LCPolo18
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Post by LCPolo18 on May 5, 2020 19:21:50 GMT -5
no he didn’t. He said “i think” and corrected it to “they told me.” There was also no mention of Jamorko considering a transfer. Did you even watch the video? Yes, I watched. Why would he even announce "he told me" about a guy that wasn't actually testing NBA waters (that anyone knows of) and nobody reported was considering a transfer. If that is the way he handles things then I guess we need to wait for him to announce that all the other guys are returning? Someone explain why Pickett needed to. E announced as returning. And if it wasn't for any reason, then why not mention any of the other returners? Guess they aren't as important? Or he was considering leaving Ewing explicitly said "Both Mac McClung and Jamorko Pickett decided to test the waters", which means Pickett considered the NBA draft, not that Pickett considered a transfer.
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Post by rlo24 on May 5, 2020 19:23:48 GMT -5
Yes, I watched. Why would he even announce "he told me" about a guy that wasn't actually testing NBA waters (that anyone knows of) and nobody reported was considering a transfer. If that is the way he handles things then I guess we need to wait for him to announce that all the other guys are returning? Someone explain why Pickett needed to. E announced as returning. And if it wasn't for any reason, then why not mention any of the other returners? Guess they aren't as important? Or he was considering leaving Ewing explicitly said "Both Mac McClung and Jamorko Pickett decided to test the waters", which means Pickett considered the NBA draft, not that Pickett considered a transfer. But why make it a story if it wasn't one in the first place?
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Post by trillesthoya on May 5, 2020 19:24:54 GMT -5
Ewing explicitly said "Both Mac McClung and Jamorko Pickett decided to test the waters", which means Pickett considered the NBA draft, not that Pickett considered a transfer. But why make it a story if it wasn't one in the first place? BECAUSE IT WAS A MISTAKE
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Post by BeantownHoya on May 5, 2020 19:34:29 GMT -5
Who cares? My god people make something out of absolutely nothing. Find a puzzle to do...
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Post by calhoya on May 5, 2020 19:38:23 GMT -5
I think the message here should be that, if true, this is the most positive news that the Hoya program has received recently. I don’t care who considered transferring, going pro or giving up the sport altogether. What is important to me is that with Pickett and McClung the Hoyas will be a stronger team and more competitive. Is it enough to move up the BE rankings? We will see, but if both these kids and Blair and Wahab all improve and if at least a couple of the new kids can contribute immediately the Hoyas are a different and better team than many here seem to expect.
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LCPolo18
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Post by LCPolo18 on May 5, 2020 19:43:41 GMT -5
Ewing explicitly said "Both Mac McClung and Jamorko Pickett decided to test the waters", which means Pickett considered the NBA draft, not that Pickett considered a transfer. But why make it a story if it wasn't one in the first place? Pickett testing the waters is positive news. Pickett coming back is positive news. Why not share it? There’s no obligation to make a public announcement of testing the waters. Sure lots of players do it, but they don’t have to. Omer didn’t make his announcement until the day after the deadline. Just because we didn’t know about Pickett testing the waters means nothing. Ewing was asked a question about players going to the draft, so he answered about all of his players that had declared for the draft. I don’t get why you’re freaking out about this. And I especially don’t get why you keep on repeating a false narrative. You’re asking why make Pickett coming back a story. A number of people had publicly wondered why Pickett wasn’t testing the waters to get feedback, so that story was already out there. Now it’s confirmed that Pickett did test the waters to get feedback, and those same people have publicly applauded the decision. Again, this is all positive news.
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Post by seaweed on May 5, 2020 20:02:19 GMT -5
But why make it a story if it wasn't one in the first place? BECAUSE IT WAS A MISTAKE That's one theory. I am sticking with "cause he's the only guy we haven't suggested might be bolting" concept.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on May 6, 2020 0:01:11 GMT -5
But why make it a story if it wasn't one in the first place? Pickett testing the waters is positive news. Pickett coming back is positive news. Why not share it? There’s no obligation to make a public announcement of testing the waters. Sure lots of players do it, but they don’t have to. Omer didn’t make his announcement until the day after the deadline. Just because we didn’t know about Pickett testing the waters means nothing. Ewing was asked a question about players going to the draft, so he answered about all of his players that had declared for the draft. I don’t get why you’re freaking out about this. And I especially don’t get why you keep on repeating a false narrative. You’re asking why make Pickett coming back a story. A number of people had publicly wondered why Pickett wasn’t testing the waters to get feedback, so that story was already out there. Now it’s confirmed that Pickett did test the waters to get feedback, and those same people have publicly applauded the decision. Again, this is all positive news. Outside the small group of us who follow Georgetown basketball closely in the offseason, it's not even a "story," so I really think this is overblown. The phrase "test the waters" in college basketball is always used to reference the NBA draft/going professional, not transferring. Not only that, but coaches frequently talk about their players looking at the draft, but they almost never talk about potential transfers.
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Post by hoyas315 on May 12, 2020 15:45:15 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaroc on May 12, 2020 15:53:28 GMT -5
JPic is hopefully getting ready to have a breakout senior season.
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Post by EasyEd on May 12, 2020 19:07:20 GMT -5
Pickett's tweets are very revealing. Very impressive young man.
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Post by DanMcQ on May 18, 2020 7:24:32 GMT -5
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on May 18, 2020 11:59:27 GMT -5
I have been trying to tell you that for the longest, son!
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Post by jctnhoya4ever on May 18, 2020 12:17:05 GMT -5
I think around 18 points 8 rebounds a game is what Pickett will do this year. Has the skills to do it. Go gu.
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Post by bostonfan on May 18, 2020 12:46:24 GMT -5
Jamorko really seems to be putting himself out there more than in the past. Looks like he is ready to take on that leadership role for the team this upcoming season. I am hopeful he has a great senior year.
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Post by DudeSlade on May 18, 2020 17:39:36 GMT -5
Dumb out of the loop question: what’s the flower in his Twitter handle signify?
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Post by saxagael on May 19, 2020 19:39:54 GMT -5
But why make it a story if it wasn't one in the first place? Pickett testing the waters is positive news. Pickett coming back is positive news. Why not share it? There’s no obligation to make a public announcement of testing the waters. Sure lots of players do it, but they don’t have to. Omer didn’t make his announcement until the day after the deadline. Just because we didn’t know about Pickett testing the waters means nothing. Ewing was asked a question about players going to the draft, so he answered about all of his players that had declared for the draft. I don’t get why you’re freaking out about this. And I especially don’t get why you keep on repeating a false narrative. You’re asking why make Pickett coming back a story. A number of people had publicly wondered why Pickett wasn’t testing the waters to get feedback, so that story was already out there. Now it’s confirmed that Pickett did test the waters to get feedback, and those same people have publicly applauded the decision. Again, this is all positive news. And the people in the choir sang AMEN! Testing the waters is a really good sign. It helps understand the player has that as a goal, which they believe is achievable. It also gets the player really good feedback as to what they need to work on to get to that level. That leads to more focussed gym time to work on skills and close gaps in their game. Most NBA coaches and scouts are very willing to help a player with potential understand how close they are and what it is going to take to get there. That is part of the ecosystem, which greatly helps college playes and college programs, but also benefits the NBA teams by having players that are more ready to fit NBA needs. Georgetown, as do many other top programs, have a long history with players each year, testing the waters and coming back and putting in work that help themself, the college program, and then go play in the NBA. Not everybody ends up in the NBA and some end up sticking in the draft.
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Post by saxagael on May 19, 2020 19:42:42 GMT -5
Dumb out of the loop question: what’s the flower in his Twitter handle signify? Pickett currently is using the "wilted flower" emoji, which depending on that device you are seeing on could have a different flower. I'm seeing the wilted flower a lot these days, mostly as people are worn down being in and want to get out and go, but not a great time for that yet.
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Post by njhoyalawya on May 19, 2020 20:10:17 GMT -5
Dumb out of the loop question: what’s the flower in his Twitter handle signify? Pickett currently is using the "wilted flower" emoji, which depending on that device you are seeing on could have a different flower. I'm seeing the wilted flower a lot these days, mostly as people are worn down being in and want to get out and go, but not a great time for that yet. He's been using the wilted flower for a long time. I would not read too much into it.
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Post by LCPolo18 on May 19, 2020 22:32:20 GMT -5
Dumb out of the loop question: what’s the flower in his Twitter handle signify? He has been using it for a long time on Instagram. I could be totally wrong, but I always thought it represented the arc of his jump shot or the way he looks when taking a shot or something like that since he always uses it in pictures of him taking jump shots.
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