2026 Recruiting: Abdou Toure update from aaron torres

[Excalibur]

It wasn’t possible to get him more than 10 minutes in the 4 cupcake games we played in to start the season?

Just excuses. Is what it is at this point. Hoping the staff learned from last season.

He was late getting going in the preseason because of an injury. The last two cupcake games he got 10 and 17 minutes (pretty appropriate time for a guy in his spot), then got hurt again. Absent the injuries, he was shaping up as a 5-8 minute sub at the PG position. Again, pretty appropriate for a freshman with some holes in his game.

Then he got minutes in the first two Big East games after he was healthy enough to play. Saying he didn't get an opportunity is objectively wrong.

 

[Excalibur]

What, pray tell, is the "lesson learned" from Nowell's time here, in your expert opinion?

I'll hang up, listen, and undoubtedly laugh.

Sacrifice (at best) development of your core unit or (at worst) actual games to get a freshman guard 20 MPG . . .

 

[TheShot1990]

If you look at the history of our shorter point guards - Earl Kelly, Karl Hobbs, Chris Smith, Kemba, Khalid EA, Ryan Boatwright, Shabazz…they all had an outstanding handle, and you felt confident when the ball was in their hands. Nowell, not so much.

 

[Horatio]

Nowell fell way behind due to his injuries, which he never fully healed from even by the end of the season. Between the injuries and learning curve, he was basically unplayable. And I think the kid will end up being pretty good if/when healthy.

I think this is exactly what happened. I think his “shoulder” injury was actually worse than we thought and with the NIL players could lose value if injuries are fully addressed in the media. If he was healthy from the start, he would’ve played

 

[gimber]

Unless someone here can say they had the opportunity to get paid a little more than $1 million upon high school graduation but passed on it to pursue a different path, not one if us is in position to criticize this kid for whatever decision he makes.

Good luck in Arkansas - I've been - it sucks.

 

[RuffRuff]

Good luck in Arkansas - I've been - it sucks.

You've been to the wrong parts - Bentonville & the Ozark Lakes area are pretty darn cool. Another Austin in 25 years.

 

[ArizonaHsky]

While that is probably true, I really think our roster misses that athletic slasher type who can get downhill and just take people to the hole.

And, no, I don't think Jaylin is that guy, even though he probably has the ability.

Absolutely true. We dont have a drive to the hoop player and we need one. Stewart and Ross are perimeter guys

 

[businesslawyer]

He kept getting hurt. The same leash and green light wasn't possible.

Because Aidan was an all conference player in a good mid major league before coming here? Because Aidan was a good starter on a top 40 club before coming here? As opposed to a highly thought of high school player?

 

[Lafayette]

Because Aidan was an all conference player in a good mid major league before coming here? Because Aidan was a good starter on a top 40 club before coming here? As opposed to a highly thought of high school player?

so this thread on Toure should be closed as we have veered into Nowell/Maheney obscurity.

 

[superjohn]

You've been to the wrong parts - Bentonville & the Ozark Lakes area are pretty darn cool. Another Austin in 25 years.

Austin blows.

 

[husky99]

so this thread on Toure should be closed as we have veered into Nowell/Maheney obscurity.

Agree

 

[UCTitleTown]

Agree

We can resurrect it when he portals next year.

 

[UCONNOLOGIST]

We can resurrect it when he portals next year.

Exactly, because he will DEFINITELY hit the portal next season, when he's recruited over, and the next group of 5-star talent hits campus.

 

[Hunt for 7]

You've been to the wrong parts - Bentonville & the Ozark Lakes area are pretty darn cool. Another Austin in 25 years.

I love the Table Rock Lake area which is not to far away. Used to go there regularly when I lived in Chicago and spent my free time on my bass boat fishing.

 

[Hunt for 7]

I think this is exactly what happened. I think his “shoulder” injury was actually worse than we thought and with the NIL players could lose value if injuries are fully addressed in the media. If he was healthy from the start, he would’ve played

Shoulders on guards who have to fight through screens are a tough injury. And they take forever to heal naturally if you don’t go the surgery route. I agree I think he favored that shoulder and it kept him from developing.

We all should know how important confidence is when playing a sport or really accomplishing anything in life. You have to believe and cannot doubt yourself when you are competing at a high level in anything.

 

[RuffRuff]

Austin blows.

Weird take. Super fun, eclectic, great food, vibes, one of the fastest growing cities and tech hubs in the US.

 

[Lafayette]

Weird take. Super fun, eclectic, great food, vibes, one of the fastest growing cities and tech hubs in the US.

Rainey st used to be a good hang with eclectic music and food. I think most relocated due to developers on the other side of the street.

But plenty of cool places still with bbq, music, art…and humanity!

 

[RuffRuff]

Rainey st used to be a good hang with eclectic music and food. I think most relocated due to developers on the other side of the street.

But plenty of cool places still with bbq, music, art…and humanity!

Rainey Street is awesome. So is 6th outside of the dirty stretch. If you can't enjoy Austin, makes me question whether you're fun. I've seen a lot of the US, it's up there in terms of livable cities.

Nashville on the other hand - unless you love bars and country music, way overhyped.

 

[RuffRuff]

Rainey Street is awesome. So is 6th outside of the dirty stretch. If you can't enjoy Austin, makes me question whether you're fun. I've seen a lot of the US, it's up there in terms of livable cities.

Nashville on the other hand - unless you love bars and country music, way overhyped.

Horde really hates Austin, lol