Class of 2024 C Emmanuel Stephen (Nigeria / AZ) Portal to UNLV

[Cusefan0307]

I like the potential here.

 

[Orangezoo]

I like the potential here.

There is a lot to work with here. A developmental kid but after a year of getting used to the college game he’s got tools to help contribute while continuing to develop

 

[CuseMan4]

I like the potential here.

Yup multiple years here. I actually really like what the staff is going. Could have 2 years of George and I believe Kingz will get an extra year so he’ll have 2 as well. With the 4 freshman coming in. That’s a real nice foundation

 

[pearl31]

I like the potential here.

Yep, and again look who was recruiting him out of high school, that tells you what kind ov potential we're talking about

 

[Cusefan69]

What downside can there possibly be with bringing a 7 footer with some athleticism? Even if all he turns into is a shot blocker and some rebounding. Bring him onboard and let him get better and helps fill the roster.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

What downside can there possibly be with bringing a 7 footer with some athleticism? Even if all he turns into is a shot blocker and some rebounding. Bring him onboard and let him get better and helps fill the roster.

And... let's say we get him.

He could show up, be better than expected, and potentially start.

It would be surprising, but not impossible.

 

[newmexicuse]

What downside can there possibly be with bringing a 7 footer with some athleticism? Even if all he turns into is a shot blocker and some rebounding. Bring him onboard and let him get better and helps fill the roster.

I have no issue with taking him as a third center if there is enuf NIL, but we would still need somebody more accomplished as center 1 or center 2.

 

[Orangezoo]

I have no issue with taking him as a third center if there is enuf NIL, but we would still need somebody more accomplished as center 1 or center 2.

I don’t take issue with Kyle as c 1 and this kid as c2. Not with how the make up of the team is looking. Overall there will be good size up and down the roster front court and backcourt including if you add a kid like Deng as another shooter who also comes in at 6-9. Sadiq is a freak athlete as well..

The top question mark will absolutely be around coaching and the ability to get it done with a much more athletic, balanced and talented roster this year. No more excuses.

 

[dasher]

Yeah I think this kid and Kyle are going to be our centers next year. They are looking for an athletic defensive minded center. And I know they want a 3/4 combo forward that can shoot and stretch the defense a bit so Starling and George can get into the paint a bit easier off the dribble. I think Deng is a guy they are very interested in to come off the bench in that role

Bingo

 

[dasher]

I have no issue with taking him as a third center if there is enuf NIL, but we would still need somebody more accomplished as center 1 or center 2.

well, the people that matter, disagree

 

[albanycuse]

Way more agile and athletic than Ballard. Id take a waiver on him .

 

[newmexicuse]

well, the people that matter, disagree

Are people here forgetting that as much as everybody likes Kyle that he, too, lacks a proven track record ????

 

[dasher]

Are people here forgetting that as much as everybody likes Kyle that he, too, lacks a proven track record ????

I think they are confidant that these two can do what they want and need our 5's to do

 

[albanycuse]

I think they are confidant that these two can do what they want and need our 5's to do

Block shots, get put backs and play solid defense.

 

[RF2044]

There is a lot to work with here. A developmental kid but after a year of getting used to the college game he’s got tools to help contribute while continuing to develop

With BOTH this kid AND Kyle.

Two athletes who were injured, and capable of producing more than they each respectively showed last year. Roll of the dice a little bit, but on high upside. Twice.

 

[RF2044]

Are people here forgetting that as much as everybody likes Kyle that he, too, lacks a proven track record ????

Not really. Overstating that point with Kyle.

 

[Cusefan69]

And... let's say we get him.

He could show up, be better than expected, and potentially start.

It would be surprising, but not impossible.

And even if he doesn't, just imagine the friends he would make along the way...

 

[hoopsupstate]

Kyle was one of the most wanted kids in the portal a year ago. He dominated at his prior stop. An injury really slowed him down and he fell out of the rotation. I would take these two guys in a heartbeat. If you watch the way George finds the roll man, these guys can be very successful.

 

[BillSU]

Need centers who can protect the rim, catch lobs for dunks, run the floor, and rebound .
2 or 3 like that makes for a good rotation.
One other thing, need to be able to anchor the press.

You were just looking at your description. Ain't no fat on this man he's conditioned and also can run the floor. Would be a great get!

 

[djcon57]

this is a massive risk imo at center with two very unproven commodities, but if this is what we get and it allowed us to get a PG. I’ll take it. Maybe we can try to snag a 3rd center with a little more proven offensive game from a lower level.

 

[bnoro]

Don't love it if our centers are this guy and Kyle. We're leaving ourselves short again.

 

[orangefog]

Don't love it if our centers are this guy and Kyle. We're leaving ourselves short again.

I think there is a lot of talent between those two, but I don't know if either are ready to start at this level.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I think there is a lot of talent between those two, but I don't know if either are ready to start at this level.

Only one of them needs to be.

 

[Scott11]

I think they are confidant that these two can do what they want and need our 5's to do

I also think they plan to play Donnie at the five at times

 

[ezbeezy214]

I think there is a lot of talent between those two, but I don't know if either are ready to start at this level.

It’s now or never for Kyle. Their job is to protect the rim one way and set a good screen the other. Points are a bonus