Top Freshmen (at least according to Goodman)

[DanMcQ]

Fox - Jeff Goodman: The nation's top 20 freshmen

9. Greg Monroe, 6-11, 250, F, Georgetown: Long and skilled, Monroe will do a little bit of everything for the Hoyas. One of the best passing big men in the country.

[jgalt]

Can some one explain to me the hype around Mullens? I have only seen him play in those all-star games which are not a good display of talent, but i still never saw much from him. He looks to me like a solid player that is helped by being 7-foot but has alot to work on.

[SFHoya99]

All I've ever seen Mullens do is dunk.

I'm not kidding. He runs the floor well and dunks well. He's got hops but doesn't seem like an elite defender. He's not as skilled as Koufos though he seems more athletic.

I don't see the hype, either.

[HeartAttackHoya]

he's a thick seven footer with good coordination and a nice verticle. in the game of basketball, those characteristics can mask many weeknesses. I dont doubt he will make a great college player.

[blueandgray]

I agree...Mullins can finsih.... but that's about it. His shot is inconsistent, his lateral quickness is just so so, his back to the basket game is limited. If I had to choose between him and Greg... I choose Greg 10 times over.

[millerj9]

Two other related articles

Goodman's preview of Gtown:

No. 12 Georgetown: Monroe must fill void inside

Why you'll want to pay attention before March: To see if the Hoyas are as underrated as I feel they are.


Examiner article on top freshmen:

Highlight videos of the best incoming freshman basketball players

7. Greg Monroe, Georgetown - Another year, another big man for John Thompson. Monroe is so good that Georgetown's other center transferred. Video note: Love The Beatnuts riff. I also love a seven-footer who can dribble the court and dish.

[dungeon ball]

Oct 31, 2008 5:18:11 GMT -5 millerj9 said:

Two other related articles

Goodman's preview of Gtown:

No. 12 Georgetown: Monroe must fill void inside

Why you'll want to pay attention before March: To see if the Hoyas are as underrated as I feel they are.


Examiner article on top freshmen:

Highlight videos of the best incoming freshman basketball players

7. Greg Monroe, Georgetown - Another year, another big man for John Thompson. Monroe is so good that Georgetown's other center transferred. Video note: Love The Beatnuts riff. I also love a seven-footer who can dribble the court and dish.

Not that it matters, but the track for the Monroe video isn't The Beatnuts, it's gangstarr.

[prhoya]

"Games that will determine their season: Dec. 13 vs. Memphis; Dec. 29 at UConn; Jan. 5 at Notre Dame; Feb. 23 vs. Louisville"

No mention of a certain game on Jan. 17th... ;D

[idhoya]

dunkdhot,

Glad you pointed that out. The primo beat is unmistakable. Although he's done work for the beatnuts too.