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Post by epatrick on May 16, 2011 18:01:41 GMT -5
According to Gotham Hoops, Rice Senior center Josh Gomez has committed to Iona.
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Post by epatrick on May 16, 2011 18:12:32 GMT -5
Here's what ESPN says of Gomez:
"Gomez is a long lean mobile post that runs the floor extremely well. He has displayed the ability to catch and finish above the rim at high speeds. He has decent hands and touch around the rim when he receives drop off passes created by dribble penetration. He is a decent area rebounder and an excellent shot blocker who uses his length and timing extremely well."
The problem is that at 6-9, 190, he "is very thin and needs to add strength in order to help him handle the physical play in the post on both ends of the floor."
ESPN Continues, "He is very raw skill wise and must work to develop his back to the basket scoring package." Gomez would be an excellent red shirt candidate, it adds
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Post by endwee on May 16, 2011 18:34:22 GMT -5
i've seen gomez numerous times - and this is a long-term project. if you guys thought pelch needed to bulk up - wait til you see this kid. thin is not the word. i've seen him have some nice games on the defensive end - but offensively he was often out-muscled by guys 6'3" and 6'4".
but as they say - you can't teach height.
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Post by ichoops on May 16, 2011 18:46:04 GMT -5
I'm extremely happy with the local pickup. When was the last time we had a player from Rice? Just-in-time Marshall?
This kid has wingspan and I predict he'll be our version of Sam Bowie by the time he graduates.
He WILL contribute. Hopefully he's still growing
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Post by ichoops on May 16, 2011 18:59:52 GMT -5
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Post by ichoops on May 16, 2011 19:13:55 GMT -5
Josh can step away from the basket and hit a J. Aint that sweeeet
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Post by ghostofwillard on May 16, 2011 20:28:04 GMT -5
I'm extremely happy with the local pickup. When was the last time we had a player from Rice? Just-in-time Marshall? This kid has wingspan and I predict he'll be our version of Sam Bowie by the time he graduates. He WILL contribute. Hopefully he's still growing Justin Marshall is not a Rice graduate, our last player from Rice, I believe, was Burtt Jr. I don't see Cluess as a guy who develops players with raw talent, so I'm not to high on this commitment. Maybe he turns out to be a Charles Henson type. |
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Post by tau on May 16, 2011 20:37:36 GMT -5
I'm extremely happy with the local pickup. When was the last time we had a player from Rice? Just-in-time Marshall? This kid has wingspan and I predict he'll be our version of Sam Bowie by the time he graduates. He WILL contribute. Hopefully he's still growing Justin Marshall is not a Rice graduate, our last player from Rice, I believe, was Burtt Jr. I don't see Cluess as a guy who develops players with raw talent, so I'm not to high on this commitment. Maybe he turns out to be a Charles Henson type. Marshall was from Christ the King. I like the CHSAA guys, we need some more of those |
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Post by brffdone on May 16, 2011 20:46:07 GMT -5
Don't get this one at all!
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Post by gregcrow on May 16, 2011 21:05:51 GMT -5
Not sure I get this one either. Have to put this one under the category of trusting that the staff knows what it is doing.
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Post by IONA86 on May 16, 2011 22:12:51 GMT -5
Kashif Pratt was a Rice kid. I think he is our last Rice pickup though he did not last long.
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Post by epatrick on May 16, 2011 23:43:16 GMT -5
Jeff Goodman reports Arizona sophomore guard Lamont Jones is transferring, more than likely headed to the New York area.
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Post by Cjb on May 17, 2011 6:35:05 GMT -5
Jeff Goodman reports Arizona sophomore guard Lamont Jones is transferring, more than likely headed to the New York area. High level NYC point guard who went to Oak Hill. Averaging 26 mpg for the Wildcats, so playing time wasn't the issue. If mid-majors aren't off the table, could be a perfect replacement after Scotts departure. |
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Post by jerryiona on May 17, 2011 6:53:22 GMT -5
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Post by Super on May 17, 2011 7:21:47 GMT -5
Wow! He went from 6'9'' 190 to 6'10'' 220 in one day. Imagine how big he'll be in November!  |
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