Tristan Enaruna Commits

[t-noah]

Without watching any major amounts of film (outside of that one dunk that keeps getting referenced)... I see a lot of Abdul Nader... right or wrong?

Maybe. 247sports guy sees some Marial Shayok in him (saying a lot) due to his smoothness, his gliding sort of effortlessly, and his athleticism. He also thinks he often doesn't work hard enough or up to his potential, but has maybe 2nd round NBA potential when thru w/ ISU. Thinks he'll open up on the bench initially but will start by end of year.
Podcast: Breaking down the addition of Kansas transfer Tristan Enaruna (247sports.com)

 

[t-noah]

Let's go!!!

 

[t-noah]

Love this! Love how current players (old but new Caleb) like Caleb are getting excitied and reaching out to Tristan. Shows leadership/a new culture?

 

[t-noah]

Yes he balled out on the National Team.

His game reminds me a lot of sr yr Nader. Confident and explosive.

After reading the link from the KU board on him there were points made that he is Left-handed, but shoots right handed, but also when he drives he often finishes with his Left.

Well after watching this video on him from the Dutch team I can definitely say this is true. Most of his shorter shots and drives were with his L hand. I did see some shorter shots where he used the R hand. His longer shots are made with his R hand.

I think he might qualify as being ambidextrous! At least with shooting a basketball. I don't think I've ever seen anyone shoot with both hands quite like him!

 

[nfrine]

Nope, Prohm obviously left TJ all kinds of roster problems and it will take an indefinite number of years to get that all straightened out.

Are going to milk the Prohm excuse as long as Hok fans have milked the Lickliter excuse?

 

[Bardman]

This is the way I see the rotation:

Hunter/jackson or walker
Kalscheur/grill
Hinson/johnson
Enaruna/kunc
Foster/conditt/jones

I have a feeling we may see some small ball with Kunc at the 5 if Foster/conditt combo doesn’t improve from last year.

 

[Hayes30]

Are going to milk the Prohm excuse as long as Hok fans have milked the Lickliter excuse?

No. TJ didn't mess around. He got the roster better in a very quick time. Yes there are some Prohm players left but the ones that are still in Ames are the ones Otz still wanted there.

 

[cymac2408]

After reading the link from the KU board on him there were points made that he is Left-handed, but shoots right handed, but also when he drives he often finishes with his Left.

Well after watching this video on him from the Dutch team I can definitely say this is true. Most of his shorter shots and drives were with his L hand. I did see some shorter shots where he used the R hand. His longer shots are made with his R hand.

I think he might qualify as being ambidextrous! At least with shooting a basketball. I don't think I've ever seen anyone shoot with both hands quite like him!

I believe I am ambidextrous too. I can’t shoot with my left or my right.

 

[CyLyte2]

Are going to milk the Prohm excuse as long as Hok fans have milked the Lickliter excuse?

No, as long as Prohm fans milked the “Fred” excuse.

 

[clone4life82]

This is the way I see the rotation:

Hunter/jackson or walker
Kalscheur/grill
Hinson/johnson
Enaruna/kunc
Foster/conditt/jones

I have a feeling we may see some small ball with Kunc at the 5 if Foster/conditt combo doesn’t improve from last year.

agree, likewise otz could go big with foster, conditt, and one or two of Hinson, TE, kunc, or JJ on the floor with them. I think this ultimately give TJ a lot of flexibility with his lineups to put the best team on the floor at any given point to matchup with the other team We’re playing

 

[madguy30]

agree, likewise otz could go big with foster, conditt, and one or two of Hinson, TE, kunc, or JJ on the floor with them. I think this ultimately give TJ a lot of flexibility with his lineups to put the best team on the floor at any given point to matchup with the other team We’re playing

Semantics and being picky but I'm hoping he makes the other team have to match up with his line ups.

One of CSPs issues was trying to match up vs. creating a mismatch.

 

[NENick]

Semantics and being picky but I'm hoping he makes the other team have to match up with his line ups.

One of CSPs issues was trying to match up vs. creating a mismatch.

Not picky at all. In-game decision making is, of course, very important. However, figuring what combinations play best together in what situations is critical, especially when the roster is completely rebuilt. It looks like some interchangeable parts, especially in the front court, but the staff is going to have to put them together.

 

[Cyforce]

This is the way I see the rotation:

Hunter/jackson or walker
Kalscheur/grill
Hinson/johnson
Enaruna/kunc
Foster/conditt/jones

I have a feeling we may see some small ball with Kunc at the 5 if Foster/conditt combo doesn’t improve from last year.

That's a really long rotation. I do agree Kunc may get some at the five. Enaruna isn't going to play the 4 regardless of his height. I see the rotation maxing out at 10, but more likely 8 or 9. Here's my 10 to draw from.

Hunter/ Walker or Grill
Kalscheur/ Grill
Enaruna/ Hinson
Hinson/ TBD/ Kunc
Foster/ Conditt or Jones/ Kunc

 

[Cyclonepride]

That's a really long rotation. I do agree Kunc may get some at the five. Enaruna isn't going to play the 4 regardless of his height. I see the rotation maxing out at 10, but more likely 8 or 9. Here's my 10 to draw from.

Hunter/ Walker or Grill
Kalscheur/ Grill
Enaruna/ Hinson
Hinson/ TBD/ Kunc
Foster/ Conditt or Jones/ Kunc

A positive there is that we shouldn't have to worry so much about foul trouble at the 4/5, so hopefully players can play a little more freely.

 

[CyBobby]

I have NO idea how good this Enaruna is going to be but I LOVE IT THAT HE IS COMING FROM THEE KANSAS JAYHAWKS.

WAY TO GO TJ......

 

[tman24]

After reading the link from the KU board on him there were points made that he is Left-handed, but shoots right handed, but also when he drives he often finishes with his Left.

Well after watching this video on him from the Dutch team I can definitely say this is true. Most of his shorter shots and drives were with his L hand. I did see some shorter shots where he used the R hand. His longer shots are made with his R hand.

I think he might qualify as being ambidextrous! At least with shooting a basketball. I don't think I've ever seen anyone shoot with both hands quite like him!

We got the next Larry Bird! Scored 47 points using his left hand so he could save his right hand for the next game.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Solid pick up. Worried about those saying Conditt should start over Foster. If Foster can’t figure out how to get in the starting lineup over Conditt, I’m worried we have to start considering him a bust of a recruit.

 

[NDMARTIN2015]

Solid pick up. Worried about those saying Conditt should start over Foster. If Foster can’t figure out how to get in the starting lineup over Conditt, I’m worried we have to start considering him a bust of a recruit.

Conditt is an upperclassmen and might be much better under Otz. Don’t assume he’s the same player as before, the potential is there.

 

[Rural]

Foster needs to be a 4 (at least now)and play the 5 in a zone.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Conditt is an upperclassmen and might be much better under Otz. Don’t assume he’s the same player as before, the potential is there.

I guess I don’t fully agree about the potential. I feel like at this point he just is what he is.