basketballjones

We could, pretty easily, if we wanted to.

He has pretty unlimited potential. Skilled for his size and all the moving parts are there. Just going to be a matter of time, want-to, and work for him to succeed. Fwiw, I’ve worked with a lot of kids like Lok. They’re almost always late bloomers.

We should probably throw our name in the hat

Tore his ACL last summer, tried playing this past year but definitely was no where near 100%. Was considered a solid D2 full scholarship guy before his injury. Maybe a very small D1. Athletic kid with a lot of skills, will be a good guy to have around for practice and whatnot.

I should add, Norm, I'm just a sloppy body American. I am the definition of skinny fat.

Not sure on Piatkowski, but I'm fully with you on Easley. Absolute steal.

My Evaluation: -Not an elite athlete from an explosion perspective. Certainly can dunk and finish around the rim - but we're not talking Roby or something like that. -Throwback post player with elements and skills of a modern swing 4/5. -Undersized as a 5, but will be really pesky to guard for other 5s. Not athletic enough to be considered a Roby 4, but skilled enough in all areas to exploit mismatches against 3's and 4's. -Great ball handler for his build. Can start fast breaks and has good vision - which reminds me of Draymond. -Fats ya down and uses good moves, which reminds me of Zach Randolph. -Currently a "sloppy body all-american." Team co-captains have always been ZRandolph and Paul Pierce. -Perfect fit for positionless basketball and our system. -Videos I've seen have not shown him against particularly elite competition - might not be ready to play right away. Type of Player: Michigan State player Reminds me of: Parts of Zach Randolph and parts of Draymond Green

@Kent Pavelka congrats on finally getting an easy name to say!

Any violations we need to worry about?

Absolutely jacked about this pick up.

I think he’s a better scorer and less floor general but that’s a fantastic comparison nonetheless.

I’m trying to have kids soon - this can happen after that.

I'm just gonna assume Abdelmassih is 4 syllables. I've never actually heard it said.

Doc's tears shed in pain Cloud lifts with Hoiberg's hire Doc's tears shed in joy

Recruits we will get One year, two years, sit and wait I still want local

Brand new team next year Hoiberg drops hammer on scrubs Hope springs eternal

Rarely a JUCO guy without SOME kind of baggage. Usually something there... all on a spectrum. Obviously I’m generalizing. But I do have some experience in this regard, fwiw.

I’m totally fine with a dirty recruiter for what it’s worth. As long as they don’t get caught. But, if they do get caught, hopefully we’ve won some stuff beforehand.

This is a good thing. While I think far too much has been made about the cause and effect relationship of MB and us losing... clearly something wasn’t jiving. And even if it’s just a fresh set of eyes looking at the issue, it might help.

I have many, first hand experiences with Suh. Not a good person. I personally do not root for his success.

I played with some guys during Doc’s era, that I’m not 100% sure I wasn’t more useful on a basketball court than. I know some of you laugh at that - but there’s a reason I am so hard on Doc’s “reach recruits” like Mike Smith. I was friends with Barry Turner (football player), and he was honestly better than some of the guys on the team in that era. Absolute freak athlete. Nicest dude in the world also. Suh could hoop - but he’s literally the worst human ever. I stayed away from him. Both lived on my floor. But my two highlights will always be getting a concussion and seriously straining neck muscles from a screen at half court by Corey Simms - and playing against a very fat, out of shape, and rusty Joe McCray. wild times man wild times.... edit: I forgot - there was like a 2-star Husker football wide receiver recruit that came in really late. Everyone thought he was going to be an absolute star and a late season steal. I don’t think he ever played a second of football - but he was far and away a better basketball player than a few guys on the b-ball team. Zero question. Cannot remember his dang name.....

I have not received any calls or emails.

Without a doubt would have offered. Also would have offered Tre'Deon Hollins after junior college. Though, I believe Navin is correct about Thurman and grades.

Ya know... In this world of social media and instant communication, so much gets said in between the actual actions and press conferences, that you forget that there are real people out there making decisions based off of their reasoning and they probably got it right. I've been very critical of Moos. Felt that he should have fired Miles immediately after the B1G Tournament and had an assistant coach the NIT. That gives Miles more time to get ahead on his next gig, get a TV spot for the tournament, etc... It doesn't force him to coach a team that already knows the conclusion. But, when you actually listen to Moos speak, you see he has a plan, a philosophy, guiding principles, and knows what he is doing. Makes all the stuff that happens in the middle between receiving official word sound really petty and conspiracy-ish. Last - Bill Moos sounds like a phenomenal guy to work for.

Is strick gonna be PG.... I think he'll be just fine.