How awesome is Baye?

[OrangeTown]

The "love" button needs to be created just for this post.

I hear women have those too, but I've always had a hard time finding it....

 

[jordoo]

Baye as far as positioning and ability to cover ground is one of the best we have had in the middle IMO. And if anything the zone is as complex as its ever been. How many centers have we ever had that can get to the weakside corner and contest a 3? Baye has done than many many times in his time at SU.

 

[RandygoCuse]

I'd take him over DC2 right now.

As would I. and if the game is close in the last minute, I would probably take him over Rak.

 

[igor]

dc2 played his best game ever. he finally watched tape of moses Malone. he was more patient. this board continues to show collectively.. u know squat.

 

[MikeSU02]

Even though he had limited playing time in yesterdays exhibition game, for the short time he was out there I couldn't help but think what an asset he has been to the program since he first set foot on the floor. I have grown to really appreciate the "program" type players. Although they are not prone to put up gaudy numbers or take over a game, the things they bring to the program are invaluable. I recall a time when he had injured his hand and how he fought through the pain and difficulty of that injury and was unjustly criticized by some people for having his handle. There have been times when his defensive presence have been directly responsible for us winning some games.

Several years ago when I first got on facebook I sent Baye a friend request. He was quick to accept and although I have not made a pest of myself by contacting him, the few times that I have he has always responded and been very gracious. I think he is going to make significant contributions to this years team both in terms of providing leadership and stability and setting the standard for the bigs on our team as to how they dedicate themselves to the team. Players like Baye make it really easy to be proud of our program.

The only thing that matters is that Baye prevented us from losing three in a season to georgetown, he gets a pass for life.

 

[TheRoyalIveyFund]

100% effort all the time. The game we upset UConn in their house their last Champ year...most beastly 4 point game ever. 11 boards and 6 steals in 22 minutes? That is awesome. Plus if I recall he had one go in that slipped out of his hands and went about 20 feet up and down and through.

I remember that well. I posted he reminded me of Okafor that came. That might've been one of his best games, ever, up there with Indiana last year.
With him at C, and CJ/JG at the forwards, I don't think we've ever had a front line that good on D, ever. Maybe the late 80 teams were excellent inside. However, this zone brings a different element and will make this tandem extremely difficult to score on.

 

[TheRoyalIveyFund]

dc2 played his best game ever. he finally watched tape of moses Malone. he was more patient. this board continues to show collectively.. u know squat.

Your MO is not funny, try something else. It was funny 10 years ago. You disrupt threads, waste people's time and aren't funny. Or, if you're really serious, just insecure. So, enjoy the amazing five year we've had. This year will be another great year, try a new approach and enjoy it...

 

[PeteCalvin]

dc2 played his best game ever. he finally watched tape of moses Malone. he was more patient. this board continues to show collectively.. u know squat.

C'mon, Iggy. I don't know Squat. Well, i barely know Squat. My mother said I had to stop hanging out with him because he was a bad influence.

 

[jekelish]

What a coincidence, I just wrote this about Baye this morning!

 

[tee1222]

What a coincidence, I just wrote this about Baye this morning!

Well done, spot on about Keita. Unsung hero and plays critical minutes in key games and finishes them. In my opinion, one of your best articles.