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Played pick-up basketball for over two hours tonight with Palmer, Thomas Allen, Nana, Amir Harris, Tanner Borchardt, Brady Heimann, and Costello.. Here are my thoughts in case you're as ready for the season to start as i am... 1) Palmer is best player i've ever played with. He was guarded by Nana and Amir mostly the whole time and he does not miss from 25+ feet, even contested. Not kidding he probably shot 75% from three shooting a lot for more than two hours, it was insane. 2) Amir Harris is the real deal, he will be a solid backup PG for us this year and is every single bit of 6'5. I don't feel like his handles are as recognized as they should be by the media, fans, etc. this dude had the best handles of anyone there and can finish around the rim. 3) Thomas Allen has the shot to be our starting two guard for sure, and I'm not just talking spot up threes.. Shooting off the dribble using his quickness and handles, and shooting going left or right. He was the second best player there behind Palmer. 4) Nana is just a gym rat, and I'm really rooting for him to finish his game at the college level. You can tell he wants to be a spot up shooter and he is a freak athlete, but he was the last one to leave even after all the other players left and he was just playing with our motley crew.

We should recruit as many kids like Thomas Allen as possible. Total 100% class all the way! This young man is the perfect example of "leader", so glad he's on my team.

Hype train is out of control

He might be a bit stiff but he would be good to dig up!

and maybe Rudy Ray Moore and Mary Tyler Moore for good measure.

Think about that simple phrase: "Nebraska's going to be a fantastic basketball team." Let it swirl around for a moment. Whether it comes to pass, we at least have this moment.

1. Johnny Sain 2. Stan Musial

Personally, I don't think Mike Scioscia goes quietly. That's been his baby for 19 years! We shall see what will happen in the next 2 months.

Good stuff Noah. So do you still have eligibility? My take is that we have a solid first four, and we all know who they are. The next four will vie for the final starting position (and that player will need to compliment the top four) and the three main subs. My current guess is that Thomas earns the last starting job and Amir and Tanner will earn time. Will Nana earn that third spot? If not, which player will step up?

Have we burned so many bridges with the Arops that this will be pointless? Or is there still enough good will there that he'll actually consider us?