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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Nov 26, 2012 10:12:35 GMT -5
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damnhoya
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Post by damnhoya on Nov 26, 2012 18:38:39 GMT -5
insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/8676651/jay-bilas-chad-ford-no-1-pick-2013-draftProspect on the rise Ford: Otto Porter, F, Georgetown Hoyas Porter absolutely wowed scouts last week at the Legends Classic in New York with his strong play against UCLA and Indiana. His line against UCLA was a box-score stuffer: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 blocks, 3 steals and 2-for-2 on 3-pointers. He struggled in the first half against Indiana the next night before putting the team on his back and carrying it into overtime. Porter had five points and a rebound in the last 30 seconds of regulation. What's clear from watching both games is that Porter is now the leader of this team and he's markedly improved his jump shot from last year. Porter's long-range jumper and his leadership abilities were the two biggest questions scouts had about his game. Porter's been ranked as a potential top-11 pick on our Big Board since July 1 and hasn't actually moved up in the rankings much, but it's nice to see so many others recognizing what a talent he is.
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Post by DanMcQ on Nov 27, 2012 18:08:19 GMT -5
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Post by strummer8526 on Nov 27, 2012 20:02:57 GMT -5
When did they start emphasizing the "Junior"?
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sead43
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Post by sead43 on Nov 27, 2012 20:53:13 GMT -5
When did they start emphasizing the "Junior"? i feel like all the announcers have been doing it this year, which seemed to indicate to me that it must have been at his request. it is how he is listed on guhoyas.com this year too. |
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Post by DanMcQ on Nov 27, 2012 21:34:34 GMT -5
When did they start emphasizing the "Junior"? "They" was Otto - he asked Sports Information to use the Jr. shortly after the season started, as that is how he was referred to growing up. |
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Post by crashdavis on Nov 27, 2012 22:59:24 GMT -5
When did they start emphasizing the "Junior"? "They" was Otto - he asked Sports Information to use the Jr. shortly after the season started, as that is how he was referred to growing up. He also asked them to refer to his actual hometown of Morley rather than Sikeston. |
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hoyazeke
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Post by hoyazeke on Nov 28, 2012 6:12:05 GMT -5
What's clear from watching both games is that Porter is now the leader of this team and he's markedly improved his jump shot from last year. Porter's long-range jumper and his leadership abilities were the two biggest questions scouts had about his game. It's clear that he is a co-leader. I think Kel deserves a little love also. He has really been leading also............ |
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