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Adamec Article Re Ezi Magbegor Visit

CBear01 said:
I'm very ashamed to say I have been pronouncing her name incorrectly. Thankfully, some aussie videos help enlighten.

Putting the emphasis on the MAG and not the BE is, apparently, extremely wrong thru Australian eyes.

I assume the prefix MAG is similar to our Mc or MAC, as in McDonald's or in MacGregor. The emphasis falls after the prefix.

Ok, now my head hurts :confused:
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Its okay Mate!
 
An Australian nickname is required and would reduce the problems with pronunciation.
Eziyoda Magbegor simply becomes

Ezo, Z, Mags or Begs.
 
CocoHusky said:
But yes UCONN fans you could be looking a a historical class if Ezi decides to come, a legit #1, #2, #3 -not lower than #5.
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Almost wanna see it just for the Baylor reactions to UConn's class being named #1 over them. There were some less than happy reactions after ESPN suggested ONO's addition could threaten Baylor's #1 ranking.
 
CocoHusky said:
Sine we are just spit balling where Ezi would be ranked. I think Ezi would be ranked ahead of a healthy ONO, a healthy ONO would be ranked ahead of Charli Collier and Christyn would be ranked behind all three. I am basing this mostly on FIBA play from summer 2016 where Ezi was the tournament MVP, Charli Collier barely played and ONO was the best USA player and Christyn was a starter for USA U17. Alot has happened since then but the three most significant things were ONO got hurt and Christyn joined a Texas based AAU team with Collier and ripped up the EYBL and Charli had a change of heart. But yes UCONN fans you could be looking a a historical class if Ezi decides to come, a legit #1, #2, #3 -not lower than #5.
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That's the way I see it.
 
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Ozzie1986 said:
UCLA also have very few bigs unlike Oregon who have plenty.
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Oregon has too many. Formerly fairly highly ranked recruits Campisano and Giomi can't find minutes at all. The only Sr. on the team is a guard, so the logjam in the post isn't going to clear up any.
 
oldude said:
While UCLA is a beautiful place to go to school, clearly, Ezi is a young lady with both professional and Olympic goals. I’m sure she will do her homework and learn that there is no coach or WBB program that comes close to Geno and UConn when it comes to the development of WBB players. I’m feeling pretty good about the Huskies chances with Ezi.
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Plus Penny Taylor and Lauren Jackson’s advice.
 
CBear01 said:
"I decided to come to Mississippi State because of the close-knit family environment with the coaches, players, fans and everyone else I encountered while I was there," Espinoza-Hunter said in a statement. "Seeing how the fans support the coaches and the team solidified that this was the place that I want to be. Being a Bulldog isn't just a four-year commitment like most institutions, it's a lifetime commitment."

I don't understand this quote. She describes UCONN to the T, yet it's about a completely different university.
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The same platitudes apply everywhere. Every school has a close-knit family environment, great fan support, and purports to be a lifetime commitment. For example, one of Notre Dame's more gag-inducing pieces of marketing is that "It's a not a four-year decision, it's a 40-year decision".
 
uconnfan68 said:
Plus Penny Taylor and Lauren Jackson’s advice.
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Well I’m pretty sure that Penny Taylor’s spouse will pursuade her to put in a good word for UConn if the opportunity presents itself, but I’m not sure about Lauren Jackson.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Almost wanna see it just for the Baylor reactions to UConn's class being named #1 over them. There were some less than happy reactions after ESPN suggested ONO's addition could threaten Baylor's #1 ranking.
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Seriously? We have to let them be #1 in something, it sure won’t be another National Title...:D
 
nwhoopfan said:
Oregon has too many. Formerly fairly highly ranked recruits Campisano and Giomi can't find minutes at all. The only Sr. on the team is a guard, so the logjam in the post isn't going to clear up any.
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Adamec's source mentions a UCLA visit but not an Oregon one. Perhaps she's down to two if she comes stateside.
 
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donalddoowop said:
Stewie was pretty good but not all that good. She benefited from playing with talented teammates who made her look good. Believe that!
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:confused: Head bang :confused: Head bang :confused: Head bang Etc.........

That must have been the case before she came here and since she has moved on also...This is truly a mind boggling statement.

Stats at WNBA.com
 
CocoHusky said:
Sine we are just spit balling where Ezi would be ranked. I think Ezi would be ranked ahead of a healthy ONO, a healthy ONO would be ranked ahead of Charli Collier and Christyn would be ranked behind all three. I am basing this mostly on FIBA play from summer 2016 where Ezi was the tournament MVP, Charli Collier barely played and ONO was the best USA player and Christyn was a starter for USA U17. Alot has happened since then but the three most significant things were ONO got hurt and Christyn joined a Texas based AAU team with Collier and ripped up the EYBL and Charli had a change of heart. But yes UCONN fans you could be looking a a historical class if Ezi decides to come, a legit #1, #2, #3 -not lower than #5.
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I know this board is typically front court focused and downgrading Christyn may be part and parcel to that but with Kia graduating and the freshman guards not lighting it up and I'm being generous, Chrystin may be the most important and valuable freshman next year. I think it says a lot that she has always been the youngest player on her USA basketball teams. Shows an over achiever to me. Look at who started against UCF with Danger out? 4 forwards!
 
Orangutan said:
The same platitudes apply everywhere. Every school has a close-knit family environment, great fan support, and purports to be a lifetime commitment. For example, one of Notre Dame's more gag-inducing pieces of marketing is that "It's a not a four-year decision, it's a 40-year decision".
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you get kicked out at 58? they should at least wait until you're eligible for Social Security.
 
uconnfan68 said:
Plus Penny Taylor and Lauren Jackson’s advice.
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I've seen this before. I really don't get the LJ-UConn thing. Yes she was teammates w/ Bird her entire WNBA career, but she had other teammates. She has literally zero ties to UConn. Why would she be steering fellow Aussies to a school she didn't attend, to play for a coach she's never played for? It's such a stretch.
 
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Woof 101 said:
:confused: Head bang :confused: Head bang :confused: Head bang Etc....

That must have been the case before she came here and since she has moved on also...This is truly a mind boggling statement.

Stats at WNBA.com
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See, I was right. She stinks.
 
uconnfan68 said:
Plus Penny Taylor and Lauren Jackson’s advice.
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oldude said:
While UCLA is a beautiful place to go to school, clearly, Ezi is a young lady with both professional and Olympic goals. I’m sure she will do her homework and learn that there is no coach or WBB program that comes close to Geno and UConn when it comes to the development of WBB players. I’m feeling pretty good about the Huskies chances with Ezi.
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I am with you! Here recently, when a recruit makes an official visit they've been signing with UConn. It appears that the coaching staff has become pretty picky with who they invite.
 
nwhoopfan said:
I've seen this before. I really don't get the LJ-UConn thing. Yes she was teammates w/ Bird her entire WNBA career, but she had other teammates. She has literally zero ties to UConn. Why would she be steering fellow Aussies to a school she didn't attend, to play for a coach she's never played for? It's such a stretch.
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Pretty sure LJ and Geno have a connection.
 
DEpup said:
I know this board is typically front court focused and downgrading Christyn may be part and parcel to that but with Kia graduating and the freshman guards not lighting it up and I'm being generous, Chrystin may be the most important and valuable freshman next year. I think it says a lot that she has always been the youngest player on her USA basketball teams. Shows an over achiever to me. Look at who started against UCF with Danger out? 4 forwards!
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Agree completely. Christyn also really really gets it. In her last interview she spoke of being a lock down defender in college, that attitude will get her on the floor sooner than later at UCONN. She is also a willing passer and a very good ball handler.
 
Woof 101 said:
:confused: Head bang :confused: Head bang :confused: Head bang Etc....

That must have been the case before she came here and since she has moved on also...This is truly a mind boggling statement.

Stats at WNBA.com
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What's mind boggling is that you thought it was a serious post.
 
donalddoowop said:
What's mind boggling is that you thought it was a serious post.
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Sluconn Husky said:
Adamec's source mentions a UCLA visit but not an Oregon one. Perhaps she's down to two if she comes stateside.
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More spit balling on my part but IMO Ezi choices comes down to UCONN or turning pro. If Olympic caliber preparation for 2020 and beyond is what Ezi is after she not going to get that at UCLA or Oregon.
 
Would be surprised if we land her just because of the distance from home factor. I predict she ends up on the west coast just because it's closer to home and the climate is similar.
 
HoopsFan21 said:
Would be surprised if we land her just because of the distance from home factor. I predict she ends up on the west coast just because it's closer to home and the climate is similar.
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Ezi was born and raised in New Zealand which can get extremely cold with considerable snowfall in winter. She now lives in Canberra in southeastern Australia, a city of approximately 400,000 people, that also gets quite chilly in winter.

Storrs may be a much more comfortable place for Ezi than a city of 8 million people in Southern CA, characterized by earthquakes, wildfires and the worst traffic in the world.
 
Orangutan said:
The same platitudes apply everywhere. Every school has a close-knit family environment, great fan support, and purports to be a lifetime commitment. For example, one of Notre Dame's more gag-inducing pieces of marketing is that "It's a not a four-year decision, it's a 40-year decision".
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is it true that all ND WBB players get free Lucky Charms for life?
 
oldude said:
Ezi was born and raised in New Zealand which can get extremely cold with considerable snowfall in winter. She now lives in Canberra in southeastern Australia, a city of approximately 400,000 people, that also gets quite chilly in winter.

Storrs may be a much more comfortable place for Ezi than a city of 8 million people in Southern CA, characterized by earthquakes, wildfires and the worst traffic in the world.
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Geezzzzz...................I was researching how UConn can get a Kangaroo delivered to serve as a second mascot by next week.......................now I need to find a Tasmanian Devil?
 
Charliebball said:
Geezzzzz....I was researching how UConn can get a Kangaroo delivered to serve as a second mascot by next week........now I need to find a Tasmanian Devil?
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Is Jonathan Husky really a Dingo?? ;)
 
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