Live chat: Brian Rosenthal, 4.15.15

The Huskers got a key recruit Tuesday, so bring your Nebrasketball questions to Brian Rosenthal's live chat at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

OK, on that note, I'll sign off for another week. Have to go mail my taxes ... enjoy the rest of your week.

by Brian Rosenthal edited by Clint Robus 4/15/2015 6:59:52 PM

3rd & 7 37yd

I know the coaching staff really likes the incoming recruits, and with the addition of White, I think you'll see players more suited for Miles' style and what he expects. I'm not sure what the win-loss record will look like, but I'll predict it's better than last seasons, and with more team-oriented basketball. Combine that with the fact that Miles has already led one NCAA Tournament team, and his track record for building programs, and that's something for the glass-half-full crowd to lean upon.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:57:26 PM
What are the primary things to keep the fan base hopeful for the future? This next year might be rough again...

by Scotty 4/15/2015 6:54:15 PM
Other questions?

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:52:25 PM
He likes motion, but the players he's had so far have struggled with that concept.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:41:14 PM
What is the ideal offense that Miles wants to run?

by Marv 4/15/2015 6:40:51 PM
If the report is true, which I don't have reason to believe it's not, yes, it's something of an odd matchup. But this is also a new challenge, so maybe the parameters are different -- i.e., maybe they aren't into the "comparative programs" as much as the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Not every team competes the Big Ten/Big East challenge, either. Only eight each year, and on a rotating basis of some sort through 2020
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by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:40:39 PM
Thoughts on playing at Villanova in the Big East Challenge. Did you find this pairing a little odd?

by Brian 4/15/2015 6:38:28 PM
Uhm, er, well ...

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:35:48 PM
Thon Maker is from Australia...I assume we are a lock to land him?

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by Clint Robus via twitter retweeted by HuskerExtraBR 4/15/2015 6:33:11 PM
I think Petteway feels he has a better shot going now and making a NBA summer league team and go that route and either make a team or do the D League in waiting.

by Bob 4/15/2015 6:31:53 PM
I've not watched him play a full game, only highlights, so it's hard for me to compare him -- plus, as I've said here before, I'm a horrible recruiting analyst in that regard. But I see him as a two-guard, and yes, something who can provide a boost in perimeter shooting. I think he's also a good rebounding guard, like Andrew White.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:31:38 PM
Describe Jack McVeigh's game. I've always understood him to be more of a slasher but people keep saying he is a sharp shooter. What position does he translate to? Any good comparisons out there?

by Marv 4/15/2015 6:29:50 PM
Good question, Pam. When he's signed (today later, perhaps) and coaches can talk about him, I'll ask. In general, newcomers can go on the trip as long as they're here for summer classes, yes. I would assume that would be the case for Jack, too, but I'm not 100 percent certain.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:29:41 PM
Will McVeigh be here in the summer & go to Spain with the team?

by Pam 4/15/2015 6:28:46 PM
I'm hearing that could be the case ....

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:28:35 PM
Any chance Nick Fuller could grow 4-5" this offseason?

by Marv 4/15/2015 6:28:11 PM
In terms of him helping Nebraska in a more, shall we saw, team-oriented role, yes, what you say makes sense. I think his return could really help Nebraska. In terms of Terran benefiting from improving his stock for the next level, I don't see that as big of a factor.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:28:06 PM
is it crazy to think that petteway could benefit from another year? his biggest problem seemed to be that everyone knew that we didn't have shooters or players (other than shaven shields) to make plays around the basket. With the addition of white and morrow/watson wouldn't he draw less attention and thrive?

by sam 4/15/2015 6:25:58 PM
I have not heard that. Only that he was going to announce he was declaring for the draft.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:22:18 PM
I heard last week just before Petteway's mom passed that he had signed with a agent out of Chicago. Anyone else hear that?

by Bob 4/15/2015 6:21:55 PM
He would have to develop a LOT, in my opinion, to be considered a starter. That doesn't mean he can improve/develop enough to play significant minutes. Just because he's 6-11, and Nebraska has no others that tall, doesn't mean he'll start.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:21:52 PM
if there is no addition of another big man, does jake hammond become a viable starter or is he still developing?

by sam 4/15/2015 6:20:26 PM
That's an easier question to answer once I know what the roster looks like. But names to eye are Shields, White, Watson and Morrow.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:20:19 PM
Who's the starting 5 at the beginning of the next year?

by Rich 4/15/2015 6:19:07 PM
Honestly, it's a difficult situation to read right now. My sources told me Petteway was going to declare for the draft. Whether his mother's death changes his thought process, I know not. Perhaps later in the week we'll know something, and for certain by the end of next week we will. (The deadline to declare is April 26). His return would help postseason chances next year, but I don't think an NCAA run hangs on his decision. My guess is it will be a tough haul, regardless, with so many new players.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:19:01 PM
What's your gut feeling with Petteway? If he comes back, are Huskers going to have enough weapons to repeat a 2014 NCAA run?

by cole 4/15/2015 6:15:37 PM
Any change in opinion on Terran Petteway's status? Still expected to announce his departure?

by Brian 4/15/2015 6:15:35 PM
I wouldn't classify it as "major." I think everyone knew Georgia was the top school all along, so I don't think Nebraska was hanging and hoping on him. Could he have helped? Most certainly.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:15:29 PM
Was the kid that went to Georgia a major loss?

by 8-Ball 4/15/2015 6:14:34 PM
I think they can win at least one of those three, yes. Maybe even two.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:12:04 PM
Do you feel Nebraska football can finally win big games this season? Wisconsin, Michigan State, @Miami?

by Alex 4/15/2015 6:11:51 PM
I'm not expecting changes at this point, but yet, the coaching carousel is still in motion, although quickly slowing down.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:11:12 PM
How's the feeling with the coaching staff? Think anyone moves on??

by Mrj. 4/15/2015 6:10:28 PM
Sorry, I don't have names to share of big guys right now. At least, nothing serious. Still keeping an eye on the transfer wire, though.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:10:25 PM
With us missing out on Mike Edwards, do you have any leads on other big men we are currently pursuing for 2015?

by Brian 4/15/2015 6:09:40 PM
I will tell you there's a chance, Andy. Yes. I wish I could tell you who for certain.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:09:28 PM
Brian, PLEASE tell us there's a chance for the Huskers to reel in a big man with that last scholarship still?

by Andy 4/15/2015 6:09:05 PM
Bakari Eveyln didn't have major offers, but given Nebraska's loss of Tarin Smith, he's a viable option to fill a sudden need with point guard depth. Glynn Watson is still the man, in my opinion, at point guard. But you need depth, and Benny Parker, a senior, is the only other guy. Tai is primarily a two-guard now.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:09:01 PM
Did Miles reach for this last commit? Seems like we might have been able to do better?

by Mrj. 4/15/2015 6:07:14 PM
It could be both. I mean, at this point in the process, recruits are pretty picked over. I'd probably focus on fifth-year guys still, maybe a juco. I'm never a fan of having to fill scholarships this late in the game, but it is what it is. Nebraska can't afford merely bodies, though.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:07:07 PM
Do you feel that we will get quality players with these 2 openings or is the staff scrambling to find bodies?

by Rich 4/15/2015 6:05:55 PM
That's a good question, but unfortunately one I don't have a sure answer on. We know they will host an ACC team in the Challenge. I would suspect them to begin a home-and-home with a major conference opponent, but who, I know not. Road schedule will be challenging with games at Creighton, reportedly at Villanova and two games in the Barclays Classic.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:05:45 PM
What home non conference games to you think Nebrasketball will have this season? Any marquee teams?

by adam 4/15/2015 6:04:24 PM
Yes, he remains committed to Nebraska, but won't sign until the 2016-17 class. Has another year with the Blue Dragons.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:04:19 PM
Is the Hutchinson Jr College Center still coming? Pinder?

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by Brian Rosenthal via twitter 4/15/2015 6:01:56 PM
Happy Wednesday to all. I'll be taking your Nebrasketball questions over the next hour. Let's get started.

by Brian Rosenthal 4/15/2015 6:00:47 PM

Live chat: Brian Rosenthal, 4.15.15

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