Malcolm Bernard to Xavier

[ballyhoohoo]

Rothstein tweeting it

[Musketeer]

glad to add another player.

[xu82]

I hope he - can be - a lock down defender who can cover multiple positions at 6'5". (And not too enamored with 3 point shooting.) I trust Mack & Crew so this is great with me! Inspire a defender!

[XU 87]

At a minimum, he adds depth. Prior to his commitment, X had 10 scholarship players, which is a little thin, especially if anyone gets injured.

[xu82]

What happened to Richmond?

http://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/famu/2016/03/15/famu-forward-malcolm-bernard-confirms-hes-leaving-program/81796284/

[RoseyMuskie]

I hope he's a lock down defender who can cover multiple positions at 6'5". (And not too enamored with 3 point shooting.) I trust Mack & Crew so this is great with me!

Wasn't an elite defender at FAMU, but wasn't bad either. Advanced review graded him as average. He also played a lot of zone.

I think it's a fair to expect that he can guard multiple positions, though, which is perfect for the system.

[GoMuskies]

What happened to Richmond?

http://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/famu/2016/03/15/famu-forward-malcolm-bernard-confirms-hes-leaving-program/81796284/

Their admissions office is too picky.

[Muncie]

Here is an interesting perspective on him....... http://www.bloggersodear.com/2016/3/15/11237440/wake-forest-basketball-transfer-target-malcolm-bernard

[sirthought]

Welcome to Cincinnati Mr. Bernard.

I'm glad we have someone who has worked so hard to improve his game. He became a leader on his team, playing to the best of his abilities.

I don't think this addition changes XU's outlook significantly, but I'm sure his role will positively affect both practice and games. It must be a relief that there is someone with multiple years of college ball under his belt and someone who hasn't shied away from stepping up when needed.

[nuts4xu]

And not too enamored with 3 point shooting.

He shot 21% from 3 point range. I don't think we have to worry about him being enamoured with 3 point shooting.

[xu82]

He shot 21% from 3 point range. I don't think we have to worry about him being enamoured with 3 point shooting.

And yet he took 57? I get it, different team, different world. Wasn't a ton anyway, a couple a game. I'm hoping he can become a Stanley Burrell type of shut down/conversion guy. (Yes, I'm a greedy jerk!) Do the job Remy was doing.

In Mack I Trust!

[bobbiemcgee]

Guess the obvious nickname will be "Malcolm X".

[xukeith]

Guess the obvious nickname will be "Malcolm X".

Win by "any means necessary"?

[bleedXblue]

I like his size. He's going to be help with depth. Not too excited other than he's an insurance policy more than anything.

[bobbiemcgee]

I like his size. He's going to be help with depth. Not too excited other than he's an insurance policy more than anything.

Recent developments may make a claim on that policy.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

No kidding, why do I really hate the timing on all of this.