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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2020 11:23:26 GMT -5
I really like Aminu. But unless he’s here for more than one year, I’d rather add a four year guy like Jakai Robinson. Four years of that shooting and skill... that’s a serious weapon to fall back on. The answer here is, both! |
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Post by hoopsmccan on Jul 29, 2020 11:24:39 GMT -5
I think I'm on an island here but I think Brandon Murray - a wing who can shoot well and efficiently and has a ton of athleticism and fosters local recruiting ties - would be a lot better for us than Ryan Mutombo. Is there a small percentage of your view linked with CasualHoya stating that he'd shutdown his site if Mutombo doesn't come to GU? Anyway, I agree and would take a year of Aminu before either. To me, the "need" to get Mutombo is related to the [seemingly] dire state of the program and if he went elsewhere, it would be a further sign of just how screwed up thing are. Now that recruiting has picked up and if we add other quality pieces, I'm less concerned if he doesn't join because there is no room at the inn (though I think those things typically figure themselves out) or otherwise. hm |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2020 11:24:42 GMT -5
Honestly in think Mohammed is less likely now that we got Riley. Just my opinion. I think we end up with Malachi Smith even tho Frankie Collins is the first choice. With one s scholarship left its going be interesting how things shake out since we know mutombo is highly sought after by Ewing. Riley helps with Mohammed. |
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Post by gojeffgoroyunder7 on Jul 29, 2020 11:25:04 GMT -5
I really like Aminu. But unless he’s here for more than one year, I’d rather add a four year guy like Jakai Robinson. Four years of that shooting and skill... that’s a serious weapon to fall back on. Your point is well-taken, but you can't possibly pass up a talent like Aminu, who would change the entire trajectory of the 2021-2022 team and be the first top 10 recruit we've landed since Greg Monroe. He puts us on the map, and perhaps opens the floodgates to more players like him. Patrick knows this, which is why he's been putting in the time with Aminu and his guardian. I also like how complimentary Aminu's guardian has been about our program, applauding everything from Jordan's commitment to Coach Ewing's Black Lives Matter clip. I agree with the post that if it's between Aminu and Mutombo, we take Aminu. Hopefully we have Wahab for his junior year, who would start over Ryan, and then we can bring in an impact frosh to replace Wahab. None of this is intended to discredit Ryan's talents -- he's obviously a great player. But it may make the most sense for both parties to go in different directions, especially because Ryan seems so uncertain about coming to Georgetown. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2020 11:26:06 GMT -5
I think I'm on an island here but I think Brandon Murray - a wing who can shoot well and efficiently and has a ton of athleticism and fosters local recruiting ties - would be a lot better for us than Ryan Mutombo. Is there a small percentage of your view linked with CasualHoya stating that he'd shutdown his site if Mutombo doesn't come to GU? Anyway, I agree and would take a year of Aminu before either. To me, the "need" to get Mutombo is related to the [seemingly] dire state of the program and if he went elsewhere, it would be a further sign of just how screwed up thing are. Now that recruiting has picked up and if we add other quality pieces, I'm less concerned if he doesn't join because there is no room at the inn (though I think those things typically figure themselves out) or otherwise. hm Agree with this^. Fwiw pretty sure Casual was just messing around. TC Hope we're still involved with Murray. He's going to be a beast. |
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Post by TC on Jul 29, 2020 11:38:06 GMT -5
I think I'm on an island here but I think Brandon Murray - a wing who can shoot well and efficiently and has a ton of athleticism and fosters local recruiting ties - would be a lot better for us than Ryan Mutombo. Is there a small percentage of your view linked with CasualHoya stating that he'd shutdown his site if Mutombo doesn't come to GU? Anyway, I agree and would take a year of Aminu before either. To me, the "need" to get Mutombo is related to the [seemingly] dire state of the program and if he went elsewhere, it would be a further sign of just how screwed up thing are. Now that recruiting has picked up and if we add other quality pieces, I'm less concerned if he doesn't join because there is no room at the inn (though I think those things typically figure themselves out) or otherwise. hm No, I think I was pretty straightforward, I think Brandon Murray is an efficient scorer and completely underrated as a player and would be a bigger boost to the program than Mutumbo. Aminu Mohammed is a 5 star and we're not getting 5 stars, we would be much better off if we as a program concentrated on players that are realistic options. We wouldn't have been late to Brandon Murray last year if we did that. Casual stinks and of course he will never follow through. |
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Post by SirSaxa on Jul 29, 2020 12:07:20 GMT -5
Personally, I agree with the evaluations and relative value of the recruits mentioned above. However, I would like to add one thing. Wherever we are in recruiting, if at any point Ryan Mutombo clearly states he wants to be a Hoya, he will be a Hoya. Patrick is not going to turn away Deke's kid
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2020 12:09:19 GMT -5
Is there a small percentage of your view linked with CasualHoya stating that he'd shutdown his site if Mutombo doesn't come to GU? Anyway, I agree and would take a year of Aminu before either. To me, the "need" to get Mutombo is related to the [seemingly] dire state of the program and if he went elsewhere, it would be a further sign of just how screwed up thing are. Now that recruiting has picked up and if we add other quality pieces, I'm less concerned if he doesn't join because there is no room at the inn (though I think those things typically figure themselves out) or otherwise. hm No, I think I was pretty straightforward, I think Brandon Murray is an efficient scorer and completely underrated as a player and would be a bigger boost to the program than Mutumbo. Aminu Mohammed is a 5 star and we're not getting 5 stars, we would be much better off if we as a program concentrated on players that are realistic options. We wouldn't have been late to Brandon Murray last year if we did that. Casual stinks and of course he will never follow through. Hoyas near the top for Mohammed. I'm usually right there with you about Hoyas pursuing 5 stars but this is the rare exception. |
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Post by jwp91 on Jul 29, 2020 12:17:37 GMT -5
I really like Aminu. But unless he’s here for more than one year, I’d rather add a four year guy like Jakai Robinson. Four years of that shooting and skill... that’s a serious weapon to fall back on. I think I would be fine with that. In either case, a sharpshooting wing over a 4th center is my preference. |
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Post by guru on Jul 29, 2020 12:27:20 GMT -5
Is there a small percentage of your view linked with CasualHoya stating that he'd shutdown his site if Mutombo doesn't come to GU? Anyway, I agree and would take a year of Aminu before either. To me, the "need" to get Mutombo is related to the [seemingly] dire state of the program and if he went elsewhere, it would be a further sign of just how screwed up thing are. Now that recruiting has picked up and if we add other quality pieces, I'm less concerned if he doesn't join because there is no room at the inn (though I think those things typically figure themselves out) or otherwise. hm No, I think I was pretty straightforward, I think Brandon Murray is an efficient scorer and completely underrated as a player and would be a bigger boost to the program than Mutumbo. Aminu Mohammed is a 5 star and we're not getting 5 stars, we would be much better off if we as a program concentrated on players that are realistic options. We wouldn't have been late to Brandon Murray last year if we did that. Casual stinks and of course he will never follow through. TC, you are handling the recent spate of good news regarding the program admirably. Regular visitors to the board know it must be killing you... T&P |
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Post by blazers32 on Jul 29, 2020 12:58:23 GMT -5
I really like Aminu. But unless he’s here for more than one year, I’d rather add a four year guy like Jakai Robinson. Four years of that shooting and skill... that’s a serious weapon to fall back on. I think I would be fine with that. In either case, a sharpshooting wing over a 4th center is my preference. your right but it’s mutombo kid. We have to Recruit him. It’s the Georgetown way. |
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Post by WhatRocks on Jul 29, 2020 13:05:12 GMT -5
Maybe Ryan has already informed the coaches he will be going elsewhere. Maybe coaches already know someone will leave after this year.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2020 13:16:47 GMT -5
What about Malachi? Can we get Malachi and Aminu and maybe have Mutombo reclass to 22? We need Malachi as I believe this opens the door to other recruits per Riley.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jul 29, 2020 13:17:44 GMT -5
Maybe Ryan has already informed the coaches he will be going elsewhere. Maybe coaches already know someone will leave after this year. Cue the "these things always work themselves out" mantra. Possible that given the McDermott/Creighton and Drummond/UConn situations, Ryan could play as a non-scholarship. |
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Post by ewingitrust on Jul 29, 2020 13:44:24 GMT -5
I know it's a hail mary toss lol...but does the staff re-engage with Keels? I also feel like we may be closer to Efton Reid than what media outlets suggest...imo. But atleast we have options on the next direction we can take...assuming Jalin commits Saturday.
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Post by ewingitrust on Jul 29, 2020 13:46:17 GMT -5
I really like Aminu. But unless he’s here for more than one year, I’d rather add a four year guy like Jakai Robinson. Four years of that shooting and skill... that’s a serious weapon to fall back on. Jakai's recruitment is kinda unknown at this point....yet its obvious Aminu's guardian has an affinity for the Hoyas so i guess we'll see. |
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Post by SirSaxa on Jul 29, 2020 14:37:11 GMT -5
BTW... it is not a question of 1 year of Aminu v 4 years of Jakai.
It is 4 years of Jakai
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1 year of Aminu + 3 years of someone else.... who might just be a huge stud who liked what Aminu achieved in his first year.
I love 4 year kids (and 3 year kids) who grow, develop and contribute more each year. Yes, those kids can build the foundation for a team to succeed over multiple years.
But GU already has a roster loaded with those kids. Adding the occasional one-and-done star to a solid foundation is what can put a team over the top.
Patrick Ewing was a 4 year player in his day. If his day were today, he would be a one-and-done, if not a straight-to-pro.
However, Pat did not come in and "make" GU all by himself, he joined a successfully building program on the way up that had been to the elite eight the year before. A team with a roster of high quality players the best of whom was superstar Sleepy Floyd. Floyd was the best guard in Hoya history at the time (and even today would at least be top 2). Patrick took that team to 3 NCAA Final Fours over the next four years.
Coach is re-building the foundation that was damaged this past season. If he is able to add a kid like Aminu, that re-building process would be significantly accelerated.
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Post by jwp91 on Jul 29, 2020 14:39:16 GMT -5
I think I would be fine with that. In either case, a sharpshooting wing over a 4th center is my preference. your right but it’s mutombo kid. We have to Recruit him. It’s the Georgetown way. We did recruit him. And he hasn’t accepted. |
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Post by blazers32 on Jul 29, 2020 15:47:57 GMT -5
your right but it’s mutombo kid. We have to Recruit him. It’s the Georgetown way. We did recruit him. And he hasn’t accepted. not yet. suppose announce spring 2021 |
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Post by jwp91 on Jul 29, 2020 15:58:23 GMT -5
We did recruit him. And he hasn’t accepted. not yet. suppose announce spring 2021 There might not be scholarships available then. |
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