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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 2247559, member: 40"]
Ha ha!  No doubt, TT was highly deficient in some areas.  For all of his offensive capabilities -- highly developed outside shot extending out to three point line, ability to face up and drive, being able to finish inside with either hand, etc. he was below average as a rebounder for a 6-10 player and incredibly poor defensively.  You're a liability if you can put up 18 but give up 25.

I'm not going to crucify him for being bad defensively as a frosh -- lots of freshman bigs are.  But he'll have to do a much, much better job on D this year [improved strength would help], and improve his rebounding to at least average to garner any NBA attention.  Bigs who can shoot are the way that the game is evolving.

IF he does those things--no guarantee on either front--and spent the off-season improving his physique and explosiveness, then maybe he'd have a shot.  Big "Ifs," however, especially if REPORTS* about his attitude toward the program are accurate.

*And just to be clear, not suggesting those reports are valid.  Would love to see him have a big year.  Would hate to see the kid throw away such a good opportunity, after he went through so much to get here in the first place.
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