Class of 2019 Derrik Smits, grad transfer from Valpo to Butler

[Frozen]

Son of Rik Smits. Just saying.

 

[Cuse'91]

Another Orange Dutchman?

 

[Alsacs]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Does he weigh more than a buck ninety?

 

[kuethstheman]

Does he weigh more than a buck ninety?

240, per Valpo website.

 

[SUFan44]

My kingdom.

7-1, 240. 60% FG, almost a block per game.

Instantly a 25-30 mpg guy.

EDIT: Foul trouble might be an issue. Also only averaged 21 mpg last year... making his offensive production all the more impressive.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Man I'm not a huge fan of the grad transfer but this kid is a basketball player! Has a all around game and a very skilled big man. And hes pretty big! Great passer as well. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY PLEASE TAKE A LOOK!

 

[Trueblue25]

Too skilled and durable

 

[Cusesky8214]

Adding a player like this to our team is a game changer. Just watching his highlights above makes me want to cry because of how bad our center play has been.

 

[PauliePeppas]

Yes pleaseeeee

 

[Cusesky8214]

I couldn't even imagine the open looks our shooters would get by throwing it into the low post to this kid with how skilled of a passer he is.

 

[RF2044]

He's a lefty, too.

Someone ought to forward that info to the coaching staff.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Cool interview with him and his dad

 

[OrangeYaGladi]

if he's not quick enough to cover the corner threes, could play him at the guard next to JG to provide more length at the top o' the zone

 

[Frozen]

He's a lefty, too.

Someone ought to forward that info to the coaching staff.

Done.

 

[moqui]

another dude with 3 seasons of bad habits to unlearn, uninterested in the team culture & program system but rather showcasing himself for the next level?

hard pass

 

[SUFan44]

another dude with 3 seasons of bad habits to unlearn, uninterested in the team culture & program system but rather showcasing himself for the next level?

hard pass

And Sidibe has the best instincts you could ever possibly have, because he entered the program as a freshman?

Please.

And given how awful -- and I do mean AWFUL -- our recruiting of big men has gone, we need to make some sort of move in the offseason. Going into the season with Sidibe, Dolezaj and Bol Ajak at the position is frightening.

 

[NYCorange]

Man I'm not a huge fan of the grad transfer but this kid is a basketball player! Has a all around game and a very skilled big man. And hes pretty big! Great passer as well. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY PLEASE TAKE A LOOK!

Honestly, not super impressed. I think Chukwu would look similar or better vs the same competition as the video. He's definitely a better passer, but Chukwu looks light year better on defense.

 

[Frozen]

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Does he weigh more than a buck ninety?

I keep debating whether my favorite recent board meme is "He should put on more weight so he can move to dtackle," "All are centerz weigh 180 lbs!" or "The GLeague plays all teh games in Sioux City on a bus!!!!"

 

[Alsacs]

And Sidibe has the best instincts you could ever possibly have, because he entered the program as a freshman?

Please.

And given how awful -- and I do mean AWFUL -- our recruiting of big men has gone, we need to make some sort of move in the offseason. Going into the season with Sidibe, Dolezaj and Bol Ajak at the position is frightening.

I can’t fathom anyone would question recruiting Smits when they look at current center rotation for next year.
Dolezaj is not a C.
Sidibe can’t play without getting into foul trouble.
I think JBA could be depth and down the road a starter.
We need another big. If we got Smits it would be amazing.
7’1 with offensive skill OMG.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Honestly, not super impressed. I think Chukwu would look similar or better vs the same competition as the video. He's definitely a better passer, but Chukwu looks light year better on defense.

Are you watching the same chukwu that we all watch???? Pretty sure I've NEVER seen PC use any of the post moves this kid has against anyone...ever.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

another dude with 3 seasons of bad habits to unlearn, uninterested in the team culture & program system but rather showcasing himself for the next level?

hard pass

I'd roll the dice.

 

[Cusesky8214]

another dude with 3 seasons of bad habits to unlearn, uninterested in the team culture & program system but rather showcasing himself for the next level?

hard pass

This was sarcasm right?

 

[orangejunkie]

This looks like an obvious improvement and possible game changer for the offense. Highly skilled big is something we haven't had in a long time. We don't know where we stand with late signing senior bigs which might be the preference of the staff.