Frager, Sandfort, Jacobsen and Curtis returning

JDD1959

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Let's hope the we can pull a few more players via the portal that can bang inside otherwise we'll be in a little trouble. Berke couldn't be counted on to score much most nights but at least he would hold his own fighting for the rebound. As for Leo, the staff had better be shadowing that kid daily working on increasing his calories, weight training and basic basketball skills inside. He is the definition of a project. Not sure if our training table has it but maybe they could fly in some of Leo's favorites from Iceland like Hakarl (Fermented shark) and Pylsur (icelandic hot dog).
 

Harry Caray

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Getting a little worried we might have to settle for some lesser options in the transfer portal. It seems pretty quiet. The big guy from Boise and the Point Guard from Utah both left without committing and are taking other visits.
 

Huskers12345

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Let's hope the we can pull a few more players via the portal that can bang inside otherwise we'll be in a little trouble. Berke couldn't be counted on to score much most nights but at least he would hold his own fighting for the rebound. As for Leo, the staff had better be shadowing that kid daily working on increasing his calories, weight training and basic basketball skills inside. He is the definition of a project. Not sure if our training table has it but maybe they could fly in some of Leo's favorites from Iceland like Hakarl (Fermented shark) and Pylsur (icelandic hot dog).
People keep saying he needs to add weight. He is 10 lbs lighter and 1" shorter than Mara. Mara is the darling of CBB right now and I haven't heard one person say Mara needs to bulk up. Curtis never looked like he didn't belong, which is quite a feat for a freshman big man in the Big 10. He just needs experience, like most freshman.

Agree on Berke.
 

Huskers12345

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Getting a little worried we might have to settle for some lesser options in the transfer portal. It seems pretty quiet. The big guy from Boise and the Point Guard from Utah both left without committing and are taking other visits.
Really like the Boise guy. I don't know what to think of the Utah guy.
 

TruHusker

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Sep 21, 2001
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It will be interesting to see if B1G teams counter the Michigan recruiting to bring in BIG kids who are physical and can jump, maybe not great shooters but they wear you down. That was our weakness last year, inside power game.
 

salsa red

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It will be interesting to see if B1G teams counter the Michigan recruiting to bring in BIG kids who are physical and can jump, maybe not great shooters but they wear you down. That was our weakness last year, inside power game.
Getting a big guy who can drive and draw fouls would be good/
 
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Big bo fan

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People keep saying he needs to add weight. He is 10 lbs lighter and 1" shorter than Mara. Mara is the darling of CBB right now and I haven't heard one person say Mara needs to bulk up. Curtis never looked like he didn't belong, which is quite a feat for a freshman big man in the Big 10. He just needs experience, like most freshman.

Agree on Berke.
Obviously Leo doesn’t have a lot of tape to go elsewhere. But Fred must think he is going to help otherwise he would encourage him to leave and drop a level.I thought he played all right against Michigan when Mast was sick and he play against Vandy in OKC and had a dunk .
 

Redscarlet

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Who is sleeping on Curtis? He has a lot to prove and improve in his game. Fred did seem to rely on him much at all, even when we had injuries.
Curtis needs to get in the weight room this summer, without question he has plenty of potential to help us next year.
 
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4.6.3

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Curtis seems to have decent skills at finishing around the rim in his limited minutes. The kids hips are so high. Even other tall guys can easily move him by getting a hip under his. Not an expert, but the strength staff must be confident