Malik Dime---Indian Hills (reported UW commit)

[Clonefan32]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

I just wonder where these guys with a limited offensive game fit into Fred's system. A shot blocker would a great, but our offense is all predicated on speading the floor, mismatches and everyone being a threat. If you throw in a guy that can only rebound and dunk, I just don't know what that does to our flow.

 

[LLCoolCY]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

I just wonder where these guys with a limited offensive game fit into Fred's system. A shot blocker would a great, but our offense is all predicated on speading the floor, mismatches and everyone being a threat. If you throw in a guy that can only rebound and dunk, I just don't know what that does to our flow.

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I would like to have a Cato type center to help the defense and for matchup purposes and would welcome the addition of Dime. That said, Fred really hasn't appered to put a priority on this type of player in the past. The starting centers under Fred were Vanderbeken, White and now Niang (with the PF being Ejim). I am sure CFH could tailor his offense to incorportate a true post w/o an outside game but, I am not sure that is what he prefers. Of course Endozie and Percy getting scholarships would be contrary to my thinking, though honestly they really haven't been getting minutes unless there is foul trouble or blowouts.

 

[Cydkar]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

Yes, I've seen him play. Awesome kid.

Is this a "she has a great personality" type of post?

 

[madcityCY]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

Is Fred still in good with ihcc coach? Not that it matters a ton, but there seemed to be some animosity towards Fred when Amardi left.

We just got Jameel McKay - so I wouldn't assume it's too bad. I thought I recall mentions of Peery still being involved with finding a school for McKay to transfer too.

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

I'm pretty sure he was on campus for a visit recently with a couple of other IHCC guys. He would probably be a great replacement for Hogue/Edozie next year and could play with Niang, McKay and Nader for a year. Then as a senior, he would probably start and be a huge factor.

Either way, I love the fact that IHCC is a place that we can tap into with Fred. Having Hogue find this level of success (hopefully McKay too) will probably help us out there going forward.

Are they going somewhere? Or did you mean after next year?

 

[ajk4st8]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

Is Fred still in good with ihcc coach? Not that it matters a ton, but there seemed to be some animosity towards Fred when Amardi left.

As good as it is for ISU to have IHCC close to us for getting recruits to play at ISU, I would think it is a selling point of IHCC to have their kids be so close to ISU.

Now that we are doing better its something both ISU and IHCC can sell.

 

[kberyldial]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

I just wonder where these guys with a limited offensive game fit into Fred's system. A shot blocker would a great, but our offense is all predicated on speading the floor, mismatches and everyone being a threat. If you throw in a guy that can only rebound and dunk, I just don't know what that does to our flow.

I'm with you. Totally eliminates a part of what we try to do on mismatches offensively. But, Fred could probably find a way to have someone like this facilitate at the high post to open shooters. Whatever Fred says is right.

 

[Amesboy]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

@ Psiclone Thanks for the link. Wow this guy is a monster seems to be a pretty strong kid around the basket and he does like to finish strong. The mix video shows how he really has an instinct to go after shots defensively too. That would be huge to have an intimidating presence in the middle. A Big 6'10 lefty. This would be a big catch if he signs.

[video=youtube;kUhrFCt2flc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUhrFCt2flc[/video]

 

[Cyclonic1]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

Malik Dime - Yahoo! Sports

I love the size! If Fred wants him and asks me I will approve.

 

[Amesboy]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

@ Psiclone Thanks for the link. Wow this guy is a monster seems to be a pretty strong kid around the basket and he does like to finish strong. The mix video shows how he really has an instinct to go after shots defensively too. That would be huge to have an intimidating presence in the middle. A Big 6'10 lefty. This would be a big catch if he signs. Must have been some grade issues, etc for him to have escaped out of North Carolina.

[video=youtube;kUhrFCt2flc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUhrFCt2flc[/video]

 

[acgclone]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

Are they going somewhere? Or did you mean after next year?

Meant after next year.

 

[SimpsonCyclone]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

This kid would be a great defensive presence around the basket. Great timing on his blocks and seems fairly physical down low.

I also think people are thinking too much when talking about his offense and how he would fit. Yes he might not be what we have typically had recently, but i think he would be just fine.

Check out the video above and go to the 1:55 mark. Makes the defensive rebound..makes a great outlet pass..runs the floor very well..and gets a put back dunk.

As far as the spacing argument..this guy finishes everything above the rim. The way we space the floor and drive with our guards, he would be a great finisher down low.

Plus...I love the way he dunks the ball haha

 

[cmjh10]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

@ Psiclone Thanks for the link. Wow this guy is a monster seems to be a pretty strong kid around the basket and he does like to finish strong. The mix video shows how he really has an instinct to go after shots defensively too. That would be huge to have an intimidating presence in the middle. A Big 6'10 lefty. This would be a big catch if he signs. Must have been some grade issues, etc for him to have escaped out of North Carolina.

[video=youtube;kUhrFCt2flc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUhrFCt2flc[/video]

Yeah....I think he would fit in perfectly here

 

[pourcyne]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

Is this a "she has a great personality" type of post?

Absolutely not.

Kid's awesome, on and off the court.

 

[pourcyne]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

Interested by the buzz for Dime at 6'9". Not to take anything away from Malik, but you guys realize that IHCC freshman Akolda Manyang is 7', right?

 

[Aclone]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

I just wonder where these guys with a limited offensive game fit into Fred's system. A shot blocker would a great, but our offense is all predicated on spreading the floor, mismatches and everyone being a threat. If you throw in a guy that can only rebound and dunk, I just don't know what that does to our flow.

I have this strange feeling that Fred would find a use for him...

Let's see. Shot blacks and rebounds that abruptly end the opposing team's offensive flow. Yep, I'm pretty sure that Fred could find a use for that...

I wonder if he was a qualifier out of high school. Perhaps could enroll as a soph?

 

[swarthmoreCY]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

This kid would be a great defensive presence around the basket. Great timing on his blocks and seems fairly physical down low.

I also think people are thinking too much when talking about his offense and how he would fit. Yes he might not be what we have typically had recently, but i think he would be just fine.

Check out the video above and go to the 1:55 mark. Makes the defensive rebound..makes a great outlet pass..runs the floor very well..and gets a put back dunk.

As far as the spacing argument..this guy finishes everything above the rim. The way we space the floor and drive with our guards, he would be a great finisher down low.

Plus...I love the way he dunks the ball haha

Well, it is a highlight tape.

All three of IHCC 2015 posts can do some things. I hope they get up to Ames often for some scrimmages (evaluations)

 

[isuno1fan]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

Looks like a lefty.

I love left handed players (especially big men).

 

[peteypie]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

I have this strange feeling that Fred would find a use for him...

Let's see. Shot blacks and rebounds that abruptly end the opposing team's offensive flow. Yep, I'm pretty sure that Fred could find a use for that...

I wonder if he was a qualifier out of high school. Perhaps could enroll as a soph?

 

[Psiclone]

Re: Malik Dime---Indian Hills

This kid would be a great defensive presence around the basket. Great timing on his blocks and seems fairly physical down low.

I also think people are thinking too much when talking about his offense and how he would fit. Yes he might not be what we have typically had recently, but i think he would be just fine.

Check out the video above and go to the 1:55 mark. Makes the defensive rebound..makes a great outlet pass..runs the floor very well..and gets a put back dunk.

As far as the spacing argument..this guy finishes everything above the rim. The way we space the floor and drive with our guards, he would be a great finisher down low.

Plus...I love the way he dunks the ball haha

I agree. Fred's recent video statement re: having a shot blocker in McKay for the first time indicates that Fred sees value in a player with this ability. It will be interesting to see if they pursue Dime.