2021 C Oleg Kojenets - VC

[Go Big Fred]

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/oleg-kojenets-260728

 

Lithuanian C, Has offers from Seton Hall, Nebraska, Saint Mary's, and Georgia Tech, Washut has him N

Edited March 24, 2021 by Go Big Fred

[B-town hoopsfan]

  On 3/24/2021 at 3:34 AM, Go Big Fred said:

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/oleg-kojenets-260728

 

Lithuanian C, Has offers from Seton Hall, Nebraska, Saint Mary's, and Georgia Tech, Washut has him N

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Looks like washut just made the prediction this afternoon too. No clue how accurate robin is at these kinda things though.

 

this guy looks like he had absurdly long arms and pretty good dribbling skills for a 7 footer. 

[Nebrasketballer]

I assume he would redshirt next season?

[REDitus]

Scouting report

 

https://kuzeykl-41267.medium.com/oleg-kojenets-scouting-report-f83937d9de6c

 

Interesting take as it's all over the place, but I appreciate it nonetheless.    Sounds like a guy to develop.  

 

So what would the difference be between this guy and Brady Heiman?  

 

 

 

Edited March 24, 2021 by REDitus

[jimmykc]

And we must realize, HE'S ONLY 17!

[REDitus]

 

 

 

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[49r]

 

[Nebrasketballer]

 

[hhcmatt]

  On 3/24/2021 at 9:21 AM, Nebrasketballer said:

I assume he would redshirt next season?

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In Soviet Russia, redshirt takes YOU!

[hhcmatt]

It's confusing to me because his father is listed as either Oleg or Aleh Kojenets but he played at UNC Wilmington 20 years ago and played pro ball.

 

 

[hskr4life]

Honestly think he moves pretty well for as big as he is.  Handles are pretty good for his size.  Always a little hesitant to take someone whose highlight reel is more defensive clips than offensive clips, but there’s a lot there to work with I think!  Overall, don’t know how much PT he’d get next year, but if he’s willing to put in a year of work with minimal PT, I’d take him with one of our open scholies!

[basketballjones]

  On 3/24/2021 at 12:28 PM, REDitus said:

Scouting report

 

https://kuzeykl-41267.medium.com/oleg-kojenets-scouting-report-f83937d9de6c

 

Interesting take as it's all over the place, but I appreciate it nonetheless.    Sounds like a guy to develop.  

 

So what would the difference be between this guy and Brady Heiman?  

 

 

 

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I'm only 1 minute into his "highlight" tape - and it's missed buckets? 

[hugh42]

  On 3/24/2021 at 2:22 PM, basketballjones said:

I'm only 1 minute into his "highlight" tape - and it's missed buckets? 

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Check the second highlight video. He looks better in that one.

[hugh42]

  On 3/24/2021 at 2:19 PM, hskr4life said:

Honestly think he moves pretty well for as big as he is.  Handles are pretty good for his size.  Always a little hesitant to take someone whose highlight reel is more defensive clips than offensive clips, but there’s a lot there to work with I think!  Overall, don’t know how much PT he’d get next year, but if he’s willing to put in a year of work with minimal PT, I’d take him with one of our open scholies!

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Frankly, this is the type of guy we need if we are going to take a center for next season. Someone who could use more time to develop but would also be able to give spot minutes if Walker and Andre get into foul trouble. Then the next season we will have three centers that should be pretty serviceable.

[basketballjones]

  On 3/24/2021 at 2:33 PM, hugh42 said:

 

Check the second highlight video. He looks better in that one.

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Saw that. Agreed. 

Intriguing prospect tbh. Kind of reminds me of a big Gonzaga would get. 

Edited March 24, 2021 by basketballjones

[49r]

  On 3/24/2021 at 2:39 PM, hugh42 said:

 

Frankly, this is the type of guy we need if we are going to take a center for next season. Someone who could use more time to develop but would also be able to give spot minutes if Walker and Andre get into foul trouble. Then the next season we will have three centers that should be pretty serviceable.

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Are we forgetting about Breidenbach already?

[hhcmatt]

  On 3/24/2021 at 2:43 PM, 49r said:

 

Are we forgetting about Breidenbach already?

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He is the same size as Lat Mayen without the benefit of being at a college weight room. Breidenbach puts on 20 lbs, sure. Right now is he starting over Mayen at the 4? Maybe or maybe he's behind Lakes.

[Keenan9595]

  On 3/24/2021 at 2:51 PM, hhcmatt said:

 

He is the same size as Lat Mayen without the benefit of being at a college weight room. Breidenbach puts on 20 lbs, sure. Right now is he starting over Mayen at the 4? Maybe or maybe he's behind Lakes.

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Yeah, honestly next year the only reason breidenbach will be playing center is if Andre and walker are hurt or in foul trouble, watching his film his skill set is not that of a center but definitely more of a stretch 4.  IMO

[basketballjones]

  On 3/24/2021 at 2:43 PM, 49r said:

 

Are we forgetting about Breidenbach already?

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I don't think Big Willy is a Center. I like him a lot, but not a center. 

[jayschool]

  On 3/24/2021 at 12:28 PM, REDitus said:

So what would the difference be between this guy and Brady Heiman?  

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Doc can pronounce Brady's name.

[hugh42]

  On 3/24/2021 at 3:15 PM, jayschool said:

Doc can pronounce Brady's name.

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Do we know this for sure? Is it a long 'A' or a short 'A'? 

[hugh42]

  On 3/24/2021 at 2:43 PM, 49r said:

 

Are we forgetting about Breidenbach already?

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What others have said. I see him as a stretch 4, but he could play the 5 if we go small.

[Fullbacksympathy]

Love this pickup if we can pull it off.  That kid has great feet and feel.  Even in his earlier videos with some missed bunnies you can see he's been coached extremely well with his back to the basket.  In the more modern video he's put on good weight so it's not just some skinny kid.  I think he'll be a legitimate B1G center and will be our best back to the basket post player the second he arrives.  He's physical too.  Not strong yet, but physical and willing to rebound.  Probably a 4* if he played in the states longer.    

 

He and Breidenbach would be an incredible front court down the road... it would be like having a Wisconsin front court--skills, passing, shooting, sturdy.  

[jayschool]

  On 3/24/2021 at 3:20 PM, hugh42 said:

 

Do we know this for sure? Is it a long 'A' or a short 'A'? 

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Just because we can't understand it doesn't mean that Doc hasn't pronounced it correctly.

[Fullbacksympathy]

He and Keita are really similar players--both skilled on the low block and can reliably hit a mid range baseline shot.  Liking this more and more.  I think Keita will start when he arrives and the backup C will be up for grabs if this kid commits.  Andre probably has the highest ceiling out of the three, but we need skill now.  Regardless, we could be pretty happy with the C spot for quite awhile with these guys signed up.  

Edited March 24, 2021 by LK1