New foreign commit - Giorgos Tsalmpouris
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i am confused. i was told that a white unathletic 7-1 kid would not be a good fit for the CFH system.
It's a leap but not Grand Canyon sized - indirectly people are still questioning someone's judgement whether they know it or not. If you're saying "This guy looks pretty good but you have to look at the level of competition present" then you are questioning Hoiberg's judgement too.
But TransferU, you must out -of-your-mind disappointed that Fred didn't get another transfer.
He's somehow building the premier basketball program int he state using a blend of: 4-yr HS commits / JUCO's / Transfers and foreign players. #DoingItTheRightWay
Ok, but comparing his minutes to Percy's was basically saying you don't think he's good enough to play virtually at all. I just don't get how you can already know that from watching a short highlight video, and know that this is the "realistic" point of view to take. Maybe you do think he can/will develop into a really good player, and at this point (just now getting a new 17 year old player) maybe that should be the focus. Not because its against the rules to be anything other than positive, but because its odd to only point out that a potential really good player won't play next year on the day we sign him.
All I know is that, I don't think Hoiberg is going to waste his time on even an average player across the ocean when its 10 times easier to just do that in America.
I think of it this way. Fred is a basketball master chef, and a 7-footer is an ingredient he has not tried yet.
Despite winning over Fred, he has some work to do to win over some of the recruiting expert analysts of Cyclone Fanatic.
As others have stated, he reminds me a lot of Niang. Obviously he needs to hit the weights.
From the tape posted, here is what I see.
Pros
- Crafty
-For 7'1", athletic
-solid perimeter D
-Hustle
-Finds ways to score when bodied
Cons
-If someone gets physical, he could be taken out of the game
- Thin
-jumper needs some work (I think we have a coach that can help that)
-will need time to adjust to speed and athleticism of Big 12
He isn't an Austin type 7'1. I don't think he will be a force down low unless he packs on the good weight. However, he is going to be another tool for Hoiberg to create mismatches. Look for him to be very hot and cold until he puts on pounds to be solid down low.
From the tape posted, here is what I see.
Pros
- Crafty
-For 7'1", athletic
-solid perimeter D
-Hustle
-Finds ways to score when bodied
Cons
-If someone gets physical, he could be taken out of the game
- Thin
-jumper needs some work (I think we have a coach that can help that)
-will need time to adjust to speed and athleticism of Big 12
He isn't an Austin type 7'1. I don't think he will be a force down low unless he packs on the good weight. However, he is going to be another tool for Hoiberg to create mismatches. Look for him to be very hot and cold until he puts on pounds to be solid down low.
Love how a kid is wanting to come from Greece to play for us, give all of his time and efforts into Iowa State basketball, yet some fans just want to criticize him before he even puts on an ISU jersey. I'm stoked to have a legit 7 footer. Welcome abroad Giorgos!
No, they are assessing how ready he is to make an impact next year. Very far off from what you are suggesting. It is common for programs to take height that needs time to develop before they make an impact.
Again, you are not understanding what I'm saying. There's a difference between raising an eyebrow and saying "this guy shouldn't be on the team." I never once said anybody said this, and again there's a difference between eyebrow raising and the other extreme.
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