EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on Jan 18, 2015 10:55:09 GMT -5
I think white and cope see a lot of time at the 3 next year with trawick and Bowen gone. White/cope as 3's Akoy 4 rotating white and cope here So Derrickson won't get much run next season(s) and Hayes will be a double digit mpg guy? I don't see why a 6-8" 230+ pound guy with a 7-4 wingspan can't play the 5 for G'town, we've watched Hop do it for 2 seasons now.. Akoy being skilled offensively makes it all the better imo.. The program is LOADED at the 4 spot, it needs folks to help man the 5 spot
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Jan 18, 2015 11:25:48 GMT -5
I think white and cope see a lot of time at the 3 next year with trawick and Bowen gone. White/cope as 3's Akoy 4 rotating white and cope here So Derrickson won't get much run next season(s) and Hayes will be a double digit mpg guy? I don't see why a 6-8" 230+ pound guy with a 7-4 wingspan can't play the 5 for G'town, we've watched Hop do it for 2 seasons now.. Akoy being skilled offensively makes it all the better imo.. The program is LOADED at the 4 spot, it needs folks to help man the 5 spot Forgot to mention Derrickson. Wasn't saying that Akoy wouldn't get run at the 5. I think you're right that he will. That lineup would be big, skilled, and interchangeable. The designation of actual position isn't that important. The ability of Govan and Akoy to make jumpshots consistently will open up a lot
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Post by professorhoya on Jan 18, 2015 11:37:39 GMT -5
I think white and cope see a lot of time at the 3 next year with trawick and Bowen gone. White/cope as 3's Akoy 4 rotating white and cope here I'm assuming he's a Gorgui Deing like rim protecting college center which is why Pitino probably got him in the first place.
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Post by huskerpower on Jan 18, 2015 11:39:43 GMT -5
The first thing I noticed from those two pics of him in the suit is how long his arms are. I think those long arms and good athleticism can make it possible for him to hold his own playing a little bit at the 5. I still think the 4 is his best position though. In regards to Akoy's "long arms", I don't remember exactly but his wing span is over 7 ft. As I stated in a previous post, I consider Akoy to be a stretch 4.
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prhoya
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Post by prhoya on Jan 18, 2015 11:44:12 GMT -5
The ability of Govan and Akoy to make jumpshots consistently will open up a lot Add Marcus D.
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prhoya
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Post by prhoya on Jan 18, 2015 11:45:23 GMT -5
The first thing I noticed from those two pics of him in the suit is how long his arms are. I think those long arms and good athleticism can make it possible for him to hold his own playing a little bit at the 5. I still think the 4 is his best position though. In regards to Akoy's "long arms", I don't remember exactly but his wing span is over 7 ft. As I stated in a previous post, I consider Akoy to be a stretch 4. 7'4"
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Post by huskerpower on Jan 18, 2015 11:46:03 GMT -5
So Derrickson won't get much run next season(s) and Hayes will be a double digit mpg guy? I don't see why a 6-8" 230+ pound guy with a 7-4 wingspan can't play the 5 for G'town, we've watched Hop do it for 2 seasons now.. Akoy being skilled offensively makes it all the better imo.. The program is LOADED at the 4 spot, it needs folks to help man the 5 spot Forgot to mention Derrickson. Wasn't saying that Akoy wouldn't get run at the 5. I think you're right that he will. That lineup would be big, skilled, and interchangeable. The designation of actual position isn't that important. The ability of Govan and Akoy to make jumpshots consistently will open up a lot
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Post by huskerpower on Jan 18, 2015 11:53:34 GMT -5
In regards to Akoy making jumpshots, he won the 3pt. contest at the Kentucky Derby Classic in 2013.
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Post by blueandgray on Jan 18, 2015 20:37:17 GMT -5
The first thing I noticed from those two pics of him in the suit is how long his arms are. I think those long arms and good athleticism can make it possible for him to hold his own playing a little bit at the 5. I still think the 4 is his best position though. In regards to Akoy's "long arms", I don't remember exactly but his wing span is over 7 ft. As I stated in a previous post, I consider Akoy to be a stretch 4. He's not considered a stretch 4. Can shoot a 12 to 15 footer, but he's the ideal replacement for hop. Has hop's skill set but does everything better.
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Post by stafford72 on Jan 18, 2015 20:42:58 GMT -5
Not sure I understand the unbridled optimism about this guy's skill set. Louisville is not so good that someone who can "rebound, block shots, play defense and shoot 3's" does not get off the bench.
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Post by SaxaCD on Jan 18, 2015 21:24:11 GMT -5
Not sure I understand the unbridled optimism about this guy's skill set. Louisville is not so good that someone who can "rebound, block shots, play defense and shoot 3's" does not get off the bench. I don't know, even if he's not going to be a starter, I could get pretty excited to have somebody on the team who's described as having Hop's skill set, but a better finisher. That would make for a very valuable piece, and one with some experience that would need less "training up", one would think.
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sleepy
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Post by sleepy on Jan 18, 2015 22:21:36 GMT -5
Not sure I understand the unbridled optimism about this guy's skill set. Louisville is not so good that someone who can "rebound, block shots, play defense and shoot 3's" does not get off the bench. Idk how good Agau is but there is something to be said for fit. I can think of a few great, not even just good or serviceable, Hoyas who also wouldn't have gotten off of Louisville bench because they would be terrible in Pitinio's scheme. They are basically the antithesis to Georgetown style wise so players that work for us won't work for them and vice versa. I really don't know the story behind Akoy and why he didn't work out as Louisville fans apparently didn't think much of him when he left.
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lichoya68
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Post by lichoya68 on Jan 18, 2015 22:31:32 GMT -5
welcome and get those xrays to see the growth plates man
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blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Jan 18, 2015 22:59:06 GMT -5
Not sure I understand the unbridled optimism about this guy's skill set. Louisville is not so good that someone who can "rebound, block shots, play defense and shoot 3's" does not get off the bench. He also plays behind a 1st team all American. With regard to Hop, outside of his missed bunnies, he does a lot well. If we don't miss him next year, it'll be because Agau is that much better. I think we will all be pleased with Agau on board when all is said and done.
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Post by sleepyjackson21 on Jan 19, 2015 2:00:53 GMT -5
Yes, played behind a 1st team all american and was coming off an injury. Let's give the guy a chance before bashing him.
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Post by DoctorHoya on Jan 19, 2015 8:08:26 GMT -5
Yes, played behind a 1st team all american and was coming off an injury. Let's give the guy a chance before bashing him. Agreed! I am always amazed at how quickly posters on HT seem to jump on these kids and trash them. Let's just be happy we got a new addition to the Hoya family and give him some encouragement--never know if he reads this site!
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Post by stafford72 on Jan 19, 2015 8:16:08 GMT -5
Not trashing him at all. Hope he turns out to be a real find. Just tempering unjustified expectations.
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Post by DFW HOYA on Jan 19, 2015 8:38:53 GMT -5
I don't think anyone's trashing him. Clearly, Agau did not meet expectations at Louisville and there are going to be questions about whether that was a complete aberration or more reflective of his talent at this level. Georgetown would seem a good opportunity for him to reestablish himself.
Georgetown's record with international players post-Mutombo has been mixed at best. Only one (Boumtje-Boumtje) made it to the NBA, while a run of both African and European players (Bosanac, Aw, Micoud, Dia, Touomou, Owinje, Dizdarevic, Guibunda, Mescheriakov, Ayegba) produced less than it probably should have.
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Post by rockhoya on Jan 19, 2015 9:15:24 GMT -5
Not trashing him at all. Hope he turns out to be a real find. Just tempering unjustified expectations. Unjustified? How?
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Post by hoyainspirit on Jan 19, 2015 10:19:07 GMT -5
I like this. Fwiw, is supposedly tearing it up in practice. He is going to see a lot of minutes at the 4.
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