16, 7, 6, 2 BLK to boot. You are the man.
Baker
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Such a great player. Easy to root for to boot.
Game was almost lost the two seconds he went out.
As far as I'm concerned, he can run a play and shoot the ball anytime he wants. He has the keys to the castle, but knows how to be responsible with them.
Special kid and a special player ...and he is going to get better
He will lead us back to the NCAA’s, changing everything for the program’s future.
His leadership stood out tonight moreso than any other game so far. Sitting so close to the bench for the first time, I also picked up on a wavelength vibe between him and Pike. It’s clear that Pike trusts Geo totally — as a complete floor general and in-game coach of his fellow players. Geo willed us to victory tonight.
I have said this many times starting with last year: Geo will end his career as a LEGEND at Rutgers. Kid is all heart and class. Our MVP as the offense stalls when he needs to rest.
Kid is growing up and growing up fast.
I just hope he holds up by the end of the year. He’s logging a lot of minutes and will be asked to do even more against bigger bodies in conference play.
He broke down and got sick at the end of last year so hopefully he doesn’t get burnt out.
I just hope he holds up by the end of the year. He’s logging a lot of minutes and will be asked to do even more against bigger bodies in conference play.
He broke down and got sick at the end of last year so hopefully he doesn’t get burnt out.
There was no real proverbial "hitting the wall" last year. He broke down because e got the Flu. It takes 3 to 4 weeks to get your full strength back even after getting over the flu. Longer if you can't rest to recover. How much rest did he get after he came back.
He lost a lot of weight/strength when he got sick.
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Probably not, but you could see last year that he had more NBA potential than Sanders.
He will be talked about among the all time greats at RU before his career is done. He not only has the game but the IQ and demeanor. He is everything that RU fans have been looking for in our program for well maybe 30 year lol
Andy Katz loves us. That guy was raving during the BIG tourney.
great block at end........
that's what really good players do....... just make plays.......
that's what really good players do....... just make plays.......
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Baker was our best player last year as well but he deferred to Sanders and Freeman out of respect. As BAC says above, his IQ is off the charts and he just gets it! He is also a great student and a class kid!
He still has a chip on his shoulder from being rated the 417th best prospect, he said, and Coach Pikiell frequently reminds him about that. But he plays with the swagger and confidence of an NYC kid, rather than one from New England. First time on the court his freshman year, you could see the confidence. Great all-around game.
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For the old timers out there including me, I’ve said this before but Geo reminds me of John Battle minus the incredible hops Battle had. Both were/are so clutch and heady players but the most comforting thing is that I always felt good when Battle had the ball in his hands and I feel that same way with Geo.
thank you for posting this, in my recap, I talked about the team having hunger and Geo just confirmed it lol
The comfort level seemed to go up a few notches tonight. Love this guy.
Very easy kid to root for...destined for great success, both on the court and off.
He's the leader in more ways than one.
Pike needs to find a way to spell him for a few extra minutes or he will be exhausted
Pike needs to find a way to spell him for a few extra minutes or he will be exhausted
I believe the biggest play of the game was the late 3 he hit to tie the game.
That was a point in the past where the game has gotten away from RU. A miss there and a bucket the other way & it could've been over.
Instead he sort of walked his dribble right to the line & then buried the shot as if to say to his teammates it's OK.
As Bac said in his recap post he became a Man tonite
That was a point in the past where the game has gotten away from RU. A miss there and a bucket the other way & it could've been over.
Instead he sort of walked his dribble right to the line & then buried the shot as if to say to his teammates it's OK.
As Bac said in his recap post he became a Man tonite