Hunter Dickinson

[torque]

If somebody could set up a database listing the prices paid to everyone in the portal, that would be great.

SWC75 is our Billy Beane for the program

 

[jordville]

HD >>>>> JE

 

[jordville]

But I would not be upset with this either...

 

[Sbucketball]

My question on wanting Cisse over Dickinson: If we start Judah/JJ/Chance, wouldn't they benefit from having a Big who would need to be guarded on the perimeter, thus opening up driving lanes? And wouldn't that squad need more shooting anyway?

 

[qdawgg]

Sorry, I intetpreted your post differently than what you meant. Glad you were being positive. I am bullish on Brown.

And I apologize my response was overly a-holeish.

Yeah, I wasn’t saying anything negative. I’ve been high on Brown most of the year. Maybe the part about “he’s not going to outmuscle” people was taken the wrong way. What I meant with that, he’s never going to be a guy that is a physical presence inside like Arinze was. But I didn’t mean he wouldn’t get bigger/stronger than he is. He’s just a different type of inside player than Arinze but I love Browns game. Things just happen for him, he’s always in the right spot. He’s got a feel on the court that you can’t teach IMO.

 

[mark79]

My question on wanting Cisse over Dickinson: If we start Judah/JJ/Chance, wouldn't they benefit from having a Big who would need to be guarded on the perimeter, thus opening up driving lanes? And wouldn't that squad need more shooting anyway?

I agree and personally I think either would be fantastic. If we actually had a choice it would likely come down to reds preference as far as team DNA.

As you point out, HD opens our offense up tremendously. Cisse would be cleaning boards, taking oops, blocking shots and starting the deadliest fast break in the ACC. I for one would be thrilled with a capital T to get either.

 

[FreakTalksAboutSU]

Are Cisse and Dickinson the only real targets out there at this point? Wouldn't mind taking a look at Kenny Pohto too

 

[CardiacCuse]

My question on wanting Cisse over Dickinson: If we start Judah/JJ/Chance, wouldn't they benefit from having a Big who would need to be guarded on the perimeter, thus opening up driving lanes? And wouldn't that squad need more shooting anyway?

its a good question - I dont think the perfect center exists...would be nice if that spot could hit a jump shot consistently though - no denying that...would open the offense up a ton

I dont think scoring will be much of an issue even though there arent necessarily any dead eye 3 point specialists on the team...so I personally would lean towards defense over a center who is below par offensively...rim protection will be key...although I suppose Hima and the other young bigs can handle that just fine.

A center that can play offense would be amazing...you gotta think a player like HD would get so many points off of drive and kicks and lobs with that backcourt...like Jesse on steroids.

 

[Fly Rodder]

Are Cisse and Dickinson the only real targets out there at this point? Wouldn't mind taking a look at Kenny Pohto too

doubtful. I think they're considering a lot of kids.

Cisse would be a great get. I'm starting to come around to the idea of that he would be better for the team (probably less of a $$ impact than Hunter and nearly as valuable).

 

[FreakTalksAboutSU]

doubtful. I think they're considering a lot of kids.

Cisse would be a great get. I'm starting to come around to the idea of that he would be better for the team (probably less of a $$ impact than Hunter and nearly as valuable).

I just started a recruiting thread on Pohto. Has some real flashes of a young Jesse imo

 

[qdawgg]

doubtful. I think they're considering a lot of kids.

Cisse would be a great get. I'm starting to come around to the idea of that he would be better for the team (probably less of a $$ impact than Hunter and nearly as valuable).

Yeah I wouldn’t be disappointed at all with Cisse. What I like mostly about HD is the unknowns, scoring wise with our new guys. We know they can score but it might take them some time to get acclimated with the system, etc. HD brings that ability to score and take some pressure off the guards. However, Cisse can take pressure off the guards in other ways as well. I’d be just as thrilled with Cisse if we could land him. I think he’d be a great fit.

 

[Fly Rodder]

I’d be just as thrilled with Cisse if we could land him. I think he’d be a great fit.

He'd drive me nuts missing free throws ... but if the other four on the floor are 75%+ then I could deal.

 

[qdawgg]

He'd drive me nuts missing free throws ... but if the other four on the floor are 75%+ then I could deal.

It would just bring me back to the “old days” lol

 

[721Comstock]

It would just bring me back to the “old days” lol

Minus the other 4 hitting 75%+

 

[MikeSU02]

Is Cisse a rim runner? Can he be a college version of what Capella did with Harden?

 

[Orangezoo]

Is Cisse a rim runner? Can he be a college version of what Capella did with Harden?

Sure seems he far prefers to dunk everything

 

[MikeSU02]

Sure seems he far prefers to dunk everything

He can set screens, has lift in traffic, soft hands?

 

[Orangezoo]

He can set screens, has lift in traffic, soft hands?

Lots of lift in traffic. Screen action haven't seen enough tape. He shows nice touch on a Hak like jumper out to 6/8 ft ( good arc).

Elite shot blocker and his per 40 is 14/13.

 

[MikeSU02]

Lots of lift in traffic. Screen action haven't seen enough tape. He shows nice touch on a Hak like jumper out to 6/8 ft ( good arc).

Elite shot blocker and his per 40 is 14/13.

Thanks, appreciate the info.

 

[ECE '76]

Who is Cisse? I’ve been gone and he’s not on the recruiting board. Thanks, friend.

Roosevelt Bouie 2.0

 

[cliftonparksufan]

HD was 1st team All B1G twice and 2nd team once. He should be our main priority no matter what we like about any of the other guys.

 

[baggerbob]

And I apologize my response was overly a-holeish.

Yeah, I wasn’t saying anything negative. I’ve been high on Brown most of the year. Maybe the part about “he’s not going to outmuscle” people was taken the wrong way. What I meant with that, he’s never going to be a guy that is a physical presence inside like Arinze was. But I didn’t mean he wouldn’t get bigger/stronger than he is. He’s just a different type of inside player than Arinze but I love Browns game. Things just happen for him, he’s always in the right spot. He’s got a feel on the court that you can’t teach IMO.

Brown can be a rebounder along the lines of DC without guite the hops.
Most rebounds as Bill Russell said are below the rim.

 

[DonLightfoot]

Thanks for posting those clips. Hadn't really seen or heard much about him to be honest. Of course, with our regression in recent years I have really only watched our team.

I was very impressed watching his shot blocking technique. He seemed very structured on that aspect of his game and knew exactly when to leap and where his hands should be. Reminds me a lot of one of our previous better blockers from the good old days - Etan Thomas.

 

[capeorange]

Thanks for posting those clips. Hadn't really seen or heard much about him to be honest. Of course, with our regression in recent years I have really only watched our team.

I was very impressed watching his shot blocking technique. He seemed very structured on that aspect of his game and knew exactly when to leap and where his hands should be. Reminds me a lot of one of our previous better blockers from the good old days - Etan Thomas.

He's got great instincts and he deceptively quick. He's able to move players who need to be moved.

I'd take him in a heart beat.

 

[asj410]

Has the staff tried sending him a basket of mini muffins?