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Tom Izzo shares where Mady Sissoko could transfer
By Trevor Michael | Apr 20, 2024
Where will Mady Sissoko end up? There will always be a slim chance that he returns to Michigan State, but that is seeming more and more unlikely as the days go by. But Tom Izzo made a recent appearance on the Tim Staudt Radio Show and shared what schools Sissoko is pursuing in the portal.
Where is Mady Sissoko going to transfer?
It appears that Sissoko might be heading west, as the four suitors mentioned by Izzo are all on the west coast. They include Washington, Cal, San Diego State, and Colorado.
DaveT said:
Interesting add, if it happens. He and Dort are both physical guys. Not going to be fun as an opposing big or a slasher in the lane.
A few interesting things about Mady:
- He was ranked the No. 35 recruit in the country in 2021 by ESPN and was No. 36 overall and No. 7 among centers by 247
- From an article about his decision to enter the portal: "Of note, academically [Cal] would be a great landing spot for Sissoko, who takes his academics very seriously."
- He set up a foundation in his home village in Mali which funds The Maddy Sissoko Foundation School at Tangafoya. It provides education for 200 students. Before the school was opened, the village kids had to walk over an hour each way to school. All his NIL money is donated to the foundation.
- He didn't start playing basketball until he was 15
Cool article on him: African Dream via America's Game: Mady Sissoko and his journey to the NCAA Tournament
And a decent eval of his game, albeit a little old: Evaluation 2022-23 Season
NEWS: Michigan State transfer center Mady Sissoko has committed to Cal, he tells @On3sports. https://t.co/Bh5Eb2MzBk pic.twitter.com/URGAaMQvAT
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 29, 2024
I wonder if there is an indirect thank you due to Izzo's longtime friend Steve Mariucci.Cal88 said:Quote:
Tom Izzo shares where Mady Sissoko could transfer
By Trevor Michael | Apr 20, 2024
Where will Mady Sissoko end up? There will always be a slim chance that he returns to Michigan State, but that is seeming more and more unlikely as the days go by. But Tom Izzo made a recent appearance on the Tim Staudt Radio Show and shared what schools Sissoko is pursuing in the portal.
Where is Mady Sissoko going to transfer?
It appears that Sissoko might be heading west, as the four suitors mentioned by Izzo are all on the west coast. They include Washington, Cal, San Diego State, and Colorado.
https://spartanavenue.com/posts/tom-izzo-shares-where-mady-sissoko-could-transfer-01hvydfg0q2f
Andrej Stojakovic will start. I think the bench will play a much bigger role this season, making the starting five less important. Madsen will be able to focus on matchups, and we won't be nearly as dependent on a few guys to carry the load (which wore them down during games and over the season).Quote:
Who's the starting 5 now? I see (in 1-5 order) Tucker, Ola-Joseph, Omot, Petraitis, Sissoko
Johnfox said:
PG Christian Tucker
SG Andrej Stojakovic
SF BJ Omot
PF Rytis Petraitis
C Mady Sissoko
Bench:
PG Jeremiah Wilkinson
SG DJ Campbell
SF Jeff Nwankwo
PF Joshua Ola-Joseph
C Lee Dort
Reserves:
PG Vlado Pavlovic
C Devin Curtis
Really deep team!
Not knowing anything I bet one of Omot, Ola-Joseph or Nwankwo will re-enter the portal. They had no idea there would be so much competition when they committed. I hope it is not Nwankwo and that he starts.Johnfox said:
PG Christian Tucker
SG Andrej Stojakovic
SF BJ Omot
PF Rytis Petraitis
C Mady Sissoko
Bench:
PG Jeremiah Wilkinson
SG DJ Campbell
SF Jeff Nwankwo
PF Joshua Ola-Joseph
C Lee Dort
Reserves:
PG Vlado Pavlovic
C Devin Curtis
Really deep team!
I had this thought too. That's a challenge of having to add so many pieces, commit #1 has no idea who is coming after him at his position when we're adding 9 guys.sluggo said:Not knowing anything I bet one of Omot, Ola-Joseph or Nwankwo will re-enter the portal. They had no idea there would be so much competition when they committed. I hope it is not Nwankwo and that he starts.Johnfox said:
PG Christian Tucker
SG Andrej Stojakovic
SF BJ Omot
PF Rytis Petraitis
C Mady Sissoko
Bench:
PG Jeremiah Wilkinson
SG DJ Campbell
SF Jeff Nwankwo
PF Joshua Ola-Joseph
C Lee Dort
Reserves:
PG Vlado Pavlovic
C Devin Curtis
Really deep team!
DaveT said:
FWIW, per 40 mins:
Fardaws (2024): 13.7 TRB, 1.3 BLK, 18.0 PTS, .464 FG%
Mady (2024): 13.5 TRB, 1.1 BLK, 8.6 PTS, .568 FG%
barsad said:
Huge sigh of relief that we have our big and don't have to rely on Dort as a starter (though if Sissoko gets injured, we're in a real bind).
Congrats to Madsen and his team, I think he turned a tabula rasa into a roster that has a chance to be .500 or even five games better than that. Who's the starting 5 now? I see (in 1-5 order) Tucker, Ola-Joseph, Omot, Petraitis, Sissoko, but interested in other opinions. A lot can happen between now and November, as others have pointed out.
barsad said:
Huge sigh of relief that we have our big and don't have to rely on Dort as a starter (though if Sissoko gets injured, we're in a real bind).
Congrats to Madsen and his team, I think he turned a tabula rasa into a roster that has a chance to be .500 or even five games better than that. Who's the starting 5 now? I see (in 1-5 order) Tucker, Ola-Joseph, Omot, Petraitis, Sissoko, but interested in other opinions. A lot can happen between now and November, as others have pointed out.
Sissoko has already played three seasons so we'll have him no more than one.Pittstop said:barsad said:
Huge sigh of relief that we have our big and don't have to rely on Dort as a starter (though if Sissoko gets injured, we're in a real bind).
Congrats to Madsen and his team, I think he turned a tabula rasa into a roster that has a chance to be .500 or even five games better than that. Who's the starting 5 now? I see (in 1-5 order) Tucker, Ola-Joseph, Omot, Petraitis, Sissoko, but interested in other opinions. A lot can happen between now and November, as others have pointed out.
If Sissoko gets in frequent foul trouble (which was a characteristic of his game at MSU), having Dort - who has the same, brawny 6'10", 250 lbs frame - to come in to eat up minutes (and 5 extra fouls) will come in handy. And if Dort proves to be as good as his pre-college recruiting profile, we "could" have a scary tandem for the next couple of years (better than Rooks/Okoro?).
