NUdiehard Posted February 17, 2023 Report Posted February 17, 2023 Tominaga making the NBA is definitely a long shot. But, it just might be worth his effort to return his senior season to try and make it happen. If one is looking for a possible comparison in the NBA, then it is not Steph Curry, but his brother Seth Curry, who might give Keisei hope that he could make it. Seth is listed as 6'1" and 185 lbs. For those who have watched Seth play, you know he is not particularly athletic or explosive. He is a big liability on defense. Yet, he has carved out a very nice niche in the NBA and gets meaningful minutes on playoff level teams (Dallas, Philly, NETS). Seth also plays the 2 guard, which is what Keisei would probably play if he could make the NBA. Keisei is listed (generously) at 6'2" and 175 lbs. He certainly could get stronger and possibly get his weight up to 180+ lbs. In college, Seth played his freshman year at Liberty and averaged 20 points per game on 45% FG and 35% from 3. He then transferred to Duke and RS a year. Following his RS, his stats were: Soph - 9 points/game on 42% FG and 43% on 3s Jr. - 13 points/game on 42% FG and 38% on 3s Sr. -17.5 points/game on 47% FG and 44% on 3s Seth's Career Average = 15 points/game on 43% FG and 39% on 3s Keisei is currently averaging 12.4 points per game on 50% FG and 41% on 3s (23 minutes per game) In just Big 10 play, Keisei is averaging 13.7 points/game on 51% FG and 42% on 3s (25.7 minutes per game) Huskerpapa and nuhusker7 2 Quote
cipsucks Posted February 18, 2023 Report Posted February 18, 2023 I know this is years ago, but it doesn't matter. Basketball is basketball. Some small point guard from UTEP played a few years in the NBA. Left handed. Made some crazy shots around the rim, not to mention outside shots. 6'1" 165 lbs. Huh. Quote
Huskerpapa Posted February 18, 2023 Author Report Posted February 18, 2023 Had an opportunity to meet a number of the players today...I noted that Keisei appears to be a legit 6'2". Faux Mike Peltz, Swan88, MichHusker and 3 others 2 4 Quote
Bugeaters1 Posted February 18, 2023 Report Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Huskerpapa said: Had an opportunity to meet a number of the players today...I noted that Keisei appears to be a legit 6'2". I sit behind the home bench, and didn't realize that KT was walking past me. Goggles walkked past me and I was trying to figure out who was with him, When Keisei walked past. Also of note the Mcgowens brothers were in town as well. Edited February 18, 2023 by Bugeaters1 Red Don 1 Quote
Huskerpapa Posted February 18, 2023 Author Report Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Bugeaters1 said: I sit behind the home bench, and didn't realize that KT was walking past me. Goggles walkked past me and I was trying to figure out who was with him, When Keisei walked past. Also of note the Mcgowens brothers were in town as well. Yes, actually a number of graduated/bygone players. I chatted briefly with Brian Banks. I was wondering if tomorrow was ex-husker player day? Bugeaters1 1 Quote
Bugeaters1 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) It was only the young guys I seen. And I prolly wouldn't know Banks, if I seen him. Edited February 19, 2023 by Bugeaters1 Quote
hskr4life Posted February 19, 2023 Report Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Huskerpapa said: Yes, actually a number of graduated/bygone players. I chatted briefly with Brian Banks. I was wondering if tomorrow was ex-husker player day? You must mean Brant Banks? One of our best posts of the past 10 years. Lol Cazzie22 and HuscurAdam 2 Quote
Huskerpapa Posted February 19, 2023 Author Report Posted February 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Bugeaters1 said: Love it. Brian banks is in the front row, Red jacket with the white turtle neck. One of our greatest point guards...ever. Bugeaters1, jayschool and Handy Johnson 1 2 Quote
The Polish Rifle Posted February 19, 2023 Report Posted February 19, 2023 15 hours ago, Bugeaters1 said: Think the event seems like a great idea. The turnout seems...underwhelming? Quote
cipsucks Posted February 19, 2023 Report Posted February 19, 2023 Something tells me Tominaga is a Cheers fan. Quote
Bugeaters1 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Posted February 20, 2023 Huskerpapa, PimpMario and Handy Johnson 1 1 1 Quote
nuhusker7 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Posted February 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bugeaters1 said: I’m not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing in terms of him coming back next year. I sure as hell hope it’s a good thing Bugeaters1 1 Quote
PimpMario Posted February 20, 2023 Report Posted February 20, 2023 Get this guy a bag of cash Huskerpapa 1 Quote
Nebrasketball1979 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Posted February 20, 2023 5 hours ago, PimpMario said: Get this guy bags of cash...as many bags as it takes Fixed this for you PimpMario 1 Quote
hhcmatt Posted February 20, 2023 Report Posted February 20, 2023 BigTate, 49r, Vinny and 2 others 1 1 3 Quote
busticket Posted February 20, 2023 Report Posted February 20, 2023 33 minutes ago, hhcmatt said: I wonder if the advertisement was geared towards Husker fans after the win or Maryland fans after the loss? Swan88 1 Quote
Huskerpapa Posted February 20, 2023 Author Report Posted February 20, 2023 A great moment (one of many) was when Keisei fought for a rebound towards the end of regulation and was fouled. He had a huge smile and downward flexed. He then ran by our bench and was high fived by a couple of the coaches. He then made his two free throws. royalfan, Bugeaters1, thrasher31 and 2 others 5 Quote
NUdiehard Posted February 20, 2023 Report Posted February 20, 2023 The crowd went absolutely nuts when Keisei was announced in starting lineups before the game. He has become a state sensation. Every time he touches the ball the crowd oohs and awes. Griesel recently said that everybody he knows wants a Tominaga jersey--and then he added that he also wants a Tominaga jersey Faux Mike Peltz 1 Quote
Huskerpapa Posted February 20, 2023 Author Report Posted February 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, NUdiehard said: The crowd went absolutely nuts when Keisei was announced in starting lineups before the game. He has become a state sensation. Every time he touches the ball the crowd oohs and awes. Griesel recently said that everybody he knows wants a Tominaga jersey--and then he added that he also wants a Tominaga jersey I want a retro Japenese Tominaga jersey. Likely not in the cards. Maybe his parent can bring a bunch from Japan on their trip here this week Quote
Fastbreaker Posted February 20, 2023 Report Posted February 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Nebrasketball1979 said: Fixed this for you I was under the impression that The 2 Australian players on the women's team went home to Australia last summer signed a NIL over There and then return to play in United States this season. Why couldn't Keisei do the same thing this summer? Quote
Silverbacked1 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Posted February 20, 2023 Okay I am throwing this out here and I mean no disrespect or stereotypical statement… because of his culture would He come back next year because of his honor? What I mean is that the Japanese do tend to finish what they start, he said he was coming here and has one year left. Hope this sounds like I want it to and not like maybe it could. Don’t want to be something that goes off the rails. HuscurAdam and Bugeaters1 1 1 Quote
hskr4life Posted February 20, 2023 Report Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, NUdiehard said: He has become a state sensation. Almost a national/international sensation. We’ve got people driving hours to watch him play… non Huskers. We’ve got reporters from Japan coming to the games. We’ve got other message boards talking about how fun he is to watch and wanting him on their team. Its so awesome! Edited February 21, 2023 by hskr4life cornfed24-7 and BigTate 2 Quote
Red Don Posted February 21, 2023 Report Posted February 21, 2023 Here is a video recap of every one of Keisei's FGs since his breakout vs Penn State in February - All 43 of 'em for your viewing pleasure. (I got tired and may have miscounted ) (Sorry but the Tweet video won't embed, but you can click on the date (in blue) and the video should come up) Faux Mike Peltz 1 Quote
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