Zags aricle on Tariq Owens

Thats a tough loss. Its hard for me to imagine going through something like that.  It puts life in perspective.

I used to be skinny like that, and the only way I gained weight was by lifting.  Hopefully he can develop some guard skills and play 3 to 5.

Cant wait.  Even without next years guys, this is the deepest we ve been in a while. 

He will be the surprise player on the team this year.  Nice to see a kid who has been dealt a tough game power through and make something of himself. 

Additionally, he hasn't played a minute of basketball yet but he's already shown us a skill we have had since DJ Kennedy. Upon command, 6'8 Tariq Owens can grow 3 inches to 6'11 with a 7'4 wingspan.

People that struggle to Gain weight are a mystery to me.  Seems downright antithetical to the natural order of things.

"five meals a day, including a lot of shrimp alfredo, steak and chicken"

Lucky bastard.

Toothpiq Owens! Think this young man will be an important rotational player this season and be a huge part of our big east championship and deep tourney run his senior season!

Thats a tough loss. Its hard for me to imagine going through something like that.  It puts life in perspective.

I used to be skinny like that, and the only way I gained weight was by lifting.  Hopefully he can develop some guard skills and play 3 to 5.

Cant wait.  Even without next years guys, this is the deepest we ve been in a while. 

If I ever see him play a minute at the three, I might break the tv.

Quote from: Towerofshred on October 07, 2016, 01:01:18 AM

Thats a tough loss. Its hard for me to imagine going through something like that.  It puts life in perspective.

I used to be skinny like that, and the only way I gained weight was by lifting.  Hopefully he can develop some guard skills and play 3 to 5.

Cant wait.  Even without next years guys, this is the deepest we ve been in a while. 

If I ever see him play a minute at the three, I might break the tv.

That's where Derian Williams plays. It's taken.

Quote from: Marillac on October 08, 2016, 02:35:46 PM

Quote from: Towerofshred on October 07, 2016, 01:01:18 AM

Thats a tough loss. Its hard for me to imagine going through something like that.  It puts life in perspective.

I used to be skinny like that, and the only way I gained weight was by lifting.  Hopefully he can develop some guard skills and play 3 to 5.

Cant wait.  Even without next years guys, this is the deepest we ve been in a while. 

If I ever see him play a minute at the three, I might break the tv.

That's where Derian Williams plays. It's taken.

Shoulders doesn't play.

Quote from: Poison on October 08, 2016, 03:22:04 PM

Quote from: Marillac on October 08, 2016, 02:35:46 PM

Quote from: Towerofshred on October 07, 2016, 01:01:18 AM

Thats a tough loss. Its hard for me to imagine going through something like that.  It puts life in perspective.

I used to be skinny like that, and the only way I gained weight was by lifting.  Hopefully he can develop some guard skills and play 3 to 5.

Cant wait.  Even without next years guys, this is the deepest we ve been in a while. 

If I ever see him play a minute at the three, I might break the tv.

That's where Derian Williams plays. It's taken.

Shoulders doesn't play.

He's like a lottery ticket at this point. And when do we win the lottery? Our luck has to change eventually.

http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2016/10/13/marcus-foster-austin-nichols-top-100-transfers

Top 100 transfers

Owens comes in at 96 with a projected 4.5 ppg average

Others of note, Eric Pascall and Anthony Livinston

Expect our two guys for next year will be fairly high on such lists

Expect our two guys for next year will be fairly high on such lists

Let's hope so.

I'm starting to think Owens is our starting center

Quote from: prjohnnies on October 17, 2016, 09:20:16 PM

Expect our two guys for next year will be fairly high on such lists

Let's hope so.

I'm starting to think Owens is our starting center

I think people are too high on him. He'll need at least another year...probably two before he can a quality Big East starter.

Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 17, 2016, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: prjohnnies on October 17, 2016, 09:20:16 PM

Expect our two guys for next year will be fairly high on such lists

Let's hope so.

I'm starting to think Owens is our starting center

I think people are too high on him. He'll need at least another year...probably two before he can a quality Big East starter.

Question is, who is the best center on the team right now?

Quote from: Marillac on October 17, 2016, 10:08:10 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 17, 2016, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: prjohnnies on October 17, 2016, 09:20:16 PM

Expect our two guys for next year will be fairly high on such lists

Let's hope so.

I'm starting to think Owens is our starting center

I think people are too high on him. He'll need at least another year...probably two before he can a quality Big East starter.

Question is, who is the best center on the team right now?

Depends on what you consider Yakwe. I seem to remember him getting a lot of 5 minutes last year, though that was after Simas injury.

Quote from: Marillac on October 17, 2016, 10:08:10 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 17, 2016, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: prjohnnies on October 17, 2016, 09:20:16 PM

Expect our two guys for next year will be fairly high on such lists

Let's hope so.

I'm starting to think Owens is our starting center

I think people are too high on him. He'll need at least another year...probably two before he can a quality Big East starter.

Question is, who is the best center on the team right now?

I like Bash at the four with Yakwe at the five.

Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 17, 2016, 10:11:41 PM

Quote from: Marillac on October 17, 2016, 10:08:10 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 17, 2016, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: prjohnnies on October 17, 2016, 09:20:16 PM

Expect our two guys for next year will be fairly high on such lists

Let's hope so.

I'm starting to think Owens is our starting center

I think people are too high on him. He'll need at least another year...probably two before he can a quality Big East starter.

Question is, who is the best center on the team right now?

I like Bash at the four with Yakwe at the five.

 I like the small, quick athletic lineup myself. Put the best 5 players on the floor, regardless of positiion

Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 17, 2016, 10:11:41 PM

Quote from: Marillac on October 17, 2016, 10:08:10 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 17, 2016, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: prjohnnies on October 17, 2016, 09:20:16 PM

Expect our two guys for next year will be fairly high on such lists

Let's hope so.

I'm starting to think Owens is our starting center

I think people are too high on him. He'll need at least another year...probably two before he can a quality Big East starter.

Question is, who is the best center on the team right now?

I like Bash at the four with Yakwe at the five.

It's all about free-throws with Sima and Yakwe.   We know we we got defensively with them. The team with have a very hard time taking the next step if two of their main front court players can't hit free-throws above 60%.   It's a huge liability if they can't do that.

Quote from: Marillac on October 17, 2016, 10:38:58 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 17, 2016, 10:11:41 PM

Quote from: Marillac on October 17, 2016, 10:08:10 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 17, 2016, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: prjohnnies on October 17, 2016, 09:20:16 PM

Expect our two guys for next year will be fairly high on such lists

Let's hope so.

I'm starting to think Owens is our starting center

I think people are too high on him. He'll need at least another year...probably two before he can a quality Big East starter.

Question is, who is the best center on the team right now?

I like Bash at the four with Yakwe at the five.

It's all about free-throws with Sima and Yakwe.   We know we we got defensively with them. The team with have a very hard time taking the next step if two of their main front court players can't hit free-throws above 60%.   It's a huge liability if they can't do that.

Especially with Yakwe. He beat his man almost
at will from the elbow but it was nullified by fouls and his inability to  hit the feeebies. Sima will be fine. Good form.