Power Forward Portal Wish

[TheDude]

I didn't know we were looking for more 6-6 wing players?

He is a point guard, watch his highlights 50% are passes and assists.

 

[Ricker]

Not being able to enroll academically at North Carolina has to be the punch line of a joke

 

[Emoney2737]

How can you see it? He didn't play. I know you love the Ross'.

Who knows? Jacob might end up being better than his brother

 

[Mister P]

He is a point guard, watch his highlights 50% are passes and assists.

He is not a point guard.

This is @Hey Adrien! game scout in Nov. of 2023 during Traores freshman year:

“Physical power forward- Seydou Traore 6’7 215 freshman
15.5p, 10.5r, 2.0s, 1.0b, 68.4 2P%, 2.0 3PA, 12.5 3P%, 1.0 fouls
Clearly, the most impressive freshman of the bunch is Seydou Traore, a NYC-bred power forward who played high school ball at Our Savior Lutheran. At 6’7 215, he’s got a fearless motor and a frame that has overpowered opponents. Unfazed against Kansas, Traore scored 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting while grabbing 8 rebounds. Praised for his coachability and willingness to learn, when all is said and done, expect Traore to get All-MAAC honors as soon as this year.”

Traore is seasoned and experienced. He would be a great addition to the roster as someone who can come off the bench and get points and rebounds.

 

[boog204]

No idea if Traore is actually being recruited or not, but he’d be a great add to the roster. 3/4 combo, has started games in the B1G and B12.

As a freshmen had 16/8 against Kansas, 13/8 against us and multiple double figure games in P4 conference games. He can clearly play. I’d think WVU or Seton Hall would give him starting opps and prb more $$, but we should be ecstatic if this becomes our 10th guy.

He might not fit some of your desires for a taller guy with a pterosaur wingspan, but I’d prefer someone with major conference experience over a mid-major guy.

 

[RuffRuff]

He is not a point guard.

This is @Hey Adrien! game scout in Nov. of 2023 during Traores freshman year:

“Physical power forward- Seydou Traore 6’7 215 freshman
15.5p, 10.5r, 2.0s, 1.0b, 68.4 2P%, 2.0 3PA, 12.5 3P%, 1.0 fouls
Clearly, the most impressive freshman of the bunch is Seydou Traore, a NYC-bred power forward who played high school ball at Our Savior Lutheran. At 6’7 215, he’s got a fearless motor and a frame that has overpowered opponents. Unfazed against Kansas, Traore scored 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting while grabbing 8 rebounds. Praised for his coachability and willingness to learn, when all is said and done, expect Traore to get All-MAAC honors as soon as this year.”

Traore is seasoned and experienced. He would be a great addition to the roster as someone who can come off the bench and get points and rebounds.

Kid looked very talented when we played them a few years ago - he stood out. I don't see the positional need - last thing it would seem we need is another wing type player. Maybe with some coaching.............

 

[HuskyHawk]

Kid looked very talented when we played them a few years ago - he stood out. I don't see the positional need - last thing it would seem we need is another wing type player. Maybe with some coaching.............

I saw him listed at 6'6" and lighter than what @Mister P lists above. Not sure the reality, but I agree he's not an ideal fit. I think what most of us are looking for is a PF that is bigger than Khamenia, not smaller. 6'9" 235 type of guy. Maybe there aren't any.

 

[Mister P]

I saw him listed at 6'6" and lighter than what @Mister P lists above. Not sure the reality, but I agree he's not an ideal fit. I think what most of us are looking for is a PF that is bigger than Khamenia, not smaller. 6'9" 235 type of guy. Maybe there aren't any.

I would also like to see a much bigger 4 and hope that the staff will be signing one.

But if he decides to come here to play with a championship caliber team then I’m all for the additional bench piece. Even if we get the bigger 4.

 

[tenyears]

Kid looked very talented when we played them a few years ago - he stood out. I don't see the positional need - last thing it would seem we need is another wing type player. Maybe with some coaching.............

We just don't know, do we dude?

 

[tenyears]

I saw him listed at 6'6" and lighter than what @Mister P lists above. Not sure the reality, but I agree he's not an ideal fit. I think what most of us are looking for is a PF that is bigger than Khamenia, not smaller. 6'9" 235 type of guy. Maybe there aren't any.

This is the nagging question. As it stands Khamenia is on an island by himself. If he is out for any reason, the most viable option would be to slide Landrew over from the 3 because he is heavier than Jayden. That seems like a tall order for a freshman who doesn't know the system and hasn't acclimated to playing Big East defense. We would lose the advantage of someone like Landrew at the 3 and also potentially leave Jayden in a tough spot holding down the 3.
This is far from over.

 

[Bigbrad1029]

You didn't really address my question but ok.

Yes we are more athletic I meant….

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Not being able to enroll academically at North Carolina has to be the punch line of a joke

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