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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: moomoo on December 19, 2014, 10:26:35 PM
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Thursday, Dec 18, 2014 4:25 pm
Report: Louisville Forward Akoy Agau Will Transfer
Dan Lyons
Sophomore forward Akoy Agau has played his last game for the Louisville Cardinals and Rick Pitino, according to reports. The news was originally broken by WDRB sports columnist Eric Crawford.
Agau has played a total of 11 minutes this season, and has failed to score. Last season, he played 95 total minutes, scoring 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting. Agau was a four-star recruit, with offers from UConn, Florida, Georgetown, Marquette, and numerous others.
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No, thanks.
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No, thanks.
mike - why not??
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Chick would have a ball with his name
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I'm guessing that Marquette offer was from Buzz and not Wojo.
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I would like Semi Ojeleye. He is also 6-8, 230. Very good athlete. I know the story about Duke Assistants hiring Duke Transfers. But Semi is for me. We still need an athletic wing 6-5 to 6-6 who can create problems
for the defense. Wouldn't mine Diamond Stone or a big time point guard either.
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I would like Semi Ojeleye. He is also 6-8, 230. Very good athlete. I know the story about Duke Assistants hiring Duke Transfers. But Semi is for me.
Not sure why none of the former Duke assistants are after him, but I'm assuming there's a reason. Whether it's respect for K or knowing something everyone else doesn't, I don't think we'll be getting him. I also was hoping he would come here, especially as Wojo was his lead recruiter out of high school.
We still need an athletic wing 6-5 to 6-6 who can create problems
for the defense.
I have a feeling we may see a JUCO or grad transfer fill this role.
Wouldn't mine Diamond Stone or a big time point guard either.
From everything I've heard, Stone isn't happening. The interest was only on one side of the table. As far as a point, I also think we may see a JUCO or grad transfer looked at to reinforce the team. I doubt we'll see any more big name high school recruits until 2016, though I'd love to be wrong.
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Kentucky is putting a whooping on UCLA. 41-7 a half. Wonder what Kevon Looney is thinking. The last two
games I saw him play on TV, looks like he is regressing. Can't see one-and-done in him. Still think he should have went to MU. Academically, I heard he would have made it. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Kentucky is putting a whooping on UCLA. 41-7 a half. Wonder what Kevon Looney is thinking. The last two
games I saw him play on TV, looks like he is regressing. Can't see one-and-done in him. Still think he should have went to MU. Academically, I heard he would have made it. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Looney will be a one and done and drafted in the top half of next year's first round. He is the real deal. UCLA's problem is their coach isn't all that good.
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Man, Sultan do you dislike you some Steve Alford. This has gotta be close to the 10th time that you have suggested that SA is not all that good or average or is a tool or sucks.
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He is a complete tool. (See Pierre Pierce incident at Iowa.) Furthermore he has accomplished very little as a coach. I guess I should give him some credit for actually winning two games in the tournament where he was the higher seed last year. He managed to meet seeding expectations!!!
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Yeah, Looney's a top 10 pick in the NBA draft.
But hey, Tokoto and Looney would look great in blue and gold, let's have a happy homecoming. Maybe Wade and Blue will complete their eligibility at MU as well. And maybe they'll give O'Tule a 7th year of eligibility.
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Kentucky is putting a whooping on UCLA. 41-7 a half. Wonder what Kevon Looney is thinking. The last two
games I saw him play on TV, looks like he is regressing. Can't see one-and-done in him. Still think he should have went to MU. Academically, I heard he would have made it. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Dude, last time I looked, UCLA was a pretty damn good academic institution. As a refresher, Kevon coulda gone to Duke as well.
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He is a complete tool. (See Pierre Pierce incident at Iowa.) Furthermore he has accomplished very little as a coach. I guess I should give him some credit for actually winning two games in the tournament where he was the higher seed last year. He managed to meet seeding expectations!!!
As coach:
In 1994 and 1995 Manchester won conference titles, and in Alford's final three seasons the team competed in the NCAA Division III Tournament. Under Alford, the team won three straight conference tournament titles (1993, 1994, 1995). The team advanced to the Division III championship game in 1995, placing second in the nation after suffering its first defeat in 32 games.
2× MWC Tournament champion (2012–2013)
4× MWC regular season champion (2009–2010, 2012–2013)
2× Big Ten Tournament champion (2001, 2006)
2× Heartland Conference champion (1994–1995)
Pac-12 Tournament Championship (2014)
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Dude, last time I looked, UCLA was a pretty damn good academic institution. As a refresher, Kevon coulda gone to Duke as well.
Yep, UCLA is actually ranked significantly above Marquette.
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As coach:
In 1994 and 1995 Manchester won conference titles, and in Alford's final three seasons the team competed in the NCAA Division III Tournament. Under Alford, the team won three straight conference tournament titles (1993, 1994, 1995). The team advanced to the Division III championship game in 1995, placing second in the nation after suffering its first defeat in 32 games.
2× MWC Tournament champion (2012–2013)
4× MWC regular season champion (2009–2010, 2012–2013)
2× Big Ten Tournament champion (2001, 2006)
2× Heartland Conference champion (1994–1995)
Pac-12 Tournament Championship (2014)
So his most significant accomplishment is a couple D3 titles. <yawn> Here is what he has done in D1:
18 years as a D1 head coach....
SWM: 1 tournament in four years. Beat two higher seeds to reach S16.
Iowa : 3 tournaments in 8 years. Once lost to a lower seed. Never beat a higher seed.
New Mexico: 3 tournaments in 6 years. Twice lost to a lower seed. Never beat a higher seed.
UCLA: 1 tournament in 1 year. Held serve with seeding. Got to S16.
So 19 years as a head coach, he has made two Sweet 16s. No Elite 8s. That's fine I guess, but hardly enough for a program like UCLA.
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No doubt, Alford's March has been less than stellar. Short of last year, people here said the similar statements about Bo.
Still, would not say SA has accomplished very little as a coach.
He has won at every level and has parlayed that into a gig at Westwood, where you get apparent one and done lottery picks from Wisconsin.
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I'd still the same thing about Ryan. Many more fails than successes in March. One one-point overtime win over U of A does not change that all but itself.
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And just checked in with one of best friends who's a UL fan. Says Agou OK, just not enough PT for him at UL.
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Yep, UCLA is actually ranked significantly above Marquette.
It's an excellent school. Far above both UW and MU.
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He's from Omaha and Creighton isn't interested. Poor attitude and work ethic fyi, Nebraska is very interested :D....
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Kentucky is putting a whooping on UCLA. 41-7 a half. Wonder what Kevon Looney is thinking. The last two
games I saw him play on TV, looks like he is regressing. Can't see one-and-done in him. Still think he should have went to MU. Academically, I heard he would have made it. Correct me if I'm wrong.
IIRC, Kevon had to leave Milwaukee. Something about having to go away in order to get quality dental care.
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IIRC, Kevon had to leave Milwaukee. Something about having to go away in order to get quality dental care.
Weird, I heard the same thing and thought it was just a joke. Guess not.
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Yep, UCLA is actually ranked significantly above Marquette.
Always has been. Always will be. Damn good school.
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Dude, last time I looked, UCLA was a pretty damn good academic institution. As a refresher, Kevon coulda gone to Duke as well.
If Kevon's only in college for 8 months does it really matter what the academics were?
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IIRC, Kevon had to leave Milwaukee. Something about having to go away in order to get quality dental care.
Something about a dental stalking issue as well.
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Merry Xmas to all ya mofos, aina? ;D
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Merry Xmas to all ya mofos, aina? ;D
Same to you, Doc - and a happy, healthy New Year!
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Per Matt Velazquez, Agau is watching today's game from the MU bench.
Matt Velazquez @Matt_Velazquez
Akoy Agau, a Louisville transfer, is on Marquette's bench for a visit today.
Matt Velazquez @Matt_Velazquez
Agau's visit to Marquette is unofficial and he hasn't made any decisions yet. He's a 6-foot-8, 230 lbs soph. forward from Omaha.
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Per Matt Velazquez, Agau is watching today's game from the MU bench.
Matt Velazquez @Matt_Velazquez
Akoy Agau, a Louisville transfer, is on Marquette's bench for a visit today.
Matt Velazquez @Matt_Velazquez
Agau's visit to Marquette is unofficial and he hasn't made any decisions yet. He's a 6-foot-8, 230 lbs soph. forward from Omaha.
Hmmmmm
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The rich get richer.
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Hmmmmm
Is it normal for a recruit to sit on the bench? Wonder if that means anything.
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Is it normal for a recruit to sit on the bench? Wonder if that means anything.
On the bench is not normal. The row right behind the bench is pretty common. I'm wondering if that's what Matty V meant.
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Ryan Jackson @ryjackson32 13m13 minutes ago
@Matt_Velazquez How's Akoy enjoying the game?
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Matt Velazquez @Matt_Velazquez 13m13 minutes ago
@ryjackson32 Seems to be enjoying it. He's chatting with AD Bill Scholl right now.
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The rich get richer.
Would you like this addition Jay Bee?
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More size? I'll take it.
Wonder how a petition for the 11 minutes to be forgiven would turn out, like it's assumed Dawson will petition for his four minutes to not count. The rules say no, but then again the NCAA pretended Josh Smith playing 81 minutes didn't happen.
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Would you like this addition Jay Bee?
Yeah, I like the possibilities. Can be a strong PF defender/rebounder. MU's pretty well set (for the moment) up front offensively next year and perhaps beyond... lots of size that can score... Agau's game is on the other side of the ball.. so, a potentially very good defender and complementary piece.
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Akoy Agau highlights:
1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld-obygodhM
2) NBPA Top 100 Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUTMQ-YJ-ys
Looks like a dude who's not afraid to mix it up in the paint.
Definitely a wonderful addition to spell Luke and Henry in the post.
Appears to be a force in the paint. No backing down.
Semi is outta the picture; he committed to SMU a few days ago.
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Akoy Agau highlights:
1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld-obygodhM
2) NBPA Top 100 Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUTMQ-YJ-ys
Looks like a dude who's not afraid to mix it up in the paint.
Definitely a wonderful addition to spell Luke and Henry in the post.
Appears to be a force in the paint. No backing down.
I don't think Henry will be playing in the post too much.
I think an addition such as Agua would ensure that Henry doesn't play in the post.
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I feel like with 3 spots to work with in scholarships and his size...this is basically a low risk potentially high reward move.
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I know recruiting rankings are very polarizing to some posters here, but here are Akoy's rankings from the recruiting analysts.
ESPN: Scout grade - 85, 75th overall prospect, 19 overall position (PF), 11 regional, 1 state.
Yahoo: 4*, 13 position (PF), 87 national
Rivals: 4*, 87 national
He was a solid pickup coming out of HS. He's no game-changer, but he could be a very complimentary and helpful addition to Henry, Luke and Steve.
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I don't think Henry will be playing in the post too much.
I think an addition such as Agua would ensure that Henry doesn't play in the post.
I think Henry will play the four. He'll be a stretch four, but still a four.
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If Wojo gets this guy, he needs his last two schollies to go to guards, one preferably a 1-year rental.
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Yeah, I like the possibilities. Can be a strong PF defender/rebounder. MU's pretty well set (for the moment) up front offensively next year and perhaps beyond... lots of size that can score... Agau's game is on the other side of the ball.. so, a potentially very good defender and complementary piece.
Would you compare him to Ousmane at all? Or more of a defender on the perimeter than Ousmane was, and not exclusively down low?
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I think Henry will play inside and out. Can do a lot of high-low stuff with Luke. Akoy could add interior depth in 2nd semester and help replace Steve in two years.
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Would you compare him to Ousmane at all? Or more of a defender on the perimeter than Ousmane was, and not exclusively down low?
Tough to compare to Barro.. that was a bit of an odd situation (older guy, hadn't been playing ball... whereas Agau has been in the states for most of his life)... but if you look at Barro's statistical profile as a junior & senior.. that would be ideal for a guy like Agau (relatively low usage on offense, good rebounder who blocks some shots)..
I haven't seen much of Agau for a couple of years.. IIRC he was running with a couple of Iowa teams 2.5 years ago.. looked strong, niiiice wingspan... I think he'd probably want to be a 3/4 like many big guys.. I'd concentrate on him being an interior defender who blocks and alters shots closer to the rim... use that size and length
Had some minor beef w/Pitino last year... and the injury... so not the best start, but he can be really good.
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If Wojo gets this guy, he needs his last two schollies to go to guards, one preferably a 1-year rental.
No information to back this up, just wild speculation, but my hope is that after another forgettable season, Indiana fires Tom Crean and that inspires Yogi Ferrell to announce that he will be graduate transferring....and Wojo seals the deal. A graduate transfer at the the PG position is the missing piece IMHO to take us from competitor to contender.
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No information to back this up, just wild speculation, but my hope is that after another forgettable season, Indiana fires Tom Crean and that inspires Yogi Ferrell to announce that he will be graduate transferring....and Wojo seals the deal. A graduate transfer at the the PG position is the missing piece IMHO to take us from competitor to contender.
They are 10-3 with a good win over Butler. They would have to implode in a soft B10, but otherwise that would be a hell of a dream
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I think Henry will play inside and out. Can do a lot of high-low stuff with Luke. Akoy could add interior depth in 2nd semester and help replace Steve in two years.
Isn't Akoy a soph?
If he sits out two semesters, he'll be in the same class as Fischer.
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Isn't Akoy a soph?
If he sits out two semesters, he'll be in the same class as Fischer.
Yes, that is what I was getting at. Next year Akoy would add depth in the post by giving us 5 bigs for 2nd semester. In two years he will be a senior, helping replace the then graduated Steve Taylor. He'd backup Luke and Henry or be insurance should either blowup and turn pro.
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They are 10-3 with a good win over Butler. They would have to implode in a soft B10, but otherwise that would be a hell of a dream
Yeah if anything IU is performing above expectations so far this year.
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Yeah if anything IU is performing above expectations so far this year.
Of course, they are also above expectations for, ummm, "off court issues".
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Any word on how the visit went? Does he have more planned?
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Any word on how the visit went? Does he have more planned?
He is headed to Nebraska for the IU-Nebraska tilt.
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Of course, they are also above expectations for, ummm, "off court issues".
Squirmy!
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Brian Rosenthal @HuskerExtraBR 27m27 minutes ago Lincoln, NE
Along with #Nebrasketball, Marquette, Georgetown and Wichita State also on list for Akoy Agau; he's already visited Marquette unofficially.
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No information to back this up, just wild speculation, but my hope is that after another forgettable season, Indiana fires Tom Crean and that inspires Yogi Ferrell to announce that he will be graduate transferring....and Wojo seals the deal. A graduate transfer at the the PG position is the missing piece IMHO to take us from competitor to contender.
Yogi is set to graduate in 3 years? He didn't redshirt so that would be pretty unusual.....
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Did Ajou give any timeline for his decision? What are the odds the 11 minutes played this year are considered null?
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Did Ajou give any timeline for his decision? What are the odds the 11 minutes played this year are considered null?
Matt Velazquez tweeted out before yesterday's game that Ajou was sitting on our bench. Got up before the game started.
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Is he good enough to give a scholarship to? Do you want a Louisville player that can not get off the bench? Rather get somebody who transfers who has a track record? When he comes
in for a visit can MU work him out to see what he has to offer? Otherwise, I would pass. Rather see a point guard, if you give him a scholy that only leaves two to play with, one seems to
be Sam Hauser (seems a priority) then a point if you take him. I would wait till spring.
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Is he good enough to give a scholarship to? Do you want a Louisville player that can not get off the bench? Rather get somebody who transfers who has a track record? When he comes
in for a visit can MU work him out to see what he has to offer? Otherwise, I would pass. Rather see a point guard, if you give him a scholy that only leaves two to play with, one seems to
be Sam Hauser (seems a priority) then a point if you take him. I would wait till spring.
We have 3 schollies open for next year. I think his size and defensive potential is well worth taking a flyer on. You can never have too much length.
We def need a PG but as many have said...grad transfer would be the dream for that.
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Is he good enough to give a scholarship to? Do you want a Louisville player that can not get off the bench? Rather get somebody who transfers who has a track record? When he comes
in for a visit can MU work him out to see what he has to offer? Otherwise, I would pass. Rather see a point guard, if you give him a scholy that only leaves two to play with, one seems to
be Sam Hauser (seems a priority) then a point if you take him. I would wait till spring.
3 to give so I don't see a problem. One for Agau, one for grad transfer PG/G, one banked. That means 3 for 2016 (Taylor+grad transfer+banked). PG, wing shooter (ie Hauser), and BPA (possibly another big) would be my strategy the class.
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3 to give so I don't see a problem. One for Agau, one for grad transfer PG/G, one banked. That means 3 for 2016 (Taylor+grad transfer+banked). PG, wing shooter (ie Hauser), and BPA (possibly another big) would be my strategy the class.
Coffey would be a fun addition even though I don't see it happening.
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Yogi is set to graduate in 3 years? He didn't redshirt so that would be pretty unusual.....
Not unusual at all. A bit squirmy, but basketball players who want to graduate transfer find ways to graduate in three years
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Did Ajou give any timeline for his decision? What are the odds the 11 minutes played this year are considered null?
School starts at MU on January 12th.
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Not unusual at all. A bit squirmy, but basketball players who want to graduate transfer find ways to graduate in three years
Actually I think it is unusual....most immediately eligible transfers have previously redshirted or transferred so they are 5 year guys like Carlino.
Trent Lockett is the exception to that rule.
Likely a moot point anyway.....seriously doubt Yogi will look to move and Crean isn't likely to get fired.
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We have 3 schollies open for next year. I think his size and defensive potential is well worth taking a flyer on. You can never have too much length.
We def need a PG but as many have said...grad transfer would be the dream for that.
Ideally (admittedly I'm dreaming here) and assuming either a transfer/early departure after next season, how about Hauser, Agau, Cassius Winston, and Coffey?
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Ideally (admittedly I'm dreaming here) and assuming either a transfer/early departure after next season, how about Hauser, Agau, Cassius Winston, and Coffey?
Marquette could take all four without an early departure. Agau would come this year. 3-1=2. If those two are banked, 2+1 (from Steve Taylor being a senior next year)= 3 for 2016. Winston, Coffey and Hauser are all 2016.
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Marquette could take all four without an early departure. Agau would come this year. 3-1=2. If those two are banked, 2+1 (from Steve Taylor being a senior next year)= 3 for 2016. Winston, Coffey and Hauser are all 2016.
Thanks, my brain is not working today.
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Is he good enough to give a scholarship to? Do you want a Louisville player that can not get off the bench? Rather get somebody who transfers who has a track record? When he comes
in for a visit can MU work him out to see what he has to offer? Otherwise, I would pass.
Was Luke Fischer "good enough" even though he couldn't get off the bench for an Indiana program who made the NIT?
This is an ignorant post. Louisville is constantly recruiting quality players that can play in the post. In the 2014 and 2015 classes, they recruited:
Chinanu Onuaku, PF/C - #61 RSCI, 2014
Jaylen Johnson, PF - #67 RSCI, 2014
Raymond Spalding, PF - #41 RSCI, 2015
Those are players that he would have to battle for minutes with next year once Harrell leaves to the NBA. No shame in losing minutes to quality bigs, at one of the best college programs in the country. This in NO WAY, means that he isn't "good enough" for our program.
We would get him for essentially 1.5 seasons...
As a Junior, he would likely play backup to Fischer at the 5, with Ellenson at the 4. This would help give Wojo options if either gets in foul trouble. Steve Taylor is still around, but he is not a true post player. Competition would be welcomed.
As a Senior, Steve Taylor will be gone. And it's possible that Ellenson could be gone as well. Wouldn't it be nice to have a Senior like Agau step in and start at the 4? I don't see anyone else that would be an effective 4 during the 2016-17 season.
Personally, Agau reminds me a bit of Nigel Hayes in terms of size, athleticism, hands & footwork. I don't know if he can reach Hayes' level, but with a year of coaching from Wojo & the Staff, I think he would be a key contributor as soon as he becomes eligible next year.
This would be a great add for the program. Let's not kid ourselves and say "he's not good enough for us, because he didn't get minutes at Louisville".
With that being said, I'm guessing he ends up at Nebraska.
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He's just a big body who who make Otule look like a scoring machine by comparison. He has no offense whatsoever.
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He's just a big body who who make Otule look like a scoring machine by comparison. He has no offense whatsoever.
In other words, you have never actually watched him play. Worst take ever, brandx.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T8GI2lhA2E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7PxVhHG7i8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUTMQ-YJ-ys
When has Otule ever hit a three pointer, or take one coast-to-coast. This kid is far from just a "big body".
This kid actually has a left-hand, so he's already more advanced than Steve Taylor in the post.
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He's just a big body who who make Otule look like a scoring machine by comparison. He has no offense whatsoever.
LOL there isn't a person on this planet who can make Otule look like a scoring machine. Could he even dribble?
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Was Luke Fischer "good enough" even though he couldn't get off the bench for an Indiana program who made the NIT?
This is an ignorant post. Louisville is constantly recruiting quality players that can play in the post. In the 2014 and 2015 classes, they recruited:
Chinanu Onuaku, PF/C - #61 RSCI, 2014
Jaylen Johnson, PF - #67 RSCI, 2014
Raymond Spalding, PF - #41 RSCI, 2015
Those are players that he would have to battle for minutes with next year once Harrell leaves to the NBA. No shame in losing minutes to quality bigs, at one of the best college programs in the country. This in NO WAY, means that he isn't "good enough" for our program.
We would get him for essentially 1.5 seasons...
As a Junior, he would likely play backup to Fischer at the 5, with Ellenson at the 4. This would help give Wojo options if either gets in foul trouble. Steve Taylor is still around, but he is not a true post player. Competition would be welcomed.
As a Senior, Steve Taylor will be gone. And it's possible that Ellenson could be gone as well. Wouldn't it be nice to have a Senior like Agau step in and start at the 4? I don't see anyone else that would be an effective 4 during the 2016-17 season.
Personally, Agau reminds me a bit of Nigel Hayes in terms of size, athleticism, hands & footwork. I don't know if he can reach Hayes' level, but with a year of coaching from Wojo & the Staff, I think he would be a key contributor as soon as he becomes eligible next year.
This would be a great add for the program. Let's not kid ourselves and say "he's not good enough for us, because he didn't get minutes at Louisville".
With that being said, I'm guessing he ends up at Nebraska.
First off, Luke Fisher was Mr Basketball in Wisconsin, I think he never lost a game in high school, who would not want him. Skilled big man that has shown he is better than anybody thought! His addition has made MU competitive this year.
Now, do you ever think major schools ever make a mistake. Even the great Rick Pitino. Sure they do. I have never seen Agau play, Physical specimen but in watching Louisville besides Montrell who is a beast, the other big men where nothing special. If you say he is as good as Hayes bring him in. Secondly the other 3 players above will be over recruited as well. Top programs get freshman that play right away. Just remember Lloyd Moore, the second coming, maybe one of the highest recruits in MU history, how did that turn out? Ignorant I doubt it, senile more like it. If Wojo likes him then bring him in but the kid has not played in a year and a half, still wonder if he worked out on his visit?
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Louisville plays a very aggressive style on defense. A player can be a very good player, but not fit into this style. I have never seen him play, but just because he was not playing at Louisville, does not mean he cannot play for a different style team.
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Also, it maybe in his best interest to redshirt next year and then have two years left to play. A redshirt year could give him the chance needed to develop and give that extra year that can be important for a big man.
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Why do we need another Steve Taylor? The one we have isn't working out so well...
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In other words, you have never actually watched him play. Worst take ever, brandx.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T8GI2lhA2E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7PxVhHG7i8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUTMQ-YJ-ys
When has Otule ever hit a three pointer, or take one coast-to-coast. This kid is far from just a "big body".
This kid actually has a left-hand, so he's already more advanced than Steve Taylor in the post.
This is an agile big body who pumped in 12 pts a game in HS against smaller slower players. And I love your statement about hitting a 3-pointer - so he hit one 3-pointer in practice and that makes him a shooter. And coast-to-coast? A half court breakaway is not going coast-to-coast.
More advanced than Steve Taylor - ridiculous.
The ceiling is Dwight Burke.
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Next year's roster: (as currently projected)
5: Fischer, Heldt
4: HEllenson, STjr
3: WEllenson, Cohen
2: JJJ, Cheatham
1: Duane, NN
If he can contribute valuable minutes up front, take him. If he has an inflated sense of his own abilities and thinks he is a 2-3, pass. Sure would like a (1 year rental) PG.
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Why do we need another Steve Taylor? The one we have isn't working out so well...
I just watched his video in high school, yes, he is athletic, yes he can dunk on small white kids. Other than that I did not see anything special on the offensive end. Playing against good
players at Louisville for the last year probably improved his game. He looks like a back up center, have Heldt. Probably more active than Steve Taylor, who has really lost his ability to really
jump, no explosion off his feet anymore. To bad, looked really good as a freshman. Rather see a kid who has the ability to put the ball in the basket, range from the top of the key or range
like Nigel Hayes, who can go inside and out.
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Next year's roster: (as currently projected)
5: Fischer, Heldt
4: HEllenson, STjr
3: WEllenson, Cohen
2: JJJ, Cheatham
1: Duane, NN
If he can contribute valuable minutes up front, take him. If he has an inflated sense of his own abilities and thinks he is a 2-3, pass. Sure would like a (1 year rental) PG.
I wouldn't be surprised to see JJJ start at SF or 2G, but it could depend on if we get a rental or Juco guy. We're not going to start the year with only 10 guys, so we'll see what Wojo does.
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I just watched his video in high school, yes, he is athletic, yes he can dunk on small white kids. Other than that I did not see anything special on the offensive end. Playing against good
players at Louisville for the last year probably improved his game. He looks like a back up center, have Heldt. Probably more active than Steve Taylor, who has really lost his ability to really
jump, no explosion off his feet anymore. To bad, looked really good as a freshman. Rather see a kid who has the ability to put the ball in the basket, range from the top of the key or range
like Nigel Hayes, who can go inside and out.
I didn't mean to say he didn't have any value. He's a big body in the paint. But his offensive game is about as developed as Derrick's was as a freshman.
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It's simple for me, if Wojo wants him, than he must be good enough to contribute. Ergo, I want him.
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It's simple for me, if Wojo wants him, than he must be good enough to contribute. Ergo, I want him.
Bingo! Wojo and his staff have likely seen a whole lot more footage than guys like brandx...and they have many more contacts that are familiar with the player. The kid wasn't getting minutes with #5 Louisville. I know things are looking up, but we have to realize that we don't have the lineup that Rick Pitino has...yet. We have three open scholarships, and it's very unlikely that we will get three additional top-tier players for 2014-15 (and he only uses a scholarship for one additional year). We have room to take a chance on a player with height and shot-blocking ability...a kid who just might benefit from a coaching staff that has done pretty well developing big men. Rather than undercutting the efforts of a coaching staff that is obviously interested in landing Agau, maybe it makes sense to respect the opinions of the guys who just put together the #5 recruiting class for next year.
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This is an agile big body who pumped in 12 pts a game in HS against smaller slower players. And I love your statement about hitting a 3-pointer - so he hit one 3-pointer in practice and that makes him a shooter. And coast-to-coast? A half court breakaway is not going coast-to-coast.
More advanced than Steve Taylor - ridiculous.
The ceiling is Dwight Burke.
When did I call him a shooter? I was just responding to your hyperbole. You have compared him to Chris Otule, Derrick Wilson and Dwight Burke-- three players who have limited skill sets.
My point was that this player has natural ability (hands/footwork are key for bigs). He is just unpolished right now. That doesn't mean we will get it out of him in his 2.5 years on campus-- but he certainly has the upside where it would be well worth trying.
Burke/Wilson had very limited ceilings.
Do you have any knowledge of this player or are you just trolling him for no apparent reason.
I'm not calling him a shooter or an elite offensive player. I'm simply saying he offers much more than Otule/Burke did from an offensive skillset, and he has a better POST game than Steve Taylor.
Steve Taylor is a good kid, and I'm thankful that he stuck with the program this year. But he will never be an effective POST player until he develops the use of his left hand.
In a 2-minute video, I've already seen more effective use of both hands by Agau than I've seen from STJ in his 2.5 seasons with the program.
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It's simple for me, if Wojo wants him, than he must be good enough to contribute. Ergo, I want him.
You're right, of course. And this is where many of us, myself included, go wrong. We only want to see what big-time players Wojo can bring in. We sometimes forget that a 6'8" athletic body off the bench for 10 - 12 minutes a game is a valuable commodity. It's just not "glamorous".
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When did I call him a shooter? I was just responding to your hyperbole. You have compared him to Chris Otule, Derrick Wilson and Dwight Burke-- three players who have limited skill sets.
I'm not calling him a shooter or an elite offensive player. I'm simply saying he offers much more than Otule/Burke did from an offensive skillset, and he has a better POST game than Steve Taylor.
Steve Taylor is a good kid, and I'm thankful that he stuck with the program this year. But he will never be an effective POST player until he develops the use of his left hand.
That is the point - he does have a very limited skill set offensively - it IS in the same category as Wilson, Otule, and Burke. His scoring average in high school was barely HALF of what Derrick did in HS.
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Funny. D. Wilson and O'Tule have been 2 of the best human beings to wear a MU uniform in recent years. If Wojo wants him, so do I.
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Also, it maybe in his best interest to redshirt next year and then have two years left to play. A redshirt year could give him the chance needed to develop and give that extra year that can be important for a big man.
We need a big tough rebounding guy. On paper he could be a good fit. The big question on have is with respect to his character. Pitino suspended him last year as a freshman which is a bad sign. I don't think he ever came out of the dog house. So I agree with the notion of having him sit out the full year and gain some maturity and training.
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Funny. D. Wilson and O'Tule have been 2 of the best human beings to wear a MU uniform in recent years. If Wojo wants him, so do I.
Agree - and Derrick will pass his leadership and attitude on to the younger guys. And we will be better for it next year.
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He's 6'8". Pitino wanted him. Now Wichita St., Georgetown and others want him. And Wojo wants him. Those are good enough recommendations for me.
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Carlino's one of Wojo's guys, and with the exception of one game, he's been a flop.
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Carlino's one of Wojo's guys, and with the exception of one game, he's been a flop.
He had a bad game tonight but this is just plain dishonest. Or you have areally messed up definition of flop
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Carlino's one of Wojo's guys, and with the exception of one game, he's been a flop.
He's been fine. 12.3/3.0/4.1 1.9 TOs per game. He's shooting better from 3 than his first three years. I can't imagine how bad this team would be without him. Today wasn't great, but he has done a number of good things.
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I guess Akoy Agau and I are still "friends" on Facebook from when he was at Central and I was at Creighton Prep (hometown is Omaha). I stumbled upon his profile and it says he "Studies at Wichita State University". I haven't seen anything about his announcing a transfer destination but maybe he already decided.
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He visited Georgetown for the Creighton game. Georgetown was the runner up to Louisville the first time. I hope we land him.
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He visited Georgetown for the Creighton game. Georgetown was the runner up to Louisville the first time. I hope we land him.
Maybe he already packed and just stayed in D.C.? Classes start this Wednesday at Georgetown.
Honestly, not sure where he would fit at MU.
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Maybe he already packed and just stayed in D.C.? Classes start this Wednesday at Georgetown.
Honestly, not sure where he would fit at MU.
I would envision the starting forward with Henry and Luke rounding out the front line.
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I would envision the starting forward with Henry and Luke rounding out the front line.
Yeah, I am not too sure about that. I would think that Taylor, Johnson and even Wally have better shots to start on the front line than he would.
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Carlino's one of Wojo's guys, and with the exception of one game, he's been a flop.
Carlino ain't All Big East, but the team would be in sorry shape without him. It wasn't looking like John Dawson was ready to step into the eight spot in the rotation this year, let alone start. Remember Wojo was hired on April 1st. He did a great job getting one of the few players who could contribute this year at that point in time.
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First off, Luke Fisher was Mr Basketball in Wisconsin, I think he never lost a game in high school, who would not want him. Skilled big man that has shown he is better than anybody thought! His addition has made MU competitive this year.
Now, do you ever think major schools ever make a mistake. Even the great Rick Pitino. Sure they do. I have never seen Agau play, Physical specimen but in watching Louisville besides Montrell who is a beast, the other big men where nothing special. If you say he is as good as Hayes bring him in. Secondly the other 3 players above will be over recruited as well. Top programs get freshman that play right away. Just remember Lloyd Moore, the second coming, maybe one of the highest recruits in MU history, how did that turn out? Ignorant I doubt it, senile more like it. If Wojo likes him then bring him in but the kid has not played in a year and a half, still wonder if he worked out on his visit?
As classy a response to a personal attack as I've seen on Scoop. My hat's off to you, sir.
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Merry Xmas to all ya mofos, aina? ;D
Wow! i was just having a little fun. There was absolutely no reason to bring my monkey into it!!!!!
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I don't care if he's starter quality.
WE NEED BENCH!
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I think he would be a valuable contributor to either of our teams.
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I guess Akoy Agau and I are still "friends" on Facebook from when he was at Central and I was at Creighton Prep (hometown is Omaha). I stumbled upon his profile and it says he "Studies at Wichita State University". I haven't seen anything about his announcing a transfer destination but maybe he already decided.
Read on twitter today that he'll be taking an official visit to Nebraska on Tuesday night/Wednesday. Previous three visits (Nebraska, Marquette and Georgetown) were all listed as unofficial.
I remember Wichita State being listed as another team interested in Agau, but haven't heard of him being on campus or attending any games. Doubt he'll be on the market after his official to Lincoln.
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As classy a response to a personal attack as I've seen on Scoop. My hat's off to you, sir.
Thanks. One point I did not make on a typical winter day in Wisconsin. It is not easy to find a 6'8" player in Wisconsin with his build the next few years in Wisconsin. That player is not
there, so in saying that, and having 3 open scholarships, if he wants to come, take him. Steve Taylor has shortcomings, so there could be some playing time next year, for sure the following
year. A transfer transfers because he wants playing time. Not sure what is available at Georgetown, but JT is recruiting very well, so in my mind they are out. Nebraska not sure, but really
a basketball power or known for basketball not really. So MU to me is the no brainer unless he wants to be closer to home. Also, we do not know how the recruiting for the following year
is going, Wojo probably has that feel already. He was very fortunate to have a great class of kids in high school this year. Much like how lucky Kevin O'Neal was to have Logterman, Key and
MacIlvaine his year. Or Crean getting Diener and Novak right away. New coaches bring a new excitement to the university, we have seen it in the past. It is really hard to follow up on a
good class to have a second good class. Time will tell. I do like a small bench or recruits, keeps them all happy. All I hear is MU is only 8 deep, so what, at there age they can play 30-35
minutes per player with no problem as long as the players are in good condition. Only playing 7 at DePaul was a coaching mistake, next year if he had 13 players, how many transfers the following year, Duke always plays with a small group. 11 is the perfect amount you need.
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Plenty available playing time at Center at Georgetown next year. We lose both Smith and Hopkins. The only returning big man we have is 7'0 Bradley Hayes who has seen limited playing time thus far. We do have a 4 star top 50 C coming in next year and a top 100 PF, but there's plenty of time available at Center.
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Thanks. One point I did not make on a typical winter day in Wisconsin. It is not easy to find a 6'8" player in Wisconsin with his build the next few years in Wisconsin. That player is not
there, so in saying that, and having 3 open scholarships, if he wants to come, take him. Steve Taylor has shortcomings, so there could be some playing time next year, for sure the following
year. A transfer transfers because he wants playing time. Not sure what is available at Georgetown, but JT is recruiting very well, so in my mind they are out. Nebraska not sure, but really
a basketball power or known for basketball not really. So MU to me is the no brainer unless he wants to be closer to home. Also, we do not know how the recruiting for the following year
is going, Wojo probably has that feel already. He was very fortunate to have a great class of kids in high school this year. Much like how lucky Kevin O'Neal was to have Logterman, Key and
MacIlvaine his year. Or Crean getting Diener and Novak right away. New coaches bring a new excitement to the university, we have seen it in the past. It is really hard to follow up on a
good class to have a second good class. Time will tell. I do like a small bench or recruits, keeps them all happy. All I hear is MU is only 8 deep, so what, at there age they can play 30-35
minutes per player with no problem as long as the players are in good condition. Only playing 7 at DePaul was a coaching mistake, next year if he had 13 players, how many transfers the following year, Duke always plays with a small group. 11 is the perfect amount you need.
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I don't care if he's starter quality.
WE NEED BENCH!
I think he actually starts.
Yesterday's game, to me, showed that next year we will need a guard who can protect the ball and we will need a big bodied forward who can rebound/mix it up.
Looks like it will be between us and Gtown, based on Nebraska scollie situation. I saw this quote on verbal commits:
#Nebrasketball now full for 2015-16 scholarships. I'd be surprised now if Akoy Agau is part of that class. But I've been wrong before.
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I think he actually starts.
Yesterday's game, to me, showed that next year we will need a guard who can protect the ball and we will need a big bodied forward who can rebound/mix it up.
Looks like it will be between us and Gtown, based on Nebraska scollie situation. I saw this quote on verbal commits:
#Nebrasketball now full for 2015-16 scholarships. I'd be surprised now if Akoy Agau is part of that class. But I've been wrong before.
Pretty sure Wichita St is also 2+ over their scholarship limit, so I think you're right. It's you or us.
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We all need to remember - this is not a guy ready to step in and start.
He averaged 3 minutes as a freshman and played 11 total minutes this year. In other words, in 3 semesters he has played about 2 1/2 games.
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We all need to remember - this is not a guy ready to step in and start.
He averaged 3 minutes as a freshman and played 11 total minutes this year. In other words, in 3 semesters he has played about 2 1/2 games.
Somebody agreeing with me, right on. This kid is a work in process much like Duane Wilson and JJJ or Sandy Cohen. The only upside is his mature body, compared to our skinny players, he might be a big help.
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Wow! i was just having a little fun. There was absolutely no reason to bring my monkey into it!!!!!
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Which one is you?
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Pretty sure Wichita St is also 2+ over their scholarship limit, so I think you're right. It's you or us.
Totally agree.
Gtown advantage ---- He likes JT3 and strongly considered Gtown 2 years ago
Marquette advantage ----- He likes to play combo forward, which is exactly what we are looking for, as opposed to Gtown which needs him at center.
Recent good write up below:
http://www.casualhoya.com/2015/1/7/7507991/akoy-agau-louisville-transfer-georgetown-hoyas
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We shall know very soon. He needs to be enrolled by 1/12 if coming to MU.
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We shall know very soon. He needs to be enrolled by 1/12 if coming to MU.
Is it 1/19...? Late registration at Mu ends 7 days after classes begin (1/12). (Or, the 20th as the 19th is MLK Day? ).
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Is it 1/19...? Late registration at Mu ends 7 days after classes begin (1/12).
January 16th is the last day at Georgetown. Rumor is he'll make his decision around the 11th/12th.
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Officially between us and Georgetown
Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello · 21m 21 minutes ago
Louisville transfer Akoy Agau is down to Marquette and Georgetown.
Didn't make scheduled trip to Nebraska yesterday (no scholarships).
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Welp:
https://twitter.com/hoyas247/status/552905441177776128
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Welp:
https://twitter.com/hoyas247/status/552905441177776128
That's too bad. Thought it would be uphill considering Georgetown was in on him originally.
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:P
Revenge for you guys getting Chetham.
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Wouldn't get too worked up over it. Couldn't get off the bench at Louisville. Very limited offensively.
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Rats.
Could use some size on the bench next year.
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That's too bad. Thought it would be uphill considering Georgetown was in on him originally.
Makes sense, he was not going to start at MU with Fisher and Ellenson. More playing time at the center position at GT, plus he almost went there the first time. Like to see a point and a
small forward that can shoot the ball, watching JJJ and Duane Wilson is challenging.
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Makes sense, he was not going to start at MU with Fisher and Ellenson. More playing time at the center position at GT, plus he almost went there the first time. Like to see a point and a
small forward that can shoot the ball, watching JJJ and Duane Wilson is challenging.
I want anyone who can shoot the ball. If he can knock down a three-pointer consistently, I want him.
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Headed to Georgetown, you guys are not missing out on much
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Headed to Georgetown, you guys are not missing out on much
I think some folks are getting caught up in the fact he was at Louisville, when in reality, Pitino simply made a recruiting mistake.
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:P
Revenge for you guys getting Chetham.
lol Ill take Cheatham all day every day
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Don't know if he would have been the answer, but we're in dire need of a rebounder -- along with a point guard.
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lol Ill take Cheatham all day every day
I would too.
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I would too.
hoyas have him!
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Wojo cooled on him.
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Agau to GT, not surprising. Its the home of the "big guys".