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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: Aircraftcarrier on November 29, 2018, 09:35:04 AM

Title: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Aircraftcarrier on November 29, 2018, 09:35:04 AM
I watched Dexter play yesterday.Very solid and strong.Great defender.Good handle and passer.Only took a few shots.Hit 1 of 2 threes and had a awesome put back dunk as he came through the lane.Good teammate.He reminds me of a young Tony Smith.
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: tower912 on November 29, 2018, 09:39:05 AM
Did he play point?
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 29, 2018, 10:00:46 AM
Excellent. Thanks for the update. Excited that he will be joining us next season.
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Aircraftcarrier on November 29, 2018, 10:01:12 AM
Played point about half of the game
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: MuMark on November 29, 2018, 10:22:52 AM
Did he play point?

I watched the first half...he played the point with the starters and moved off the ball at times when subs came in.

Agree with Aircraft. When I watched I was impressed with his unselfishness......seemed to have a good handle and has good size for a Big East guard. Made 1 3 that I saw and missed a couple of others. Had a beautiful drive and finish in the first half but didn't shoot much and I think the jumper is an area that he will look to improve.

Excellent body language...seemed like a good teammate....had quite a few assists....good vision.

I will have to watch more but he sure looks like he can defend at a high level which was the scouting report from this summer.

Reminds me a little of Elliott(no i don't expect him to be a rotation player next season). Not as advanced offensively but a willing passer and defender and the same kind of team first attitude.
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on November 29, 2018, 12:03:34 PM
Thanks for the update and analysis.  The Elliott comparison was one I already had in mind from his tape and scouting reports.  Sacar also came to mind.  Perhaps a composite of the two?
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 29, 2018, 12:04:46 PM
Thanks for the update and analysis.  The Elliott comparison was one I already had in mind from his tape and scouting reports.  Sacar also came to mind.  Perhaps a composite of the two?

Hopefully an Elliott skillset with Anim size.
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Windyplayer on November 29, 2018, 01:54:55 PM
Excellent body language.
Let's get down to brass tacks. Neck circumference?
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: MuMark on November 29, 2018, 02:26:03 PM
Let's get down to brass tacks. Neck circumference?

I haven't figured out how to tape measure through my tablet......... ;D
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: manny31 on November 29, 2018, 04:14:25 PM
I recall a post that stated that Dexter might be a good candidate for a Red-Shirt year? Why would that be, any thoughts?
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: brewcity77 on November 29, 2018, 04:24:18 PM
I recall a post that stated that Dexter might be a good candidate for a Red-Shirt year? Why would that be, any thoughts?

Because we have 12 full scholarships & there aren't a lot of good candidates. I expect any non-top-50 player will be considered a redshirt candidate by Scoop until proven otherwise.

Besides, of the 12, McEwen, Morrow, Joey, Eke, & Anim already used redshirts, Howard & Sam will be the senior leaders, & Bailey already is 2 years ahead of his class. The only other candidates are John, Cain, & Elliott, so the relative unknown will always be the most-discussed option.
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: MuMark on November 29, 2018, 04:25:54 PM
https://twitter.com/roberticart/status/1068269606270251008?s=21
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: BM1090 on November 29, 2018, 04:36:53 PM
I like his highlight videos. High major body and athleticism. Good body control. Obviously with the normal caveat that highlight videos are unreliable, but I like the signing. Redshirt seems like a good idea just because we'll have upperclassmen ahead of him barring mass transfers.
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 29, 2018, 04:40:22 PM
https://twitter.com/roberticart/status/1068269606270251008?s=21

Link was broken for me.

https://twitter.com/roberticart/status/1068270697389015040

That is an absurd level of hops
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: NickelDimer on November 29, 2018, 04:49:16 PM
https://twitter.com/roberticart/status/1068269606270251008?s=21
Goooooooodnight
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Newsdreams on November 30, 2018, 05:16:51 AM
He even has correct hairstyle, hey?
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Marcus92 on November 30, 2018, 11:04:53 AM
https://twitter.com/roberticart/status/1068270697389015040 (https://twitter.com/roberticart/status/1068270697389015040)

It's almost as though he knew the shot was going to miss -- and exactly how the ball would bounce off the rim, and in exactly which direction -- even before it left the shooter's hand. Amazing play.
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 30, 2018, 11:17:42 AM
Link was broken for me.

https://twitter.com/roberticart/status/1068270697389015040

That is an absurd level of hops

Dang! Almost Ners-like....  ;)
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Johnny B on November 30, 2018, 11:38:49 PM
The hell is the big deal. this dude is ranked in the 300s according to 247??...hes trash
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: wadesworld on November 30, 2018, 11:40:20 PM
The hell is the big deal. this dude is ranked in the 300s according to 247??...hes trash

Johnny’s feeling real nice after his big win at Iowa!
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Johnny B on November 30, 2018, 11:42:19 PM
Johnny’s feeling real nice after his big win at Iowa!

i thinks its the screw drivers  8-)
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on December 01, 2018, 07:39:36 AM
The hell is the big deal. this dude is ranked in the 300s according to 247??...hes trash
You're calling a kid that has committed to play at Marquette "trash"?
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: The Lens on December 01, 2018, 08:10:08 AM
i thinks its the screw drivers  8-)

I don't trust anyone who drinks screwdrivers after 11am
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: We R Final Four on December 01, 2018, 08:54:31 AM
You're calling a kid that has committed to play at Marquette "trash"?
Johnny B loves himself some Bucky.
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Loose Cannon on December 01, 2018, 10:08:52 AM
Johnny B loves himself some Bucky.

Is that what the "B" is for?
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: wadesworld on December 01, 2018, 12:04:36 PM
Is that what the "B" is for?

Nope.
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Floorslapper on December 01, 2018, 12:27:10 PM
Dang! Almost Ners-like....  ;)

True. 

Just an FYI - Put back dunks are fairly easy to execute as you have no need to deal with the ball on your way up.  All body energy is put into the leap.  Just a matter of timing, and that the ball come off the rim as you anticipate.
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on December 01, 2018, 01:04:27 PM
True. 

Just an FYI - Put back dunks are fairly easy to execute as you have no need to deal with the ball on your way up.  All body energy is put into the leap.  Just a matter of timing, and that the ball come off the rim as you anticipate.

Thank you.  Nothing like having one of the all time great putback dunkers to explain it so well to us gravity challenged terrestrials.  Thx again.
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: Floorslapper on December 01, 2018, 01:26:26 PM
Thank you.  Nothing like having one of the all time great putback dunkers to explain it so well to us gravity challenged terrestrials.  Thx again.

You're welcome Knit.   Was a pleasure to provide the context for for the gentleman who felt compelled to needlessly insert my name into the thread. 
Title: Re: Dexter Akanno
Post by: wadesworld on December 01, 2018, 05:11:16 PM
Thank you.  Nothing like having one of the all time great putback dunkers to explain it so well to us gravity challenged terrestrials.  Thx again.

Lol.