Yeah, he and a whole line of top 25 ranked or so recruits who think they're a few improvements away from being a first round NBA Pick. Let's just stop bashing the kid now that he's not coming here. Other than selling his soul to the devil by choosing UK and the squid, he seems like a good kid and talented baller.
Interesting thought. Not to say it won't go well for him, but if it doesn't, we're close to home and it wouldn't be a stretch for him to land here if he decides to transfer. But I don't expect that to happen and think he's going to be a heck of a player, but a likely 2 to 3 year one before landing in the NBA.
One thing people forget about Giffey is he was a lot more than just a 3pt specialist. He was a very good athlete who learned to put it on the floor and take it to the basket. He was also a pretty good defender. Vance looked a tad less athletic, more in the Shad range who was a defensive liability though one h*ll of a winning time deep shooter. I'll gladly take a Shad type on my team. If Vance comes here, he'll be surrounded by enough athletes that if he's not a defensive savant it won't matter too much if he's knocking down daggers.
I'm pretty sure Fishy was kidding. Ajou and Wenyen couldn't be further appart. Wenyen is a big time athlete for his length. Ajou could barely get down the court without tripping over his feet. Remember how he could never stay healthy when he was at UConn and didn't exactly rip it up at a lesser level. In fact, he struggled to log PT at Fairfield.
I'm with Fishy but I do think Ajou was clearly the better athlete.
I agree. Many of these posts make our fan base look bad. I understand having a little fun with this, but some I'm not so sure are doing that and are digging up some whoppers of why he's now overrated, or whatever negative way one wants to cast him in.
Was just trying to get a rise out of you, I don't really think Ajou is a better athlete than your boy Wenyen.
I haven't read anything about why he chose UK. Did he say that? Maybe he believes there is more immediate PT for him and wants to be part of a program that year-in, year-out has a shot at -4. Now I don't think recruiting a lot of one-and-dones is the best way win it all, but it sure is a good way to win a load of games, be pre-season ranked top 5 or better, and have a great shot at making a deep NCAA run. If that's what he wanted, so be it. I like the earn-my-PT and prove them wrong Shabazz Napier type players that out play and out work their opponent.
Don't even go there! The board will go into meltdown if that happens.
Add to them the last two 7+ footers we've had...and still have.
You just never know if people really believe what they're posting. With that said, I didn't even remember who said what and haven't got worked up about any of this. The only thing that bring me pause is the way we look to any outsiders who might read this thread. Kidding or not, we reek of sour grapes on this one.
Vance Jackson.
Well put, Ricker. I wanted Gabriel mostly because I think he's going to be an exciting player to watch and has a ton of upside. It would have been fun to watch him develop his game here. But as you pointed out, he was in no way a need recruit due to the depth we have with other recruits and returning players who have similar skill sets. I don't think we have a dire need for a wing, but we could use another 2G, maybe another who can play the 5 at a high level and another deep shooter, thus Jackson fits the bill. I just wish he was a tad more athletic, but as I mentioned in another post, Jackson would be surrounded by plenty of good defenders that he'd be a nice piece to add to this class.
I'm not saying AD would be a good fit, but I don't know why you think he'd be a bad one. I liked his game when I saw him play on TV along with Gabriel & Ham Diallo. He can put the ball on the floor, score from deep and in transition. Not nearly the athlete as the other two. Has an improving 3pt shot, but is not at the level of Jackson. He would not be a bad get if we don't land Jackson. I don't see as much upside as other recruits, but I think he can play at this level and give us minutes at the 3. I don't sense he's at the top of of KO's list. He certainly had a h*ll of a game in that battle for 3rd place in that game that was on TV. He put up some impressive #s during that entire tourney and was one of the leading scorers. Got some legit offers after it.
Rationality is a debatable subject. So how can I make a statement in which I believe I have "rational" and "irrational" moments? But I assure you there are things I do and say that I wish I didn't. I may prefer not believing I can be irrational. But if I believed I was above irrationality that would guarantee I'm irrational.
I wouldn't remove the option I offered because we are talking about many people and it may apply to someone. But I did not present this possibility which I think is very plausible.
Once Giffey became a scoring threat his senior year he was basically a jumpshooter, I don't think you would need 2 hands to count the number of times he took someone off the bounce and scored at the rim. Not really sure where you're getting that from because it didn't happen often.
Felt the same way about Shonn Miller vs. Diamond Stone, as did many others on here. Sometimes, finding the best fit is more important than getting best player available.
