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husky99 said:
Asking around. Grades might chase them off.
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Why would we even offer someone with academic issues in the first place? Just curious, is that something the staff wouldn't know until after an offer was given?
 
Olliewood216 said:
Why would we even offer someone with academic issues in the first place? Just curious, is that something the staff wouldn't know until after an offer was given?
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At this point I academic issues is not a big-deal. Were are on plan RR.


 
Stinger92860 said:
BBall IQ and hustle are important ingredients to defense. I'm not sure these 2 characteristics were strong for him. However, considering how bad our seasons were he should have been given more playing time.
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Considering he took himself out of many games by quick fouls .
He should look in the mirror before he complains
 
I would actually like this addition more than some of the guys we lost out on.
Love this kids talent.
As long as he's qualified, that's more than good enough.
Looking at his history, he's a GRINDER. Was offered by plenty of high majors and had to go the Juco route.
Those kinds of kids will usually put in the work and have a good attitude about it. Because they appreciate what they have.
It's always good to have that component on the roster. His athleticism speaks for itself.
 
husky99 said:
At this point I academic issues is not a big-deal. Were are on plan RR
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We are in the massaging grades stage at this point. Extra credit for hookers and blow.
 
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StunningSteve said:
I would actually like this addition more than some of the guys we lost out on.
Love this kids talent.
As long as he's qualified, that's more than good enough.
Looking at his history, he's a GRINDER. Was offered by plenty of high majors and had to go the Juco route.
Those kinds of kids will usually put in the work and have a good attitude about it. Because they appreciate what they have.
It's always good to have that component on the roster. His athleticism speaks for itself.
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What's his history of "grinding"?? Not sarcastic lol, genuinely curious. Because it seems like all the grinding he's been doing from my perspective is working on his dunks, which isn't exactly useful in a high major d1 basketball game 99.99 percent of the time.

All I've seen is highlights posted here though. What am I missing?
 
husky429 said:
What's his history of "grinding"?? Not sarcastic lol, genuinely curious. Because it seems like all the grinding he's been doing from my perspective is working on his dunks, which isn't exactly useful in a high major d1 basketball game 99.99 percent of the time.

All I've seen is highlights posted here though. What am I missing?
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kid runs the floor, plays with energy, said he will rebound, and clean up everything on the glass
 
StunningSteve said:
I would actually like this addition more than some of the guys we lost out on.
Love this kids talent.
As long as he's qualified, that's more than good enough.
Looking at his history, he's a GRINDER. Was offered by plenty of high majors and had to go the Juco route.
Those kinds of kids will usually put in the work and have a good attitude about it. Because they appreciate what they have.
It's always good to have that component on the roster. His athleticism speaks for itself.
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This is a remarkable bit of creative writing based on nothing at all.

Why do people do this?
 
UConnSwag11 said:
kid runs the floor, plays with energy, said he will rebound, and clean up everything on the glass
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Yeah I got that.

Grinding implies putting in work at the gym. That's what grinding is.

I have yet to see a video with him working in his handle, passing or shooting in a highlight. Am i missing it? I like athleticism, but a windmill 360 doesn't get us 25 wins.

That being said, we need any body over 200lbs at this point that can breathe and tie his shoes. So I'll take him
 
husky429 said:
Yeah I got that.

Grinding implies putting in work at the gym. That's what grinding is.

I have yet to see a video with him working in his handle, passing or shooting in a highlight. Am i missing it? I like athleticism, but a windmill 360 doesn't get us 25 wins.

That being said, we need any body over 200lbs at this point that can breathe and tie his shoes. So I'll take him
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not worried about that because that can be taught and he seems like he's willing to. you can't teach freak athleticism. We need talent and excitement brought back here and if this kid has bounce, can board, play d, run the floor, and block shots like stix sign him up
 
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It's great that he's got freaks hops, but does anyone know if he's actually good at basketball?
 
superjohn said:
No idea but you could say that about every single player in our frontcourt.
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Exactly. Do we really need a 4th/5th project big? I'd rather save the scholarship personally for a ready made 2018 big.
 
UConnSwag11 said:
not worried about that because that can be taught and he seems like he's willing to. you can't teach freak athleticism. We need talent and excitement brought back here and if this kid has bounce, can board, play d, run the floor, and block shots like stix sign him up
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See, you're saying these things but it doesn't make sense, lol. Defense, blocking shots, rebounding are SKILLS that become much harder when you leave juco, and that he wasn't particularly good at in juco, apart from rebounding. You're acting like he's coming to us an all conference candidate and only needs to learn to shoot, or something.

I see no evidence that he's willing to be taught. It's possible, but you're making assumptions based off of a brief interview.

He very well may bring excitement, but until he learns some more skills he's not yet bringing basketball talent. Again, he screams potential and nothing else. There's a reason why he's being offered NOW and not a year ago

You all are projecting this kids personality A LOT. Let's not make him something he's not. He's a hyper athletic, unskilled player. Not Karl Malone.

He has the potential to be excellent, but I highly doubt that that happens year one.
 
husky429 said:
What's his history of "grinding"?? Not sarcastic lol, genuinely curious. Because it seems like all the grinding he's been doing from my perspective is working on his dunks, which isn't exactly useful in a high major d1 basketball game 99.99 percent of the time.

All I've seen is highlights posted here though. What am I missing?
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Dunks are his offense. He shoots 53% on free throws. If he's taking a shot from 2 feet or more from the basket, he's making a mistake. Also his assist-turnover ratio is Brimah like, so you don't want to be passing him the ball much unless it's for an alley oop.

He should be working on his defense, rebounding, and screening. Maybe he is, but it's hard to make a highlight video of that.
 
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pj said:
Dunks are his offense. He shoots 53% on free throws. If he's taking a shot from 2 feet or more from the basket, he's making a mistake. Also his assist-turnover ratio is Brimah like, so you don't want to be passing him the ball much unless it's for an alley oop.

He should be working on his defense, rebounding, and screening. Maybe he is, but it's hard to make a highlight video of that.
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No doubt. And that's why these jabronis need to be hitting the brakes on these takes. Particularly ones that he's "grinding" in the gym. I'll believe it when I see it, and benveru happy about it too
 
huskiesnyc said:
Exactly. Do we really need a 4th/5th project big? I'd rather save the scholarship personally for a ready made 2018 big.
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What makes you think we'll get a ready made big in '18? We need players, if all of a sudden we learn how to recruit again we will make plenty of room for great players.
 
husky429 said:
See, you're saying these things but it doesn't make sense, lol. Defense, blocking shots, rebounding are SKILLS that become much harder when you leave juco, and that he wasn't particularly good at in juco, apart from rebounding. You're acting like he's coming to us an all conference candidate and only needs to learn to shoot, or something.
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You got to acknowledge that coaching at the JuCo level is not all that great. He'll have the opportunity to learn a hell of a lot more at this level.

I see no evidence that he's willing to be taught. It's possible, but you're making assumptions based off of a brief interview.
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There's no evidence that he isn't either.
 
intlzncster said:
You got to acknowledge that coaching at the JuCo level is not all that great. He'll have the opportunity to learn a hell of a lot more at this level.



There's no evidence that he isn't either.
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Juco level coached suck. But 2.5 months before the season kicks off with chillious isn't going to transform the kid either.

Your second point is a flawed argument. Shall I assume every 6'7 kid who can jump is a skilled bball player now because there's not negative proof? Because that seems to be whay your suggesting. That's absurd. In athletics you have to prove your worth. Lets let him prove it before we bandwagon a kid with an OFFER, shall we?
 
husky429 said:
What's his history of "grinding"?? Not sarcastic lol, genuinely curious. Because it seems like all the grinding he's been doing from my perspective is working on his dunks, which isn't exactly useful in a high major d1 basketball game 99.99 percent of the time.

All I've seen is highlights posted here though. What am I missing?
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It seems like people are arguing for the sake of arguing but is it really that surprising that it's easier to find a video of a kid ripping off a double pump 360 from five feet off the ground than it is video of a passing drill?
 
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husky429 said:
Juco level coached suck. But 2.5 months before the season kicks off with chillious isn't going to transform the kid either.
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Don't forget Carlos Daniel. I do think he could pick up a fair amount. I mean, other players build their games in the offseason. Why not this kid? Just cause it's not a complete offseason?

Your second point is a flawed argument. Shall I assume every 6'7 kid who can jump is a skilled bball player now because there's not negative proof? Because that seems to be whay your suggesting. That's absurd. In athletics you have to prove your worth. Lets let him prove it before we bandwagon a kid with an OFFER, shall we?
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I quoted the part of your post that said "I see no evidence that he's willing to be taught". But how can you say anything about whether he's coachable or not if he hasn't received much good coaching? Just cause he's not good yet? I'm not sure how you are drawing any conclusions about it either way.
 
intlzncster said:
Don't forget Carlos Daniel. I do think he could pick up a fair amount. I mean, other players build their games in the offseason. Why not this kid? Just cause it's not a complete offseason?



I quoted the part of your post that said "I see no evidence that he's willing to be taught". But how can you say anything about whether he's coachable or not if he hasn't received much good coaching? Just cause he's not good yet? I'm not sure how you are drawing any conclusions about it either way.
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That's exactly my point. At least two People are acting like he's a great hard worker and there's no proof. Maybe were just playing semantics

Is Carlos Daniel allowed to do skill work? I'm not exactly sure what,the role of a college strength coach is.
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
It seems like people are arguing for the sake of arguing but is it really that surprising that it's easier to find a video of a kid ripping off a double pump 360 from five feet off the ground than it is video of a passing drill?
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I love me a passing drill video, sir ;)
 
husky429 said:
Is Carlos Daniel allowed to do skill work? I'm not exactly sure what,the role of a college strength coach is.
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I think if it's things like footwork and hand work it's fine. Both can be associated with mobility, fitness, strength and conditioning. He's not going to be teaching the kid shooting.
 
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