Get ' em Hop

[Rocco]

Coach Mike Hopkins ‏@Coach_Hopkins 8m
Just worked out @R_Xmas25 !! Worked hard extremely hard. Needs to take next step. Goal is to make him 80% foul shooter. #orangenation

 

[orangefog]

Make him an 80% foul shooter, then aggressive enough to get to the line 8-10 times a game.

 

[Rocco]

Make him an 80% foul shooter, then aggressive enough to get to the line 8-10 times a game.

Maybe they just need to slap him around before a game to get him pissed. Don't know what gives.

 

[jordoo]

I felt Rak had consistently better effert and energy on the Canadian trip. I also felt that for whatever reason he got called for some really weird fouls. I know DC2 had that one big game but Rak was our best big in that trip IMO and I feel he will be this season.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Make him an 80% foul shooter, then aggressive enough to get to the line 8-10 times a game.

If my math is right (and I minored in Math), that means, on average, we can see 6.4-8 points per game from the line from Rak!

You're welcome.

 

[TerryM]

Im really in the camp that doesnt ever see Xmas being a factor but man did this guy seem to get neutered by the ref quickly in games. Hope he lives up to his potential

 

[Marsh01]

I'd kill if he gave us 5 and 5 this year.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Im really in the camp that doesnt ever see Xmas being a factor but man did this guy seem to get neutered by the ref quickly in games. Hope he lives up to his potential

Everyone complains they want to see the "fire" in Rak, yet whenever he got aggressive, he got called for nickel dimers. Or, didn't get passed the ball. I don't blame the kid for playing reserved one bit.

 

[orangefan13]

Was going to post this but you beat me to it
Gone are the days Rak hesitates on offense I think, and it will make us much better .
A offensive foul or occasional turnover for a big(when you have a deep bench) is like a missed shot can care less.