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Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:31 pm
by pdub
I said it seems. It's intuition.
You can tell he loves Coach Self in those interviews.
How he reacts on the bench.
Dude has a humble demeanor, is well known to be an info sponge and open learner, and not unreasonable to think he'd want another year at this level before jumping to the pros.
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:32 pm
by pdub
I dunno.
Self said Hunter is speaking on senior night.
"The only four that will speak will be Parker....and Hunter...Juan won't speak because he will be a returnee..."
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:39 pm
by DeletedUser
pdub wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:32 pm
I dunno.
Self said Hunter is speaking on senior night.
"The only four that will speak will be Parker....and Hunter...Juan won't speak because he will be a returnee..."
I'm curious to see if there is any NBA interest. He has shown improvement, but at 2mil a year, he's going to have to impress to get more than that in the NBA.
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:44 pm
by DeletedUser
I'm torn....
With HD we maybe have a chance at a natty next year.
Without HD we almost certainly don't (and waste the last year of Kj and DH), but we get started on the rebuild a year early and have massive playing time to offer the incoming freshman NBA hopefuls the following year with the departure of DH and Kj.
Bidunga is a nice recruit, but raw. I'd prefer he be at the 4 if possible (eventually)....but that next class is wide open with tons of high end guys we are in on.
Add that to seasoned Elmarko Philon and Passmore and maybe we've got our next contender.
Just not sure Self is willing to burn years on a rebuild in the twighlight of his career. He may be more enclined to keep chasing the KM and HD type transfers.
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:14 pm
by randylahey
DeletedUser wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:44 pm
I'm torn....
With HD we maybe have a chance at a natty next year.
Without HD we almost certainly don't (and waste the last year of Kj and DH), but we get started on the rebuild a year early and have massive playing time to offer the incoming freshman NBA hopefuls the following year with the departure of DH and Kj.
Bidunga is a nice recruit, but raw. I'd prefer he be at the 4 if possible (eventually)....but that next class is wide open with tons of high end guys we are in on.
Add that to seasoned Elmarko Philon and Passmore and maybe we've got our next contender.
Just not sure Self is willing to burn years on a rebuild in the twighlight of his career. He may be more enclined to keep chasing the KM and HD type transfers.
You want bidunga at the 4??
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:15 pm
by DeletedUser
randylahey wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:14 pm
DeletedUser wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:44 pm
I'm torn....
With HD we maybe have a chance at a natty next year.
Without HD we almost certainly don't (and waste the last year of Kj and DH), but we get started on the rebuild a year early and have massive playing time to offer the incoming freshman NBA hopefuls the following year with the departure of DH and Kj.
Bidunga is a nice recruit, but raw. I'd prefer he be at the 4 if possible (eventually)....but that next class is wide open with tons of high end guys we are in on.
Add that to seasoned Elmarko Philon and Passmore and maybe we've got our next contender.
Just not sure Self is willing to burn years on a rebuild in the twighlight of his career. He may be more enclined to keep chasing the KM and HD type transfers.
You want bidunga at the 4??
If he only ends up being 6'8 or 6'9, then yes? Not next year (especially if no HD), but long term.
I want BIG shot blocking 5s. Just a preference.
Was it you who posted a video of him shooting 3s a few weeks ago? It's around here somewhere. If he can do that then he's already a better shooter than Kj.
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:32 pm
by pdub
I usually do too but there are exceptions.
Tshwiebwe was Bigundas height.
Onyeka Okongwu was smaller and was a block machine.
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:41 pm
by DeletedUser
pdub wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:32 pm
I usually do too but there are exceptions.
Tshwiebwe was Bigundas height.
Onyeka Okongwu was smaller and was a block machine.
Definitely not turning my nose up at Bidunga specifically....just seems like if there was ever a time to be picky and for Self to go all out every single year, it's now. It's a sprint to the finish over the next 5-7 years. Try to get another natty or two and solidify his legacy.
And if Bidunga can shoot at even a 30% clip from 3pt with the speed and athletic ability he has, then he's capable of being a college 4....truthfully he probably projects as an NBA 4, so I am guessing his camp wants him to play the 4.
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:02 pm
by randylahey
Bidunga is a big. Not a forward. He's athletic yes, but not a perimeter player. He's got crazy explosiveness for a big guy and long arms. He dunks as effortlessly as anyone we've had hear in awhile. He is definitely a "5"
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:05 pm
by randylahey
Are you familiar with bismack biyombo? Bidunga is that type of physical specimen.
Biyombo was only 6'8 but athletic and crazy long arms. True center
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:35 pm
by DeletedUser
Bismack Biyombo?
Or Cheick Diallo?
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:39 pm
by DeletedUser
Fwiw, it's entirely possible Bidunga has grown.
I see him listed anywhere from 6'8 - 6'10.5
7'4 wingspan.
I am not turning my nose up at him. Only turning my nose up at 6'8 centers in general. Yes, you can find exceptions.
And if HD comes back, we may not have to worry about Bidunga being here anyway.
Re: Official Scott Drew Still Sucks Thread
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:58 pm
by RainbowsandUnicorns
How do you feel about Bryce? Bush league by GCU but I have a bigger problem with U.T. Arlington's players response.
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