Would you take Kriisa or Darling?
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Darling.
I like him, would just seem a peculiar fit given that he left WSU to be a big fish in a small pond and would be giving that up. Does he have a team first mindset and a would he be a positive culture fit even if not playing a ton? Don't know the kid so have no idea, just my concerns.
Darling but good question to think about.
So how tall is the FIU kid ?
So what are those other fan sites that was mocking the Mega Haul tag after no one committed right away saying now. Oh wait, their mouths are too full from eating crow.
MugCostanza
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That’s fair. Maybe his goal was to prove himself and get back to a high major?
Its not a no brainer to me at all. Kriisa is the more proven guy and less risky -- something I personally think we need from the position. But Darling can be a two year guy and maybe presents upside. If Rick really likes someone, that's obviously the main thing.
He hurt his back and had to RS his soph year. The coach that also recruited him there, Kyle Smith, left for Stanford (who coached Sellers last year). So I think whenever your coach leaves, its hard to judge. WSU was also in the WCC so its more lateral than it would seem to be at first glance.
My worry is that Darling's tape just doesn't impress me. But I am certainly no scout. lol.
Hmm thx. Jimreds son said the guy was closer to 6.3 but heck who knows with shoes etc
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Hated the idea of Kriisa last
year so probably Darling although haven’t seen him play. Saw Kriisa more than enough.
This is where we disagree. I think the tape looks great but that comp is brutal. I’d love to be able to see what his stats would have looked like playing in the Ivy.
Larry Wright
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Homeless man Tyler Kolek
Mean that as a compliment
In sneakers or not in sneakers? And while being quick laterally or not?
MugCostanza
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His tape looked ok to me. Agreed the comp is just terrible so tough to get a read. Though the 4:33 mark of this video helped assuage some of my athleticism concerns. Blows by Skyy Clark of UCLA and finishes at the rim. Had 3 games against high majors last year. Terrible outing in the season opener vs Arizona State but then very good performances vs UCLA and USC.
Wonder if we would have passed on kolek as a freshmen transfer from George Mason
I've basically told myself if we do sign him, I'm going to try to watch the UCLA/USC/ASU games to get a better gauge. The guys on the court with them look like they've got cement in their shoes.