EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on Jan 7, 2015 15:19:24 GMT -5
L'ville had Behanan & Harrell at PF and RS freshman Mathiang at C on the roster when Agua was a freshman.. That's hardly a stable especially at center.. Remember too that Behanan was kicked off the team last year.. Not sure what "imminent" recruits you're referring to but Onuaku, Mahmoud & Stockman were all uncommitted at the time Agua signed with L'ville, in fact they were all signed later in the recruiting season.. To me you can't be revisionist about his time at L'ville, I like Yaboy's take that he didn't fit their system best of all.. I hope the kid commits to the staff and although I have my doubts about how much immediate impact he'll have I do think he can become a nice contributor long term.. This issue with Bigs should have been addressed a long time ago.. I meant more in terms of the amount of bodies they had to work with following their Final Four run, sure you can say they just had Behanan and Harrell but that's a better overall front yet than we've had since Greg and JuJu. People keep underestimating how good Louisville has been lately. Ok Rock.. Welcome aboard Akoy!!
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Jan 7, 2015 15:20:53 GMT -5
then why not play out the second half of your soph season? By your logic transferring half way through your soph season actually robs you of time as you don't get the second half back but rather you forfeit an entire season... I think this is actually true - and it yields highly unfair results. See my post above about Smith. Everyone assumed he had 1.5 years of eligibility too (he was a junior, not sophomore like Agau), and but he only had one year of eligibility without the NCAA waiver.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Jan 7, 2015 15:21:50 GMT -5
The earliest he can play for us is after classes end for the fall semester 2015. The only way he could play starting in November would be if he got a waiver.
The redshirt would only impact how many years of eligibility he has left. If they treat his sophomore year as if it never happened (redshirt), then he'd have 2.5 years to play.
EDIT: Given that he only played 11 minutes, I think he'd have a strong case. It's ridiculous to lose a year of playing time because you played 11 minutes.
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Post by ColumbiaHeightsHoya on Jan 7, 2015 15:28:46 GMT -5
He gets to bang with Smith for a year. That is trial by fire. I like the pick up as it can add some needed class balance as well and I would guess a kid with two years of college practice versus an incoming freshman is likely to be more dependable as a big based on past big man experience. I think we go crazy up tempo next year with small ball line-ups at times.
As dungeon pointed out, Fischer got no run at Indiana and he is going to be a big part of Marquette. He just was unfortunate to get stuck behind a one and done kid in Vonleh which netted IU nothing as they missed the tourney and lost Fischer which left a gaping hole in the middle for them this year. Classic Crean!
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Post by whatmaroon on Jan 7, 2015 15:32:29 GMT -5
Welcome to the Hilltop, Akoy. Sounds like he should be at least a solid rotational player at a position of need, with the chance to be more than that. I'm looking forward to watching him play when he becomes eligible.
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Post by njhoya78 on Jan 7, 2015 15:38:06 GMT -5
If he gets the medical redshirt, he would be eligible for the entire 2015-2016 season. Otherwise, he will not be eligible until after the conclusion of the fall 2015 semester.
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Post by rockhoya on Jan 7, 2015 15:40:53 GMT -5
The earliest he can play for us is after classes end for the fall semester 2015. The only way he could play starting in November would be if he got a waiver. The redshirt would only impact how many years of eligibility he has left. If they treat his sophomore year as if it never happened (redshirt), then he'd have 2.5 years to play. EDIT: Given that he only played 11 minutes, I think he'd have a strong case. It's ridiculous to lose a year of playing time because you played 11 minutes. Yep, not to mention that combined with his several nagging injuries. I have a good feeling about his waiver application.
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Post by kchoya on Jan 7, 2015 15:50:08 GMT -5
If he gets the medical redshirt, he would be eligible for the entire 2015-2016 season. Otherwise, he will not be eligible until after the conclusion of the fall 2015 semester. Even if he got the redshirt, wouldn't he still have to sit out the fall semester due to NCAA transfer rules?
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Jan 7, 2015 15:50:31 GMT -5
Georgetown has had some very good outcomes when applying for these types of redshirt/dispensations through the transfer process. Not only was Josh allowed to play right away, but so was Julian Vaughn when he transferred from Florida State.
I'm hopeful that, with his limited play and sports-related hernia operation, Georgetown will be able to get Akoy cleared to play starting next fall, with a full 3 seasons of eligibility remaining.
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Post by SirSaxa on Jan 7, 2015 15:50:36 GMT -5
Great addition. He'll be eligible no later than late Dec. 2015. He can start practicing with the team right away. Good move, add depth, use one of three open schollies for next year.
Congratulations to JT3 and staff and to Akoy. Welcome!
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Post by CaliHoya on Jan 7, 2015 16:04:52 GMT -5
Here's another article that gives a lot more insight into Akoy Agau: www.omaha.com/news/omaha-central-star-agau-has-plenty-to-smile-about/article_93353360-c833-5e09-a36e-23c11957846c.htmlAgau flips a switch and raises the intensity in big-game situations, Hollins said, and it flows to the rest of the team. Though the guards in Central's defense do the lion's share of the hounding, Agau's confidence and drive are partially behind their effort. “He demands respect,” Hollins said. “He demands that you play at the level he thinks you can play at. You won't meet too many people like him.” Behrens won't argue with that. Though he's found a “happy medium” with Agau in four years, there have been times when the center was a challenge. Agau “has a little Eddie Haskell” in him, the kid who's smart enough to work the room — or push the occasional button. But his on-court skills and presence — especially at the state tournament — make Agau one of the definitive players in the last 30 years of Nebraska high school basketball, in Behrens' estimation. “What he's able to do defensively — with how many shots he blocks — and how he's able to score when we need him to, he's right up there,” Behrens said. “It's been a wild ride. I'll miss him.” *********** Also, here's a recent tweet from the author of the above article: Samuel McKewon @swmckewonowh Good luck to him at GT. Akoy Agau has leadership potential to make life impacts way outside basketball. Hope that developed in DC.
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Post by DanMcQ on Jan 7, 2015 16:08:13 GMT -5
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jan 7, 2015 16:17:38 GMT -5
Here's another article that gives a lot more insight into Akoy Agau: www.omaha.com/news/omaha-central-star-agau-has-plenty-to-smile-about/article_93353360-c833-5e09-a36e-23c11957846c.htmlAgau flips a switch and raises the intensity in big-game situations, Hollins said, and it flows to the rest of the team. Though the guards in Central's defense do the lion's share of the hounding, Agau's confidence and drive are partially behind their effort. “He demands respect,” Hollins said. “He demands that you play at the level he thinks you can play at. You won't meet too many people like him.” Behrens won't argue with that. Though he's found a “happy medium” with Agau in four years, there have been times when the center was a challenge. Agau “has a little Eddie Haskell” in him, the kid who's smart enough to work the room — or push the occasional button. But his on-court skills and presence — especially at the state tournament — make Agau one of the definitive players in the last 30 years of Nebraska high school basketball, in Behrens' estimation. “What he's able to do defensively — with how many shots he blocks — and how he's able to score when we need him to, he's right up there,” Behrens said. “It's been a wild ride. I'll miss him.” *********** Also, here's a recent tweet from the author of the above article: Samuel McKewon @swmckewonowh Good luck to him at GT. Akoy Agau has leadership potential to make life impacts way outside basketball. Hope that developed in DC. Life impacts way outside basketball - definitely a fit for our program. Welcome the the Hoya Family Akoy, can't wait to root for you in the blue and gray!
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Post by hoyabinx on Jan 7, 2015 16:27:44 GMT -5
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Post by dreamhoya on Jan 7, 2015 16:37:27 GMT -5
This is absolutely wonderful news. After mid-December, we'll have White, Copeland, and Derrickson who can play at PF, and Govan, Agau, and Hayes who can play at Center (Agau can probably play at forward too). This gives us great depth that we would not have had with Smith and Hopkins graduating. Now, if we can just land a skilled guard (or two), we'll be in very good shape for next year. Agau'll play some SF.
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Post by wnyhoya on Jan 7, 2015 16:37:29 GMT -5
Welcome to the family Akoy! Think this is a big get! Hoya Saxa
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Post by prhoya on Jan 7, 2015 16:46:44 GMT -5
Congrats to Akoy, his family and the staff!
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Post by matersammich on Jan 7, 2015 17:06:12 GMT -5
Great news! Welcome to the family Akoy!
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Post by EtomicB on Jan 7, 2015 17:14:45 GMT -5
Good find HoyaBinx.. Very informative..
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Post by blueandgray on Jan 7, 2015 17:16:20 GMT -5
Can never have too many athletic bigs. Staff has always been high on this kid and are eager to work with him.
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