dailey247
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Post by dailey247 on Oct 15, 2008 12:54:56 GMT -5
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RDF
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Post by RDF on Oct 15, 2008 13:21:15 GMT -5
I don't think as much of Tyreke Evans as others do--think he's highly overrated--but in that picture--he's not being a ballhog--which he can be--but he is taking it up for shot and defense rotated over.
To more important/topical info--how great is it to see Greg rocking his Hoya jersey from media day instead of the McDonalds/Hoop Summit jerseys like the other guys?
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seaweed
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Post by seaweed on Oct 15, 2008 13:30:46 GMT -5
Lefty! I get a little basketball chubby everytime I think about having a hotshot southpaw, a big man no less.
Lefty!
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dailey247
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Post by dailey247 on Oct 15, 2008 13:37:41 GMT -5
You caught me. I wasn't being entirely serious with my commentary. I realize that Tyreke has the skill to take his man and score on a help defender. I still think it's a funny picture, though. Especially taking into consideration all the talk around these parts following the McDonalds game -valid or not- concerning Greg's frustration playing in all-star showcase environments rather than a more structured, competitive game. With that in mind, look at Greg's expression and tell me you can't see a thought bubble reading "I can't BELIEVE he's putting that up!"
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DudeSlade
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Post by DudeSlade on Oct 15, 2008 13:45:34 GMT -5
To more important/topical info--how great is it to see Greg rocking his Hoya jersey from media day instead of the McDonalds/Hoop Summit jerseys like the other guys? This was the first thing I noticed when I looked through the list. How great is that?! Greg is the only player in his university's uniform! Love it! |
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1227
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Post by 1227 on Oct 15, 2008 14:44:21 GMT -5
Is that picture from yesterday's media day?
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Oct 15, 2008 19:02:23 GMT -5
Is that picture from yesterday's media day? most likely |
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on Oct 15, 2008 19:05:51 GMT -5
Is it me or does Greg look like O when shootin free throws? Look again. Looks like an old Othella pic to me.
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balla
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Post by balla on Oct 15, 2008 19:46:44 GMT -5
Nothing sweeter than a Gtown jersey.
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SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Oct 16, 2008 4:46:40 GMT -5
If Greg Monroe turns out to be the # 1 impact freshman this year, where would you rank our hoyas?
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zxhoya
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Post by zxhoya on Oct 16, 2008 9:33:37 GMT -5
RDF, from what I've seen of Tyreke Evans although a major ball hog, he is the truth. He has serious offensive skills. His ability to handle and penetrate at his size is very impressive and once he gets a consistent jump shot he will be unstoppable.
Greg will surprise many in a Hoya uniform. Go Hoyas!!
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SFHoya99
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Post by SFHoya99 on Oct 16, 2008 9:38:25 GMT -5
The problem with Evans is that he's not going to stop taking jump shots until he gets a shot.
I don't think he's as talented as Mayo, and that wasn't exactly a resounding success at USC.
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chep3
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Post by chep3 on Oct 16, 2008 12:38:45 GMT -5
I'm no recruiting expert, and I've only seen Tyreke play once, but I was unimpressed. He has the handle and the athleticism to be a tremendous player. But he settles way too much for bad shots. He could be an absolute terror, and maybe he will be with the right coaching, if he learned not to let his defender off the hook and actually fought for a good shot. But with Memphis, they're probably going to let him shoot whatever he wants. I feel like he'll be a better pro than he will be a college player.
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zxhoya
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Post by zxhoya on Oct 16, 2008 13:20:37 GMT -5
I think Tyreke has better natural penetrating ability than Mayo and agree that he will be a better pro than collegiate. We'll see if Calipari can coach him up or even if he wants to.
6'6" with his skill set and quickness is very impressive, he seems to have a knack for scoring.
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RDF
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Post by RDF on Oct 16, 2008 14:47:02 GMT -5
Evans jumpshot sucks--his release needs a lot of work as does his shot selection. I do think he made the perfect choice for his style of play--which is a "junky" game--and he'll have chance to improve at Memphis-but he's got to learn how to shoot the ball instead of hoisting ugly/stupid shots and thinking scoring 25 is impressive on low efficiency shooting game.
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on Oct 16, 2008 14:58:14 GMT -5
Shot selection is a huge issue for 'reke. however, he is a bright kid and has the ability to adjust. That being said he's gone after this year whether he's ready or not.
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SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Oct 16, 2008 18:18:46 GMT -5
Our Freshmen.. as a group... are going to have a significant impact. Could easily be Top-15 impact collectively
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zxhoya
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Post by zxhoya on Oct 24, 2008 11:07:07 GMT -5
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Hordac
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Post by Hordac on Oct 24, 2008 14:04:31 GMT -5
Greg reminds me a LOT of Othella Harrington in that picture.
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