How good is Christian Gurdak going to be this season?

[NBKnight]

Agree it’s a better indicator than the cupcakes

I do think Francis, Gurdak, smith and Sydnor are our 4 best players

TBD on guard #2…..

I can’t see a situation where a healthy Mark is not starting.

 

[Bob Chaewsky_rivals]

It’s just one game and Luigi Suigo may be overrated, but Gurdak’s exhibition game was impressive. According to early big boards, such as NBA Draft Room and Tankathon, Luigi Suigo (who Gurdak matched up against) is ranked as the number 1 center and a projected lottery pick in the 2027 NBA draft.

Gurdak responded by scoring 19 points, shooting 50% from the field and grabbing 8 rebounds without picking up a single foul.
He matched Luigi’s shooting % from the field, matched him in rebounds, and outscored him 19 to 10. Luigi was limited to 10 points. 8 rebounds and picked up 3 fouls. Luigi did have 3 blocks to Gurdak’s single block. Overall they seemed to be closely matched as Luigi’s blocks and defensive presence countered Gurdak’s higher scoring.

The only question is can he defend 5 men in the Big 10.

 

[Bob Chaewsky_rivals]

Agree it’s a better indicator than the cupcakes

I do think Francis, Gurdak, smith and Sydnor are our 4 best players

TBD on guard #2…..

Francis.

 

[RUChet]

I can’t see a situation where a healthy Mark is not starting.

Gotta make shots

 

[RUChet]

Francis.

Francis and Francis as your top 2 guards?

 

[seansherm]

Francis and Francis as your top 2 guards?

Hopefully Jones.

 

[GM]

I think Lino getting overhated. Yeah he had some bad drives to the rim but he got up threes, was a great playmaker and I’m sure a little more time together could’ve had even more assists to Gurdak, on top of being a good defender. He lacks much of an in between game still and doesn’t go up with much control which can be frustrating but upon rewatch I think you’ll see his process was decent and the key to us unlocking better shot selection will be giving him the rock.

 

[Zebnatto1!]

I don't see as much positive about Lino's offensive game as others.

 

[RUChet]

I think Lino getting overhated. Yeah he had some bad drives to the rim but he got up threes, was a great playmaker and I’m sure a little more time together could’ve had even more assists to Gurdak, on top of being a good defender. He lacks much of an in between game still and doesn’t go up with much control which can be frustrating but upon rewatch I think you’ll see his process was decent and the key to us unlocking better shot selection will be giving him the rock.

Just has to make shots and he’s going to play a lot

not make shots and we’ll see

 

[RUfan1977]

Lino’s upside on offense is off the charts given how quick and athletic he is. He was obviously needs to make more shots than he did in the exhibition game, but having someone who will generally make the opposing teams fastest player look slow creates huge problems for defenses,

 

[OriginalKnight]

6'8 tops probably.

I think 6 7 the most