Photo Day!

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Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #40 on: September 19, 2012, 04:38:15 PM »

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« Reply #41 on: September 19, 2012, 05:57:17 PM »
“@STJ_Basketball: The 2012-13 #stjbb team and staff! http://t.co/XB0pPCzK

16 players.  I see Sealy so thats 1 walkon.  We know White was mentioned thats 2.  Wonder who the 3rd walk on is.

You still have Ayree and Donaldson from last year too, I don't see anyone getting cut from last year as they worked their tales off. Where is sneakerpreacher ? LOL 

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« Reply #42 on: September 19, 2012, 05:58:42 PM »
http://instagram.com/p/PxT6GQn9cE/

Okay, either #24 Felix is really 6'6 (not 6'4) or #0  Jamal is really 6'1 (not 6'3)...

Encouraging to see Christians size (#4) standing between 6'6 Hooper (#10) and 6'9 Obekpa (#12)..

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« Reply #43 on: September 19, 2012, 06:00:41 PM »
http://instagram.com/p/PxT6GQn9cE/

Okay, either #24 Felix is really 6'6 (not 6'4) or #0  Jamal is really 6'1 (not 6'3)...

Encouraging to see Christians size (#4) standing between 6'6 Hooper (#10) and 6'9 Obekpa (#12)..

No I think Felix is 6-3 or 6-4 and Branch head is down, probably 6-2 or so 

Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #44 on: September 19, 2012, 06:01:18 PM »
JKS appears to be the tallest out of everyone in that pic

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« Reply #45 on: September 19, 2012, 06:17:47 PM »
http://instagram.com/p/PxT6GQn9cE/

Okay, either #24 Felix is really 6'6 (not 6'4) or #0  Jamal is really 6'1 (not 6'3)...

Encouraging to see Christians size (#4) standing between 6'6 Hooper (#10) and 6'9 Obekpa (#12)..

No I think Felix is 6-3 or 6-4 and Branch head is down, probably 6-2 or so

Can't over analyze height here.  Picture is taken on an angle with Obekpa's side furthest away.  All one can see is that Christian Jones has nice height compared to some reports.

Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #46 on: September 19, 2012, 06:21:39 PM »
Jones about 6"7?

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« Reply #47 on: September 19, 2012, 06:52:18 PM »
Not going to lie, for some reason seeing the team photos is getting me pumped for basketball season  8)

Can't wait for the games to begin man!

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Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #48 on: September 19, 2012, 07:07:29 PM »
“@STJ_Basketball: The 2012-13 #stjbb team and staff! http://t.co/XB0pPCzK

16 players.  I see Sealy so thats 1 walkon.  We know White was mentioned thats 2.  Wonder who the 3rd walk on is.

You still have Ayree and Donaldson from last year too, I don't see anyone getting cut from last year as they worked their tales off. Where is sneakerpreacher ? LOL 

Well I don't see either of them in the picture.  35 is the mystery guy and Ayree and Donaldson were not that big.
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« Reply #49 on: September 19, 2012, 07:33:04 PM »
“@STJ_Basketball: The 2012-13 #stjbb team and staff! http://t.co/XB0pPCzK

16 players.  I see Sealy so thats 1 walkon.  We know White was mentioned thats 2.  Wonder who the 3rd walk on is.

You still have Ayree and Donaldson from last year too, I don't see anyone getting cut from last year as they worked their tales off. Where is sneakerpreacher ? LOL 

Well I don't see either of them in the picture.  35 is the mystery guy and Ayree and Donaldson were not that big.

Yes I agree that is not one of them in the picture. Dorcena also transferred to Buffalo so he is out of picture. Its a mystery walkon. LOL   

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Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #50 on: September 19, 2012, 09:32:57 PM »
Jones about 6"7?

Looks at least that.  Maybe taller.  Jakarr looks taller than the past too.  Got some real decent height up front now.

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« Reply #51 on: September 19, 2012, 10:24:31 PM »
Jones about 6"7?

Looks at least that.  Maybe taller.  Jakarr looks taller than the past too.  Got some real decent height up front now.

This has been a pet peeve of mine all offseason MCN, I'm not trying to pick out your comment specifically.
But, 9 of the top 10 teams in our conference last season had a player over 6'10.   (Marquette being the exception).   
We still don't.   Now maybe that suits our style of play, and maybe it will work out.   But I have a hard time saying we have good height now, or even that we have decent height.   I hate to say it but we're still undersized.
Not as badly as we were.  But we're not as well rounded as I'd like.
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Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #52 on: September 19, 2012, 10:38:27 PM »
Jones about 6"7?

Looks at least that.  Maybe taller.  Jakarr looks taller than the past too.  Got some real decent height up front now.

This has been a pet peeve of mine all offseason MCN, I'm not trying to pick out your comment specifically.
But, 9 of the top 10 teams in our conference last season had a player over 6'10.   (Marquette being the exception).   
We still don't.   Now maybe that suits our style of play, and maybe it will work out.   But I have a hard time saying we have good height now, or even that we have decent height.   I hate to say it but we're still undersized.
Not as badly as we were.  But we're not as well rounded as I'd like.

Did they just have a player 6-10 and above or did he contribute.  I don't know the answer just honestly asking.
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Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #53 on: September 20, 2012, 01:36:51 AM »
Because 1 inch makes a difference.  ::)

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Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #54 on: September 20, 2012, 02:12:14 AM »
Jones about 6"7?

Looks at least that.  Maybe taller.  Jakarr looks taller than the past too.  Got some real decent height up front now.

This has been a pet peeve of mine all offseason MCN, I'm not trying to pick out your comment specifically.
But, 9 of the top 10 teams in our conference last season had a player over 6'10.   (Marquette being the exception).   
We still don't.   Now maybe that suits our style of play, and maybe it will work out.   But I have a hard time saying we have good height now, or even that we have decent height.   I hate to say it but we're still undersized.
Not as badly as we were.  But we're not as well rounded as I'd like.

You're using some arbitrary number like 6'10" as if it makes any difference compared to 6'9".  I'd agree if most of the frontlines we we're playing are averaging 7'1 across the board but that is not the case at all. Wingspan is a lot more important.   Back when our biggest players were 6'7 and we had no real post players, I think it was a bigger problem.  I don't think we're really undersized now though, against most teams. It's even less important when looking at the style of ball that we are looking to play.  Certainly wouldn't mind one 7-footer on the roster if he's the right guy, but there rent many at that size that would be contributing. 
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Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #55 on: September 20, 2012, 04:49:46 AM »
who is #35 standing next to God's Gift?

I think it's Willis Ibeh who is also walking on.

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Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #56 on: September 20, 2012, 07:13:35 AM »

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« Reply #57 on: September 20, 2012, 09:31:00 AM »
who is #35 standing next to God's Gift?

I think it's Willis Ibeh who is also walking on.

Haven't heard his name before, the school will be having walk on tryouts soon. Maybe we go above 3 as I would imagine at least one of Ayree Donaldson will make the team.

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Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #58 on: September 20, 2012, 09:57:11 AM »
who is #35 standing next to God's Gift?

I think it's Willis Ibeh who is also walking on.

Haven't heard his name before, the school will be having walk on tryouts soon. Maybe we go above 3 as I would imagine at least one of Ayree Donaldson will make the team.

Why you all hung up on Ayree and Donaldson lol
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Re: Photo Day!
« Reply #59 on: September 20, 2012, 12:03:56 PM »
Jones about 6"7?

Looks at least that.  Maybe taller.  Jakarr looks taller than the past too.  Got some real decent height up front now.

This has been a pet peeve of mine all offseason MCN, I'm not trying to pick out your comment specifically.
But, 9 of the top 10 teams in our conference last season had a player over 6'10.   (Marquette being the exception).   
We still don't.   Now maybe that suits our style of play, and maybe it will work out.   But I have a hard time saying we have good height now, or even that we have decent height.   I hate to say it but we're still undersized.
Not as badly as we were.  But we're not as well rounded as I'd like.

Did they just have a player 6-10 and above or did he contribute.  I don't know the answer just honestly asking.

I'd have to go back and look but off the top of my head:
Fab Melo and Keita, Dieng, Henry Sims, Herb Pope, Drummond, Gilbert from Pitt ... so there were a good amount who were big contributors.

And MCN, I'm not saying it should be the highest priority.   Like you say - our style is better suited for more athletic guys.
My point is just that if we want to get where us as fans dream of ... say Elite 8 and beyond ... you need a well rounded team.    Look at that matchup we had with Gonzaga two years ago.   We were fine almost all season, but then we get a tournament game against a team with 2 7 footers.   
Going forward the roster should be balanced out with at least one guy with size.   That's all I'm advocating.