he's not a pure post man but if allowed to gain position has good moves. i haven't seen him with the ball facing the basket from 15-18',
but if he has those skills he can play with another center and be a problem.
2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup Thread
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but if he has those skills he can play with another center and be a problem.
All I am saying is this: There is a reason that he was touted as one of the most impressive players at the USA Basketball U18 training camp. Watching some of the videos from training camp and watching some of the games that he has played make me think that he projects well as a college player. He is 7'3", has a very nice touch from inside 8 feet, seems to block or alter a bunch of shots. He is still young and skinny, but he will most likely get older, his game will mature, and he will likely put on muscle. Nobody was super impressed with Edey when he was a freshman, but he really developed.
Morez really should be playing more than Khamenia who is a 2025 kid that isn’t shooting well or rebounding or playing defense all that well at the PF spot- for some reason they have Morez as the backup C role and he’s been the best big man for them at the tourny
Hope fully as the staff reviews the film and the stats going into the next round they start giving more PT to those that deserve it
Fears is behind two really good guards in Acuff and Brown, but he should be playing more than McKenney, who hasn’t been good at all except for one quarter in the last game- hopefully he gets more time too
Fan Since '70
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Morez is a different player than Khamenia and they are both good in different aspects. I like Khamenia's game too and hope Illinois pursues him for 2025. Khamenia is a very active player over the whole court and contributes in many ways to the team's success. Morez is a beast and very active inside.
Both Rez and Fears seem to be third string for some unfathomable reason.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
we offered him a loooong time ago. and, yes, we're actively recruiting him. if he leaves the west coast, we have a shot
I believe the Sleeper guys suggested Loyd is balancing the minutes. Also, possibly saving legs for the next few games.
Let’s see how it plays out.
Agree they are different players both 6’8 but with different games - but Khamenia is playing 20 min a game scoring 6.7 pts on 31.6% FG shooting grabbing 7 boards
Morez is only playing 13 min a game scoring 6.7 pts on 70% shooting and grabbing a team leading 9.3 boards
Morez has just been a lot more efficient and effective and should be playing more is my point
pruman91
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The puke recruit Ng!@#$%^ has the falling down flopping bit down BEFORE he reaches the puke campus......i remember at least 3 times he took down the defender to the court and was called for the foul.......
puke and any of their recruits just pizz me off ..........they really really do......................
puke and any of their recruits just pizz me off ..........they really really do......................
Fan Since '70
- OBS, Florida
Don't think Morez is competing with Khamenia for minutes as much as he is with 7'3" Jacobsen and 6'10' Ngongba, as Lloyd is having Morez play inside.
Comparing centers on FIBA U19 USA:
Jacobsen 15.8mpg, 8.3ppg, 6rpg, 68.8% fg. 3.7 blk
Johnson 13.2mpg, 6.7ppg, 9.3rpg, 70% fg, 1.3 blk
Ngongba 13.8mpg, 5.7 ppg, 5.7rpg, 50% fg, 0.7 blk
Khamenia 19.7 mpg, 7rpg, 3.3 assists, 37.5% 3pt
Fears 14.2 mpg, 7.7 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 3.7 assists, 10% 3pt, 4.3 stl
Acuff 24.5 mpg, 17.7 ppg, 3.7 assists, 38.5% 3pt
Brown 23 mpg, 13.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 3.7 assists, 41.2% 3pt
https://www.fiba.basketball/americas/u18/2024/playerstats
How does a 7'3" dude only get 6 rebounds in 15 minutes a game. What would the mpg look like without the Belize drubbing.
Why don't these guards/wings just drop the ball once in a while. They spin in and throw up crazy crap and are getting bailed out on fouls, then everyone tells them they are great players because they putting up points.
Yeah awesome move. Got a tiny bit carried away after but was still awesome
I don't think Jacobsen has moves like that
OldIlliniHead26
- Peoria
clearly angry he was blocked on the last dunk attempt. love it
Why don't these guards/wings just drop the ball once in a while. They spin in and throw up crazy crap and are getting bailed out on fouls, then everyone tells them they are great players because they putting up points.
Morez should be touching every time down right now.
Morez should be touching every time down right now.
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