traversb
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Post by traversb on Jul 23, 2024 15:36:01 GMT -5
So let me start by saying that I know a lot about his game. For Georgetown….it all started when a an NBA scout with connections to Cooley, saw him play in a game and immediately called Cooley about him. In the scouts words, this kid has the potential to get to the league. He is explosive, strong, a very good athlete, has good footwork, is very much quick twitch, and can motor once he gets going. He can be crafty in the paint, has an incredibly fast baseline spin move which he usually finished with a powerful two handed dunk, and he’s got really nice form on his shot but needs to get much more consistent with it. He needs work on conditioning, really having a go to move that doesn’t involve bullying his defender, and positioning himself on the glass to be a higher level rebounder. In section 7, he was grabbing double digit rebounds regularly….but he could be a big time rebounder with better fundamentals. He is a good passer but also needs to cut down on his turnovers. While he has a tremendous ceiling…there is quite a bit of work to do. Both Cooley and Diouf are ready to put in the work to get him there. This kid will be a big time power forward in the big east. He’s also super likable….will be a great addition. I've seen him a few times and I don't see a college modern day 4 right now. He's a bit of a tweener on both ends to me right now. He has the body of a college 4 but the game of a 5. He just doesn't have the range on the offensive end yet. He seems to fit in the mold of a Cooley big bodied 5 as well. More of a Croswell or Watson than a Hopkins of Horchler. He's an easy take and I hope he reclassifies because we need bodies and him playing at Dunn is doing nobody any good. Plus he does have upside so you want to get him in the building when there are so many unused scholarships. I hope we back this up by bringing in Halaifonoua who I think is legitimate help this year as far as reclasses go, but I tend to think this means we are missing out on him.
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Jul 23, 2024 16:47:00 GMT -5
Halaifonoua would allow the team to officially move Fielder to the 4.
I like Diouf. It will be interesting to see how he grows and develops. Since he is presently a 2025, I assume he is young.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jul 23, 2024 16:49:14 GMT -5
Halaifonoua would allow the team to officially move Fielder to the 4. I like Diouf. It will be interesting to see how he grows and develops. Since he is presently a 2025, I assume he is young. Only 17. Might not be done growing!
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Post by HometownHoya on Jul 23, 2024 19:27:30 GMT -5
Welcome to the Hilltop Seal!!! Depth up front is what we need and now we got it. If Cooley can pull of the guy from New Zealand, I'd be much happier going into this next year. We'd be young but talented.
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hoyaguy
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Post by hoyaguy on Aug 5, 2024 21:59:55 GMT -5
I wonder what this means. Will he redshirt or try to play? It might be too much too fast from his current HS school level to reclassifying into the BE
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Post by sportsastroguy on Aug 5, 2024 22:32:17 GMT -5
Ed got his couple guys from seeds planted in May/June. This reclass is a bit of a surprise but Seal's mature (played vs. international competition albeit mid); I think he can contribute, J-Hal hasn't exactly played against elite competition himself. Interesting to see how this (Diouf) shakes out for this year....
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Gammo
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Post by Gammo on Aug 6, 2024 3:25:52 GMT -5
Great news, Seal!!! Thanks to you and your family for choosing Georgetown! Hoya Saxa!!
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Post by bills on Aug 6, 2024 7:16:40 GMT -5
This gives us 12 scholarship players. Probably only 9 will see significant playing time. Who will be at the end of the bench? Having Diouf come in expecting to redshirt increases the chances that he will be around next year. We have only one senior so more playing time will not open up for this years bench players from graduations. If a couple of people who are not major contributors this year do not come back next year, I do not view that as a failure of the coaching staff.
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Aug 6, 2024 8:06:30 GMT -5
We are going to look huge getting off the bus.
Hanaikonua, Sorber, Fielder, Diouf, Burks, Peavy, McKenna, Caleb Williams - 8 guys over 6’7”
Only Mack, Epps, Mulready, and Curtis Williams below.
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Post by Lethal_Interjection on Aug 6, 2024 15:57:25 GMT -5
Interesting turn of events. I don't recall seeing this happen before, w/ back 2 back reclassification of recruits.
Very rare indeed.
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nbhoya
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Post by nbhoya on Aug 6, 2024 18:12:55 GMT -5
Ed got his couple guys from seeds planted in May/June. This reclass is a bit of a surprise but Seal's mature (played vs. international competition albeit mid); I think he can contribute, J-Hal hasn't exactly played against elite competition himself. Interesting to see how this (Diouf) shakes out for this year.... Is NBA Academy not high quality competition? I guess I always thought it was like IMG lite
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Post by SSHoya on Aug 6, 2024 18:49:20 GMT -5
Ed got his couple guys from seeds planted in May/June. This reclass is a bit of a surprise but Seal's mature (played vs. international competition albeit mid); I think he can contribute, J-Hal hasn't exactly played against elite competition himself. Interesting to see how this (Diouf) shakes out for this year.... Is NBA Academy not high quality competition? I guess I always thought it was like IMG lite Here's info on NBA Academy Australia. Josh Giddey was first alum to get drafted by the NBA in 2021. nbaacademy.nba.com/location/australia/
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Post by sportsastroguy on Aug 6, 2024 19:43:33 GMT -5
Ed got his couple guys from seeds planted in May/June. This reclass is a bit of a surprise but Seal's mature (played vs. international competition albeit mid); I think he can contribute, J-Hal hasn't exactly played against elite competition himself. Interesting to see how this (Diouf) shakes out for this year.... Is NBA Academy not high quality competition? I guess I always thought it was like IMG lite Was talking mostly about BA COE club but re: nba academy touche i guess.
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Post by blueandgray on Aug 6, 2024 20:55:59 GMT -5
With regard to Seal…he played AAU at the highest level in the EYBL. He got his team to Peach Jam but missed the. If tournament due to a bad ankle. His team, Vegas Elite, literally could not win a game without him.
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