Committed 2018 - Abdou Ndiaye, 6-9/200, PF The Nation Christian Academy

redbirdron1

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Madbird - your concern/comments R spot on. I think most of us have felt this way during
Coach Dan's time here.

I guess the deal is this. Dan most likely feels these kids talent R superior to those others who remain in available pool
of talent. We don't get this kid without him taking the winding path to play. As you know, not too many schools were
opting for his services so.......the Big Guys simply don't need the hassle that we endure to lure.

Nevertheless, as I stated - I believe Ndiaye sitting really opens needed minutes for Bruninga. I spoke with Key Evans about
TB recently and noted he's not the most athletic kid, Key says, "yeah but he's pure on the shot and we need that". Key also referred
to JJ as a sniper and Copeland as equal to the Big 3. Kind of got me stirred up thinking about the season. We need Rey to perform
and B a very capable minute consumer.
 

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redbirdron1 said:
Madbird - your concern/comments R spot on. I think most of us have felt this way during
Coach Dan's time here.

I guess the deal is this. Dan most likely feels these kids talent R superior to those others who remain in available pool
of talent. We don't get this kid without him taking the winding path to play. As you know, not too many schools were
opting for his services so.......the Big Guys simply don't need the hassle that we endure to lure.

Nevertheless, as I stated - I believe Ndiaye sitting really opens needed minutes for Bruninga. I spoke with Key Evans about
TB recently and noted he's not the most athletic kid, Key says, "yeah but he's pure on the shot and we need that". Key also referred
to JJ as a sniper and Copeland as equal to the Big 3. Kind of got me stirred up thinking about the season. We need Rey to perform
and B a very capable minute consumer.

I think Bruninga just needs to play a little post D and not get pushed around as much as last year (and avoid the cheap fouls). I think he'll take a big step in that department. I'm pretty sure Rey won't get pushed around, which means he'll really compliment what Phil does for us. We didn't have much physicality last year.

I already consider Copeland part of our 'Big 4', even though we haven't seen him play yet. But can he challenge Milik for our MVP? If he does that we're golden. I feel he has that kind of potential...but we'll see.
 

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William Tinsley was one of the top Rebirds offensively, and defensively, the last month of the season.
 

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RedbirdSoxFan said:
William Tinsley was one of the top Rebirds offensively, and defensively, the last month of the season.

Big Five! I'm good if this number keeps rising.
 

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DoubleDeuce said:
I don't recall seeing this ISU Preview and Dan Muller interview posted here before. Forgive me if I'm wrong.

http://collegehoopswatch.com/2018/08/09/marching-to-madness-episode-305-dan-muller-isu/

Brought over from another thread, Muller does mention Abdou.

"He is long, and has high potential. He has a chance to be a good player as he gets older."
 

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DoubleDeuce said:
RedbirdSoxFan said:
William Tinsley was one of the top Rebirds offensively, and defensively, the last month of the season.

Big Five! I'm good if this number keeps rising.

Throw in Josh Jefferson, Matt Chastain, Rey Idowu, Taylor Bruninga, and Matt Hein, and you have the makings of a Top 25 team (JMO)
 
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