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Post by jefframp on Aug 9, 2021 18:24:52 GMT -8
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Post by bdudbeaver on Aug 9, 2021 19:07:32 GMT -8
I am excited. We will miss Thompson for sure, but Reichle seemed to disappear as the tourney run deepened. If coach can get 8-9 of these guys playing together, it could be another (a 2nd) great season. Might have to buy some tickets. Just letting Lucas run free is worth the price of admission.
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Post by ochobeavo on Aug 10, 2021 7:07:00 GMT -8
the dreaded "he's still finishing up summer classes" for DaShawn Davis. Hopefully it's nothing to worry about. He's the new guy I'm most excited about
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Post by shelby on Aug 10, 2021 7:43:55 GMT -8
Great write up by Eggers ( as per usual ) ! Loved the athleticism last year, and it looks like that has been continued with the new additions ! The one word that keeps jumping out of Tinkles dcriptions is DEFENSE ! If we can play great Defense in both man and zone, the offense is good enough, combined with rebounding prowess, to keep us in every game . It's difficult to have to key on five guys on both offense and defense and it's easier for us to beat a team with one or two superstars - ala OKLAHOMA STATE ! I am not ready to predict anything because I think the PAC will be tougher top to bottom next season .. I just know that wins will come and this will be a fun team to watch ! Thanks Wayne and Go Beavers !
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Post by 411500 on Aug 10, 2021 8:03:02 GMT -8
I haven't been following MBB too closely the past few years - so help me out here if you can....
I thought one of the brightest prospects for the upcoming season was Ahmand Rand...He has been practicing with the Beavs for much of last season and I thought I remember Tinkle saying they had great expectations for him this upcoming season....
Is my memory playing tricks on me? Is Rand considered a major prospect....Thanks... GO BEAVS!!
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Post by beaverstever on Aug 10, 2021 8:18:13 GMT -8
Great to still be getting insights from Kerry Eggers on OSU ... but we now literally have to go to a reporter's personal website for well-written OSU sports content?! And other than possibly his podcasts, I'm not seeing how he's even putting food on his table (no signs of monetizing). He has some good interviews of OSU folks (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pamplin-northwest-sports-podcast-kerry-eggers-portland/id1492352585)
I don't like the comparison of Chol to Gomes - I was hoping for much more upside, he certainly was thought to have more before his injuries.
Love the description of Glenn; that type of defensive anchor mentality can make a huge difference.
Agree on Dashawn- love to hear about his passing ability. Really hope his hitting the books.
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Post by billthebeav on Aug 10, 2021 8:53:08 GMT -8
I haven't been following MBB too closely the past few years - so help me out here if you can.... I thought one of the brightest prospects for the upcoming season was Ahmand Rand...He has been practicing with the Beavs for much of last season and I thought I remember Tinkle saying they had great expectations for him this upcoming season.... Is my memory playing tricks on me? Is Rand considered a major prospect....Thanks... GO BEAVS!! “Ahmad Rand, a 6-8, 200-pound sophomore forward transfer from South Carolina-Salkehatchie JC in Allendale, S.C., averaged 9.8 points on .636 shooting and 8.2 rebounds and led the nation with 4.3 blocked shots per game last season on a 24-7 team. He was ranked as the 11th best JC player by 247Sports. ‘He is very athletic, can really get off the ground,” Tinkle says. “He’ll block shots and be a great rebounder at both ends.”” From the article. Sounds like he has a little work to do.
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Post by 411500 on Aug 10, 2021 9:50:01 GMT -8
billthebeav: thanks for the reply.....Yeah, I got what Kerry said in the recent article.... What I was getting at were comments made a month or two ago by the staff about their very high hopes and expectations for Rand next season..... The comments from Kerry in the recent article were quite subdued by comparison.... At any rate, it's not a big deal..Like I say - maybe my memory was playing tricks on me....But I was hoping that Rand was the next Big prospect for the Beavs!!!
Maybe hoping got the better of me!! GO BEAVS!!
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Post by qbeaver on Aug 10, 2021 10:23:14 GMT -8
Rand has been practicing with the team. Extremely athletic kid who will rebound on both ends and block shots...very quick leaper. I think he is a little raw on the offensive end. With a very deep roster,Rand may be a role player since we have lots of talented kids fighting for playing time.
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Post by 411500 on Aug 10, 2021 10:35:34 GMT -8
thanks qbeaver - - that is the kind of info I was looking for (but not what I was hoping for)!! GO BEAVS!!
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Post by beaverstever on Aug 16, 2021 10:57:07 GMT -8
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Post by qbeaver on Aug 16, 2021 13:14:17 GMT -8
Have heard this team has added some nice talent and the pick up games have shown this. Expecting this year for osu to go as far as the team chemistry let's them...talent isn't a problem one through 14. Defense and rebounding oriented unit...that travels well.
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Post by Judge Smails on Aug 16, 2021 13:26:25 GMT -8
Have heard this team has added some nice talent and the pick up games have shown this. Expecting this year for osu to go as far as the team chemistry let's them...talent isn't a problem one through 14. Defense and rebounding oriented unit...that travels well. Travels well? Sounds like an NBA team.
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Post by qbeaver on Aug 16, 2021 14:50:31 GMT -8
Have heard this team has added some nice talent and the pick up games have shown this. Expecting this year for osu to go as far as the team chemistry let's them...talent isn't a problem one through 14. Defense and rebounding oriented unit...that travels well. Travels well? Sounds like an NBA team. Offense comes and goes...if you can play consistent defense,rebound,and take care of the ball,you should win lots of games. Lol
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Post by Judge Smails on Aug 16, 2021 15:04:08 GMT -8
Travels well? Sounds like an NBA team. Offense comes and goes...if you can play consistent defense,rebound,and take care of the ball,you should win lots of games. Lol Whooosh. Was talking about non-stop travelling in the NBA.
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