Emmanuel Bandoumel is N

here are some highlights on Facebook:
 

https://fb.watch/d42JGZphvu/

Hope it’s a positive addition.  I don’t know enough about him so I should reserve judgement until I see the product on the court.

“While his scoring numbers might not jump off the page, Bandoumel was a fan favorite at SMU for his high motor and relentless effort on defense”

https://nebraska.rivals.com/news/husker-hoops-land-smu-transfer-guard-emmanuel-bandoumel
 

I’m noticing a trend. Seems that we are signing lunch pail guys rather than uber talented studs. Interesting. 

i'll circle back on this on Thursday as i'm on vacation. GBR!

This is his senior season bio at SMU:

2021-22 (Senior): Started all 33 games... averaged 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists... hit 35.2% on threes and 82.3% on FTs... 2.1 threes per game (12th AAC)... scored 10+ 19 times and had a double-double... GAME HIGHLIGHTS: Totaled 16 points (4-9 3FG) with 6 rebounds and a season-high tying 4 assists in the AAC quarterfinal win vs Tulsa 3/11... First career double-double with 10 points and a career-high 10 rebounds to go with 2 steals, 2 assists and a block in the win over Cincinnati 3/3... Career-high 23 points, making a career best 6 threes (6-10) with 4 rebounds at ECU 2/12... Had an AAC-career-best 17 points (4-9 3FGs) with 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the win nat Tulane 1/15... Added 13 points (4-6 3FG) with 4 rebounds and an assist in the win at Tulsa 12/29... Career-high 21 points (4-8 3FG) with 6 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal in the win vs ULM 11/28...Team-high 14 points, hitting a career-high tying 4 threes, with 5 rebounds, an assist and a steal at [13/12] Oregon 11/12... SMU SEASON RECORDS: 70 threes made (17th)

And here are highlights from his Junior season:

https://fb.watch/d44hcQY911/

@Norm Peterson called this one

does this mean Trey is gone? 

“However, given that the Huskers have now added both a guard and a forward (Alabama transfer Juwan Gary), it’s now a formality that Trey McGowens and Lat Mayen will inevitably move on from the program.“

Damn… when Washut says things like this, it’s basically fact. Cause there’s no reason why he couldn’t have said Tominaga in there, but he didn’t. 

Night and day approach to the profile of guys we are getting. Very interesting  

49 minutes ago, hhcmatt said:

i'll circle back on this on Thursday as i'm on vacation. GBR!

I see what you did there.

1 hour ago, basketballjones said:

@Norm Peterson called this one

 

does this mean Trey is gone? 

Lucky guess. Just seemed like Trey wasn't obviously returning so I figured something must be going on. ;)

Is this the last piece of the puzzle…? 

Welcome Mr. Bandoumel.   

Seems like a well rounded player.   I like the pride he takes in defense. 

Bandoumel has started every game for SMU since January 18th, 2020.  So he at least seems to be reliable?

He really seems to be as close of an apples-to-apples replacement for Trey as possible.  I think we'll miss Trey's leadership, which is not a knock on Emmanuel; it's hard for anyone to transfer in and immediately take over as a leader.  Emmanuel appears to maybe be a touch quicker/more athletic, and Trey a touch stronger. 

But aside from those minor differences, I think the role that they fill is nearly identical.  Both have some explosive finishes at the rim in their highlight reels.  Both are acceptable secondary ball handlers, but probably not someone you want logging lots of minutes at PG.  Both keep the defense honest from behind the 3pt line.  And both clearly build their game on a junkyard dog mentality.  

So with all of the transfers still available, Fred decided to fill his last scholarship on a Trey 2.0 rather than a true PG or a lead scorer/offensive focal point.  maybe I'm reading too much into this, but that sure seems like an indication that style of play will be MUCH different this coming year. 

Just a question but did this kid ever come to see us in person?  No big deal, just asking.

I will be shocked if DW isn't the primary leader.  Others may jump forward; but to me this is Walker's team.

17 minutes ago, Huskerpapa said:

I will be shocked if DW isn't the primary leader.  Others may jump forward; but to me this is Walker's team.

IIRC CJ was emerging as the vocal leader of the team last year.  If I had to guess I'd say he may evolve more into that role moving forward.

2 hours ago, Silverbacked1 said:

Just a question but did this kid ever come to see us in person?  No big deal, just asking.

He could have been here; but it sure wasn't broadcasted.

14 hours ago, aphilso1 said:

He really seems to be as close of an apples-to-apples replacement for Trey as possible.  I think we'll miss Trey's leadership, which is not a knock on Emmanuel; it's hard for anyone to transfer in and immediately take over as a leader.  Emmanuel appears to maybe be a touch quicker/more athletic, and Trey a touch stronger. 

 

But aside from those minor differences, I think the role that they fill is nearly identical.  Both have some explosive finishes at the rim in their highlight reels.  Both are acceptable secondary ball handlers, but probably not someone you want logging lots of minutes at PG.  Both keep the defense honest from behind the 3pt line.  And both clearly build their game on a junkyard dog mentality.  

 

So with all of the transfers still available, Fred decided to fill his last scholarship on a Trey 2.0 rather than a true PG or a lead scorer/offensive focal point.  maybe I'm reading too much into this, but that sure seems like an indication that style of play will be MUCH different this coming year. 

Great get if it plays out that way

19 hours ago, Huskerpapa said:

I will be shocked if DW isn't the primary leader.  Others may jump forward; but to me this is Walker's team.

Well is almost as old as the coaches so…

On 5/18/2022 at 10:16 AM, aphilso1 said:

Emmanuel appears to maybe be a touch quicker/more athletic, and Trey a touch stronger. 

Hmmmmmmmmmm - Trey's one of the more physically impressive, explosive people to play for Nebraska. Not sure if Emmanuel is more athletic. Trey's like an NFL wide receiver playing basketball (also part of his problem, never seemed natural or consistent)

40 minutes ago, basketballjones said:

Hmmmmmmmmmm - Trey's one of the more physically impressive, explosive people to play for Nebraska. Not sure if Emmanuel is more athletic. Trey's like an NFL wide receiver playing basketball (also part of his problem, never seemed natural or consistent)

Emmanuel definitely looks quicker and more agile on tape.  Athletic is probably too generic of a word...I shouldn't have used it.  I do think the highlight reel dunks for both guys are similarly impressive.

On 5/17/2022 at 9:57 PM, Bugeaters1 said:

I see what you did there.

 

No joke, I was fishing for walleye and pikes in North Dakota