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(02-12-2020 01:16 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 12:49 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

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(02-12-2020 07:40 AM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 07:15 AM)mac Wrote:  We need a flipping center, no question . Open eyes will tell you that. We had one, he’s gone for whatever reason. They may have thought they had a back-up but he’s either too hurt or not good enough to even get on the court. ODU does a ok job of doubling the post now with our short guys but that just leaves other people open.

I think Jones knows he’s getting on a warm seat and needs to pick up the recruiting this coming season. I’m starting to hear from regular fans, folks who would never come on here, complaining about the state of revolving door of player's. Plus let me throw in. Everyone I know just hates CUSA.

We need a little bit of everything. But Kalu is fine at center and they need to add another body to replace Carver.

But they are really good at rebounding and defense has been solid. WSharing the ball and guys that can knock down shots is what this team needs more than anything. We dont have players that dish it to big men when they drive into the paint.

We don't have a big man to dish it to? Kalu is really good and athletic but can't stay on the floor. Even if he could he is a better fit at the #4 position. I would love to see him handle the ball more and shoot from outside. I think a lot of his skills are being wasted because we don't have a big man and he is forced to play the role. Reece is good but can't bang with the big boys! Once again a better fit at #4. We need a dominant big man!!!

Kalu is averaging 20 mins per game in conference (more recently, I believe). He's averaging 27 points and 23 rebounds per 100 possessions on 50% shooting. He's hitting 74% of his free throws with 1.5 assists 1.8 steal and 1.6 blocks.


Compare him to other big men:

Kalu: 27/23/1.5/1.8/1.6
Osaghae: 24/16/1.6/1.1/5.6
Muhammed: 19/20/1.2/1.8/1.2
Williams: 31/14/1.4/1.3/2.0
Bennett: 21/13/2.3/2.0/2.9

Is there any other big men in conference to compare to? Trying to think off the top of my head. Kalu's numbers compare very favorable to them.

And this one doesn't get it.

He doesn’t get it at all.

He’d try to argue if someone came off the bench in garbage time and got a rebound and basket in 30 seconds he’s the next bill Russell lol

Stats matter far more than hypothetical stars from a guy who can’t stay on the court.

I feel like I’m taking crazy pills.