Sure would be niceCould he be our Vitale from Baylor? With a shot?
Sure would be niceCould he be our Vitale from Baylor? With a shot?
Anyone else look at the other "Centers" on this Mock Draft?This reputable site has him going late 2nd round.
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If you think Lieb is the same caliber of player as that kid I don't know what to tell ya. He played for the Russian team in the FIBA European championship. Former top 50 recruit. Tommy Lloyd has a great eye for European talent as well.Pavel Zakharov: 10 games, 4.5 mpg, 0.8pts, 0.4 rebounds, 0 assists
Brandon Lieb: 5 games, 2.4 mpg, 0.8 pts, 1.2 rebounds, 0.2 assists.
So you're right. Considering Zakharov was a sophomore and Lieb a freshman, it's no comparison. I'd stick with Lieb.
Don't forget about improving how he defends pick and roll as that will be needed at the next level.Anyone else look at the other "Centers" on this Mock Draft?
All were in the 6'11" - 220-240 Range
Kofi -7'0" 285lbs.
It's been said many times before, but the current NBA center just isn't what it used to be. Kofi would've been a Top 10 not too long ago. Come back, win a POY, deep tourney run, expand your game (passing/shooting), and rocket up the board.
I've seen him play, in person, and I think he'll do well for you guys.Me too...
LOL....when you have a player who could be best in the universe, you should feel positive. /s Seriously....never seen Hutch play but I trust coaches and trainers. And believe he can be special.
Jalen Coleman Lands was the #37 recruit in the country. Maybe we should see if he wants another go here?If you think Lieb is the same caliber of player as that kid I don't know what to tell ya. He played for the Russian team in the FIBA European championship. Former top 50 recruit. Tommy Lloyd has a great eye for European talent as well.
Anyways.. Just wasting away the day at work. I am sure all of this is irrelevant.
Actually watching a bit of Zakharov’s game, he moves pretty well and seems pretty coordinated. Seems like a Matt Haarms type which I think would fit fine. If we are having to rebuild our front court from scratch, could do worse than Payne and Zakharov.Kofi’s development has been amazing, but not sure I want to turn into big Man U.
It seems like the college game is moving more towards an NBA model which is all about ball screens and switching them.Our last 4 high school commits seem to indicate a shift towards that model. Not sure where a big plodding 5 fits.
Kofi is a generational college center and was so efficient around the basket you make it work. But I do think our offense bogged down a bit trying to feed the post. Even if you get a guy that’s 80% as efficient as Kofi, I don’t think it’s make sense numbers wise.
If we are going to bring in a bunch of lengthy wings, I think we are much better off pairing a Payne/Flo Thamba type, who may not have a back to the basket game but can switch on screens on defense and screen and catch lobs on offense. I think that’s a better fit with what it looks like we are trying to do.
I don't watch, haven't watched, won't watch NBA. I just know that as a general bball player, he needs work to do. They may even suggest he lose 15-20 poundsDon't forget about improving how he defends pick and roll as that will be needed at the next level.
I am probably in the minority here, but why? Why should we have to Re-recruit him? He knows what we are offering him. His family knows. If they don't want it, then be on your way and good luck on finding your happiness.F it. Put the press on Miller to return. Who cares if you look desperate.
It’s just the nature of the game. It’s why Underwood and Co are getting paid the big bucks. With transfer rules the way they are going, recruiting guys already on the roster will become the normI am probably in the minority here, but why? Why should we have to Re-recruit him? He knows what we are offering him. His family knows. If they don't want it, then be on your way and good luck on finding your happiness.
This is staff spent years recruiting Adam AND his family. For people on here to say we need to "put the press" on him to return........F THAT!
I would welcome him back with open arms if we wants to come back, but to have to convince him of his role and stroke him..........nah.
This reputable site has him going late 2nd round.
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1. He is a "known" to our staff, not an unknown recruit/transferI am probably in the minority here, but why? Why should we have to Re-recruit him? He knows what we are offering him. His family knows. If they don't want it, then be on your way and good luck on finding your happiness.
This is staff spent years recruiting Adam AND his family. For people on here to say we need to "put the press" on him to return........F THAT!
I would welcome him back with open arms if we wants to come back, but to have to convince him of his role and stroke him..........nah.
Not listed on his offers page on 247 but I don't know if that's always accurateWere we on Bryce Hamilton out of high school? Or am I blending him in with Bryce Hopkins?
He is a good for weakside defense, great post moves, good job of rim running. He needs to improve pick and roll defense, needs to develop his jump shooting.Don't forget about improving how he defends pick and roll as that will be needed at the next level.
I think this is the starting 2 guard if he commits unless we get someone real nice in the portal (which is still very possible).
He's one player. He's not the difference between a Top 5 team and a team that misses the tourney. I'd rather win 10 games next year than go begging anybody unless that person makes us a national title contender.F it. Put the press on Miller to return. Who cares if you look desperate.
Eh, I'd rather repair the relationship with a young college kid who's going to be one of our top players, rather than only win 10 games. Who cares if you look "desperate", "begging" or "thirsty". This isn't high school dating drama, we're talking about big time college basketball. I would hope our staff is doing whatever it takes within the rules to put us in the best position to win, period.He's one player. He's not the difference between a Top 5 team and a team that misses the tourney. I'd rather win 10 games next year than go begging anybody unless that person makes us a national title contender.
What do you think recruiting is? Treat him like we were treating Franklin, Burnett, and TyTy. If it's clear he has zero interest in returning, then stop. If we were to believe the positive updates we were given about those 3, then we should also somewhat believe that this transfer decision was not made by Miller and he actually wanted to stay. If that's true, there's clearly an opening to try to get him back.He's one player. He's not the difference between a Top 5 team and a team that misses the tourney. I'd rather win 10 games next year than go begging anybody unless that person makes us a national title contender.