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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2018 9:09:47 GMT -5
First game last night.
11-10 6blks
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2018 19:41:51 GMT -5
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SaxaCD
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Post by SaxaCD on Nov 30, 2018 4:50:46 GMT -5
Pretty safe to say the days of non-dunking Hoyas teams are very very over.
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Post by RBHoya on Nov 30, 2018 8:10:22 GMT -5
I continue to be very bullish on Malcolm. I know those who trust the rankings aren't as high on him, but his tape doesn't lie. He is so agile and explosive off the floor for a guy his size, which will help him tremendously on both ends of the floor. I will take all of the Akinjo to Wilson lobs.
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Post by Elvado on Nov 30, 2018 8:57:29 GMT -5
Long, bouncy and fast works with what Parltrick wants to do
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Post by bostonfan on Nov 30, 2018 9:19:08 GMT -5
Long, bouncy and fast works with what Parltrick wants to do I agree, these are great highlights. I envision him being a LeBlanc type player, who plays the center position. You don't need to run plays for him in order for him to get some points every game, he will just run the floor hard and get what he can off of rebounds and lobs in transition. His agility and willingness to run the floor will lead to some highlight reel dunks. Also,having another rim protector to go with LeBlanc will make everyone's defense better. Would like to see him put some more weight/strength on his frame, because that is going to be his biggest issue playing against other D1 talent and guys in the Big East. Hope he gets on that strength and conditioning program soon.
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Post by MCIGuy on Nov 30, 2018 9:53:55 GMT -5
Long, bouncy and fast works with what Parltrick wants to do I agree, these are great highlights. I envision him being a LeBlanc type player, who plays the center position. You don't need to run plays for him in order for him to get some points every game, he will just run the floor hard and get what he can off of rebounds and lobs in transition. His agility and willingness to run the floor will lead to some highlight reel dunks. Also,having another rim protector to go with LeBlanc will make everyone's defense better. Would like to see him put some more weight/strength on his frame, because that is going to be his biggest issue playing against other D1 talent and guys in the Big East. Hope he gets on that strength and conditioning program soon. Which is why the word has been he'll likely be redshirted. Which will be fine with me if Ighoefe is more ready to contribute next season.
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Post by MCIGuy on Nov 30, 2018 9:54:56 GMT -5
Long, bouncy and fast works with what Parltrick wants to do There are better bigs in this class but I'm not certain there is one from America more athletic.
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Post by ColumbiaHeightsHoya on Nov 30, 2018 10:04:33 GMT -5
I agree, these are great highlights. I envision him being a LeBlanc type player, who plays the center position. You don't need to run plays for him in order for him to get some points every game, he will just run the floor hard and get what he can off of rebounds and lobs in transition. His agility and willingness to run the floor will lead to some highlight reel dunks. Also,having another rim protector to go with LeBlanc will make everyone's defense better. Would like to see him put some more weight/strength on his frame, because that is going to be his biggest issue playing against other D1 talent and guys in the Big East. Hope he gets on that strength and conditioning program soon. Which is why the word has been he'll likely be redshirted. Which will be fine with me if Ighoefe is more ready to contribute next season. Didn't Ighoefe say in his interview he needed to work on running up and down the court and has only played 3 years of organized ball? I could see both these guys redshirting with Omer and Grayson providing size next year if we don't land a more polished player like Wahab.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2018 1:51:01 GMT -5
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Post by calhoya on Dec 1, 2018 8:08:17 GMT -5
What kind of range does this kid have on the offensive end? Trying to determine the upside because no one ever mentions his scoring, just rebounds and blocks and those figures may or may not translate well into the college game when he will step up in competition.
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Post by jwp91 on Dec 1, 2018 9:53:09 GMT -5
He doesn’t have the range that you are wanting. His offensive game is still a work in progress, but his hustle, athleticism, bounce are going to provide instant dividends for rebounds and blocks.
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Post by HOYAPLAYA on Dec 1, 2018 10:42:24 GMT -5
I'd actually suggest that his defensive ability, athleticism and rebounding will translate better than having a 15 foot jumper on offense.
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Post by prhoya on Dec 1, 2018 13:27:23 GMT -5
He doesn’t have the range that you are wanting. His offensive game is still a work in progress, but his hustle, athleticism, bounce are going to provide instant dividends for rebounds and blocks. And putbacks. Pretty amazing to see this kid pick the rebound from under the rim and dunk in one move while in the air.
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Post by LCPolo18 on Dec 1, 2018 13:40:50 GMT -5
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Post by bigskyhoya on Dec 1, 2018 15:53:00 GMT -5
As great an O player as Jessie is, if Yurt provides even decent offense our three headed monster at center next year could be better than this year.
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Post by navio on Dec 1, 2018 17:10:37 GMT -5
When I first saw that Wilson committed, I was excited of course, but I wasn't jumping out of my seat. At the time, he seemed like a project big man who would have a limited role. Then I witnessed Josh Leblanc. Josh wasn't a big-time scorer in high school, but he fit the same archetype: lots of blocks, rebounds, and energy. I think Wilson is gonna bring a lot to this team, even if he seems to have a limited offensive game.
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Post by jwp91 on Dec 1, 2018 17:31:11 GMT -5
When I first saw that Wilson committed, I was excited of course, but I wasn't jumping out of my seat. At the time, he seemed like a project big man who would have a limited role. Then I witnessed Josh Leblanc. Josh wasn't a big-time scorer in high school, but he fit the same archetype: lots of blocks, rebounds, and energy. I think Wilson is gonna bring a lot to this team, even if he seems to have a limited offensive game. A bit of a tangent, I watched Leblanc play in his high school state championship game last Spring and saw what he brought and posted penciling him into the starting line-up which he has demonstrated he deserves. Players with that type of energy and bounce create their own offense on the put backs.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2018 10:29:39 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2018 10:52:04 GMT -5
Something tells me the interviewer was formally introduced to a basketball court seconds before this piece aired.
"Oh my God! Did you see that?"
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