Buzz needs a JUCO project

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8:43a, 12/20/24

AG

7'0 Emeka Opurum from Butler Community College. In the last week he's been offered by Iowa and George Mason. He's legit 7'0 and really skinny, but is athletic. Here's his story:

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Emeka Opurum (7'0, Freshman, Butler CC) arrived in the U.S. from Nigeria just a few months ago. We saw the talent on the courts back there, and his transition to the U.S. has been phenomenal. He's ready, and his potential is off the charts.

Lots of alley-oops, but is nimble around the basket. First half season hightlights:

First Half Season Highlights - 7’ Emeka Opurum @BucoMBB @JUCOadvocate @abovethebreak3 @JucoRecruiting @JucoScoop @JUCOroundup @SynergySST_JUCO pic.twitter.com/48l1DWs30O
— Bryan Lippman (@CoachBLippman) December 17, 2024

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9:02a, 12/20/24

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I can think of many reasons to avoid bigs with wonderful stats at the jc level…except as cheerleaders from the bench…

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9:42a, 12/20/24

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I wonder what Buzz's opinion on true centers is for his system and style of play? He's had a few on his roster over the years -- the kid at VT was really good -- but it doesn't seem like he spends a lot of effort actively recruiting and developing that really tall, skinny kid.

Feels like he places more value on guys that can guard and switch on the perimeter and have more weight to them to not get pushed around inside on the glass. Guys in the 6-7 to 6-9 range vs a true 6-11 or 7 footer. Also feels like every time we play a team with one of those "star big men," we do a really good job of neutralizing them and not letting them beat us.

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In reply to TjgtAg08 • 11:36a, 12/20/24

AG

Yeah seems like he'd take one if we could recruit one, but maybe he just thinks the market is too rich for the truly athletic bigs and there's more value in the next tier of players that are a little shorter but still smooth athletes compared to bigger guys that are stiff or whatever.