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Post by Gundo on Jul 28, 2015 9:16:07 GMT -8
St. John's transfer Chris Obekpa will visit UNLV on August 3rd and 4th, according to CBS Sports.com. The team is loaded this year, not sure how he is going to find minutes and keep players happy.
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Post by sdsu2000 on Jul 28, 2015 9:25:10 GMT -8
Well, they'll keep Obekpa happy with weed.
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Post by sdcoug on Jul 28, 2015 9:26:27 GMT -8
St. John's transfer Chris Obekpa will visit UNLV on August 3rd and 4th, according to CBS Sports.com. The team is loaded this year, not sure how he is going to find minutes and keep players happy. Wow, that makes no sense unless it's the only school willing to take him on? With Zimmerman/Obanoboh (sp?), Morgan, et al, someone is going to get annoyed quickly.
If he's coming this far west I wonder if we'd reach out with an offer to stop by? We could really use him in 2016 BUT don't think he's worth the trouble, personally. Don't know you want to give 2 years of a schollie for just 1 year on the court, especially to someone who's a risk.
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Post by thepapacy on Jul 28, 2015 9:34:30 GMT -8
wgas
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Post by Frantic on Jul 28, 2015 10:05:08 GMT -8
Las Vegas is the last place that kid should live.
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Post by aztecalum99 on Jul 28, 2015 10:45:36 GMT -8
Absolutely perfect fit for that team/coach!!
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Post by fisherville on Jul 28, 2015 11:04:52 GMT -8
Why wouldn't he start? Goodluck isn't any good
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Post by gigglyforshrigley on Jul 28, 2015 11:18:19 GMT -8
Why wouldn't he start? Goodluck isn't any good Goodluck averaged more points, about the same rebounds, and more blocks per game than Spencer. Stats definitely dont tell the whole story but he's definitely not bad... and he's an awesome athlete |
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Post by sdcoug on Jul 28, 2015 12:16:52 GMT -8
Why wouldn't he start? Goodluck isn't any good Goodluck averaged more points, about the same rebounds, and more blocks per game than Spencer. Stats definitely dont tell the whole story but he's definitely not bad... and he's an awesome athlete And that was as a freshman. He's a very solid player with a lot of upside, and by the time he's a junior - when Obekpa could even play - he could be much better than Obekpa (w/o the headaches).
If you're a coach you don't pass on good talent if you see a role for them, especially someone who's an excellent rebounder like Obekpa. But just don't see this fit working out well. But then again, that's UNLV.
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Post by fisherville on Jul 28, 2015 12:24:32 GMT -8
Why wouldn't he start? Goodluck isn't any good Goodluck averaged more points, about the same rebounds, and more blocks per game than Spencer. Stats definitely dont tell the whole story but he's definitely not bad... and he's an awesome athlete UNLV was literally one of the worst rebounding teams in the country, Goodluck was a huge reason for that. |
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Post by sdcoug on Jul 28, 2015 12:48:58 GMT -8
Goodluck averaged more points, about the same rebounds, and more blocks per game than Spencer. Stats definitely dont tell the whole story but he's definitely not bad... and he's an awesome athlete UNLV was literally one of the worst rebounding teams in the country, Goodluck was a huge reason for that. You don't think the fact they were only 7-8 deep (if not less at times), played 3 guards and their 3 posts had a combined 1 year of college experience had something to do with that? |
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Post by AztecBill on Jul 28, 2015 13:17:05 GMT -8
Why wouldn't he start? Goodluck isn't any good Goodluck averaged more points, about the same rebounds, and more blocks per game than Spencer. Stats definitely dont tell the whole story but he's definitely not bad... and he's an awesome athlete Blocks per 100 possessions 7.1 Skylar 6.7 Goodluck He is a very good shot blocker but when measured correctly not quite as good as Skylar. Rebounds per 100 possessions 14.4 Skylar 10.4 Good luck Per game stats is a bad way to measure counting stats because pace and minutes played vary too widely. |
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Post by gigglyforshrigley on Jul 28, 2015 13:19:18 GMT -8
Goodluck averaged more points, about the same rebounds, and more blocks per game than Spencer. Stats definitely dont tell the whole story but he's definitely not bad... and he's an awesome athlete Blocks per 100 possessions 7.1 Skylar 6.7 Goodluck He is a very good shot blocker but when measured correctly not quite as good as Skylar. thanks Bill |
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Post by AztecBill on Jul 28, 2015 13:30:09 GMT -8
Blocks per 100 possessions 7.1 Skylar 6.7 Goodluck He is a very good shot blocker but when measured correctly not quite as good as Skylar. thanks Bill One other thing. Goodluck scores more but is not as efficient as Skylar in doing so. TS% .525 Skylar .487 Goodluck Contributing to his low TS% is his 33.8% free throw - much worse than Skylar. Note: TS% is the most broad measurement of shooting efficiency. It is points per possession expressed as a shooting percentage and only considers actual shot attempts (2p, 3p, and ft) |
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Post by sdcoug on Jul 28, 2015 14:10:37 GMT -8
Goodluck averaged more points, about the same rebounds, and more blocks per game than Spencer. Stats definitely dont tell the whole story but he's definitely not bad... and he's an awesome athlete Blocks per 100 possessions 7.1 Skylar 6.7 Goodluck He is a very good shot blocker but when measured correctly not quite as good as Skylar. Rebounds per 100 possessions 14.4 Skylar 10.4 Good luck Per game stats is a bad way to measure counting stats because pace and minutes played vary too widely. His FR year seems to be very comparable with Sky as a Soph.
I'd take him at SDSU in a heartbeat.
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Post by AztecBill on Jul 28, 2015 14:17:55 GMT -8
Blocks per 100 possessions 7.1 Skylar 6.7 Goodluck He is a very good shot blocker but when measured correctly not quite as good as Skylar. Rebounds per 100 possessions 14.4 Skylar 10.4 Good luck Per game stats is a bad way to measure counting stats because pace and minutes played vary too widely. His FR year seems to be very comparable with Sky as a Soph.
I'd take him at SDSU in a heartbeat.
It is too bad UNLV is in the MWC. We could feast on the very good stream of players transferring from there. |
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Post by standiego on Jul 29, 2015 8:58:42 GMT -8
UNLV also had another guy up front that performed well Woods or is it Wood ? . Who did a variety of those things: score , rebound and block shots , that does mean they shared some of the stats . Would guess Goodluck will put up some good numbers this year with Woods gone and a year of college ball .
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Post by sdcoug on Jul 29, 2015 9:47:19 GMT -8
UNLV also had another guy up front that performed well Woods or is it Wood ? . Who did a variety of those things: score , rebound and block shots , that does mean they shared some of the stats . Would guess Goodluck will put up some good numbers this year with Woods gone and a year of college ball . Agree with what you're saying (Oko's stats are skewed down by Vaughn/Woods being THE guys), but would expect more of the same this year with Zimmerman, McCaw & the rest of the bunch. I don't think Oko will ever have great stats - just Sky-like stats, but that definitely doesn't make him any less valuable. He's a terrific role player with ability to be a very good defender.
The question is will Obekpa get any significant PT in 2016-17, but as some have said given his background & suspensions he does seem like the perfect fit for Vegas.
Between Vegas & Arizona I think it's pretty safe to say that at least 1 of their players will transfer after the season for more PT. We can wait with open arms for UA's; but as Bill alludes to the UNLV players aren't really an option.
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Post by gator82 on Aug 3, 2015 7:47:03 GMT -8
Not sure how serious the staffs interest is in Obekpa, but the consensus among fans is that he's not worth the risk and comes with too much baggage. I for one agree, not worth it and hopefully he chooses elsewhere or the staff passes on him.
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Post by FLAztec4Life on Aug 3, 2015 8:31:35 GMT -8
I just want UNLV to live up to the hype! It's good for the MWC and for SDSU come March.
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