2024 C John Bol -> Ole Miss

[49r]

50 minutes ago, BugeaterZ said:

So this will be our Bol game?

 

[Swan88]

 

[Norm Peterson]

56 minutes ago, Swan88 said:

 

 

That little kid in the background looks a smidge taller. Are we sure he's 7'2"?

[colhusker]

Bet Tominaga's dad didn't figure he would have to look up to anyone today on his visit

[colhusker]

Hope Bol didn't get upset the crowd didn't chant his name when he walked in.

[Navin R. Johnson]

18 hours ago, colhusker said:

Hope Bol didn't get upset the crowd didn't chant his name when he walked in.

 

I thought the same thing.  Leave it to Nebraska fans at a basketball game to cheer for the football recruit instead of the high ranking basketball recruit.  If Bol is reading this, hope he understands there are a lot of people that want him to be a Husker!

[49r]

35 minutes ago, Navin R. Johnson said:

If Bol is reading this

 

IIRC, the recruiting forum is restricted to members only.  So the chances he is are pretty slim.

[Red Don]

fwiw:

 

[hhcmatt]

31 minutes ago, 49r said:

 

IIRC, the recruiting forum is restricted to members only.  So the chances he is are pretty slim.

Anyone can read

[Nebrasketball1979]

1 hour ago, hhcmatt said:

Anyone can read

I have met several Iowa fans and would beg to differ.

[Norm Peterson]

Sincere question: Has anyone found any highlight video of this kid doing something more than just being 7'2? If so, please post.

[49r]

42 minutes ago, Norm Peterson said:

Sincere question: Has anyone found any highlight video of this kid doing something more than just being 7'2? If so, please post.

 

I mean, for someone that may want to make it to the NBA it is a huge head start...

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/dandiamond/2013/06/27/nba-draft-is-being-7-feet-tall-the-fastest-way-to-get-rich-in-america/?sh=6a312f716522

[Huskerpapa]

1 hour ago, Norm Peterson said:

Sincere question: Has anyone found any highlight video of this kid doing something more than just being 7'2? If so, please post.

Not really Norm; yet if you look at this video, try to ignore the offensive plays (because they are, by in large, a byproduct of being 7'2").  Instead, my focus is on he runs the floor and truly protects the rim on defense.  He is extremely agile and quick for a young man of that size.  By the way, he does hit a nice looking jumper from about 16 feet.  Just my 2 cents.

 

 

Edited February 27, 2023 by Huskerpapa

[Swan88]

 

[busticket]

People will hate this comparison but his film reminds me of Kalkbrenner from Creighton. He is skinnier and more mobile but basically does the same things: protects the rim, finishes around the rim on feeds from his teammates, and generally seems to have very good timing on blocking shots. Neither guy seems to have polished post moves.  He *might* have better shooting range than Kalk.  Hard to tell after a couple short clips.  All that said, would LOVE to have a rim protector like young Mr. Bol in this defense we play now (or at any other time I suppose).  When is the last time we had a guy like that?  Kimani Ffriend?  I hope he had a great time visiting this weekend.

[basketballjones]

1 hour ago, busticket said:

People will hate this comparison but his film reminds me of Kalkbrenner from Creighton. He is skinnier and more mobile but basically does the same things: protects the rim, finishes around the rim on feeds from his teammates, and generally seems to have very good timing on blocking shots. Neither guy seems to have polished post moves.  He *might* have better shooting range than Kalk.  Hard to tell after a couple short clips.  All that said, would LOVE to have a rim protector like young Mr. Bol in this defense we play now (or at any other time I suppose).  When is the last time we had a guy like that?  Kimani Ffriend?  I hope he had a great time visiting this weekend.

It would allow us to feast on the perimeter and go over, on top of everything - along with just being in drop coverage on ball screens. Limit how much we'd have to rotate. 

[kldm64]

20 hours ago, busticket said:

People will hate this comparison but his film reminds me of Kalkbrenner from Creighton. He is skinnier and more mobile but basically does the same things: protects the rim, finishes around the rim on feeds from his teammates, and generally seems to have very good timing on blocking shots. Neither guy seems to have polished post moves.  He *might* have better shooting range than Kalk.  Hard to tell after a couple short clips.  All that said, would LOVE to have a rim protector like young Mr. Bol in this defense we play now (or at any other time I suppose).  When is the last time we had a guy like that?  Kimani Ffriend?  I hope he had a great time visiting this weekend.

 

Not sure why anyone would hate that comparison as Kalkbrenner is an all conference kind of player.  I totally hate Creighton but recognize the talent they have on their team.  

[Swan88]

 

[hhcmatt]

I feel like Bol has the longest neck I've ever seen though he doesn't have Adam Woodbury arms so it's fine

[REDZONEDAN]

1 hour ago, hhcmatt said:

I feel like Bol has the longest neck I've ever seen though he doesn't have Adam Woodbury arms so it's fine

How is his ability to gouge out an eye?

[MichHusker]

Releasing a top 8 tomorrow

[MichHusker]

Didn't make top 8

[kldm64]

3 hours ago, MichHusker said:

Didn't make top 8

 

Not surprised when he is on an unofficial visit and the entire basketball crowd is chanting the name of a football recruit.  

[HB]

6 hours ago, kldm64 said:

 

Not surprised when he is on an unofficial visit and the entire basketball crowd is chanting the name of a football recruit.  

Yeah, I’m sure that was the reason 

[Norm Peterson]

7 hours ago, kldm64 said:

Not surprised when he is on an unofficial visit and the entire basketball crowd is chanting the name of a football recruit.  

 

Yeah, those stupid Nebraska football fans showing up at a basketball game. Surprised they weren't all wearing their Eric Crouch Jerseys.

 

oops, wrong trope.