re: #tAuburnBasketball Thread

Posted by ellitor

Member since Sep 2012

14285 posts

Posted on 2/12/20 at 9:31 am to ThaiTiger24

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Here is a bit of good news for your Wednesday morning:

LINK

Don't see any news in that pic. Just a nice hopeful photo for us AU fans. Unless Jalen made a caption in his instagram post I'm not seeing.

Posted by ThaiTiger24

Member since Jan 2016

4247 posts

Posted on 2/12/20 at 9:33 am to ellitor

The news is that Jalen Green posted a pic with he and Shariffe Cooper on his Instagram account. It may not have any words in it, but it is definitely news. Cmon E, it’s not worth our time to get into a debate about what “news” is.

This post was edited on 2/12/20 at 9:34 am

Posted by GenesChin

The Promise Land

Member since Feb 2012

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Posted on 2/12/20 at 9:39 am to ThaiTiger24

So ESPN has Okoro as the #4 draft prospect right now, #1 SF

LINK

Bleacher Report has him #5 to Twolves

So much for everyone saying he isn't even a lotto pick

This post was edited on 2/12/20 at 9:50 am

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Posted by AuSteeler

montgomery. AL

Member since Jan 2015

2989 posts

Posted on 2/12/20 at 9:41 am to ThaiTiger24

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The news is that Jalen Green posted a pic with he and Shariffe Cooper on his Instagram account. It may not have any words in it, but it is definitely news. Cmon E, it’s not worth our time to get into a debate about what “news” is.

I agree with E on this one.

I've seen too many 'posts' that give the impression it's good news for us as far as recruiting goes but never materializes.

Jalen may just have a great relationship w/ Cooper. Many players have great bonds w/ other stars, but simply go their own way, for what's best for Jalen, not Jalen and SHarife.

Posted by AuSteeler

montgomery. AL

Member since Jan 2015

2989 posts

Posted on 2/12/20 at 9:45 am to auburnnyc94

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That article was an Okoro feature, and that sentence is very true. I truly think we are getting the most we can get out of Mclemore, Wiley, Samir, and Jvon.

Okoro is the most obvious candidate to get more production from.. but can we get a tick more from Danjel? Consistency from Cambridge? Enough defense from Jamal to actually be able to enjoy his 3 pt shooting? I think Flanigan kinda just is what he is this year.. a guy who can bring a spark off the bench in certain games, but unplayable in others.

Nice analogy of our players.

I don't think JJ is a great defender, but he needs to find his stroke, bc offense is what we want from him.
Flanigan is our best sub defender, but ohhh...please don't shoot any more 3 pointers or shoot free throws. :)

Cambridge is the major key. Instant fire and offense. Guy moves really well on the floor. He looks like a gazelle with his moves, but he needs another year of development. With Purifoy not at full strength, the key will be can Cambridge score consistently or will he disappear again?

Posted by jangalang

Member since Dec 2014

52852 posts

Posted on 2/12/20 at 9:50 am to AuSteeler

Nobody thinks that picture means we lead.

Posted by ellitor

Member since Sep 2012

14285 posts

Posted on 2/12/20 at 10:08 am to jangalang

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Nobody thinks that picture means we lead.

Hence the pic being no news although the pic is nice to see.

Posted by autodd03

Clown world

Member since Dec 2013

2532 posts

Posted on 2/12/20 at 10:21 am to jangalang

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The fear around the program is that a lineup that includes four seniors may have already maxed out its potential, which makes the development of Okoro over the next five weeks so important.

I don't believe this at all.

Purifoy and Wiley and Anfernee - maybe so

Jvon - getting more and more comfortable leading the team. I think he has grown with more minutes and will continue to improve his play as his confidence grows playing night in and night out against tough SEC competition. he was not stepping up and making big time shots but now he is.

Samir - he is now the man that wants the ball. he struggled with this role early on and has really taken off recently. he is gaining more and more confidence in himself that he is an elite cbb player and team leader.

While I agree that okoro has the most room for continued improvement and upside, I believe both guards have not found their ceiling.

This post was edited on 2/12/20 at 10:33 am

Posted by ellitor

Member since Sep 2012

14285 posts

Posted on 2/12/20 at 10:23 am to autodd03

FWIW Mark Murphy expects Danjel to play tonight although A-Mac starts. Says Danjel was intently watching practice yesterday & knowing his assignments vs Bama.

This post was edited on 2/12/20 at 10:27 am

Posted by Zeroforwinger

Member since Jan 2015

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Posted on 2/12/20 at 10:32 am to GenesChin

SI has him going at #3 to Atlanta now.

He gone

Posted by jsmoove

Member since Oct 2010

13488 posts

Posted on 2/12/20 at 10:33 am to GenesChin

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So ESPN has Okoro as the #4 draft prospect right now, #1 SF

It's a conspiracy, damnit.

Posted by AUtigR24

Happy Hour

Member since Apr 2011

20143 posts

Posted on 2/12/20 at 10:37 am to AUNashville

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UT handles Arkansas.

What a disappointment Arkansas has been.

Posted by ellitor

Member since Sep 2012

14285 posts

Posted on 2/12/20 at 10:40 am to jsmoove

I thought we had a thread for the Okoro draft chatter?...

LINK

Posted by AUtigR24

Happy Hour

Member since Apr 2011

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Posted on 2/12/20 at 10:46 am to jangalang

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The fear around the program is that a lineup that includes four seniors may have already maxed out its potential, which makes the development of Okoro over the next five weeks so important.

Never been a truer statement. I would add though besides the development of Okoro a consistent offensive presence from Cambridge, Johnson, or Flannigan would help us reach our max max potential.