Recruiting Needs Analysis
SIUE Cougars | Next-season projection, OVC benchmarks, recruit targets
Recruit Targets
SF
3-and-D Wing
Priority 100
Fills gaps in: On-Ball Defense: 2.6 below OVC avg, Athleticism: 1.6 below OVC avg, Outside Shooting: 0.6 below OVC avg. 34.7 MPG lost to graduation at SF.
| Rating | Min | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| On-Ball Defense | 11 | 13 |
| Athleticism | 12 | 14 |
| Outside Shooting | 13 | 15 |
| Finishing | 13 | 15 |
| Stealing | 10 | 12 |
Class:
Freshman or Sophomore
SG
Spacer / Secondary Creator
Priority 65
Fills gaps in: On-Ball Defense: 2.6 below OVC avg, Ball Handling: 1.7 below OVC avg, Outside Shooting: 0.6 below OVC avg. 12.2 MPG lost to graduation at SG.
| Rating | Min | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| On-Ball Defense | 11 | 13 |
| Ball Handling | 10 | 12 |
| Outside Shooting | 13 | 15 |
| Stealing | 10 | 12 |
| Shot Discipline | 10 | 12 |
Class:
Freshman or Sophomore
Roster Math
Returning:
12
Graduating:
3
Open Spots:
1
/ 13 max
Walk-on Slots:
2
Next-Year Classes:
2 Juniors
6 Seniors
4 Sophomores
⚠ Heavy senior class next year (6) - graduation cliff risk in 2 seasons
⚠ Class imbalance: 6 Seniors next year
Graduating Seniors
| Name | Position | MPG | Win Value | Rotation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyd Robinzine | SF | 20.9 | 0.710 | Yes |
| Cyncier Levett | SF | 13.8 | 0.637 | Yes |
| Arkel Topercer | SG | 12.2 | 0.607 | Yes |
Minutes to Redistribute
SF
34.7 MPG
SG
12.2 MPG
Total Lost:
46.9 MPG
OVC Competitive Edges
Skills that differentiate top-3 vs bottom-3 OVC teams. SIUE Position: how SIUE compares to the top3/bottom3 range (green = above top-3, yellow = between, red = below bottom-3).
| Skill | Top 3 Avg | Bottom 3 Avg | Edge | SIUE | SIUE Position | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Help Defense | 10.9 | 9.8 | 1.06 | 10.2 | 0.41 | 2.491 |
| First Step | 10.7 | 9.8 | 0.89 | 10.6 | 0.85 | 1.598 |
| Def Rebounding | 10.7 | 9.6 | 1.14 | 12.7 | 2.75 | 1.540 |
| On-Ball Defense | 11.3 | 10.5 | 0.79 | 8.0 | -3.19 | 1.146 |
| Ball Handling | 10.6 | 9.7 | 0.91 | 8.5 | -1.26 | 1.047 |
| Athleticism | 12.4 | 11.3 | 1.07 | 10.4 | -0.87 | 0.895 |
| Strength | 10.2 | 8.7 | 1.47 | 9.2 | 0.30 | 0.689 |
| Off Rebounding | 9.3 | 8.3 | 0.94 | 13.1 | 5.10 | 0.611 |
| Mid-Range | 13.6 | 12.1 | 1.49 | 11.1 | -0.68 | 0.600 |
| Shot Discipline | 10.3 | 9.6 | 0.68 | 8.1 | -2.15 | 0.344 |
| Off-Ball Defense | 11.6 | 10.8 | 0.84 | 8.9 | -2.17 | 0.146 |
Training Camp Trainability
15
TC-Trainable
2
Fixed (Must Recruit)
4
No TC Focus
11
Above OVC
Skills below OVC average, classified by whether Training Camp can address them. ABOVE_OVC skills are excluded.
| Skill | Gap vs OVC | Classification | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Shooting | -1.30 | TC-TRAINABLE | Shooting |
| Mid-Range | -1.70 | TC-TRAINABLE | Shooting |
| Outside Shooting | -0.55 | TC-TRAINABLE | Shooting |
| Self-Creation | -2.07 | TC-TRAINABLE | Playmaking |
| Shot Discipline | -1.57 | RECRUIT | - |
| Ball Discipline | -0.31 | RECRUIT | - |
| Foul Drawing | -0.08 | RECRUIT | - |
| Finishing | -1.19 | TC-TRAINABLE | Shooting |
| Playmaking | -0.64 | TC-TRAINABLE | Playmaking |
| Passing | -2.22 | TC-TRAINABLE | Playmaking |
| Gravity | -0.75 | RECRUIT | - |
| Ball Handling | -1.68 | TC-TRAINABLE | Playmaking |
| PnR Execution | -0.52 | TC-TRAINABLE | Offensive Execution |
| On-Ball Defense | -2.60 | TC-TRAINABLE | Perimeter Defense |
| Off-Ball Defense | -2.06 | TC-TRAINABLE | Perimeter Defense, Post Defense |
| Help Defense | -0.06 | TC-TRAINABLE | Perimeter Defense, Post Defense |
| Stealing | -1.90 | TC-TRAINABLE | Perimeter Defense |
| Athleticism | -1.58 | TC-TRAINABLE | Athletics |
| Quickness | -1.66 | FIXED | Athletics |
| Speed | -2.20 | FIXED | Athletics |
| Strength | -0.15 | TC-TRAINABLE | Rebounding, Endurance |
TC Upside Projection
Expected rating improvements from natural development + Training Camp focus areas (averaged across returning players).
Inside Shooting:
+0.35
Mid-Range:
+0.35
Outside Shooting:
+0.35
Free Throws:
+0.34
Self-Creation:
+0.34
Shot Discipline:
+0.34
Ball Discipline:
+0.34
Foul Drawing:
+0.35
Finishing:
+0.35
Playmaking:
+0.35
Passing:
+0.35
Gravity:
+0.35
Spacing:
+0.35
Ball Handling:
+0.34
Isolation:
+0.34
Post Execution:
+0.34
PnR Execution:
+0.34
Basketball IQ:
+0.35
On-Ball Defense:
+0.34
Off-Ball Defense:
+0.34
Help Defense:
+0.35
Stealing:
+0.35
Post Defense:
+0.35
Rim Protection:
+0.35
Off Rebounding:
+0.35
Def Rebounding:
+0.34
Athleticism:
+0.35
First Step:
+0.34
Strength:
+0.35
Player TC Projections
| Player | Next Class | Total TC Gain | Per-Skill Gain | Current Win Value | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanislav Kunchik | Junior | +9.2 | +0.29 | 0.600 | 13.0 |
| Tabari Totten | Senior | +11.0 | +0.34 | 0.533 | 20.3 |
| Quion Sliwoski | Senior | +11.0 | +0.34 | 0.474 | 21.1 |
| Donchevell Ross | Senior | +11.0 | +0.34 | 0.455 | 7.8 |
| Arlon Sanderson | Senior | +11.0 | +0.34 | 0.431 | 17.1 |
| Izayah Coddington | Junior | +9.2 | +0.29 | 0.412 | 24.6 |
| Tymon Gathers | Sophomore | +14.0 | +0.44 | 0.412 | 0.0 |
| Canyon Jihad | Senior | +11.0 | +0.34 | 0.408 | 27.0 |
| Mark Mimms | Senior | +11.0 | +0.34 | 0.357 | 7.9 |
| Tyjuan Shelby | Sophomore | +14.0 | +0.44 | 0.350 | 9.6 |
| Sai Iruafemi | Sophomore | +14.0 | +0.44 | 0.221 | 15.0 |
| Akintoye Sigler | Sophomore | +14.0 | +0.44 | 0.125 | 11.1 |
OVC Standings (All-Time)
| # | Team | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee Tech | 708-415 | 63.1% |
| 2 | Little Rock | 624-492 | 55.9% |
| 3 | Tennessee-Martin | 561-540 | 51.0% |
| 4 | Southern Illinois-Edwardsville | 497-582 | 46.1% |
| 5 | Southern Indiana | 240-307 | 43.9% |
| 6 | Tennessee State | 450-607 | 42.6% |
| 7 | Morehead State | 425-626 | 40.4% |
| 8 | Eastern Illinois | 423-632 | 40.1% |
| 9 | Southeast Missouri State | 419-650 | 39.2% |
| 10 | Central Arkansas | 405-684 | 37.2% |