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Reibe and Furphy at FIBA U19s

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CL82 said:
Haha, in my head I mispronounce his last name as Reeb. By the time the season starts. UConn we have the pronunciation guide up on the roster website and that will resolve any debate as to how to say his name. I checked yesterday and it's not up yet.
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But will all of us spell his last name correctly? I'm assuming nobody will mess up his first name. Although around here you never know....;)
 
HooperScooper said:
But will all of us spell his last name correctly? I'm assuming nobody will mess up his first name. Although around here you never know....;)
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You realize that I was writing a phonetic pronunciation in that post, right?

In any event, I will offer that you're being the self-appointed name police has gotten tired. Just my opinion.
 
CL82 said:
You realize that I was writing a phonetic pronunciation in that post, right?

In any event, I will offer that you're being the self-appointed name police has gotten tired. Just my opinion.
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Yes, I realized that. That's why the conjunction "but" lead off the sentence.

At this point it's just a running joke since I don't think I've actually pointed out anyone spelling a player's name wrong in a long time. Kind of like the joke about PC having just as much of a chance as anyone. Sorry if it offended you. It's obvious why it did.
 
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PAHusky said:
We have no backup 5. We have other dudes who can play the 4
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He'll play backup 5 the vast majority of the time, although I suspect he will see some spot time at the 4 depending on the situation (fouls, opponents, etc.) Unlike the last three years, Riebe actually has the skills to play the 4. Depending on how he develops and what our future recruiting looks like, its also possible he could be the 4 down the road.
 
HooperScooper said:
Yes, I realized that. That's why the conjunction "but" lead off the sentence.

At this point it's just a running joke since I don't think I've actually pointed out anyone spelling a player's name wrong in a long time. Kind of like the joke about PC having just as much of a chance as anyone. Sorry if it offended you. It's obvious why it did.
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Not offended, so much by bored by it. It was funny at first, now it's just obnoxious. Just my opinion. You seem offended by my sharing it with you. Not my intention.
 
CL82 said:
Haha, in my head I mispronounce his last name as Reeb. By the time the season starts. UConn we have the pronunciation guide up on the roster website and that will resolve any debate as to how to say his name. I checked yesterday and it's not up yet.
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Here's Adam Finkelstein pronouncing his last name correctly. Surprised there is so much confusion on this.

 
husky429 said:
International has gotta be a recruiting staple going forward. More and more talent coming from overseas and they don't need the kind of polishing a lot of AAU prospects do.
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correct. Also, NCAA basketball NIL/revenue sharing salary is paying more than the minor league versions, or whatever you want to call them, of the pro teams over there such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, etc. That means those younger top players in Europe will come here to the States to play in college basketball. If UConn doesn't keep international recruiting as a staple, other schools will fill the gap.
 
Also not sure where you guys are getting that Reibe will play any 4, I think that simply will not happen lol. He doesn’t have nearly enough footspeed right now to do that.
 
husky429 said:
I'm sure you're a real joy at the company Christmas party
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I apologize that I don't accept stupid. Somehow, my friends don't find it a problem. Possibly because they're not stupid.

I've said stupid things on the boneyard many a time. when called on it, I try to be responsible and say "my bad." What I don't do is triple down, pretend that I can give words whatever meanings I want to and then attack the person who pointed out my mistake. But hey, you do you.

I'm done with this discussion so take whatever shots you want.
 
StllH8L8ner said:
You should see the bidet thread.
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I know we can’t take them all but this Israeli kid is cooking so far in his FIBA U19 pool. Sheesh. I wonder if Luke took a look here. Will contribute in a big way at Purdue next season.

 
husky429 said:
International has gotta be a recruiting staple going forward. More and more talent coming from overseas and they don't need the kind of polishing a lot of AAU prospects do.
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Calhoun’s breakout in early 90s was made possible by 2 Israeli standouts, Nadav Henefeld and Doran Sheffield. No one expected either of them to be great until they showed up on campus and dominated.

I don’t watch a lot of basketball pre college, but from what I have seen in this tournament I don’t recall any UConn freshman recruit ever looking as impressive as Furphy has looked in this tournament. My mind is blown by how polished he looks.

Reibe also looks good, but battling muscle bound titans 4 years older than him, might be an adjustment.
 
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