(03-28-2017 11:28 AM)HoopDreams Wrote:  

(03-28-2017 11:28 AM)k2tigers Wrote:  right now, anybody who's 6-9 and 255 should be Tubby's type

we just missed out on a 6-8, 260 juco to Ole Miss

Right.

I think saluki was being facetious.

I meant that Tubby don't want to mess with a kid who is probably a 7 and 5 guy who thinks he's a 20 and 10 guy. Too much nonsense for Tubby. He want the good character kids who will get nothing and like it.

Seems like a perfect fit for this staff - he's oft-injured:


Sean Obi, the rugged 6-9 forward whose injuries prevented him from playing much during his three seasons at Duke, is leaving the program as a graduate transfer.

Duke announced Tuesday morning that Obi is expected to graduate this spring and he will continue his career at another school.

“This was an anticipated decision and we appreciate everything Sean contributed to our program over the last three years,” Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said in a statement. “Unfortunately, injuries played a predominant role in his time here. He is now in a much better place physically and we wish him nothing but the best in the next step of his journey.”

Obi arrived at Duke in 2014 as a transfer from Rice. As a freshman with the Owls, he averaged 11.4 points and 9.3 rebounds while playing 26.4 minutes per game. But shoulder and knee injuries prevented him from ever approaching that amount of playing time or production with the Blue Devils.

He leaves Duke having played in just 10 games, averaging 0.5 points and 1.0 rebounds. All of those stats came during the 2015-16 season. He had knee surgery in New York City last June and was never in uniform for the Blue Devils this season.

“I have loved my time at Duke,” Obi said. “I’ve struggled with a few injuries but I’ve grown as both a man and a player in this program. The relationships I’ve made here will last a lifetime and I will be extremely proud to call myself a Duke graduate. I’m feeling great physically now and I’m excited to take the next step in my career.”

Obi joins sophomore center Chase Jeter as players leaving Duke’s program as transfers. Jeter announced last week he’s leaving to finish his career closer to his Las Vegas home.

(03-28-2017 11:50 AM)salukiblue Wrote:  

(03-28-2017 11:28 AM)HoopDreams Wrote:  

(03-28-2017 11:28 AM)k2tigers Wrote:  right now, anybody who's 6-9 and 255 should be Tubby's type

we just missed out on a 6-8, 260 juco to Ole Miss

Right.

I think saluki was being facetious.

I meant that Tubby don't want to mess with a kid who is probably a 7 and 5 guy who thinks he's a 20 and 10 guy. Too much nonsense for Tubby. He want the good character kids who will get nothing and like it.

Times have changed. He's living in the past.

Those kids are not there any more... unless you want the dregs of
JUCOville.

And I've noticed even the unranked JUCO kids have no idea how much focus and offcourt work it takes to be a 'great' BB player.

(03-28-2017 11:57 AM)HoopDreams Wrote:  Seems like a perfect fit for this staff - he's oft-injured:


Sean Obi, the rugged 6-9 forward whose injuries prevented him from playing much during his three seasons at Duke, is leaving the program as a graduate transfer.

Duke announced Tuesday morning that Obi is expected to graduate this spring and he will continue his career at another school.

“This was an anticipated decision and we appreciate everything Sean contributed to our program over the last three years,” Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said in a statement. “Unfortunately, injuries played a predominant role in his time here. He is now in a much better place physically and we wish him nothing but the best in the next step of his journey.”

Obi arrived at Duke in 2014 as a transfer from Rice. As a freshman with the Owls, he averaged 11.4 points and 9.3 rebounds while playing 26.4 minutes per game. But shoulder and knee injuries prevented him from ever approaching that amount of playing time or production with the Blue Devils.

He leaves Duke having played in just 10 games, averaging 0.5 points and 1.0 rebounds. All of those stats came during the 2015-16 season. He had knee surgery in New York City last June and was never in uniform for the Blue Devils this season.

“I have loved my time at Duke,” Obi said. “I’ve struggled with a few injuries but I’ve grown as both a man and a player in this program. The relationships I’ve made here will last a lifetime and I will be extremely proud to call myself a Duke graduate. I’m feeling great physically now and I’m excited to take the next step in my career.”

Obi joins sophomore center Chase Jeter as players leaving Duke’s program as transfers. Jeter announced last week he’s leaving to finish his career closer to his Las Vegas home.

Then we can act all surprised when he's injured and lament the "what if" dude didn't get hurt.