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[QUOTE="Ghost, post: 2922854, member: 581"]
I judge most players by how fluid they look - do they look like they can develop, do they seem coordinated, athletic, etc...if you have the footwork, and all that stuff, after that it's on coaching.  We failed Christmas IMO.  If I recall correctly he didn't improve until he left after his Junior year and worked out elsewhere - could be wrong.

Anyway, I think my point in differentiating those two - do you think if we had an abysmal offense his Sophomore year and you needed to integrate Christmas into the offensive gameplan more - you could?  I have no hesitation in saying he was capable of giving more when I answer that question.

You may think differently - and that's fair.  I'm just not comfortable saying the numbers draw an accurate representation of their skill sets at any stage of their developments - AT ALL.  Christmas was always far more refined IMO.  His numbers were a reflection on opportunity...Chukwu's numbers are just what Chukwu is capable of - no matter the situation (in my opinion).

So, do I think you could get more out of Chukwu no matter what the situation?  Not really.  Maybe a little more.

That's why I'm not in love with the C recruit for next year.  He just doesn't look all that fluid to me - those guys always have limited upside.  He looks to have a nice shot, may get some stuff done, but Sidibe looked better...and look at him.  If you look like you couldn't play soccer without falling down quite a bit, I'm not all that high on your upside.  :)
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