Meet Michael Gbinije

[SU_Fan_in_VA]

Long time lurker, first time poster, great forum for Syracuse basketball fans. As a new fan of Syracuse basketball, primarily a fan of Michael Gbinije. Being from Richmond VA , I am a little familiar with MG's basketball history, I thought maybe it's time to start posting here to hopefully provide some insights on his journey leading to Syracuse.

For starters, I hope this article has not been posted here, if so I apologize.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/04/meet_syracuses_michael_gbinije.html

 

[Oakland]

“He makes a high percentage of shots. He’s squared and on-balance more often than not,” McNamara said.

GMac should teach that to Cooney.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Those five areas to improve on are somewhat scary, especially chemistry with teammates.

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[Lawrinson14]

Those five areas to improve on are somewhat scary, especially chemistry with teammates.

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I think chemistry with teammates just refers to playing with them in actual game scenarios. Nothing to fret over.

 

[jimsonjunction]

Very excited to get our first real glimpse of Silent G! He seems like a really smart, likable kid who works hard and is eager to excite the fans. I can't imagine watching from home as your teammates play in the final 4.

Hopefully he can step right in for Triche. I think he'll provide the same level of defense and better 3-point shooting.

 

[SU_Fan_in_VA]

Long time lurker, first time poster, great forum for Syracuse basketball fans. As a new fan of Syracuse basketball, primarily a fan of Michael Gbinije. Being from Richmond VA , I am a little familiar with MG's basketball history, I thought maybe it's time to start posting here to hopefully provide some insights on his journey leading to Syracuse.

For starters, I hope this article has not been posted here, if so I apologize.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/04/meet_syracuses_michael_gbinije.html

Tons of Gbinije highlights from his 2010 AAU season with Team Takeover from DC. Gbinije and his team won the 2010 Nike EYBL championship (Peach Jam) beating St. Louis Eagles team featuring Bradley Beal and Ben McLemore. Gbinije was the champioship game MVP.


Check out MG (23) vs. Michael Gilchrist (4), Rakeem Christmas (5), and Trevor Cooney (10) of Team Final.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i6S6mKtGv4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T53G83Y4JKc

Check out MG (23) vs. Bradley Beal (23) and Ben McLemore (25) in the white team on the first highlight game. Also, check out MG vs. Austin Rivers in the lahighlight game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soRuOi-YOus

 

[sutomcat]

Tons of Gbinije highlights from his 2010 AAU season with Team Takeover from DC. Gbinije and his team won the 2010 Nike EYBL championship (Peach Jam) beating St. Louis Eagles team featuring Bradley Beal and Ben McLemore. Gbinije was the champioship game MVP.

Check out MG (23) vs. Michael Gilchrist (4), Rakeem Christmas (5), and Trevor Cooney (10) of Team Final.

Check out MG (23) vs. Bradley Beal (23) and Ben McLemore (25) in the white team on the first highlight game. Also, check out MG vs. Austin Rivers in the lahighlight game.

Thanks for posting these. MG looks like a solid player, good fundamentals, good shooting stroke, good athletic ability, good ability to finish inside. Should have an immediate impact. The big unknown is his ability to play at the top of the 2-3 zone. He has the size and athletic ability to be very good on that front...but it typically takes a while to get that down.

 

[HouseOfCuse]

Those five areas to improve on are somewhat scary, especially chemistry with teammates.

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That is also what he named himself that he needed to work on. It wasn't a coach or another player saying that. Just what he felt he needed to improve.

 

[Gabjon]

Thanks for posting these. MG looks like a solid player, good fundamentals, good shooting stroke, good athletic ability, good ability to finish inside. Should have an immediate impact. The big unknown is his ability to play at the top of the 2-3 zone. He has the size and athletic ability to be very good on that front...but it typically takes a while to get that down.

Wes, MCW and Cooney all came in after sit out/not playing a lot to very good zone defense. We haven't seen he play the zone but that doesn't mean it will be new to him. Let's hope he shoots it well next year.

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[SU_Fan_in_VA]

Check out some more MG (#33) high school highlights from his junior year (2009-2010):

Check out at the 4:15 mark, MG (#33) Benedictine vs. DeMatha High School featuring Quinn Cook (Duke), James Robinson (Pittsburgh), Jerian Grant (Notre Dame), Victor Oladipo (Indiana), and Michale Hopkins (Georgetown).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fvoT4g7NN8

Check out interesting jump ball at the 7:15 mark MG (#33 - Benedictine) vs. Baye Keita (#5 - Oakhill Academy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD402d-RERg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am8NyKTB_S0

 

[EastCoast2]

Pumped. Can't wait to see him play finally.

 

[Gabjon]

When was the last time we missed and a transfer?

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[EastCoast2]

When was the last time we missed and a transfer?

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Tamaczewski

 

[Gabjon]

Tamaczewski

What year was that? Never heard of that name

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[EastCoast2]

What year was that? Never heard of that name

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It was meant as a joke. Just 3 years ago maybe? The 6'8 kid who hit all of his three pointers.

 

[Gabjon]

It was meant as a joke. Just 3 years ago maybe? The 6'8 kid who hit all of his three pointers.

My bad I get it now

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