Nebraska (14-8) vs. Washington (11-10) Game Thread

[Faux Mike Peltz]

1 hour ago, millerhusker said:

The team calls Frager the man-child. He's a legit 6'7"  220. Will be a wing-forward type like Gary. He's picking things up quickly. 

And his 3 point shot is improving too, I believe….

[Huskerpapa]

5 hours ago, Faux Mike Peltz said:

Bolis is raw but very athletic. 

I'm not quite sure you would still call Bolis raw.  First, I've heard good things about him from practices.  Secondly, he did play Class A basketball.  Third, he has one year of JUCO, under his belt (and oh by the way, could get that year back).  Fourth, he has now practiced a full year against pretty decent competition and mentored under Rienk and Josiah.   Lastly, he will have had a full year under our nutrition and strength programs.

Again, I am not going to crawl out on the limb and claim he will be a star; but until he fails y eye test next year, I do believe he may be a solid member of the rotation...or he will be gonzo.

[Faux Mike Peltz]

Yeah, maybe raw wasn’t the right word, as it is usually associated as a negative. I meant, he’s just hasn’t had a ton of major playing time at this level - and is still developing. I like his potential, I do agree that he won’t wait around forever without finding some time in the court next year 

[AuroranHusker]

Nothing wrong with having a high-potential developmental piece of the puzzle in Justin Bolis. I have no issue with having a guy like that for a good long while. And, there is very little downside since the rotation tends to shrink as the season wanes on. No purpose in making the entire roster 'upset' with a lack of playing time if the team has guys at various stages of their career and/or development. Hope it works out for Bolis at NU, I watch him every single pre-game at home. It seems like he enjoys his time at dear old Nebraska U. 

[Silverbacked1]

He can’t be worse than some of the two or three deep centers that we have played against the last couple of weeks.  I mean one or two of those guys were what is before raw on the ability chart?

Edited 6 hours ago by Silverbacked1

[Art Vandalay]

16 hours ago, millerhusker said:

The team calls Frager the man-child. He's a legit 6'7"  220. Will be a wing-forward type like Gary. He's picking things up quickly. 

Jano does not appear to be missing any weight room sessions either.

[millerhusker]

2 hours ago, Silverbacked1 said:

 what is before raw on the ability chart?

Dedoch Chan

[hhcmatt]

12 minutes ago, millerhusker said:

Dedoch Chan

 

[Dean Smith]

12 hours ago, Huskerpapa said:

I'm not quite sure you would still call Bolis raw.  First, I've heard good things about him from practices.  Secondly, he did play Class A basketball.  Third, he has one year of JUCO, under his belt (and oh by the way, could get that year back).  Fourth, he has now practiced a full year against pretty decent competition and mentored under Rienk and Josiah.   Lastly, he will have had a full year under our nutrition and strength programs.

Again, I am not going to crawl out on the limb and claim he will be a star; but until he fails y eye test next year, I do believe he may be a solid member of the rotation...or he will be gonzo.

I  agree with you but when I watched him play in the preseason scrimmage, raw would have been the best word to describe him at that time. 

[LincecumFan]

13 hours ago, Huskerpapa said:

I'm not quite sure you would still call Bolis raw.  First, I've heard good things about him from practices.  Secondly, he did play Class A basketball.  Third, he has one year of JUCO, under his belt (and oh by the way, could get that year back).  Fourth, he has now practiced a full year against pretty decent competition and mentored under Rienk and Josiah.   Lastly, he will have had a full year under our nutrition and strength programs.

Again, I am not going to crawl out on the limb and claim he will be a star; but until he fails y eye test next year, I do believe he may be a solid member of the rotation...or he will be gonzo.

If I am not mistaken I believe he is a preferred walk-on and not on scholarship. The coaches may be willing to keep him around longer than if he was on scholarship (if he wants to stay).