No he was measured recently at some Games/camp at 7'0". I don't see tempo as that much of a problem for a guy we'll rely on to get the rebound and outlet the ball. He's got speed too. Sure, he can't play 30 minutes at this point, but Fletch and the staff will get him into better shape, especially with 10 extra practices, plus games in Europe this summer.
Agree but we need to be able to play two bigs at times. I was at PSU game...they played two bigs and punished us inside.Importantly, with at least two solid big men, both can go full speed until they need a sub. Plenty of times last season, you could see Giorgi sucking wind, but the only alternative was putting Kipper or Jordan in to guard Morgan, or Fernando, or Haarms, etc. Giorgi's minutes will go down because he won't need to be in during the exhausted, ineffective times. But his production might not drop much because while he's in, he'll still get his touches and should have more experienced wings to punish those double-teams. It's not a zero-sum game adding another big at Girogi's spot.
Hearing Holyfield is high on the Illini, mainly because he’s high on Underwood.I'm banking on the fact that we land Holyfield
But a starting lineup of
Ayo, Trent, Tevian, Holyfield, Giorgi with Feliz taking the remaining minutes from the guards and Kofi the first big man off the bench would be a solid 7. Add in Damonte, AG, Kipper, and Samba to round out the minutes and that's a solid, deep rotation
Importantly, with at least two solid big men, both can go full speed until they need a sub. Plenty of times last season, you could see Giorgi sucking wind, but the only alternative was putting Kipper or Jordan in to guard Morgan, or Fernando, or Haarms, etc. Giorgi's minutes will go down because he won't need to be in during the exhausted, ineffective times. But his production might not drop much because while he's in, he'll still get his touches and should have more experienced wings to punish those double-teams. It's not a zero-sum game adding another big at Girogi's spot.
Hoping that Samba is far enough improved to share the minutes with Giorgi, Holyfield, and Kofi. That gives coach a variety of pieces to create matchup problems. Not at all worried about the other three positions as there are three proven players plus some very talented, but less experienced backups. To me it all hinges on Holyfield unless they have an alternative of which we are unaware or January is still a possibility. With him we have size, depth and reasonable experience.I'm banking on the fact that we land Holyfield
But a starting lineup of
Ayo, Trent, Tevian, Holyfield, Giorgi with Feliz taking the remaining minutes from the guards and Kofi the first big man off the bench would be a solid 7. Add in Damonte, AG, Kipper, and Samba to round out the minutes and that's a solid, deep rotation
I’m pretty sure Giorgi was sick during part of the big ten season. Lingering cold. As you said, really affected him some games, and needed another big anyways.Importantly, with at least two solid big men, both can go full speed until they need a sub. Plenty of times last season, you could see Giorgi sucking wind, but the only alternative was putting Kipper or Jordan in to guard Morgan, or Fernando, or Haarms, etc. Giorgi's minutes will go down because he won't need to be in during the exhausted, ineffective times. But his production might not drop much because while he's in, he'll still get his touches and should have more experienced wings to punish those double-teams. It's not a zero-sum game adding another big at Girogi's spot.
Hearing Holyfield is high on the Illini, mainly because he’s high on Underwood.
Hoping that’s enough to pan out for a commit.
Insiders never out their source.Is this someone in the program or someone close to Holyfield telling you this?
Ayo needs a lot of work to be nba ready. Just being fast on the break is not enough. The nba doesn't do that much. He needs to be able to hit all kinds of contested shots routinely.
Just being fast on the break is not enough.
No, that would be Joe Biden.Now if he starts rubbing shoulders or smelling hair that’s a different story....
Barring major injury, Ayo is a first round pick in 2020. Lock. The only question is where will he go? (i.e., 12th, 20th). Next season will be his last with us.
To your point, yes, there are several areas of his game that need significant improvement. Won't stop him from being a first rounder though.
Of the first 18 on the list, the oldest are FR and the rest HSSr or intl. Doesn't quite meet my logic test.If this is an accurate look at next years draft....we should cherish the year we have left with Ayo.
https://www.nbadraft.net/2020mock_draft
Of the first 18 on the list, the oldest are FR and the rest HSSr or intl. Doesn't quite meet my logic test.
Epilepsy does not just get better when you have it as an adult. It can be under total control with medications, proper sleep habits, proper diet and continued hydration. I had a seizure at 18, first year of college.....I got hammered, went to bed at 4AM and woke up with a hangover. So, I was completely sleep deprived and dehydrated. I never knew I had the issue. I was put on meds and 24 years later....not one seizure, yet I still have an abnormal EEG.Random question: is it possible for a player who has been placed on medical scholarship to return to an athletic scholarship? Hypothetically speaking if Higgs is placed on medical due to epilepsy, but it were to get better for any reason in a year or two, would he be able to return to an athletic scholarship and play? If so, how is his years of eligibility determined?
Epilepsy does not just get better when you have it as an adult. It can be under total control with medications, proper sleep habits, proper diet and continued hydration. I had a seizure at 18, first year of college.....I got hammered, went to bed at 4AM and woke up with a hangover. So, I was completely sleep deprived and dehydrated. I never knew I had the issue. I was put on meds and 24 years later....not one seizure, yet I still have an abnormal EEG.
Point being, controlled epilepsy would not keep him from playing competitive basketball(especially since he's been playing since he's probably been five). A severe foot injury......could derail his basketball playing career. Now, does he have a foot injury(like we've heard recently) or does he have uncontrolled epilepsy or seizures resulting from issues far worse than being epileptic?
In either event, I can't imagine BU canning his scholarship.
I agree, because one thing he should be able to do right out of the gate is rebound. He'll have to adjust to the college game for sure. But on the other hand, opponents are going to have problems dealing with him. He's big and mobile. And I don't think he starts over Giorgi; he starts with him.I've seen it supposed several times in this thread, but I'm having a hard time imagining Kofi not starting from day one.
Myers Leonard could have used much more time in college too.