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Post by BeantownHoya on Jul 26, 2024 9:54:16 GMT -5
Also worth mentioning if it is truly down to Gtown and UNC for him and he comes here... that's a pretty damn good win for Cooley on the recruiting trail...
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Post by SSHoya on Jul 26, 2024 11:02:09 GMT -5
Please, do not jinx it!
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Post by hoyaguy on Jul 26, 2024 11:04:20 GMT -5
This would be awesome. And yeah I’m not expecting a massive jump in expectations for the season but depth is arguably our biggest vulnerability this season (and last) and along with lacking some general size to match against bulkier centers. So I’d think the floor gets raised a little bit if anything. There can be more leeway with the rotation than last season without panic of one or two players picking up fouls and then being toast in a game. The lack of aggression inside made games really disheartening to watch last season (I enjoyed fielder being overzealous sometimes like sure it was a foul but at least he was going in and will probably be better this season).
Also for a reclass he is still ranked pretty high which is nice. If we get him, I wonder what Seal does, probably redshirt right?
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Post by BeantownHoya on Jul 26, 2024 11:06:45 GMT -5
This would be awesome. And yeah I’m not expecting a massive jump in expectations for the season but depth is arguably our biggest vulnerability this season (and last) and along with lacking some general size to match against bulkier centers. So I’d think the floor gets raised a little bit if anything. There can be more leeway with the rotation than last season without panic of one or two players picking up fouls and then being toast in a game. The lack of aggression inside made games really disheartening to watch last season (I enjoyed fielder being overzealous sometimes like sure it was a foul but at least he was going in and will probably be better this season). Also for a reclass he is still ranked pretty high which is nice. If we get him, I wonder what Seal does, probably redshirt right? In regards to Seal... x.com/yaboynyp/status/1816850576774431044?t=2uAMktmuomoM6YaoJVG4ag&s=19
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Post by madmike on Jul 26, 2024 11:31:26 GMT -5
Any idea on when Julius is making a decision? Cautiously optimistic. Nice we got the crystal ball but there seems to be nothing else positive on Twitter about us landing him.
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Post by 401to202hoya on Jul 26, 2024 11:37:15 GMT -5
This would be awesome. And yeah I’m not expecting a massive jump in expectations for the season but depth is arguably our biggest vulnerability this season (and last) and along with lacking some general size to match against bulkier centers. So I’d think the floor gets raised a little bit if anything. There can be more leeway with the rotation than last season without panic of one or two players picking up fouls and then being toast in a game. The lack of aggression inside made games really disheartening to watch last season (I enjoyed fielder being overzealous sometimes like sure it was a foul but at least he was going in and will probably be better this season). Also for a reclass he is still ranked pretty high which is nice. If we get him, I wonder what Seal does, probably redshirt right? In regards to Seal... x.com/yaboynyp/status/1816850576774431044?t=2uAMktmuomoM6YaoJVG4ag&s=19Interesting. Utah Prep also has the 2025 #1 ranked recruit in AJ Dybantsa. He should get lots of exposure.
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Post by hoyaguy on Jul 26, 2024 11:45:53 GMT -5
This would be awesome. And yeah I’m not expecting a massive jump in expectations for the season but depth is arguably our biggest vulnerability this season (and last) and along with lacking some general size to match against bulkier centers. So I’d think the floor gets raised a little bit if anything. There can be more leeway with the rotation than last season without panic of one or two players picking up fouls and then being toast in a game. The lack of aggression inside made games really disheartening to watch last season (I enjoyed fielder being overzealous sometimes like sure it was a foul but at least he was going in and will probably be better this season). Also for a reclass he is still ranked pretty high which is nice. If we get him, I wonder what Seal does, probably redshirt right? In regards to Seal... x.com/yaboynyp/status/1816850576774431044?t=2uAMktmuomoM6YaoJVG4ag&s=19Makes a lot of sense especially IF we get Julius. Going from Seal’s current school’s level and reclassifying to the Big East would likely be way too much. A high end prep school with some other very good players as mentioned above and likely good training is an excellent path for him. He would probably be more prepared that way than redshirting and no getting play in tougher competitive games.
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Post by BeantownHoya on Jul 26, 2024 11:46:25 GMT -5
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jul 26, 2024 11:49:31 GMT -5
I'd push back on the Sorber not having a post game. I'd say that his best asset besides his ability to run the floor and run the floor hard and passing. I think whether Julius raises this team has more to do with how he adjusts to US basketball. If he does, I like the potential of him and Mack running a great pick and roll. My knowledge of Sorber isn't based on all much watching, so I very well could be wrong. I've not seen as much solid footwork / moves from him, so I think that there will be a longer adjustment period. I'd be happy to be wrong. Either way, to go from having a center having an offensive game of offensive rebounds and maybe 3-4 times a game seal his fronting man off for a layup attempt to a big man rotation with passing, real post play, pick and roll/pick and pop games and outside shooting really does bring a new dimension that we lacked last year. And might make up for the decrease in outside shooting we will likely see.
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Post by hoyaguy on Jul 26, 2024 12:13:53 GMT -5
Any idea on when Julius is making a decision? Cautiously optimistic. Nice we got the crystal ball but there seems to be nothing else positive on Twitter about us landing him. Can’t seem to find anything but most semesters start in 4 weeks and NBA academy games finished almost two weeks ago. On the other hand I don’t think a crystal ball would show up if it wasn’t happening relatively soon, which is good either way since he needs to catch up on summer training for whatever program he ends up at.
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Post by hoyarooter on Jul 26, 2024 17:48:30 GMT -5
Tap the brakes a bit. Highlights I have watched haven't even included defense. Freshman struggle to contribute in major college basketball....high school seniors even more. I think he would have a bigger impact over multiple years. Of course, more depth at 5 would help this year. Watching the highlights, I see a lot to like. He's pretty ground bound, like a lot of seven footers. But he moves pretty well -- he's already more fluid and takes less time to get going than someone like Edey was. Obviously, I'm not saying he's that good offensively, but rather than his quickness does not seem clearly problematic. His bulk makes him an asset -- yes, it's probably not as muscled as you want but he can get in the way, and given our lack of size, that's more of a plus than people are making out. Add in the height and needing to shoot over it, and he's going to bring something to the table. Offensively, I also think that adding someone with low post skills is actually potentially a very big add. Neither Sorber nor Fielder seem to have a strong post up game -- and while they are both skilled enough to develop one, having another 6 fouls where you can add a dimension to the offense is actually kind of big. Resilient and robust offenses have a lot of ways to score -- adding some post play and probably another offensive rebounder changes the dynamic. Also looks like he's not a Wahab -- he can pass and seems somewhat willing. He also has range -- that shot looks good. I don't think he suddenly transforms the team if he comes here, but I do think he looks better than say, a Ryan Mutombo or an Inghoefe. He's more skilled, for sure, and he looks more mobile. He's not explosive, but he's not a guy who takes an extra second to move, either. That last paragraph doesn't set a very high bar. Hopefully he would be better than two guys who seldom saw the court. Also, would he be bringing a new rule with him that provides him with an extra foul?
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Post by blueandgray on Jul 26, 2024 21:54:24 GMT -5
He’s definitely smooth around the basket and let’s not kid, he’d see the floor a lot. There is an Omer Yurtseven quality to his game on offense and in time, this kid will produce. Moreover, this will allow both fielder and even Sorber play some 4.
With regard to Seal….i would t expect him to see the floor this year, even with a reclass.
Would be thrilled to get this big!
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Post by blueandgray on Jul 26, 2024 21:59:52 GMT -5
This would be awesome. And yeah I’m not expecting a massive jump in expectations for the season but depth is arguably our biggest vulnerability this season (and last) and along with lacking some general size to match against bulkier centers. So I’d think the floor gets raised a little bit if anything. There can be more leeway with the rotation than last season without panic of one or two players picking up fouls and then being toast in a game. The lack of aggression inside made games really disheartening to watch last season (I enjoyed fielder being overzealous sometimes like sure it was a foul but at least he was going in and will probably be better this season). Also for a reclass he is still ranked pretty high which is nice. If we get him, I wonder what Seal does, probably redshirt right? In regards to Seal... x.com/yaboynyp/status/1816850576774431044?t=2uAMktmuomoM6YaoJVG4ag&s=19This post about Seal is absolute trash. Both AJ at Utah prep and the Cameron Boozer have been trying to get Seal to play along side them. Neither will. Ignore this post…this is how bad rumors spread.
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Post by SDHoya on Jul 26, 2024 22:21:24 GMT -5
This post about Seal is absolute trash. Both AJ at Utah prep and the Cameron Boozer have been trying to get Seal to play along side them. Neither will. Ignore this post…this is how bad rumors spread. Are you suggesting the Utah Prep website listing Seal as an athlete is fake?
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Post by madmike on Jul 26, 2024 22:29:22 GMT -5
Can we assume that seal not reclassifying to ‘24 is a good sign for Julius coming? I know it’s a stretch.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jul 26, 2024 22:32:57 GMT -5
That last paragraph doesn't set a very high bar. Hopefully he would be better than two guys who seldom saw the court. Also, would he be bringing a new rule with him that provides him with an extra foul? I'm being conservative, but if you watch him, he looks like a contributor. Clearly it's also 1990.
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Post by blueandgray on Jul 27, 2024 0:59:28 GMT -5
This post about Seal is absolute trash. Both AJ at Utah prep and the Cameron Boozer have been trying to get Seal to play along side them. Neither will. Ignore this post…this is how bad rumors spread. Are you suggesting the Utah Prep website listing Seal as an athlete is fake? No. He played Section 7 there. Any rumors suggesting he is staying there however is categorically false. There have been a few sources suggesting it.
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Post by bluechi on Jul 27, 2024 7:52:59 GMT -5
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Jul 29, 2024 10:43:26 GMT -5
At least this past year, no noise has been better than a lot of noise when it comes to recruiting. So, I am hoping we will hear soon that Halaifonua has quietly enrolled/committed.
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Post by 78HOYA78 on Jul 29, 2024 13:36:33 GMT -5
Coach Cooley: Let's sign him. Not afraid to post up and deliver the first blow. Already can do some pick and roll action. Not sure about his defense or rebounding though - well that's what the staff is for - development.
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