Does he know somebody who has a relative on the team? Was he a hot dog vendor?A guy in a black shirt told me on a Wednesday
Does he know somebody who has a relative on the team? Was he a hot dog vendor?A guy in a black shirt told me on a Wednesday
I thought BU was talking about Payne when he said that stuff. But, I agree, it was refreshing to hear him talk about skills development rather than discussing roles. Nice paradigm shift.BU in discussing Melendez said he had no role for him other than make him a better player. Too much talk about roles, how about more discussion about skill development.
My thoughts exactly. I feel like the damage has been done multiple times. Why are people so hung up on bringing him back? Refused to sign in the fall so he could look at more options *cough cough Fichigan* and then waited to sign until almost the last minute in the spring. Everyone is saying “well he was engaged with the team” yeah, when they’re winning the Big Ten Tournament. He’s celebrating winning. What do you expect the kid to do? Pout after a win? LOL. There have been multiple instances where he just doesn’t seem to want to be here. When things aren’t going well for him he always has this sour puss look on his face. It reminds me of the face a kid makes when they want to blow out the candles on another kid’s birthday cake but then get told they can’t. So you’re not THE GUY your freshman year on a team with two All-Americans? PROVE YOURSELF DUDE. You can’t just dribble and take a step back 3. You can’t just stand in the corner, guarded or unguarded, and chuck up a 3. You want to be the primary ball handler on the team? Well how about actually dribbling BY someone. He does two little dribble moves and when he doesn’t get past the defender, he either passes to the closest guy, or chucks up a prayer. Is he a great defender? Sure. But if he is wanting to be THE GUY, then do it. Be better than Belo. Be better than everyone. People need to stop coddling this kid. This isn’t high school anymore.Miller is never going to be devoted whether or not he returns. Rumors swirled whether he would decommit as he was an incoming freshman, and then he puts his name in the portal because his camp thinks he should be there instead of Belo, yikes. I'm sure we'll be happy if he returns, but who's to say he won't explode if one of our incoming freshman come in and beat him out for a spot?
Don't hold back.My thoughts exactly. I feel like the damage has been done multiple times. Why are people so hung up on bringing him back? Refused to sign in the fall so he could look at more options *cough cough Fichigan* and then waited to sign until almost the last minute in the spring. Everyone is saying “well he was engaged with the team” yeah, when they’re winning the Big Ten Tournament. He’s celebrating winning. What do you expect the kid to do? Pout after a win? LOL. There have been multiple instances where he just doesn’t seem to want to be here. When things aren’t going well for him he always has this sour puss look on his face. It reminds me of the face a kid makes when they want to blow out the candles on another kid’s birthday cake but then get told they can’t. So you’re not THE GUY your freshman year on a team with two All-Americans? PROVE YOURSELF DUDE. You can’t just dribble and take a step back 3. You can’t just stand in the corner, guarded or unguarded, and chuck up a 3. You want to be the primary ball handler on the team? Well how about actually dribbling BY someone. He does two little dribble moves and when he doesn’t get past the defender, he either passes to the closest guy, or chucks up a prayer. Is he a great defender? Sure. But if he is wanting to be THE GUY, then do it. Be better than Belo. Be better than everyone. People need to stop coddling this kid. This isn’t high school anymore.
Yes, he said it was 0440 returning.Has anyone had the chance to ask Underwood if we’ve seen what he was so happy about a couple of months ago? Would be interesting if there’s more to come.
Great call-out! I recall first hearing its use in year 1 --- pertaining to Mark Smith.For those keeping track.......first use of the word "elite" came at 3:02 in the BU presser.
Edit: Followed closely by a double "elite".
Agreed...much rather grow big pieces to the puzzle and struggle to put them together.I thought BU was talking about Payne when he said that stuff. But, I agree, it was refreshing to hear him talk about skills development rather than discussing roles. Nice paradigm shift.
Your first mistake is assuming there are "insiders."Why are insiders continuing to push that Kofi is more likely to return than to leave? That just seems opposite of common sense. He hasn't even officially declared yet. I'm sure that will happen shortly. He declared last year as an extremely raw player, and was probably 50/50 or worse on returning. This year he showed polish and flashed a big man game rarely seen at the college level. I think its like 90/10 he's gone. That doesn't mean 1st round NBA grade, just means he'd go play professionally somewhere if he goes undrafted. He turns 22 this year, is a powerful inside force that isn't miraculously going to change into a stretch 5, and his best friend, roommate, fellow international player is not returning.
Yes, he mentioned a few pressers ago that he saved 15% on his car insurance at GEICO.Has anyone had the chance to ask Underwood if we’ve seen what he was so happy about a couple of months ago? Would be interesting if there’s more to come.
ChillMy thoughts exactly. I feel like the damage has been done multiple times. Why are people so hung up on bringing him back? Refused to sign in the fall so he could look at more options *cough cough Fichigan* and then waited to sign until almost the last minute in the spring. Everyone is saying “well he was engaged with the team” yeah, when they’re winning the Big Ten Tournament. He’s celebrating winning. What do you expect the kid to do? Pout after a win? LOL. There have been multiple instances where he just doesn’t seem to want to be here. When things aren’t going well for him he always has this sour puss look on his face. It reminds me of the face a kid makes when they want to blow out the candles on another kid’s birthday cake but then get told they can’t. So you’re not THE GUY your freshman year on a team with two All-Americans? PROVE YOURSELF DUDE. You can’t just dribble and take a step back 3. You can’t just stand in the corner, guarded or unguarded, and chuck up a 3. You want to be the primary ball handler on the team? Well how about actually dribbling BY someone. He does two little dribble moves and when he doesn’t get past the defender, he either passes to the closest guy, or chucks up a prayer. Is he a great defender? Sure. But if he is wanting to be THE GUY, then do it. Be better than Belo. Be better than everyone. People need to stop coddling this kid. This isn’t high school anymore.
I feel like the company with the current naming rights to Assembly Hall might have something to say about that.Yes, he mentioned a few pressers ago that he saved 15% on his car insurance at GEICO.
True, it was a little of both. The-Grandy-man also was left out of the rotation. I only brought up Monte because when the 3 and D guy was needed he filled that role and Ace was suited for that role in late games also. Not as strong as Monte of course. Bello took everybody's minutes, not that I'm complaining.It really wasn’t DMW who stole minutes from AM, it was Curbelo. Often had AC playing with Ayo and TF for long stretches in second half, with DMW pulling minutes from Grandison during same timeframe.
We'll need to double-checkI feel like the company with the current naming rights to Assembly Hall might have something to say about that.
Discount Double Check.We'll need to double-check
lol, I had better vision then the old man.That seems dangerous. Why didn't your parent or guardian drive home?
Fun Fact: I played against that assclown in College. He was a complete !!!!!!!. Talented though.Or fake hat trick with assclown dad and friends laughing.
We got the last laugh. He's playing in Korea cause his college and pro career never went anywhere.Fun Fact: I played against that assclown in College. He was a complete !!!!!!!. Talented though.
won't be us
I don't know if I would want that from him right away, but down the road both he and Goode have had point guard responsibilities in high school. I don't think they are natural combo guards, but more of can initiate the offense as needed. The better part is having players that should be multi versatile.Today's FWIW (from FightingIllini.com): Podziemski played point guard during his senior season after playing shooting guard as a sophomore (22.5 ppg) and junior (27.6 ppg). A three-time Division 3 all-state selection, he finished his SJNA career with 2,154 points, becoming the first player in Wisconsin state history to eclipse 2,000 points despite never playing on varsity as a freshman. He is ranked No. 72 by 247Sports Composite.
Thus, Podz could slide over and play a few minutes at PG if needed.
Gives me Da'Monte vibes. Was it Da'Monte's job to run the point? No. Is he more than capable of initiating the offense? Totally. More ball handlers on the floor the better. Something something elite elite positionless positionless.I don't know if I would want that from him right away, but down the road both he and Goode have had point guard responsibilities in high school. I don't think they are natural combo guards, but more of can initiate the offense as needed. The better part is having players that should be multi versatile.