OrangeXtreme
The Mayor of Dewitt
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Naheem McLeod transferring to Florida A&M
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sutomcat
2024 Iggy Award (ACC Tournament Record)
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Seems like a really good guy.
Sad things didn’t work out exactly as planned but glad he persevered and graduated.
Congrats to him!
PeteCalvin
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We’re all proud of you, Naheem. You’re now forever Orange. Go get your dreams.
Zelda Zonk
2022 Iggy Winner: ACC Tourney Record
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After a grandfather he never knew.
IthacaMatt
Old Timer / Unofficial Contributor for 25+ years
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I wouldn't mind at all if he came back as our 2nd/3rd center.
STEVEHOLT
There are FIVE letters in the name BLAIN.
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I’m not saying he was any great shakes , but it was weird how for a good chunk of the season he couldn’t even get in a game. Was there some injury issue that we didn’t know about at the time ?
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That's a great question.
Couldn't get off the bench, then finally got a steadier dose of PT and produced [not suggesting he was a world beater, but he was decent the last 1/4 of the season, when Red finally began playing him]. Very odd.
orangefog
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If he wasn't injured, it is more evidence of Red's poor judgement.
OrangeXtreme
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He was in a walking boot most of the Summer.
This is something I wish the staff addressed after the season. Explaining some of these decisions would help us morons understand his plan.
Niastri
Two Time Iggy Award Winner: Edwards for Three!
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It’s a two edged sword… Explaining himself would make the fans less skeptical of his decision making, but also would give opponents insight into the thought processes of the program.
There’s a legitimate reason coaches keep secrets like national security is at risk, even over the dumbest things.
OrangeXtreme
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Cusefan0307
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He’s playing for Auburns TBT team. Not for Auburn.
RF2044
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Ah, sorry -- knew he was seeking an extra year, misread that tweet.
OttoinGrotto
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Still applies, IMHO.
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wonder if he can play TBT in a walking boot or wheelchair
(he'd still be taller than many, even in a wheelchair)
(he'd still be taller than many, even in a wheelchair)
kirbivore
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OrangeXtreme
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Best of luck to him.
With a physique like that, at that size, he should be incredible. But he just wasn't a difference maker.
Oh well.
Orangezoo
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Wonderful kid all around but seemed to just lack that competitive edge needed to be a physical presence and take advantage of his size.
He played in 44% of the games his junior season. The threshold is 30%, which means he was ~5 games over the limit. Curious how a hardship waiver is approved for this. Then again it is the NCAA and things rarely make any sense when it comes to decision making.