chuck
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Post by chuck on Apr 12, 2007 23:46:29 GMT -5
For anyone that has seen him play, what are his strengths and weakness?
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Post by RDF on Apr 13, 2007 1:55:00 GMT -5
For anyone that has seen him play, what are his strengths and weakness? Strengths are he's an all around talent--skilled from outside, off the dribble, excellent passer, and offensively a dominant player. Needs more work on defensive end--where he's got the athletic ability to be a great wing defender. Tends to cheat/leak out on break from time to time. I'd view him as the top prospect in DC area for '08 and a must get. He was stuck down low for Carroll last year--but he's a SF--legit perimeter skills at 6'8 and a brilliant passer--nice feel for game. Not sure of his touch from stripe and any young player can work on their shooting--being more consistent from outside. That and ball handling are two areas youc an always improve. He did have a game where he had 40 pts, 15+ boards, 12 assists, and 10 blocks last year--and Carroll won by less then 10 points, so that speaks to his skill set and capabilities to impact a game. |
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Oh My!
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Post by Oh My! on Apr 13, 2007 7:52:16 GMT -5
I would compare his game to Marcus Ginyard, including the overaggressive defensive approach. He overplays passing lanes & can get beat backdoor from time to time. Don't know where you live, Chuck, but if you get a chance to see him play this summer or next year, it should be worth the price of admission (like $5 at most schools). Speaking of..............Hey BUFF: Now that the offseason is officially here, any chance of getting hm on the Table? I let you slide on my first 2 requests while in season  Seriously, though, thanks for tracking all of this recruiting info. |
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Post by hoyalove4ever on Apr 13, 2007 7:55:17 GMT -5
Glaring, horrible, inexcusable weakness: HE'S FROM CANADA!!!
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Oh My!
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Post by Oh My! on Apr 13, 2007 7:57:53 GMT -5
So is Steve Nash. (Well, born in South Africa, but Canada-bred).
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Post by HoyaDestroya02 on Apr 13, 2007 8:01:27 GMT -5
he's basically french - can't support that
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TBird41
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Post by TBird41 on Apr 13, 2007 8:01:47 GMT -5
I would compare his game to Marcus Ginyard, including the overaggressive defensive approach. He overplays passing lanes & can get beat backdoor from time to time. Don't know where you live, Chuck, but if you get a chance to see him play this summer or next year, it should be worth the price of admission (like $5 at most schools). Speaking of..............Hey BUFF: Now that the offseason is officially here, any chance of getting hm on the Table? I let you slide on my first 2 requests while in season Seriously, though, thanks for tracking all of this recruiting info. Another example of how BuffaloHoya contributing to Hoyatalk's slide from awesomenessocity. |
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Oh My!
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Post by Oh My! on Apr 13, 2007 8:04:22 GMT -5
he's basically french - can't support that Uhmmm, actually grew up in BRITISH Columbia. Also, there aren't many French in South Africa. Also, Destroya, are you not a fan of Eric Micoud? |
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Post by HoyaDestroya02 on Apr 13, 2007 8:54:48 GMT -5
by that logic he might as well be columbian... and i still harbor some ill-will towards micoud for not making his free throw. but i suspect he is a lover of freedom.
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Oh My!
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Post by Oh My! on Apr 13, 2007 9:04:04 GMT -5
The logic is rather simple. British Columbia is not a French territory. It was established by BRITISH explorers.
Not ALL of Canada is French.
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Post by kghoya on Apr 13, 2007 9:32:12 GMT -5
Also, Destroya, are you not a fan of Eric Micoud? im still waiting for him to get back from his stint with the french legion army! |
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Post by HoyaAtHeart on Apr 13, 2007 9:51:00 GMT -5
One plus for us...He LOVES DC. Can't see him going anywhere out of the area.
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chuck
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Post by chuck on Apr 13, 2007 13:28:31 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Except for the Canada stuff(LOL). I was not in the DC area much this season. So I will try and catch him at Mcdonough this summer.
How does he athleticly compare with Summers and Freeman? Is he supper explosive or just a good athlete?
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Post by paranoya on Apr 13, 2007 13:37:45 GMT -5
Why would we take anyone from America Jr. when we can get full blooded Americans?
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Apr 13, 2007 13:51:47 GMT -5
Well if he is serious about playing basketball, Has the talent, and wants to stay in DC then it seems like his only option is georgetown.
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Post by TBird41 on Apr 13, 2007 13:59:44 GMT -5
Well if he is serious about playing basketball, Has the talent, and wants to stay in DC then it seems like his only option is georgetown. And if he is serious about bball, has the talent and wants to play close to home (Canada) he's main option his Syracuse. And they are, coincidently, the other school that he considers his top choices. |
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Post by HoyaAtHeart on Apr 13, 2007 14:14:33 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Except for the Canada stuff(LOL). I was not in the DC area much this season. So I will try and catch him at Mcdonough this summer. How does he athleticly compare with Summers and Freeman? Is he supper explosive or just a good athlete? He's probably on par with those guys |
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chuck
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Post by chuck on Apr 13, 2007 14:37:47 GMT -5
Well Devin Ebanks just drop Gtown from his list, so I guess Josheph is a must. I also like the kid from Georgia (Al-Farouq Aminu), but everyone is on that kid hard...
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Post by HoyaAtHeart on Apr 13, 2007 14:41:44 GMT -5
Ebanks seems to be a lock for Miami as weird as that sounds
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chuck
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Post by chuck on Apr 13, 2007 14:49:11 GMT -5
If Gtown has 5 schollies for 08, I'd take(no order):
Braswell
Sims
Hamga
Josheph
Clark
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Seriously, though, thanks for tracking all of this recruiting info.
