49r Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 FWIW, here is the thread on him on the Louisville Scout board: http://louisville.scout.com/forums/2755-the-yum/13491972-per-eric-crawford-sophomore-akoy-agau-will-transfer?s=17&page=1 Quote
hhcmatt Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 I think a change of scenery will help Agau, plus he fills a huge need that Nebraska has in the front court. The marriage would work really well. Of course, I would also like to have Ojeleye as well, but there's not enough scholly's for both. I would hope we have an inclination on whether Ojeleye would come here or not and act accordingly. BTW, your username made me laugh today. Quote
hhcmatt Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 I wonder if he can play the 5? Is he better than say Morrow? Not so sure. Even if the answer to those things are no we're losing Moses, Leslee, and Rivers after this year which is a lot of height. He's a guy capable of protecting the rim and rebounding. If he could minimally do that for 15-20 minutes a game he'd be pretty valuable. Hopefully he's capable of more. throwback 1 Quote
atskooc Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 FWIW, here is the thread on him on the Louisville Scout board: http://louisville.scout.com/forums/2755-the-yum/13491972-per-eric-crawford-sophomore-akoy-agau-will-transfer?s=17&page=1 Nice to see they struggle to spell his name. We're not the only ones. Quote
TheGov21 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 Don't count out UMKC whose head coach was the main recruiter for Akoy at Louisville. Listening to Sharpe and Benning this morning, Damon made reference that teams contacting Akoy personally are going to have a better shot than going through the AAU Coach. I've always thought if he transfered back he'd go to UNO, but some here are saying that isn't an option. So I'll tak your guys word for it. I wasn't a huge fan of his coming out of High School. I still wanted him to come to Nebraska, but I didn't believe he was the dominant player a lot of people were saying he was. I think he could be a very good defensive player and rebounder. But his offensive skill set never developed in high school and I beleive he will be limited in college because of that. All that said, I still hope he comes to Nebraska. But if I had to predict/suggest, I don't think he comes to Nebraska. Quote
hhcmatt Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 Don't count out UMKC whose head coach was the main recruiter for Akoy at Louisville. As far as I can tell, UMKC doesn't have scholarships available. Transferring mid-season limits your destinations unless you plan on paying your own way for a semester. Listening to Sharpe and Benning this morning, Damon made reference that teams contacting Akoy personally are going to have a better shot than going through the AAU Coach. When were they talking about it? Quote
TheGov21 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 Don't count out UMKC whose head coach was the main recruiter for Akoy at Louisville. As far as I can tell, UMKC doesn't have scholarships available. Transferring mid-season limits your destinations unless you plan on paying your own way for a semester. Listening to Sharpe and Benning this morning, Damon made reference that teams contacting Akoy personally are going to have a better shot than going through the AAU Coach. When were they talking about it? Yeah I don't know has scholorhsips or not...so I guess you can count that out. They talked about it this morning at the end of the first segment and in the second part (start at 3:40). Sharpe in the first segment mentioned he didn't like how teams were going about recruiting him. Then in the second segment, both of them mentoined that the teams that go straight to him will have the best shot. Gary thought that the decision will come very quick. http://stationcaster.com/stations/kozn/?d=AM&cid=981# hhcmatt 1 Quote
hhcmatt Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 They talked about it this morning at the end of the first segment and in the second part (start at 3:40). Sharpe in the first segment mentioned he didn't like how teams were going about recruiting him. Then in the second segment, both of them mentoined that the teams that go straight to him will have the best shot. Gary thought that the decision will come very quick. 1st Segment http://cdn.stationcaster.com/stations/kozn/media/mp3/Dec_19_Seg_1_Here_We_Go-1418997488.mp3 2nd Segment http://cdn.stationcaster.com/stations/kozn/media/mp3/Dec_19_Seg_2_University_of_Wisconsin_Whitewater_Footbal-1418997691.mp3 Quote
Norm Peterson Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 If I got to choose between Akoy and Semi, I'd probably go with Semi. According to the Duke and Louisville official rosters, they're about the same size, both 6'8" and about 230#. But Semi's vids show a kid with more athleticism, skill, and, well, onions, than Akoy. Although, we need another big and either of them are probably as good or much much better than any other potential players we'd be in on from the juco ranks. Quote
Swan88 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 If I got to choose between Akoy and Semi, I'd probably go with Semi. According to the Duke and Louisville official rosters, they're about the same size, both 6'8" and about 230#. But Semi's vids show a kid with more athleticism, skill, and, well, onions, than Akoy. Although, we need another big and either of them are probably as good or much much better than any other potential players we'd be in on from the juco ranks. According to some Duke message board posters from a few days ago, Semi's main problem is that he prefers to hang around outside rather than battle in the paint. Akoy' preference, it seems, is to be the tough-man-in-the-middle. If those two observations are anywhere nearly accurate, our greater need is for Akoy over Semi--but, what the heck, let's get them both and not worry about it. Quote
AuroranHusker Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 In that case, take him. He'd come in as a sophomore, immediately eligible to play next year? I'd be down with that. I believe he'd be a Junior next fall in that scenario as this year would be the year he sits out as 'redshirt' after only playing in 3 games due to a medical issue, AFAIK... I don't think that's what Robin Washut was quoted as saying. He played in limited action this year due, apparently, to a lingering injury. So, this year might not count. He could potentially still use this as his "sitting out" year, take it as a medical redshirt, and be immediately eligible next year as a sophomore, as though he'd transferred over the summer. That's the way I interpreted what they said. What's the exact quote, Normy? I read several peoples' info on twitter that mentioned Agau would be a JR next yr if takes the 'medical'; Essentially, this season becomes the so-called "transfer year" provided Akoy wants to play immediately in the fall of 2015. If AA is inclined to sit out calendar year 2015 he'd have 2-1/2 years to play at NU (if chosen)... Quote
FredsSlacks Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 You have to think Akoy already has a good idea of where he wants to go. I don't think he would have transferred without knowing his options Quote
Norm Peterson Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 In that case, take him. He'd come in as a sophomore, immediately eligible to play next year? I'd be down with that. I believe he'd be a Junior next fall in that scenario as this year would be the year he sits out as 'redshirt' after only playing in 3 games due to a medical issue, AFAIK... I don't think that's what Robin Washut was quoted as saying. He played in limited action this year due, apparently, to a lingering injury. So, this year might not count. He could potentially still use this as his "sitting out" year, take it as a medical redshirt, and be immediately eligible next year as a sophomore, as though he'd transferred over the summer. That's the way I interpreted what they said. What's the exact quote, Normy? I read several peoples' info on twitter that mentioned Agau would be a JR next yr if takes the 'medical'; Essentially, this season becomes the so-called "transfer year" provided Akoy wants to play immediately in the fall of 2015. If AA is inclined to sit out calendar year 2015 he'd have 2-1/2 years to play at NU (if chosen)... it was somewhere upthread. Some tweet from Robin Washut. At the very worst, he's in the same boat as Semi. So, he'd come in as a sophomore and be eligible to play as of fall semester graduation day (which would be tomorrow if he had transferred mid-year last year). And he'd have 2 1/2 seasons of eligibility from that point forward. The medical part of it suggests that this season wouldn't count against him at all. It would be a medical hardship year because of his injury. THEN, because he would be transferring closer to home, he'd be immediately eligible next year. As a sophomore. Because this year would count as a medical redshirt. Put it this way: Let's say he stayed at Louisville to the end of the season (academic year) but didn't play any more minutes due to this lingering hernia problem he apparently has. This season would not count. He'd get a medical redshirt. He'd still be a sophomore next year, eligibility-wise. Then, if he transferred in May and came closer to home, he could transfer without penalty due to the whole going closer to home thing. And so he'd come in as a redshirt sophomore, immediately eligible. Right? I think that's kind of what Robin was suggesting. Except that, instead of having to stay in Louisville, he could transfer now. Still have the injury that prevents him from playing, therefore having this be a medical hardship season altogether and not burn a year of eligibility, but he'd pick things up here next year as a sophomore and be available at the beginning of the season. Follow that? That's how I took what Robin was saying. Quote
AuroranHusker Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 In that case, take him. He'd come in as a sophomore, immediately eligible to play next year? I'd be down with that. I believe he'd be a Junior next fall in that scenario as this year would be the year he sits out as 'redshirt' after only playing in 3 games due to a medical issue, AFAIK... I don't think that's what Robin Washut was quoted as saying. He played in limited action this year due, apparently, to a lingering injury. So, this year might not count. He could potentially still use this as his "sitting out" year, take it as a medical redshirt, and be immediately eligible next year as a sophomore, as though he'd transferred over the summer. That's the way I interpreted what they said. What's the exact quote, Normy? I read several peoples' info on twitter that mentioned Agau would be a JR next yr if takes the 'medical'; Essentially, this season becomes the so-called "transfer year" provided Akoy wants to play immediately in the fall of 2015. If AA is inclined to sit out calendar year 2015 he'd have 2-1/2 years to play at NU (if chosen)... it was somewhere upthread. Some tweet from Robin Washut. At the very worst, he's in the same boat as Semi. So, he'd come in as a sophomore and be eligible to play as of fall semester graduation day (which would be tomorrow if he had transferred mid-year last year). And he'd have 2 1/2 seasons of eligibility from that point forward. The medical part of it suggests that this season wouldn't count against him at all. It would be a medical hardship year because of his injury. THEN, because he would be transferring closer to home, he'd be immediately eligible next year. As a sophomore. Because this year would count as a medical redshirt. Put it this way: Let's say he stayed at Louisville to the end of the season (academic year) but didn't play any more minutes due to this lingering hernia problem he apparently has. This season would not count. He'd get a medical redshirt. He'd still be a sophomore next year, eligibility-wise. Then, if he transferred in May and came closer to home, he could transfer without penalty due to the whole going closer to home thing. And so he'd come in as a redshirt sophomore, immediately eligible. Right? I think that's kind of what Robin was suggesting. Except that, instead of having to stay in Louisville, he could transfer now. Still have the injury that prevents him from playing, therefore having this be a medical hardship season altogether and not burn a year of eligibility, but he'd pick things up here next year as a sophomore and be available at the beginning of the season. Follow that? That's how I took what Robin was saying. Sure, I get your point on understanding what a 'medical' typically is; that definition is just not how I understood the info I got from several sources. Guess it won't really matter if Akoy Agau doesn't end up in Lincoln... hope he'd have 3 yrs to play for Big Red, best case!! Quote
trickey Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 On a more relavent note to Akoy, I hope he reads the article dimes referenced in his Harriman thread where the ESPN panel are making fantasy teams and while setting groundrule stipulations they note: "-- One player will be chosen to redshirt, since few programs use all of their 13 scholarships (unless your name is Rick Pitino -- and then you oversign each year)." Akoy, would not deal with that one year tryout issue if he becomes a Husker... and his family would be at the games! GATA! If AA would have read this thread two years ago...perhaps he could have saved himself from the one year eleven minute tryout...and played some hoops! Quote
Norm Peterson Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 I'm not arguing with your sources; just trying to explain what I understood Robin Washut to be saying. Quote
AuroranHusker Posted December 21, 2014 Report Posted December 21, 2014 I'm not arguing with your sources; just trying to explain what I understood Robin Washut to be saying. Hope Washut's got it straight. Agau w/ 3 yrs is much better than 2, like 50% better... colhusker 1 Quote
lanigan123 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Posted December 21, 2014 Akoy is discussing things directly through coach Miles. I agree UMKC may be an option. UNO as well. That being said, I don't know if coming him grants him immediat PT, can he play the 5? If so he will be a great option. I don't think he is better than Morrow, who will play the 4. Quote
krazzykirk Posted December 21, 2014 Report Posted December 21, 2014 Maybe between akoy and morrow they could play the 5 for defensive purposes and put Walter pitchfords covering more of the 4s Quote
AuroranHusker Posted December 21, 2014 Report Posted December 21, 2014 Someone needs to be able to bang the boards. It was great to see Walt do that vs Cincy for a team desperately in need of a stud rebounder. So, whoever that will be next year, I'm all for him .... whether that's Walt, Hammond, Morrow or (possibly) Agau. Be even better to have 2 or 3 that can dominate the glass! Quote
hhcmatt Posted December 22, 2014 Report Posted December 22, 2014 On a Semi-related note jdostal and Norm Peterson 2 Quote
HB Posted December 22, 2014 Report Posted December 22, 2014 On a Semi-related note This guy goes to Creighton and I might have to cease all involvement with the sport of basketball--or take some sort of drastic measures. Silverbacked1 and AuroranHusker 2 Quote
Silverbacked1 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Posted December 22, 2014 On a Semi-related note This guy goes to Creighton and I might have to cease all involvement with the sport of basketball--or take some sort of drastic measures. yeah kind of threw up in my mouth a little bit when I saw who was on his list. we play 3 of those teams for sure for the next two years. Quote
Norm Peterson Posted December 22, 2014 Report Posted December 22, 2014 On a Semi-related note I see what you did there. hhcmatt 1 Quote
Norm Peterson Posted December 22, 2014 Report Posted December 22, 2014 On a Semi-related note This guy goes to Creighton and I might have to cease all involvement with the sport of basketball--or take some sort of drastic measures. Is alcohol consumption considered a drastic measure? Quote
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