2019 PF Yvan Ouedraogo - LOI

[Norm Peterson]

Per Washut, coming for a visit this weekend.

 

[Norm Peterson]

 

[hhcmatt]

Is this how you would spell "Ivan Drago" in French?

[Norm Peterson]

Stout kid. Built well, strong and aggressive.  Not raw.  Maybe  not totally polished, but he has some moves and some ability.  I think he's about 6'7". Just turned 17?  I think? I'll try to confirm.

[Norm Peterson]

Some stats from something.

 

	Min	FG	2pts	3pts	FT		O	D	Tot	As	PF	To	St	BS	+/-	Ef	Pts
Accumulated	170	29/6544.6%	29/6445.3%	0/10%	31/5160.8%		29	39	68	8	14	10	6	3	47	108	89
Average	24.3	4.1/9.344.6%	4.1/9.145.3%	0/0.10%	4.4/7.360.8%		4.1	5.6	9.7	1.1	2	1.4	0.9	0.4	6.7	15.4	12.7

[Norm Peterson]

Young dude. Just turned 17.  Might not be done growing, actually.

Yvan Camille Sagalba OUEDRAOGO

Center

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Birth:

22 Mar 2002 (age 17)

Height:

201cm / 6'7"

Club:

Centre Fédéral de Basketball (FRA)‎

Nationality:

FRA

[thrasher31]

This is the small ball 5 that hoiberg likes to use. Didn't really see a jumper. But he's physical. And always active. I like it

[Norm Peterson]

I'll be honest, I like this French kid.

[hhcmatt]

https://247sports.com/college/vanderbilt/Article/Vanderbilt-basketball-recruiting-Yvan-Ouedraogo-129824250/

 

He was reportedly between Vanderbilt, TCU and Georgia Tech in March. Bryce Drew has been fired since then.

[Norm Peterson]

I heard that we talked him into coming for a visit before committing elsewhere.

 

I really like what I see on video.

[Norm Peterson]

Doc needs to make sure he's taken the English language test before Admissions rejects his application.

[49r]

4 minutes ago, Norm Peterson said:

I'll be honest, I like this French kid.

 

#Normandie

[Norm Peterson]

1 minute ago, 49r said:

#Normandie

 

I wish the last French-speaking dude we had here had half the motor this Yvan kid displays.

 

Like to get a read on the leg hair situation.  (Can we still use that inside joke?)

[busticket]

My takeaways from his highlight video:

1.  Where was the rap  and curse words for the background music ?  Must be a European thing.

2.  This video actually showed misses.  Must also be a European thing.

3.  He reminds me of an Ed Morrow type that knows his lane and stays in it.  As in playing inside.   Near the lane.

4.  Like Norm said....active kid.  I like how he plays.

Edited April 19, 2019 by busticket

[49r]

50 minutes ago, Norm Peterson said:

 

 

Apparently the notion of "pivot foot" and "taking only two steps before dribbling" is merely a suggestion in French U16 hoops.

[Norm Peterson]

1 hour ago, Norm Peterson said:

Doc needs to make sure he's taken the English language test before Admissions rejects his application.

 

Under-rated Jorge Bryan Diaz reference.  Geez, you guys.

[Minnesota_Husker]

Seems to play hard and not shy from contact. That being said, he reminds a bit of Jordy at times in terms of foot work-- gets a little "shuffle-happy" and gauges space by shoving his shoulder in to guys. The tape made me think there isnt a lot of height in the league he was in, so he would have to get use to playing against guys who are 6'9-7'0 where he is giving up a few inches. He seems to only shoot layups/or bunnies. 

 

All of these things are me being hyper-critical and I assume the staff sees him as a project. I am a bit more apprehensive on guys who would take a scholly for 4 years but I dont pretend to be a great basketball mind. 

[AuroranHusker]

On 4/19/2019 at 1:57 PM, Norm Peterson said:

Young dude. Just turned 17.  Might not be done growing, actually.

Yvan Camille Sagalba OUEDRAOGO

Center

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Birth:

22 Mar 2002 (age 17)

Height:

201cm / 6'7"

Club:

Centre Fédéral de Basketball (FRA)‎

Nationality:

FRA

 

That dude looks 27.

 

 

[AuroranHusker]

On 4/19/2019 at 2:03 PM, 49r said:

 

#Normandie

 

Too soon. 

 

#2Chainz

[AuroranHusker]

22 hours ago, Norm Peterson said:

 

Under-rated Jorge Bryan Diaz reference.  Geez, you guys.

 

I caught it, albeit late to the party am I. 

[cipsucks]

On ‎4‎/‎19‎/‎2019 at 1:58 PM, Norm Peterson said:

I'll be honest, I like this French kid.

 

Norm, sounds like a little Voulez vous coucher avec moi ce soir, to me....  

 

 

[jayschool]

On 4/19/2019 at 1:58 PM, Norm Peterson said:

I'll be honest, I like this French dip.

[royalfan]

On 4/19/2019 at 1:58 PM, Norm Peterson said:

I'll be honest, I like this French kid.

 

Me too.  Impressive rebounding instincts and timing that are hard to teach.  

[uneblinstu]

48 minutes ago, royalfan said:

 

Me too.  Impressive rebounding instincts and timing that are hard to teach.  

Thor has that, too. Maybe they teach it better on the other side of the pond.

[Norm Peterson]

1 hour ago, uneblinstu said:

Thor has that, too. Maybe they teach it better on the other side of the pond.

 

Thor doesn't have the frame, the wingspan or the ups.  This kid gets in position and launches.

 

And then can go either left or right.