Oso is being slighted

[MuggsyB]

Maybe my eyes are off but I did not see his name on the Wooden list among 20 players. And some of these names, compared to him, are baffling frankly.  Anyway, after Edey is he not the 2nd best big in the country?  Did I hallucinate when he owned that douchebag on Kansas?  I fully expect Oso to be a 2nd team A-A at worst. 

[BLWarrior91]

I'd like to see Edey take the ball end to end and finish.  Oso can play the 1-4-5 spots.  What other center is throwing no-look passes like him?

[MuggsyB]

I'd like to see Edey take the ball end to end and finish.  Oso can play the 1-4-5 spots.  What other center is throwing no-look passes like him?

I don't think the stats truly measure his value.  I think hoops people realize how good Oso is but not being on that list of 20 is pretty shocking to me. 

[MuggsyB]

Upon further review there are eight 6'9 and above guys on this list.  Wow. 

[tower912]

NBA scouts know.

[MuggsyB]

NBA scouts know.

Do you think he's a solid 10yr NBA guy Tower?  I'm just wondering if his lack of an outside game will make teams hesitant.  That said all of his other skills may very well be enough to contribute. 

[We R Final Four]

Sometimes when you read the title of the thread you know who the OP is before you see it.

[Uncle Rico]

NBA scouts know.

He's not good enough for the NBA.  He'll be back next year

[cheebs09]

I don't think Oso has flashy enough stats to make that list. I also think those that truly know the game understand his value. He does so many things that don't show up on a stat sheet.

[forgetful]

Sometimes when you read the title of the thread you know who the OP is before you see it.

I would have thought Oso was too tall for Muggsy to get worked up over.

[tower912]

Muggsy, you watch more basketball than I do.  What is your assessment of Oso's NBA prospects?

My criteria is watching NBA playoffs.  Can I picture MU player X playing defense for an NBA playoff team?  With OMAX, and now Oso, the answer for me is yes.   I can easily see them guarding Bam and Jimmy, getting a switch, and being able to defend the switch.   Or Jokic and Murray.   Naturally, they both still have much to learn, but I can still see it.

Brooke Lopez couldn't shoot 3s coming out of college.  I think Oso can figure out shooting from distance.

[MuggsyB]

I would have thought Oso was too tall for Muggsy to get worked up over.

Why does everyone assume I'm worked up? It's was just an observation.

[Goose]

Muggsy

When it matters, Oso will get his respect via a very long and prosperous NBA career. The sky is limit for him moving forward and very excited to watch his next chapter next season.

[MuggsyB]

Muggsy, you watch more basketball than I do.  What is your assessment of Oso's NBA prospects?

My criteria is watching NBA playoffs.  Can I picture MU player X playing defense for an NBA playoff team?  With OMAX, and now Oso, the answer for me is yes.   I can easily see them guarding Bam and Jimmy, getting a switch, and being able to defend the switch.   Or Jokic and Murray.   Naturally, they both still have much to learn, but I can still see it.

Brooke Lopez couldn't shoot 3s coming out of college.  I think Oso can figure out shooting from distance.

That's true about Lopez although he's much bigger than Oso.  My concern is the outside game has become paramount.  I'm hoping that in the NBA hia athleticism can be utilized more.  The question is who currently playing in the nba reminds you of Oso?  I just don't know. 

[MuggsyB]

Muggsy

When it matters, Oso will get his respect via a very long and prosperous NBA career. The sky is limit for him moving forward and very excited to watch his next chapter next season.

Goose,

Even though it was G-Town that left-handed semi-hook from 9 feet off the dribble was sweet. 

[Goose]

Muggsy

He has used the left handed hook a couple of times lately and very impressive. There is no doubt in my mind that he is going be a very wealthy man in short order.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

That's true about Lopez although he's much bigger than Oso.  My concern is the outside game has become paramount.  I'm hoping that in the NBA hia athleticism can be utilized more.  The question is who currently playing in the nba reminds you of Oso?  I just don't know.

More athletic Joakim Noah/Dollar Store Giannis.

[tower912]

Muggsy, ask a different question.  Who can he guard?

[MuggsyB]

More athletic Joakim Noah/Dollar Store Giannis.

Can he become a dominant glass cleaner? 

[MarquetteMike1977]

Agree with Muggsy. On television yesterday they said NBA Scouts were at the Georgetown game watching Oso. Feel NBA Scouts are watching Oso closely since they understand how valuable Oso is.

[MuggsyB]

Muggsy, ask a different question.  Who can he guard?

I think he is good enough to guard multiple positions.  I wonder if he could develop into a bigger Draymond Green?  Without being a total insane head case of course. 

[tower912]

I like it. 

[The Sultan]

I think he is good enough to guard multiple positions.  I wonder if he could develop into a bigger Draymond Green?  Without being a total insane head case of course. 

What? He has the exact opposite body type.

[JWags85]

Brooke Lopez couldn't shoot 3s coming out of college.  I think Oso can figure out shooting from distance.

Hell, Lopez couldn't shoot 3s the first 8 years of his career into his late 20s.

As for his NBA comp, 6'10/6'11 guys who can run the floor and jump well get drafted every year on potential.  And he's more polished than a lot of those guys.  He can be a guy like Nic Claxton from the Nets, but he's an even better passer/ball handler

[Uncle Rico]

I like it.

I'd like to see him stay another year and work on developing a jump shot