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Not sure how much of a role this will play, but UConn's the only Nike school among the four (Indiana is Adidas and Texas Tech, Utah are Under Armour). Only caught my eye because he calls himself a Nike athlete on both his Twitter and Instagram.
 
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Something is wrong here. He was reported to have made 61 out of 162 3's (38%), but shot 100% on the video. Is this fake news? Nice pure shooter. Listed at 6'3", but also listed at 1.88 meters = 6'1". Slender, may have trouble with stronger defenders. Nice floater and pretty good vision/passer. Listed as both an SG and a PG. Looks like he could be a contributor if he has the physical tools to play at this level.

1.88 m x 39.3701 = 74.0157 in = 6-2
 

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Not sure how much of a role this will play, but UConn's the only Nike school among the four (Indiana is Adidas and Texas Tech, Utah are Under Armour). Only caught my eye because he calls himself a Nike athlete on both his Twitter and Instagram.

Would have to think it has some bearing. I wonder how that works that he considers himself a "Nike" athlete.
 
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https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KLGOIfrsbkQ&ved=0ahUKEwib3ZeKzJXUAhUk34MKHZ4cDt8Qt9IBCGcwEQ&usg=AFQjCNHdokjJ1MuKKjYPQelgZxn30267RQ&sig2=GfhwqTsrPWSQL-bFYF9svw

Looking at this from a year ago, it seems like he's put on some good weight recently. I think he's already 19.. would be an old freshman

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...u9BP13ViwoxmpLcgA&sig2=HDam-BGpKLkj3D-4U9Xjmg

Looks like he played a bit more point in the u20 games. Only 16 mins a game, but 2 assists and steals per game looks ok. I loved that split in the pick and roll to start the video. It was sloppy but that's really hard to do. You can also see his shooting stretch the floor. Also allows his pump fake to open up for his floater. I like him.
 
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Looks to me like Chill is the one guy on the staff that follows him on twitter, guessing he's taking the lead on this one.
 

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When he comes and sits down to talk, make sure a couple of Pepes pizza's are on the table. I agree with Fishy on this one. Geno does need to get involved. Bring in his family also. Get that home cooking thing going. Actually I think his family is in Jersey.
 

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I'm shaking my head at all the pizza comments. I do think that a strategic walk by Geno, who as an Italian native is a fluent speaker couldn't hurt.

"Se hai bisogno di qualcosa si senta libero di chiedere."
 
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He looks like he's got a little Doron Sheffer in his game, but seems to have some more quickness off the dribble. Not saying he will be another Doron, but he's got that kind of craftiness to his game. Needs to add some muscle to his frame!
 
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If it comes down to the best Italian food UConn has the lead by a mile over the over schools
 
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I would take this kid over MAL every day of the week and twice on Sunday

I would cool it. MAL lead an undefeated team in the best hs basketball division in the world.

Both players have great potential, but the Italian is clearly more of an unknown. With 3 strong guards in the roster and 1 backup in Anderson, I think taking a high risk high reward player is worth it.
 
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