they would make fun of Matt relentlessly for being uncoordinated.

I feel like Berg is that guy too.

 

[ImRonBurgandy?]

Does anyone remember Matt Ten Dam?

I was pretty good friends with a couple of basketball players in those days (one starter, one "recruited" walk on). Anyways, they would make fun of Matt relentlessly for being uncoordinated.

I feel like Berg is that guy too.

Berg is waaayyyy more coordinated than Ten Dam. Come on now.

 

[Lee3370]

Berg is waaayyyy more coordinated than Ten Dam. Come on now.

Honestly, I am not sure I agree. But not sure it matters

 

[tjreese]

Berg is waaayyyy more coordinated than Ten Dam. Come on now.

I'm unaware of Berg having coordination issues as much as his quick twitch muscle...and "maybe" how quickly the signal jumps the synapses.

 

[qazplm]

Does anyone remember Matt Ten Dam?

I was pretty good friends with a couple of basketball players in those days (one starter, one "recruited" walk on). Anyways, they would make fun of Matt relentlessly for being uncoordinated.

I feel like Berg is that guy too.

Nah. Berg just started too late and doesn't have the natural athletic ability and talent Edey has to make up for it.

If Berg had come up through the US system he'd probably be a significantly better player right now.

Ten Dam was literally "just tall." There wasn't a lot of talent there.

 

[Lee3370]

Nah. Berg just started too late and doesn't have the natural athletic ability and talent Edey has to make up for it.

If Berg had come up through the US system he'd probably be a significantly better player right now.

Ten Dam was literally "just tall." There wasn't a lot of talent there.

I heard stories of Ten Dam falling over his own feet in practice. Hilarious.

I think Painter played with him his senior year, would have to look it up. I dont see it with Berg, but not as bad as Ten Dam, was making some jokes.

But just an opinion.

I was actually very impressed with Jacobsen as a freshman in his limited time.

 

[BoilerJS]

Does anyone remember Matt Ten Dam?

I was pretty good friends with a couple of basketball players in those days (one starter, one "recruited" walk on). Anyways, they would make fun of Matt relentlessly for being uncoordinated.

I feel like Berg is that guy too.

I remember Big Dog jumping over, him to dunk, in a Mid Night madness exhibition.
I think he took karate lessons.
Didn't hit the top of the back board on a FF attempt?

 

[Chi-Boiler]

Nah. Berg just started too late and doesn't have the natural athletic ability and talent Edey has to make up for it.

If Berg had come up through the US system he'd probably be a significantly better player right now.

Ten Dam was literally "just tall. just enormous" There wasn't a lot of talent there.

FIFY. He was awful. Not in the same discussion with Berg.

 

[02BoilerUp]

FIFY. He was awful. Not in the same discussion with Berg.

As I remember, we were in desperate need of a big man at the time and MTD attempted 16 field goals total in his 3 yrs at Purdue. I think he played in 13 games as a Jr averaging 2.5 mins a game. Possibly similar to Berg's mins this yr, but I agree Berg is definitely better tho. Did MTD transfer after his Jr yr? Anybody remember? Stats show he only played thru his Jr yr. Maybe he just jumped straight into MMA 😉

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

As I remember, we were in desperate need of a big man at the time and MTD attempted 16 field goals total in his 3 yrs at Purdue. I think he played in 13 games as a Jr averaging 2.5 mins a game. Possibly similar to Berg's mins this yr, but I agree Berg is definitely better tho. Did MTD transfer after his Jr yr? Anybody remember? Stats show he only played thru his Jr yr. Maybe he just jumped straight into MMA 😉

He graduated in '97 (his last year playing for Purdue) and then played professionally in Europe and for the Dutch National team.

 

[BoilerAndy]

Does anyone remember Matt Ten Dam?

I was pretty good friends with a couple of basketball players in those days (one starter, one "recruited" walk on). Anyways, they would make fun of Matt relentlessly for being uncoordinated.

I feel like Berg is that guy too.

Berg's problem isn't coordination. It's a lack of quickness and footspeed.

 

[BoilerAndy]

I remember Big Dog jumping over, him to dunk, in a Mid Night madness exhibition.
I think he took karate lessons.
Didn't hit the top of the back board on a FF attempt?

IIRC, his bio stated MTD had participated in judo. After Purdue, he was an MMA fighter for awhile.

 

[Lee3370]

Berg's problem isn't coordination. It's a lack of quickness and footspeed.

Not saying you are wrong, I was making a bit of a joke. I just dont think Berg has it, which sucks, because he probably is a good kid.