It would classic if our guards continue to shoot in the 60% from FT line and our 7'1" monster was in the 80%+. Hopefully all the guys will spend some time on FT this summer. I can't imagine how much the poor FT shooting must frustrate Fred.
New foreign commit - Giorgos Tsalmpouris
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It would classic if our guards continue to shoot in the 60% from FT line and our 7'1" monster was in the 80%+. Hopefully all the guys will spend some time on FT this summer. I can't imagine how much the poor FT shooting must frustrate Fred.
Based on the videos, he projects to never, ever, miss a free throw at Iowa State.
On a serious side, I am also impressed with his basketball IQ / court awareness.
I think he looks like he has great potential. Anyone that tall takes some time to develop but can really have a big impact once they get there.
Is it too early to update the scholarship chart?
Is it too early to update the scholarship chart?
What struck me, after watching both profile videos, is that in the second one, he seemed much more confident in his moves. I'd say "stronger", but that really doesn't take much. :wink:
You're right...most of Fran's 'talking' is unintelligible screams and grunts....wait, or are you talking about the greek guy?
Agree. It's night and day between scouting video 1 and scouting video 2. In the second video he's just more confident, smoother, and he seems a little bit bigger and stronger maybe too.
As I said before, I will be excited about this kid as soon as I see him in a Cyclone uniform. Always seems like about a 50-50 proposition at best that these European players ever set foot on campus.
Not sure if this has been posted or not.
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/giorgos-tsalmpouris
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/giorgos-tsalmpouris
- Birthday: 6/22/96
- NBA Position: Center
- Class: Freshman
- Ht: 7-1
- Wt: 230
- Hometown: Veroia, Greece
- High School: Periko
Well, 230 lbs sure beats 200 lbs, that's for sure. Still will need to add more weight and strength, but when people said he was 200 lbs, that kinda scared me.
My honest opinion is that the kid likely won't be much of a contributor. However he has a lot of time to prove me wrong. I just think he is so slight and I doubt we get 4 years out of him since he will likely have pro opportunities overseas.
You don't think a guy that works hard that will eventually grow into his body, and that is 7'1 doesn't have pro opportunities in the US?
Maybe the NBA scouts that recommended him to Fred, are secret agents for the Euro league teams.
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I know we all hate the Woodbury comparisons but Adam was listed at 7 foot and 230 pounds which is roughly equivalent to what Giorgios is and Woodbury put up almost five points and five rebounds in 2013. I think we can get solid minutes from him even as a true freshman. At least until McKay comes back. I agree that I bet he's not here for 4 years.
Of course they do, I just don't see it as likely to happen here. Nothing against the kid or the staff.
Who does he play over in the next two years considering his build and experience? I just don't think we'll see a 7'1" kid with pro opportunities stay here for three or four years and play about 15 mpg.
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