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But will he survive the famine? Dude! Eat some meat! Lift a weight or two.
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Given how bad we have looked in the interior so far this season, I am wondering if we should consider Austin Nichols, who was dismissed from UVA program about 10 days ago. He was dismissed - I think that means he doesnt have to wait a year to start playing for another school (am I right?) - likely because of a drug issue - so Dunleavy has to do his due diligence about whether the kid deserves another chance. Some of you may remember Austin as the guy who scored the last six points including the game winner in a 57-55 Memphis win over Tulane 2 seasons ago. I remember thinking the guy was super clutch. I think only an infusion of interior talent can save this season. Austin will only have 1.5 seasons of eligibility left - so he will probably not hinder the playing time of Sehic and the two NJ big men recruits a lot. I think he may be able to move to Tulane after finishing this semester at UVA if he wants the credits to carry over.

Also, FWIW, the guy was named to the shortlist (top 20) for the Karl Malone award (given to the top College PF in the country) - gives you an idea of the talent level.
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RobertM320 wrote:https://twitter.com/CoachGodwin/status/ ... 9494288385
But will he survive the famine? Dude! Eat some meat! Lift a weight or two.
I know you were probably just trying to be funny but the dude spent the first 13/14 years of his life in war torn South Sudan, a country only 5 years old. He may very well have been malnourished for large parts of his development. A generation or two of that kind of instability takes its toll.
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uptownprof wrote:Given how bad we have looked in the interior so far this season, I am wondering if we should consider Austin Nichols, who was dismissed from UVA program about 10 days ago. He was dismissed - I think that means he doesnt have to wait a year to start playing for another school (am I right?) - likely because of a drug issue - so Dunleavy has to do his due diligence about whether the kid deserves another chance. Some of you may remember Austin as the guy who scored the last six points including the game winner in a 57-55 Memphis win over Tulane 2 seasons ago. I remember thinking the guy was super clutch. I think only an infusion of interior talent can save this season. Austin will only have 1.5 seasons of eligibility left - so he will probably not hinder the playing time of Sehic and the two NJ big men recruits a lot. I think he may be able to move to Tulane after finishing this semester at UVA if he wants the credits to carry over.

Also, FWIW, the guy was named to the shortlist (top 20) for the Karl Malone award (given to the top College PF in the country) - gives you an idea of the talent level.
Interesting idea. On the one hand Dunleavy's experience in the NBA should bode well for dealing with guys with these sorts of issues. On the other hand he couldn't make it work on 2 teams already, not a good sign. He was a top 25 recruit, absolutely killed it as an underclassman at Memphis, and would fill a huge need for this team immediately.

It's a big risk/big reward type of move. If I'm MD I'd have to know that his issues at Virginia weren't just partying related because we all know what New Orleans can do to that kind of person. I don't know, it's the kind of move that could make or break Dunleavy's Tulane career. As a fan I'd be hesitantly excited.
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uptownprof wrote:Given how bad we have looked in the interior so far this season, I am wondering if we should consider Austin Nichols, who was dismissed from UVA program about 10 days ago. He was dismissed - I think that means he doesnt have to wait a year to start playing for another school (am I right?) - likely because of a drug issue - so Dunleavy has to do his due diligence about whether the kid deserves another chance. Some of you may remember Austin as the guy who scored the last six points including the game winner in a 57-55 Memphis win over Tulane 2 seasons ago. I remember thinking the guy was super clutch. I think only an infusion of interior talent can save this season. Austin will only have 1.5 seasons of eligibility left - so he will probably not hinder the playing time of Sehic and the two NJ big men recruits a lot. I think he may be able to move to Tulane after finishing this semester at UVA if he wants the credits to carry over.

Also, FWIW, the guy was named to the shortlist (top 20) for the Karl Malone award (given to the top College PF in the country) - gives you an idea of the talent level.
Interesting idea. On the one hand Dunleavy's experience in the NBA should bode well for dealing with guys with these sorts of issues. On the other hand he couldn't make it work on 2 teams already, not a good sign. He was a top 25 recruit, absolutely killed it as an underclassman at Memphis, and would fill a huge need for this team immediately.

It's a big risk/big reward type of move. If I'm MD I'd have to know that his issues at Virginia weren't just partying related because we all know what New Orleans can do to that kind of person. I don't know, it's the kind of move that could make or break Dunleavy's Tulane career. As a fan I'd be hesitantly excited.
What do we have to lose, seriously?

In the end, I am sure there will be another program, with more upside, willing to take the risk as he is a potential stud.
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uptownprof wrote:Given how bad we have looked in the interior so far this season, I am wondering if we should consider Austin Nichols, who was dismissed from UVA program about 10 days ago. He was dismissed - I think that means he doesnt have to wait a year to start playing for another school (am I right?) - likely because of a drug issue - so Dunleavy has to do his due diligence about whether the kid deserves another chance. Some of you may remember Austin as the guy who scored the last six points including the game winner in a 57-55 Memphis win over Tulane 2 seasons ago. I remember thinking the guy was super clutch. I think only an infusion of interior talent can save this season. Austin will only have 1.5 seasons of eligibility left - so he will probably not hinder the playing time of Sehic and the two NJ big men recruits a lot. I think he may be able to move to Tulane after finishing this semester at UVA if he wants the credits to carry over.

Also, FWIW, the guy was named to the shortlist (top 20) for the Karl Malone award (given to the top College PF in the country) - gives you an idea of the talent level.
Interesting idea. On the one hand Dunleavy's experience in the NBA should bode well for dealing with guys with these sorts of issues. On the other hand he couldn't make it work on 2 teams already, not a good sign. He was a top 25 recruit, absolutely killed it as an underclassman at Memphis, and would fill a huge need for this team immediately.

It's a big risk/big reward type of move. If I'm MD I'd have to know that his issues at Virginia weren't just partying related because we all know what New Orleans can do to that kind of person. I don't know, it's the kind of move that could make or break Dunleavy's Tulane career. As a fan I'd be hesitantly excited.
What do we have to lose, seriously?

In the end, I am sure there will be another program, with more upside, willing to take the risk as he is a potential stud.
Oh I agree we have nothing to lose. Dunleavy on the other hand could potentially lose control of the team and his job.
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Another transfer possibility: Yankuba Sima - 6-11 Center from St. John

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... -red-storm

We just played em - so Dunleavy has had a chance to scout him. But cant help us this season since he will have to sit out till next December.
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uptownprof wrote:Given how bad we have looked in the interior so far this season, I am wondering if we should consider Austin Nichols, who was dismissed from UVA program about 10 days ago. He was dismissed - I think that means he doesnt have to wait a year to start playing for another school (am I right?) - likely because of a drug issue - so Dunleavy has to do his due diligence about whether the kid deserves another chance. Some of you may remember Austin as the guy who scored the last six points including the game winner in a 57-55 Memphis win over Tulane 2 seasons ago. I remember thinking the guy was super clutch. I think only an infusion of interior talent can save this season. Austin will only have 1.5 seasons of eligibility left - so he will probably not hinder the playing time of Sehic and the two NJ big men recruits a lot. I think he may be able to move to Tulane after finishing this semester at UVA if he wants the credits to carry over.

Also, FWIW, the guy was named to the shortlist (top 20) for the Karl Malone award (given to the top College PF in the country) - gives you an idea of the talent level.
If he played this season, despite being dismissed, I'm pretty sure he's not eligible to play for another D1 program this season. As for next year, I'm not sure. I think at worst, were he to enroll in January he'd have to sit until January 1, 2018. But I'm far from expert in this.
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An offer for 2018. Dunleavy obviously still looking for big men.
https://twitter.com/POBScout/status/821058262724440064
And already working on 2019. That means what, this kid is currently in 10th grade?
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looks like a commit from across the pond... who said we had a limited recruiting budget !!!!

https://twitter.com/verbalcommits/statu ... 9851101184
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golfnut69 wrote:looks like a commit from across the pond... who said we had a limited recruiting budget !!!!

https://twitter.com/verbalcommits/statu ... 9851101184
I just saw this as well. What's up, golfnut? You following Twitter now?
According to FearTheWave he's a 6'10" PF/C, class of 2017.
https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/statu ... 9851101184
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Why are we doing better with foreigners? Maybe because foreigners understand and value education more than Americans do.
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His highlight reel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahtnXAU ... e=youtu.be

More video - he's #47 here https://twitter.com/dengcamp/status/811139811876671489 https://twitter.com/OfficialEABL/status ... 6870335488
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RobertM320 wrote:
golfnut69 wrote:looks like a commit from across the pond... who said we had a limited recruiting budget !!!!

https://twitter.com/verbalcommits/statu ... 9851101184
I just saw this as well. What's up, golfnut? You following Twitter now?
According to FearTheWave he's a 6'10" PF/C, class of 2017.
https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/statu ... 9851101184
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RobertM320 wrote:Why are we doing better with foreigners? Maybe because foreigners understand and value education more than Americans do.
Article on point:

http://www.foxsports.com/college-basket ... all-111516
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winwave wrote:
RobertM320 wrote:Why are we doing better with foreigners? Maybe because foreigners understand and value education more than Americans do.
Article on point:

http://www.hoopsfix.com/2016/10/henri-l ... od-finale/

You quoted the same article twice, but that's ok. I like this part:
Langton has also been selected for the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic for the past three years, cementing his status as one of the top junior talents in England. He’s quickly become known for his polished offensive repertoire, using footwork, post moves and displaying a shooting touch out to the three point line.
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RobertM320 wrote:
winwave wrote:
RobertM320 wrote:Why are we doing better with foreigners? Maybe because foreigners understand and value education more than Americans do.
Article on point:

http://www.hoopsfix.com/2016/10/henri-l ... od-finale/

You quoted the same article twice, but that's ok. I like this part:
Langton has also been selected for the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic for the past three years, cementing his status as one of the top junior talents in England. He’s quickly become known for his polished offensive repertoire, using footwork, post moves and displaying a shooting touch out to the three point line.
Oops. Fixed it but here it is for you:

http://www.foxsports.com/college-basket ... all-111516
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Dunleavy coming in late to offer Howard Washington, 4 star Canadian PG playing at prep academy in Buffalo.
https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/statu ... 6074226688
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Ruski wrote:Dunleavy coming in late to offer Howard Washington, 4 star Canadian PG playing at prep academy in Buffalo.
https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/statu ... 6074226688
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/500

He's got offers from six ACC schools (not Duke or NC), plus Ohio State, Butler and Dayton among 18 offers.
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Ruski wrote:Dunleavy coming in late to offer Howard Washington, 4 star Canadian PG playing at prep academy in Buffalo.
https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/statu ... 6074226688
He's listed as a 3 star
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/500
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3 on rivals and scout, 4 on ESPN.
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RobertM320 wrote:
Ruski wrote:Dunleavy coming in late to offer Howard Washington, 4 star Canadian PG playing at prep academy in Buffalo.
https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/statu ... 6074226688
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/500

He's got offers from six ACC schools (not Duke or NC), plus Ohio State, Butler and Dayton among 18 offers.
Ya, so no dice. Hell we have three PGs on the roster. Waste of time imo.

Juco and transfer bigs, maybe a Sf, that's about it.
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Not sure how JuCo works. RS Frosh would mean he didn't play last year. Can he transfer immediately to a D1 school for next season?
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