IDenj
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Post by IDenj on Sept 5, 2020 15:22:43 GMT -5
Oh. My. Goodness. Come to a thread to see what’s happening about a highly touted potential recruit. Find instead a pi$$ing contest about...well, who cares. It’s not about the kid. We need to start a sub forum for disputes about who is the more insightful/proud/rabid Hoya fan. So that we don’t have to wade through “but I talk to more non-Hoya fans than you!” “No, I do!” A pi$$ing contest? You don’t think you’re being a little dramatic? Like who cares about your expectations, now you’re literally the only one mucking up the board before this post. We were fine having a legitimate discussion without you offering your opinion.....it literally pertains to the topic at hand so maybe get off your high horse and go ask your butler to teach you how to read. So disrespectful smfh. In case it went over your head you don’t know what you’re talking about and completely misread the situation. Hard whiff, not a good look. Agreed. I didn’t feel like either of us were being disrespectful towards the other nor was I ripping on the recruit/mentor. And while I agree to some extent the Hoya program offers some unique advantages, I also stated most of what we hold dear are characteristics pretty much all schools can claim. Simple disagreement.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2020 15:23:20 GMT -5
I think I am going to be retiring from viewing and posting on these boards for awhile. I hope we have a season this upcoming season so that we get to watch our beloved Hoyas. I'll try not to visit the boards until at least we land our next recruit. Peace! Sorry to see you go, but yeah because of posters like that you kinda HAVE TO remove yourself from this board from time to time to keep mentally healthy. There are a lot of narrow-minded posterS on this board who don’t appreciate thoughtful discussions and a lot of them like to hold grudges against certain posters they can’t even begin to know/understand. Ironic that they don’t realize how much more unwelcome the “I came to this thread for a particularly reason but it’s not fitting my narrow expectations, so I’ll be condescending and try to moderate the conversation” attitude is than the posts they’re quoting. But honestly sorry those two posters brought in that negative energy which is encouraging you to take a break, but it’ll probably help lol. Thank you so much Rock. What you said are exactly my thoughts almost verbatim. I understand people not wanting posters to "veer off" the subject and that's cool. But, I think they do themselves an injustice if they are not paying attention to the comments in the threads. They come in to a conversation between posters, who are obviously having a convo, between them and they want to control the conversation. Furthermore, they come in at the end of the conversation instead of researching the thread to find out what is the context of the conversation. These people, they want to dominate or steer the posters conversation that they are having amongst themselves. It's almost like trolling. They want to act like they are getting mad about what these posters are talking about implying that they are taking up resourses or taking up their valuable time to click on the the number button to see what the latest conversation on a recruit is. All the constant complaining creates negativity, prevents thought provoking ideas and just messes up the flow of the thread. I am new and I couldn't understand why was it that posters talk about other recruits on a particular recruit's thread and it was explained to me. So I accepted it. I didn't complain, bitch and moan about people talking about a recruit that wasn't relevant on another recruit's thread. It was explained to me that the reason why a recruit may be spoken on is because the recruit spoken on may be someone who we were recruiting, even though they may have chosen another school. This recruit may have been someone who we recruited in the past who plays the same position as the recruit whose thread their information may be on. Once I got the context of why that conversation was on a particular recruit's page, I was cool. But anyways, I've gone on too long on my soapbox. I've had fun and enjoyed you guys. I just need a break and I'm praying that we have a season. If not, I am going to be depressed. Thanks and I'll catch you guys later.
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justsaying
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Post by justsaying on Sept 5, 2020 15:38:01 GMT -5
Agree with the comment above. Come to read about recruits and having to wade through all this personal takes on programs, coaches, assistant coaches, ... etc. When the title of the thread is Recruit So&So 2021 you want to get the latest on that recruit, period. If others thoughts in other areas then put it in those threads or make a thread for that. Just do not come here as often for the very thoughts mentioned above. The conversation was like 3-4 messages back and forth directly related to developments about the recruit the thread is about. Why so dramatic? Too bad you can’t seem to form your own opinions, or else you would have noticed the “very thoughts mentioned above” were a wholly invalid, incorrect and lazy characterization of the conversation that was actually happening. Again, ironically, it’s posts like yours that are actually responsible for muddying the conversation and draw people way closer to pi$$ing contests. I’ll repeat again for clarity, ironically, it’s posts like yours that are actually responsible for muddying the conversation and draw people way closer to pi$$ing contests. so in an effort to keep the real discussion about a potential recruit moving this is the last I’ll say on the subject. Title - Aminu Mohammed '21
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justsaying
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Post by justsaying on Sept 5, 2020 15:43:47 GMT -5
Sorry to see you go, but yeah because of posters like that you kinda HAVE TO remove yourself from this board from time to time to keep mentally healthy. There are a lot of narrow-minded posterS on this board who don’t appreciate thoughtful discussions and a lot of them like to hold grudges against certain posters they can’t even begin to know/understand. Ironic that they don’t realize how much more unwelcome the “I came to this thread for a particularly reason but it’s not fitting my narrow expectations, so I’ll be condescending and try to moderate the conversation” attitude is than the posts they’re quoting. But honestly sorry those two posters brought in that negative energy which is encouraging you to take a break, but it’ll probably help lol. Thank you so much Rock. What you said are exactly my thoughts almost verbatim. I understand people not wanting posters to "veer off" the subject and that's cool. But, I think they do themselves an injustice if they are not paying attention to the comments in the threads. They come in to a conversation between posters, who are obviously having a convo, between them and they want to control the conversation. Furthermore, they come in at the end of the conversation instead of researching the thread to find out what is the context of the conversation. These people, they want to dominate or steer the posters conversation that they are having amongst themselves. It's almost like trolling. They want to act like they are getting mad about what these posters are talking about implying that they are taking up resourses or taking up their valuable time to click on the the number button to see what the latest conversation on a recruit is. All the constant complaining creates negativity, prevents thought provoking ideas and just messes up the flow of the thread. I am new and I couldn't understand why was it that posters talk about other recruits on a particular recruit's thread and it was explained to me. So I accepted it. I didn't complain, bitch and moan about people talking about a recruit that wasn't relevant on another recruit's thread. It was explained to me that the reason why a recruit may be spoken on is because the recruit spoken on may be someone who we were recruiting, even though they may have chosen another school. This recruit may have been someone who we recruited in the past who plays the same position as the recruit whose thread their information may be on. Once I got the context of why that conversation was on a particular recruit's page, I was cool. But anyways, I've gone on too long on my soapbox. I've had fun and enjoyed you guys. I just need a break and I'm praying that we have a season. If not, I am going to be depressed. Thanks and I'll catch you guys later. No problem with poster's conversations on various matters, just post to the proper thread title; posters who are looking for specific information matter (according to the title) do not have to wade through conversations that are not about the title of the thread. That is all that is being said here. Aminu Mohammed '21
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2020 16:18:02 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2020 16:22:28 GMT -5
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blazers32
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Post by blazers32 on Sept 5, 2020 18:55:44 GMT -5
Is our last schalorahip let's be smart about it if we don't get mohammed. If it’s not a homerun 4 or 5 star kid I think we should just save it or go get a grad transfer for one year
no need in getting another incoming freshmen that is under the radar that's a project...
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hoyazeke
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Post by hoyazeke on Sept 5, 2020 21:33:42 GMT -5
After watching his highlights Aminu reminds me a lot of Donavon Mitchell. I don't know if he has a similar wingspan but everything else looks very similar....
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swhoya
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Post by swhoya on Sept 7, 2020 21:27:59 GMT -5
Agree with the comment above. Come to read about recruits and having to wade through all this personal takes on programs, coaches, assistant coaches, ... etc. When the title of the thread is Recruit So&So 2021 you want to get the latest on that recruit, period. If others thoughts in other areas then put it in those threads or make a thread for that. Just do not come here as often for the very thoughts mentioned above. The conversation was like 3-4 messages back and forth directly related to developments about the recruit the thread is about. Why so dramatic? Too bad you can’t seem to form your own opinions, or else you would have noticed the “very thoughts mentioned above” were a wholly invalid, incorrect and lazy characterization of the conversation that was actually happening. Again, ironically, it’s posts like yours that are actually responsible for muddying the conversation and draw people way closer to pi$$ing contests. I’ll repeat again for clarity, ironically, it’s posts like yours that are actually responsible for muddying the conversation and draw people way closer to pi$$ing contests. so in an effort to keep the real discussion about a potential recruit moving this is the last I’ll say on the subject. Ok I’ll play along. Perhaps I jumped the gun and for that I apologize. Though I’ll hold to the fact that the discussion had nothing to do with the recruit. And surely you’ll concede that many, many threads go way off track and aren’t thoughtful at all. But the personal insults? Learn to read? Go get my butler? Someone doesn’t have the intelligence to form his/her own opinion? Maybe I made a mistake. But man...you think I’m disrespectful? You need to calm down and show some respect to others too. Even if I’m not privy to the great insights and knowledge that you have. That you’re so kind to share with us on a message board. Please forgive any typos. This was dictated to my butler and, like me, he’s not very bright. Have a good one.
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Post by professorhoya on Sept 9, 2020 20:18:59 GMT -5
After watching his highlights Aminu reminds me a lot of Donavon Mitchell. I don't know if he has a similar wingspan but everything else looks very similar.... I'd take Donovan Mitchell.
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Post by hoyanewyorka on Sept 21, 2020 6:14:06 GMT -5
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hoyaboya
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Post by hoyaboya on Sept 22, 2020 11:32:31 GMT -5
There hasn’t been much movement with the recruitment of Aminu Mohammed in a bit. I wouldn’t necessarily expect there to be any kind of rush for him to get things over with either. The five-star wants to take his time to make sure he gets his decision right. As for the Hoosiers, they have probably been involved with him as long or longer than anybody else and they’ve built a strong relationship. Indiana has a very legitimate shot. Harvard, Georgetown, Georgia, Kansas State, Louisville, Pitt and Wake Forest are some of the others who have been most active but I couldn’t confidently state a leader right now. As for the second part of your question, there has been much speculation behind the scenes that Mohammed could look into the pro route, but it isn’t something that he or anybody close to him has been saying much about just yet. I would bet on this recruitment taking some time. basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/twitter-tuesday-surprise-freshman-classes-bronny-james-and-more
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LCPolo18
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Post by LCPolo18 on Sept 23, 2020 12:55:35 GMT -5
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Post by trillesthoya on Sept 23, 2020 14:18:41 GMT -5
Had some nice things to say about Indiana and Georgia too. But subjectively the wording around Gtown sounded the most positive.
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rockhoya
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Post by rockhoya on Sept 23, 2020 15:03:11 GMT -5
Someone should tell this guy this isn’t the 80s anymore, Georgetown is now George Town.....oh wait, is that how that works? 🙄
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hoyaboya
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Post by hoyaboya on Sept 25, 2020 14:31:22 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on Sept 29, 2020 10:14:58 GMT -5
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95hoya
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Post by 95hoya on Oct 4, 2020 9:27:13 GMT -5
He's very talented and we are in no position to turn away guys with his talent given our recruiting struggles. But he strikes me as the kid who comes in and and just looks to get his, puts up an inefficient 15 and 5 and bounces. We end up no better or worse with him.
Has the same handler as Zion Harmon. The top programs aren't really pushing for these guys and they don't really want to be a cog either. They are looking at opportunities to showcase and dip as soon as possible.
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blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Oct 4, 2020 11:25:19 GMT -5
I’d take him 7 days a week and twice in Sunday. The kid wins.
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MCIGuy
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Post by MCIGuy on Oct 4, 2020 11:28:15 GMT -5
He's very talented and we are in no position to turn away guys with his talent given our recruiting struggles. But he strikes me as the kid who comes in and and just looks to get his, puts up an inefficient 15 and 5 and bounces. We end up no better or worse with him. Has the same handler as Zion Harmon. The top programs aren't really pushing for these guys and they don't really want to be a cog either. They are looking at opportunities to showcase and dip as soon as possible. How are you coming to such conclusions about "getting his" and being "inefficient"? He has a rep for playing hard and giving it his all. I don't know of anything in his past that paints him as someone who isn't a team player. I don't see anything that would suggest he is some sort of diva considering he doesn't look for the spotlight via social media. (this may not be fair but his relative quietness on his recruitment is preferable in my eyes in comparison to a certain legacy recruit who by the way talks about going to every place OTHER than Georgetown). I haven't noticed anything about his game that suggests a flashy-for-the-sake-of-being-flashy guy who just jacks up shots in order to get his numbers. If he is looking for one season of college hoops so be it. Ewing would be dumb to look at him as, well, the next Patrick Ewing, a player that stays in college for multiple seasons and leads his team to numerous Final Fours. Its 2020 not 1981. I would think Ewing would view him as like a one-year transfusion of needed talent/ability. If I were Ewing getting Aminu would serve three potential primary purposes: A)Demonstrating the ability to attract TOP TIER talent to the Georgetown program which could pay further dividends by being a signal to other highly regarded recruits that Georgetown is indeed a legit destination choice again. Someone HAS to be first. B)If he lives up to his recruit clippings Aminu could be the type of player to lead to a big run in the NCAA tourney. He may not be a Zion type that automatically makes a team a Final Four favorite, but he could be good enough, strong enough, to at least get the Hoyas over the top and give them a shot for a nice NCAA seed. After that anything is possible once the madness begins. It would be one thing if he was the only good player on the team but with the bigs that came in last year, the sleepers that may be in this incoming class and the talented trio that already is coming in for 2021, he won't have to shoulder the load alone. C)If he has a successful year and bolts and makes it to the NBA as a first round pick, that could arguably be more important than the two examples listed above. That would mean the Hoyas had sent a guard to the NBA for the first time since Iverson (sorry, I'm not counting Chris Wright's handful of games as an undrafted player). That would be a huge development that would bode well for Ewing's program because it would show that the program was capable of putting perimeter players in The League. And that would give recruits a major reason to pull the trigger for the Hoyas if Ewing recruited them. Additionally getting a recruit like Aminu would be a big encouragement for the staff itself. These guys are only human after all and to keep striking out for the big guns every time out could be deflating.
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