Juco Talent

[TheLongHaul]

Originally Posted by Scheids21

The point was that if he played as many minutes as toyloy they would have had basically the same numbers. Multiply 1.7x1.66 and you get 2.8ppg; multiply 2.1x1.66 and you get 3.5 rpg. I really don't see how you can say their numbers weren't essentially the same. But you're right, doesn't matter. Mbodj needs to have a great offseason for me to feel comfortable with him playing 20+ minutes.

The numbers weren't the same, simple as that. You were talking production. You can't just you multiply everything by the minutes. Hell, UC should have played Eppensteiner more, because if you multiple his minutes out to a full 40 minute game, he'd average 20 points a game....Doesn't work.

[JasonS]

Who cares? We are talking 4 points compared to 2. Big deal.

[dp3113]

mbodj was hobbled early on by his ankle, put on a little extra weight, and as Cronin said repeatedly this season, was bothered by his ankle and was not going to be the player he can be until next year when he is fully healthy.

he definitely did not impress this year and my expectations are not high for him next year. however, let's reserve judgment on him until we can see him healthy. most (not all) juco's take a year to get acclimated regardless.

[Scheids21]

Originally Posted by TheLongHaul

The numbers weren't the same, simple as that. You were talking production. You can't just you multiply everything by the minutes. Hell, UC should have played Eppensteiner more, because if you multiple his minutes out to a full 40 minute game, he'd average 20 points a game....Doesn't work.

Good point. Bottomline, neither was terribly productive, but Mbdoj has one more year to prove himself and I'm hopeful he does.

[TheLongHaul]

Originally Posted by Scheids21

Good point. Bottomline, neither was terribly productive, but Mbdoj has one more year to prove himself and I'm hopeful he does.

Definitely agree. I do think he has more potential than Toyloy ever did. If nothing else hopefully he can be an inside presence on the defensive end.

[Btown Bearcat]

without question. anyone who saw him before injury knows this. even with u can see it

[more cowbell]

X just picked up their version of Lance Stephenson, Chris Thomas.

[Scheids21]

Originally Posted by more cowbell

X just picked up their version of Lance Stephenson, Chris Thomas.

Well that sucks...How you pick X when you have your pick of the litter is beyond me...
Glass half full analysis:
-Lyons will be gone
-Worst case scenario he's there for two years

[more cowbell]

I don't think he had his pick of the litter. He left high school early to play juco. At this point, who knows if he will ever play college basketball. But if this kid wants to commit, you don't turn him down. He is NBA talent, but a ton of issues.

[DontMissHim]

Def some issues, but really hoping to see two five stars in the back court at Xavier in a couple of years with Dez on the wing. Just need some bigs (Hopefully the 4 star big coming in will be good)