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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: PaintTouches on June 19, 2020, 02:36:19 PM
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It's not often we see current MU players take on current NBA players, so don't mind me, just climbing on the Dex hype train after seeing him take Donovan Mitchell off the dribble.
https://painttouches.com/2020/06/19/dexter-akanno-shows-out-in-scrimmage-against-nba-players/ (https://painttouches.com/2020/06/19/dexter-akanno-shows-out-in-scrimmage-against-nba-players/)
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This is a most welcome video heading into the weekend.
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Are we sure that is Dexter? Because if we are...
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Are we sure that is Dexter? Because if we are...
That was the first thing I asked, haha. And then I checked which one was Spida. And then I watched it all morning.
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That was the first thing I asked, haha. And then I checked which one was Spida. And then I watched it all morning.
Honestly that’s amazing. Obviously his ability to score is very nice, but why I like most is his pace and comfort with the ball in his hands. That was my only problem with Markus was he seemed to let defenses dictate what he did rather than manipulating what a defense did to him, if that makes sense.
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If the young man in the light blue shirt is really Akanno..... yes, please...... I am suddenly picturing 3 guard offenses again.
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He's got those Deonte Burton shoulders.
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I believe this is at Kobe's former Mamba Academy. Or the sister location in South Bay. Never would have pegged Dester Akanno as the MU player to be hopping with NBA talent in LA.
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I believe this is at Kobe's former Mamba Academy. Or the sister location in South Bay. Never would have pegged Dester Akanno as the MU player to be hopping with NBA talent in LA.
Recall that he worked with Steve Nash prior to heading to MU. Either he knows all the right people, or there's something that a lot of folks see in him.
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Stan always said the MU faithful would love Dexter......😎
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Recall that he worked with Steve Nash prior to heading to MU. Either he knows all the right people, or there's something that a lot of folks see in him.
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Yeah I think Buzz seen something in him too. But Wojo got him.
If I remember, (not sure) the Steve Nash thing was a one day thing.
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Someone like Dexter surprising majorly to the upside is the difference between tourney and no tourney (IMHO, of course).
Not gonna put unrealistic expectations on him, but that was promising.
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This is how I felt about Juan Anderson's mixed tape.
But, I get it, that wasn't against NBA players. So, whoooo-hoooo. All BIG EAST BABY
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He had his quirks, but the idea of having a pg in every class is a solid Buzz-ism. Different players develop at different rates. You never really know when a guy ranked as low as Dex was will be "ready", but it would be a most welcome addition if it's as early as next year.
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Forgot the best Dexter clip from that game. Check out the cross and drive to the lane and the audacity to try and throw that down. I had no idea he could even dunk to be honest. He looks like an absolute monster even against NBA players:
https://twitter.com/overtime/status/1273782676122750978?s=20
That's Rayjon Tucker defending him by the way...
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Forgot the best Dexter clip from that game. Check out the cross and drive to the lane and the audacity to try and throw that down. I had no idea he could even dunk to be honest. He looks like an absolute monster even against NBA players:
https://twitter.com/overtime/status/1273782676122750978?s=20
That's Rayjon Tucker defending him by the way...
Perfect example of why one should finish with the left hand on the left side. Unfortunate he doesnt finish with left hand
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It's not often we see current MU players take on current NBA players, so don't mind me, just climbing on the Dex hype train after seeing him take Donovan Mitchell off the dribble.
https://painttouches.com/2020/06/19/dexter-akanno-shows-out-in-scrimmage-against-nba-players/ (https://painttouches.com/2020/06/19/dexter-akanno-shows-out-in-scrimmage-against-nba-players/)
Encouraging. I was especially impressed with the confidence with which he took his shots. No hesitation. Acted like he knew they were going in. Also liked the pace, as a couple other Scoopers said.
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Forgot the best Dexter clip from that game. Check out the cross and drive to the lane and the audacity to try and throw that down. I had no idea he could even dunk to be honest. He looks like an absolute monster even against NBA players:
https://twitter.com/overtime/status/1273782676122750978?s=20
That's Rayjon Tucker defending him by the way...
You missed this gem?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4SAlTs-hjw
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Every once in a while a player who doesn’t get much summer exposure is underrated by the rankings services. I think that was the case with Dexter. It was fortunate MU signed just as word About him was getting out. Also was helpful MU had the depth to be able to let Dexter red shirt .
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Love seeing this stuff, but still going to temper my expectations. It's still highlights and who knows how hard everyone is really going in these open gym situations. Love it if he can crack the roster and provide some positive contributions.
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I remember him in the pre season game last year. He was physically strong and aggressively drove to the hoop. He missed the layup. He looked like he had a lot of potential to me. Symir looked more advanced, but he does not have Dexter's body. Symir looked weak against a lot of Big East guards this year. Hopefully, Symir has been doing serious work in the weight room,
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Size and strength look impressive. Quick first step.
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Recall that he worked with Steve Nash prior to heading to MU. Either he knows all the right people, or there's something that a lot of folks see in him.
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Yeah I think Buzz seen something in him too. But Wojo got him.
If I remember, (not sure) the Steve Nash thing was a one day thing.
True, his Nash thing might have been just a one day/video deal, but it still shows that he either has really good connections to the NBA, or people respect his ability and potential. Being from So Cal certainly helps in getting the opportunities to play against top talent, and showing flashes of "belonging", even in a pick-up game, has to be a big confidence boost. For a guy like Dexter, who appears to have all the physical tools, confidence in his game may make all the difference.
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Holy shiit
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True, his Nash thing might have been just a one day/video deal, but it still shows that he either has really good connections to the NBA, or people respect his ability and potential. Being from So Cal certainly helps in getting the opportunities to play against top talent, and showing flashes of "belonging", even in a pick-up game, has to be a big confidence boost. For a guy like Dexter, who appears to have all the physical tools, confidence in his game may make all the difference.
Absolutely agree. Somewhere on Youtube there is a clip of his workout with Nash and I liked his listening intensity look during the w/o.
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Here are a few of the videos from the Steve Nash series that featured Dexter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=162&v=JFRtNheNlS8&feature=emb_logo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=162&v=JFRtNheNlS8&feature=emb_logo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6SXKULQ-Es (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6SXKULQ-Es)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrIFbnQE4Uo&feature=emb_logo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrIFbnQE4Uo&feature=emb_logo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR2O4WTdSeE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR2O4WTdSeE)
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Is Dex > Mane?
If you had to pick one, who would you choose?
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Is Dex > Mane?
If you had to pick one, who would you choose?
LOL!
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Love the optimism. Question the judgment.
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More video of Dexter - looks like a grown man.
https://twitter.com/mubbnation/status/1276677825601441792?s=20
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Please be the real deal, please be the real deal, please be the real deal, please be the real deal...
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https://instagram.com/theguardwhisperer?igshid=xi84ezlqapgn
Looks like he’s working out with this guy. His first post is a video of Dexter. His story has a number of videos with Dexter working out. He certainly looks good in workouts. Shot form looks a lot like Sacar’s. Not sure he’ll ever be a lights out shooter but it looks like the shot should be enough to have to respect.
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https://twitter.com/SDinwiddie_25/status/1276493897116422146
Spencer Dinwiddie
@SDinwiddie_25
Replying to
@osimplis
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@PaintTouches
Definitely got a chance, I was impressed
This was in response to a video of Dexter and caption that said he had a chance to be an elite college guard.
I've fallen for hype and been let down before. But I don't think it's often that we have 20 point per game scorers in the NBA complimenting a guy who was a coaching decision redshirt.
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I had no idea Dexter was that strong. He is built. Did that happen last year. I thought he was a lot skinnier than that. I want on this bandwagon. However, if he really is the stud he looks like in this video why redshirt him?
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Please be the real deal, please be the real deal, please be the real deal, please be the real deal...
I'd much rather we start seeing these videos after a couple "where did that come from" performances after the season starts. Last year it was McEwen who was supposed to shock the league, Bailey the year before, Froling before that, and in the years before players like Traci Carter, Jajuan Johnson, Juan Anderson, and others that were expected to come in and immediately have a huge impact but it never materialized that first year (if ever). For every Dwyane Wade, there's a dozen Dan Fitzgeralds.
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I had no idea Dexter was that strong. He is built. Did that happen last year. I thought he was a lot skinnier than that. I want on this bandwagon. However, if he really is the stud he looks like in this video why redshirt him?
He came in a big, physical kid.
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I had no idea Dexter was that strong. He is built. Did that happen last year. I thought he was a lot skinnier than that. I want on this bandwagon. However, if he really is the stud he looks like in this video why redshirt him?
The first time I saw him play, my first comment was he has a Big East body, not skinny at all. Will fit in. Taking a year off to improve and get stronger shows in those
videos. MU will be better in the backcourt next year just because they will have true competition, Carton and Koby might be the starters, but would not surprised
to see a 3 guard attack at times, as all 3 guards have size. Torrence will be improved as well, add Elliott if healthy and you have 5 good guards. It should be interesting. They will be better defensively as good as Howard was, he was not a good defensive player just because of his size.
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I'd much rather we start seeing these videos after a couple "where did that come from" performances after the season starts. Last year it was McEwen who was supposed to shock the league, Bailey the year before, Froling before that, and in the years before players like Traci Carter, Jajuan Johnson, Juan Anderson, and others that were expected to come in and immediately have a huge impact but it never materialized that first year (if ever). For every Dwyane Wade, there's a dozen Dan Fitzgeralds.
I don't remember anyone expecting Traci to have an immediate huge impact. IIRC people were more excited that it potentially signaled that MU coaches could recruit Philly again after the Newbill situation. Not sure how true that ended up being as Traci transferred, we haven't gotten a Philly kid since, and I can't even remember being mentioned with one.
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I don't remember anyone expecting Traci to have an immediate huge impact. IIRC people were more excited that it potentially signaled that MU coaches could recruit Philly again after the Newbill situation. Not sure how true that ended up being as Traci transferred, we haven't gotten a Philly kid since, and I can't even remember being mentioned with one.
The hype Was when he played during the European trip
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The hype Was when he played during the European trip
Yup. Hype for The Engine was real. He looked like a high ceiling point guard that would make an immediate difference. Part of me is still surprised he never broke through, especially in smaller leagues.
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The hype Was when he played during the European trip
Eh, he might have looked good, but it was pretty well noted that those games were against second tier Italian league teams. Expectations should have been tempered by level of competition alone. Not saying that I'm buying that Dex is the real deal yet, but you get a better picture seeing him compete against NBAers rather than Serie A2 Basket players.
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The good news is that now have an abundance of long and strong athletic guards . Big East games generally get decided in the last few minutes of the game. So the depth at guard position gives MU the ability to be at high energy all 40 minutes. May end up winning a few games through sheer out -hustling the other team.
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D2N confirmed
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D2N confirmed
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Eh, he might have looked good, but it was pretty well noted that those games were against second tier Italian league teams. Expectations should have been tempered by level of competition alone. Not saying that I'm buying that Dex is the real deal yet, but you get a better picture seeing him compete against NBAers rather than Serie A2 Basket players.
Expectations should've been tempered for all of those guys. These are still non-competitive scrimmages. I'm hoping it proves to be more than that, but whether it's Juan's mixtape, how Traci fit in against Euro competition (and it was also how well he found Ellenson/Fischer/etc), or Froling being a ready-for-the-pros steal, the hype more often than not falls short. I really hope Dex counters that trend, but I'm not getting hopes up for it until we see it against quality non-con opponents.
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Expectations should've been tempered for all of those guys. These are still non-competitive scrimmages. I'm hoping it proves to be more than that, but whether it's Juan's mixtape, how Traci fit in against Euro competition (and it was also how well he found Ellenson/Fischer/etc), or Froling being a ready-for-the-pros steal, the hype more often than not falls short. I really hope Dex counters that trend, but I'm not getting hopes up for it until we see it against quality non-con opponents.
We as fans certainly should do our part to try to temper expectations (just a few months ago there were posts about how Osa and Lewis would be getting more minutes than BB or Jamal), but a certain level of expectations were placed by the staff. Watch Wojo's post game interview in our last game without Harry where we beat the isht out of bucky, he was certainly expecting Harry to be a big time contributor. Look at Stan's comments about (I believe) Lewis. Saying something along the lines of he is the most polished offensive prospect he's seen since Markus. Those are some monster shoes to fill. When fans see and hear stuff like that from the staff, expectations will be (possibly unfairly) set high.
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Watch Wojo's post game interview in our last game without Harry where we beat the isht out of bucky, he was certainly expecting Harry to be a big time contributor.
+1. My excitement about Harry F had nothing to do with “scouts” from Scoop. Wojo and Jay Bilas (whose source was Wojo) were responsible for what turned out to be irrational exuberance on my part.
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We as fans certainly should do our part to try to temper expectations (just a few months ago there were posts about how Osa and Lewis would be getting more minutes than BB or Jamal), but a certain level of expectations were placed by the staff. Watch Wojo's post game interview in our last game without Harry where we beat the isht out of bucky, he was certainly expecting Harry to be a big time contributor. Look at Stan's comments about (I believe) Lewis. Saying something along the lines of he is the most polished offensive prospect he's seen since Markus. Those are some monster shoes to fill. When fans see and hear stuff like that from the staff, expectations will be (possibly unfairly) set high.
Agree completely with both you and Lenny. Froling sounded like 2-year Ellenson, Bailey hype was definitely leaked by staff, and the Lewis comments also seemed a bit much for a freshman who hasn't hit campus yet.
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I am in the camp that says the lets keep the expectations low on freshman and red shirt freshman. We are lucky we have so many high quality prospects but they are all going to need time to develop and understand what it takes to compete at the Big East level.
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The good news is that now have an abundance of long and strong athletic guards . Big East games generally get decided in the last few minutes of the game. So the depth at guard position gives MU the ability to be at high energy all 40 minutes. May end up winning a few games through sheer out -hustling the other team.
Or, in the case of St. Johns, just keeping up.
That Dexter's a bad...
Shut your mouth!
But, I'm talkin' about Dexter.
Then we can dig it.
He's a complicated cat
No one can coach him like Stockton
John Stockton!
do do, do do, do do DO
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With Dex lighting it up will DJ be able to get on the court?
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With Dex lighting it up will DJ be able to get on the court?
DJ will see the court, but the videos probably scared away Mane
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Clearly, they red shirted Dexter to keep him from showing up Markus.
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Or, in the case of St. Johns, just keeping up.
That Dexter's a bad...
Shut your mouth!
But, I'm talkin' about Dexter.
Then we can dig it.
He's a complicated cat
No one can coach him like Stockton
John Stockton!
do do, do do, do do DO
8-) Right on
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Spencer Dinwiddie just tested positive. Hopefully Dexter didn’t get it while playing with him.
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Spencer Dinwiddie just tested positive. Hopefully Dexter didn’t get it while playing with him.
Does anyone know I can change how I voted in the predictions of where MU finishes in the Big East with DJ poll?
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Does anyone know I can change how I voted in the predictions of where MU finishes in the Big East with DJ poll?
Send your new vote to one of Chicos Bail Bonds burner accounts and ask if he will submit it for you 8-)
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It's not often we see current MU players take on current NBA players, so don't mind me, just climbing on the Dex hype train after seeing him take Donovan Mitchell off the dribble.
https://painttouches.com/2020/06/19/dexter-akanno-shows-out-in-scrimmage-against-nba-players/ (https://painttouches.com/2020/06/19/dexter-akanno-shows-out-in-scrimmage-against-nba-players/)
You are correct it does not happen often. Not to compare in any way. But unheralded at the time, sit out Marquette Freshman Dwyane Wade beat Milwaukee Bucks All Star Ray Allen in one on one. Am told Ray Allen said “Get this kid away from me”
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You are correct it does not happen often. Not to compare in any way. But unheralded at the time, sit out Marquette Freshman Dwyane Wade beat Milwaukee Bucks All Star Ray Allen in one on one. Am told Ray Allen said “Get this kid away from me”
Man, that would be awesome if he could an NBA prospect. MU's future will be significantly better.
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https://twitter.com/osimplis/status/1278834030293606400?s=19
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https://twitter.com/osimplis/status/1278834030293606400?s=19
Love the the smooth criminal at the end. Hoping Akanno breaks out this year. Will be fun to watch.
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I had no idea Dexter was that strong. He is built. Did that happen last year. I thought he was a lot skinnier than that. I want on this bandwagon. However, if he really is the stud he looks like in this video why redshirt him?
I like everyone else have no idea how good he really is. But even if this video hype is leaning more towards "real" I don't think it's that weird he redshirted.
We had Markus who was going to get his his PT, his touches, his shots. We had Koby who coming into the year had a ton of hype(and even still got loads of PT), we had 5th year senior Sacar who was going to be a main piece regardless.
Then there were still guys like Greg and Symir in the backcourt and Cain on the wings. Two guys that are older and a guy who reclassified for a reason.
I'm not looking too much into the redshirt.
Let's hope the video is pretty accurate.
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Ah remember the good ole days when Shannon Smith blocked Michael Jordan and everyone was excited for his future too?
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/2ei71p/throwback_jordan_gets_rekt_by_high_school_kid/
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CCZ_87lFd1E/?igshid=1ay1mydrin4kx
More. The kid in the red shorts guarding him at times is incoming Kentucky freshman Devin Askew.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CCZ_87lFd1E/?igshid=1ay1mydrin4kx
More. The kid in the red shorts guarding him at times is incoming Kentucky freshman Devin Askew.
Oh god. The hype train is leaving the station. And I bought a sleeper car ticket. ALL IN.
Really excited to see that he's been putting in a ton of work and making the redshirt year count. I know kids want to start out of the gate, but Wojo is making the RS year look palatable if Dex comes in and makes a Sacar-esque impact. Heck, by soph year he could be exceeding that.
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Oh god. The hype train is leaving the station. And I bought a sleeper car ticket. ALL IN.
Really excited to see that he's been putting in a ton of work and making the redshirt year count. I know kids want to start out of the gate, but Wojo is making the RS year look palatable if Dex comes in and makes a Sacar-esque impact. Heck, by soph year he could be exceeding that.
Yeah I don't think he'll be an All Conference player next year, but I do think this is showing he has a skillset that I honestly didn't think he'd have at all in his time at Marquette, let alone by the first season he's going to play. I thought he'd be a defense first big, strong guard who could slash a little bit in the half court and hopefully by his senior year he could be a junior year version of Sacar. I now think he could be a junior year version of Sacar as a freshman. But maybe it'll take more time.
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Compared to the God awful shot that Koby has, it is nice to see great looking form on the outside perimeter. He looks to me like the starting small forward next
year or even better then the incumbent Koby. All I know, it is exciting to have 5 new players next year that look on paper that can all play and be successful. That is
if there is a next year, I can see what the Big Ten did today, and play 20 conference games and that is it. Maybe the early tournaments can be saved as the kids
could be in a bubble. Going to hard for the traveling buy games for the lower 50 teams in the NCAA. Going to really hurt those programs.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CC7hH9gF3uL/?igshid=1im6lbn9jo05j
I will not overreact. I will not overreact. I will not overreact.
RELAX DEXTER!
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So are the expectations suddenly way higher than before all these videos or still kinda like those typical for a rando 3 star
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So are the expectations suddenly way higher than before all these videos or still kinda like those typical for a rando 3 star
I think it’s more that the rando 3 star worked out with an NBA HOFer/2 time MVP, then played pickup with a bunch of NBAers and fit right in, then played pickup with at least one Kentucky commit and fit right in, and has quality NBA players Tweeting about him.
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So are the expectations suddenly way higher than before all these videos or still kinda like those typical for a rando 3 star
Classic
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Classic
I would say that any hoopster can watch those videos and realize MU has gotten a steal, thank you D Wade for seeing real talent. One thing for sure he is more
athletic then Sacar and even Howard was. Having Carton and Dex, your going to see some crazy dunks next year. If Cain or Oso, can not handle the wing, I see
lots of playing time for a 3 guard line-up.
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I hafta admit that I'm falling for the Dex hype!
I so want there to be a season for obvious reasons (and a multitude of them), but right near the top of the list is I want to see our 3D Attack: Dex, DJ and Dawson!
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I hafta admit that I'm falling for the Dex hype!
I so want there to be a season for obvious reasons (and a multitude of them), but right near the top of the list is I want to see our 3D Attack: Dex, DJ and Dawson!
Marquette is due for an unknown to break out and be a dude
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I would say that any hoopster can watch those videos and realize MU has gotten a steal, thank you D Wade for seeing real talent. One thing for sure he is more
athletic then Sacar and even Howard was. Having Carton and Dex, your going to see some crazy dunks next year. If Cain or Oso, can not handle the wing, I see
lots of playing time for a 3 guard line-up.
Does Wade have a connection to Akanno?
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IIRC.... he was on a not great, not well exposed travel team. He became known because he was able to slow down Nico Mannion. Then he had the one-on-one video class from Steve Nash. Now, two years later, having red-shirted his first year, he is showing athleticism and skill greater than anticipated. So, a late bloomer? Under the radar 3 star who made the most of his RS year?
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Does Wade have a connection to Akanno?
I believe Akanno's coming out party was in a game against Zaire Wade that Dwyane was in attendance for. Some talk that he may have tipped the staff off to Dexter's potential.
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I hafta admit that I'm falling for the Dex hype!
I so want there to be a season for obvious reasons (and a multitude of them), but right near the top of the list is I want to see our 3D Attack: Dex, DJ and Dawson!
Well done 82. I agree.
Dexter certainly appears to have a higher ceiling than probably any of us thought at the time of his recruitment. Seems to have great intangibles and leadership qualities too.
IIRC.... he was on a not great, not well exposed travel team. He became known because he was able to slow down Nico Mannion. Then he had the one-on-one video class from Steve Nash. Now, two years later, having red-shirted his first year, he is showing athleticism and skill greater than anticipated. So, a late bloomer? Under the radar 3 star who made the most of his RS year?
This was my recollection as well.
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Agree completely with both you and Lenny. Froling sounded like 2-year Ellenson, Bailey hype was definitely leaked by staff, and the Lewis comments also seemed a bit much for a freshman who hasn't hit campus yet.
I think of Froling and Bailey similarly, two guys who were big time 3 point shooters whose shot failed them when the bright lights came on. Markus, Sam and Rowsey were the opposite.
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https://twitter.com/osimplis/status/1292939299550146566?s=21
More Dex stuff
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https://twitter.com/osimplis/status/1292939299550146566?s=21
More Dex stuff
This kid or now man, looks like an NBA player right now, have to be impressed. Has range on his shot, drive to the hoop, and finish strong, real strong. I think it will
be hard to keep him out of the starting line-up! Carton, Koby, Dex, Garcia and Theo. Or Cain instead of Koby. Practice if there is practice will be interesting.
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I think of Froling and Bailey similarly, two guys who were big time 3 point shooters whose shot failed them when the bright lights came on.
Bailey was a 36% three point shooter at the HS level. The fact that he was hyped up as a deadeye shooter was always suspect to me.
And brew is 100% right about the hype coming from the staff. "Brendan is a pro, we'll probably get two years from him" is the report I got from someone close to the staff.
I guess they were kinda right?
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Bailey was a 36% three point shooter at the HS level. The fact that he was hyped up as a deadeye shooter was always suspect to me.
And brew is 100% right about the hype coming from the staff. "Brendan is a pro, we'll probably get two years from him" is the report I got from someone close to the staff.
I guess they were kinda right?
Being a little older, Bailey will have to work his ass off to even sniff the NBA. Does nothing over the top on the court. Nice player but needed 2 more years, then maybe. But if Juan Anderson made the pros, anything can happen. I would assume nobody on this board thought he would make the league. and he did.
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Bailey was a 36% three point shooter at the HS level. The fact that he was hyped up as a deadeye shooter was always suspect to me.
And brew is 100% right about the hype coming from the staff. "Brendan is a pro, we'll probably get two years from him" is the report I got from someone close to the staff.
I guess they were kinda right?
I mean, Bailey did make 46 threes with 38.3% accuracy. I don't know if that is considered "deadeye" but he was a very good three point shooter as a sophomore. But yeah, the rest of his game fell short of advertisement. I heard similar things about him in practice. Some players are stars in practice but can't perform on the big stage. We saw flashes of it (usually in games we lost) but he disappeared way too often. Wouldn't be surprised if he puts all together in a few years and has a very nice overseas career or even a cup of coffee in the NBA.
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This kid or now man, looks like an NBA player right now, have to be impressed. Has range on his shot, drive to the hoop, and finish strong, real strong. I think it will
be hard to keep him out of the starting line-up! Carton, Koby, Dex, Garcia and Theo. Or Cain instead of Koby. Practice if there is practice will be interesting.
Agree he also stood out in the intra squad scrimmage last year and In Dexter’s preseason game last year Dexter had the best +|- Ratio on the team! Dexter plays awesome offense and tough defense!
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https://twitter.com/osimplis/status/1292939299550146566?s=21
More Dex stuff
Man, whenever we get playing again if the starting backcourt isn't D.J. and Dex from day 1 the staff is smoking something. I know Koby is a senior and everything but damn.
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Dex looks very impressive. Big, agile, quick, strong, great first step, nice handles, nice jumper, some court vision. Obviously we've just seen a few clips but he seems like a sleeper. The starting lineup will be interesting, whenever that is sorted out. I'm just hoping DJ will be around for a season.