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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 20, 2007 15:18:22 GMT -5
Also, I've seen him shooting around and dunking before games - so while he isn't playing in Kenner, it seems like he would be able to practice anyway.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 18, 2007 23:05:45 GMT -5
Pretty ugly game tonight, recapped well as always by FLHoya.
I think another reason people say Austin seems disinterested is just the way he carries himself; I'm not sure how to describe it, but he looks sort of mopey. This leads people to think he isn't intense even though he is - the same way that his build makes people think he isn't athletic.
The only incoming freshman that has impressed me as much as Austin since I've been going to Kenner was Jeff. Omar, on the other hand . . . I still don't see what makes him a Big East caliber prospect.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 23, 2007 15:49:24 GMT -5
I don't really understand why you are so excited about Morgan; from that school list, and since KU seems like the clear favorite, I doubt we even have a 10% shot.
I'd prefer that you are right, but I just don't see it.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 17, 2007 1:05:02 GMT -5
I'd target Gilchrist now along with Monroe - but note that I don't believe there is a 6'11" minimum to play C in the Big East. You would take Gilchrest over Morgan? ? Have you seen them play? From what I've read it seems like we have a much better chance with Gus, who looked great when I saw him. Morgan sounds good too and is certainly bulkier, but I'd think he is unlikely to sign with us.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 17, 2007 0:14:32 GMT -5
I'd target Gilchrist now along with Monroe - but note that I don't believe there is a 6'11" minimum to play C in the Big East.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 17, 2007 0:09:43 GMT -5
It's hard for me to imagine a 10 man rotation, as some have been suggesting. I see 9 at most, with perhaps Rivers getting squeezed in certain games.
I love Tyler but I don't think he has the talent to keep Wright and especially Freeman off the floor.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 27, 2007 17:56:46 GMT -5
Oh, OK, game is starting now on Deportes
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 27, 2007 17:49:42 GMT -5
Isn't it a 6:45 tip?
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 27, 2007 17:45:56 GMT -5
So are they not showing the game tonight?
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 16, 2007 17:42:48 GMT -5
So, hoya11, are you basically saying that you don't want people to offer their honest opinions? Sounds like a recipe for success.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 8, 2007 23:00:45 GMT -5
From another board it looks like Osby is on Electro-lite.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 8, 2007 22:16:46 GMT -5
I don't think "Boom" Osby was on Jammers - mybae you are thinking of Braxton Dupree? He wasn't very impressive, btw - nor was Milbourne.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 8, 2007 0:26:12 GMT -5
Are there any MD players on Jammers this year? I couldn't make it to the games today.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 6, 2007 17:01:05 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 1, 2007 22:46:26 GMT -5
He looked like he was walking around normally and I didn't see a brace, but that could mean anything. No reason to take even a tiny risk in summer league, I guess.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 1, 2007 22:24:03 GMT -5
Game 1, Myers and Alterman vs. Colonials -
Both of these teams are pretty talented, more so than the average Kenner team in years past. The Colonials have a great frontcourt (Hall, Thomas, Gilchrist), and M&A a great backcourt with Singletary and Campbell.
Crawford was his usual self; active on the boards, a little trigger happy, solid D but over aggressive at times (got caught in the air and fouled Singletary on a 3). As mentioned, this probably isn't a good team for him - way too many players. He didn't get a ton of run in the first half, but played the majority of the 2nd.
Gilchrist was very impressive. He looks solid physically, and seemed to be very athletic and to have good touch. He also showed some pretty impressive moves, humiliating an overmatched defender from Delaware and sending him stumbling to the floor. I've seen Braswell play a few times, and I'd definitely put Gilchrist at a similar level.
None of GW or Mason's freshman stood out, but I wasn't really concentrating on them. FlHoya pretty much covered the other big names above.
Game 2, Clydes - Electro-lite
Clyde's is better off than the Tombs was last year, but still had their fair share of scrubs. Luckily Electro-lite was terrible outside of comedian/star Byron Mouton, so it didn't matter. Either of these teams would have lost to those in the 1st game, but that may change when Clyde's has a full roster. I'd also expect Electro to add some players - their screaming maniac of a coach usually picks up some ringers (in the past Bethel, Langdon, Isiah Swann, and some local streetball types) as the season moves on.
Ewing played very well. I noticed a wrap on his ankle, but it certainly didn't stop him from running and jumping all over the place. His shot was on, as he hit 2 threes and a very nice fall away bank shot from the wing.
Freeman didn't have his best game, but still put up an efficient 19. His jumper was off, so we didn't see his usual midrange and 3 point game. Instead, he took it to the hole often, finishing with a variety of moves. He had one particularly nice move in transition, where he cut right, left, and then ducked under the basket and spun the ball off the backboard and in.
McClain seemed pretty athletic and coordinated for his size. His jumper needs work, but that's assumed for a freshman 7 footer. I'd have been pleased after seeing him tonight if we had signed him, but ideally he probably needs a year or two. Gilchrist looked better for sure.
Celebrity sightings: Jeff, JTII, Chvotkin, Chris Wright.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 1, 2007 20:55:36 GMT -5
Might want to edit - my scoring had Freeman at 19, as did your shot totals.
Great recap, as always. I'll add a few thoughts later.
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jul 1, 2007 10:16:26 GMT -5
one time i made one of my famed special burgers at leos (can't disclose the details obviously) and jeff asked me what was on it and he made one of his own. Didn't this make the other students uncomfortable?
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jun 28, 2007 13:17:09 GMT -5
A team that might benefit from one of these guys would be a school that has a bunch of talent already but might just be one player away from having a truly special team. The prototyical example would be a team coming off a final four run, losing arguably its best player to early entry in the NBA but no other rotation players. Does anyone know of any such team? UCLA?
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jun 28, 2007 10:03:22 GMT -5
Ugh. I really hope he doesn't end up in a KG-less Minnesota.
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