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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 11:54:35 GMT -8
Beavers hope 6-11 senior is Impact GCORVALLIS - His name is Gligorije Rakocevic, but the Oregon State 6-foot-11 senior post has been called 'Big G' since he arrived on campus in 2015. But there's a change this season for Rakocevic. He's down 20 pounds to 250 heading into Tuesday's season opener against UC Riverside in Gill Coliseum. A native of Montenegro, Rakocevic is no longer the team's most noticeable big guy, either. The Beavers added four players, ranging from 6-10 to 7-0, to this season's roster. Some have proposed that a new nickname is in order, like Medium G. Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle suggests "More Mobile G." Rakovecic is having none of it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 12:00:31 GMT -8
Beavers hope 6-11 senior is Impact GCORVALLIS - His name is Gligorije Rakocevic, but the Oregon State 6-foot-11 senior post has been called 'Big G' since he arrived on campus in 2015. But there's a change this season for Rakocevic. He's down 20 pounds to 250 heading into Tuesday's season opener against UC Riverside in Gill Coliseum. A native of Montenegro, Rakocevic is no longer the team's most noticeable big guy, either. The Beavers added four players, ranging from 6-10 to 7-0, to this season's roster. Some have proposed that a new nickname is in order, like Medium G. Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle suggests "More Mobile G." Rakovecic is having none of it. sounds like he may still only be good for 15 minutes a game if he cant run the floor consistently. On this count i agree with the coaches. Too many times Big G has been a few steps behind his man getting back and giving up thunder dunks. Foot speed is a problem. I hope it has improved with the weight loss.
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Post by mbabeav on Nov 6, 2018 13:15:30 GMT -8
Well, when he stepped outside and hit a 3, and then a long 2, in the exhibition, that gave me great hope for a center that can rotate in and out and pull the defense, opening the middle for the slashers that we have. I think that the 3 was probably the biggest shocker, and most entertaining moment of the game for me.
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Post by bennyskid on Nov 6, 2018 13:29:05 GMT -8
Watching the Montana Tech exhibition, what impressed me was his team D. He just knows where to be and when so much better than the new kids (and, frankly, Drew ever did). Even though you know he's not physically quicker than the others, he *played* quicker. I liked what I saw, and I think we're in great shape at the 5.
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Post by drunkandstoopidbeav on Nov 6, 2018 13:29:46 GMT -8
He was 8 of 19 from the 3 point line last year... 42% isn't a bad average. I wonder if he'll shoot more often this year.
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Nov 6, 2018 13:55:23 GMT -8
We don't need him to shoot 3s. We need him to rebound, score inside and protect the rim.
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Post by beavheart on Nov 6, 2018 14:25:52 GMT -8
Gah! My eyes!! I was expecting the Trib or Gazette. Man I hate giving that sleazy rag clicks.
That said, good article. I really hope Big G can just hold down the middle. Men's team is in the same boat as the women's team. We are solid from the 1 to the 4. Just need good consistent D and rebounding from our bigs. Anything else is gravy.
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Post by giantkillers83 on Nov 12, 2018 18:55:06 GMT -8
G is a decent big.... off bench. To take up minutes and be big inside. Unfortunately... he’s not a block threat, and has no offensive game. He adds depth.... Kelley should eventually be starter .... he’s athletic, protects rim. Has semblance of offensive threat.
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