(2022) PF Malik Reneau to INDIANA

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

2 hours ago, Bigred3588 said:

Pretty sure Quinn Cook was on that Dematha team as well.

Cook was the prized possession on Dipos team. Cook ended up winning a title with Okafor, Winslow and Jones though. Oladipo clearly ended up the much better player. 

[Honkyman]

I live in Washington, DC and saw that Dematha team play. Victor Oladipo didn't shoot anything but layups and dunks. Cook was the shooter and the star.  Oladipo was obviously athletic but nobody back then predicted he would be a standout in college and end up in the NBA. Have to give Tom Crean credit for seeing more potential than Oladipo showed as a high schooler.

[maharkn]

I live in Washington, DC and saw that Dematha team play. Victor Oladipo didn't shoot anything but layups and dunks. Cook was the shooter and the star.  Oladipo was obviously athletic but nobody back then predicted he would be a standout in college and end up in the NBA. Have to give Tom Crean credit for seeing more potential than Oladipo showed as a high schooler.

He also saw the potential in OG and Jmo

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[Banksyrules]

2 hours ago, Honkyman said:

I live in Washington, DC and saw that Dematha team play. Victor Oladipo didn't shoot anything but layups and dunks. Cook was the shooter and the star.  Oladipo was obviously athletic but nobody back then predicted he would be a standout in college and end up in the NBA. Have to give Tom Crean credit for seeing more potential than Oladipo showed as a high schooler.

You know I’m taking credit for Oladipo’s development (sarcasm). 4 days before Victor Oladipos freshman season I traveled from NC to Indianapolis but had a stop over at Baltimore.  low and behold I saw Victor waiting to get into my same flight. I said excuse me are you Victor Oladipo? He said yes sir and I kindly welcomed him to IU and wished him luck with his team.

 

Then I took the bus shuttle and Victor sat next to me and we talked it out.  He said how did you know me, then I said “we all know you”. Praised his athletic ability but also stressed to him that all you have to do is try hard (school and on the court) and everyone will love you.   Also mentioned to him that he had NBA potential and that he has to work on his jumper and three point shot and you’re there……. You’re welcome everyone.    

[Tasmanian Devil]

1 hour ago, Banksyrules said:

You know I’m taking credit for Oladipo’s development (sarcasm). 4 days before Victor Oladipos freshman season I traveled from NC to Indianapolis but had a stop over at Baltimore.  low and behold I saw Victor waiting to get into my same flight. I said excuse me are you Victor Oladipo? He said yes sir and I kindly welcomed him to IU and wished him luck with his team.

 

Then I took the bus shuttle and Victor sat next to me and we talked it out.  He said how did you know me, then I said “we all know you”. Praised his athletic ability but also stressed to him that all you have to do is try hard (school and on the court) and everyone will love you.   Also mentioned to him that he had NBA potential and that he has to work on his jumper and three point shot and you’re there……. You’re welcome everyone.    

You da man 

[bigrod]

2 hours ago, Banksyrules said:

You know I’m taking credit for Oladipo’s development (sarcasm). 4 days before Victor Oladipos freshman season I traveled from NC to Indianapolis but had a stop over at Baltimore.  low and behold I saw Victor waiting to get into my same flight. I said excuse me are you Victor Oladipo? He said yes sir and I kindly welcomed him to IU and wished him luck with his team.

 

Then I took the bus shuttle and Victor sat next to me and we talked it out.  He said how did you know me, then I said “we all know you”. Praised his athletic ability but also stressed to him that all you have to do is try hard (school and on the court) and everyone will love you.   Also mentioned to him that he had NBA potential and that he has to work on his jumper and three point shot and you’re there……. You’re welcome everyone.    

But - what have you done for me lately?

There are a few more players I'd like you to chat with!

[Hoosierfan1901]

Let’s see where this one ends up if Race is back 

[maharkn]

Let’s see where this one ends up if Race is back 

Can he play the 3?

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[BtownStrength]

9 minutes ago, maharkn said:

Can he play the 3?

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I dont think so. As of right now he is a 4/5 post player. But a very good one.  

[cleeter]

Wonder if coming off the bench would be a deal breaker for him. Does anyone else think that still getting valuable minutes and learning behind race/trayce (he'd be first big man off bench) would work for him. People say Malik is a 2-3 year guy, so dont think he will be worried about HAVING to play as a 1AD would be. 

[jk34]

15 minutes ago, cleeter said:

Wonder if coming off the bench would be a deal breaker for him. Does anyone else think that still getting valuable minutes and learning behind race/trayce (he'd be first big man off bench) would work for him. People say Malik is a 2-3 year guy, so dont think he will be worried about HAVING to play as a 1AD would be. 

Agree with this. If TJD stays, he should be the one selling Malik to come to IU, when on his visit! 

[HoosierAloha]

36 minutes ago, cleeter said:

Wonder if coming off the bench would be a deal breaker for him. Does anyone else think that still getting valuable minutes and learning behind race/trayce (he'd be first big man off bench) would work for him. People say Malik is a 2-3 year guy, so dont think he will be worried about HAVING to play as a 1AD would be. 

I would say having a Reneau type of talent coming off the bench as a freshman could indicate the program is progressing in the stacking of classes.

[HoosierHoops1]

4 hours ago, cleeter said:

Wonder if coming off the bench would be a deal breaker for him. Does anyone else think that still getting valuable minutes and learning behind race/trayce (he'd be first big man off bench) would work for him. People say Malik is a 2-3 year guy, so dont think he will be worried about HAVING to play as a 1AD would be. 

I think one thing that could help is that at Montverde players wait their turn, so it wouldn't be a foreign concept for him.

[mike vannice]

I'm really conflicted on who to take for the last open scholarship spot. 

2022 high school guys

malik reneau

abdou thierro

jeremy foumena

rich rolfe

portal guys

johni broome

jake stephens

dexter dennis

sean mcneal

The glaring need is a guard/wing who can consistently hit threes and not be a defensive liability. But which of theses guys fits that need?

But after watching the Geico Nationals how can you not want Malik Reneau even if he does not fill a particular need the kid is a walking double double with a motor that does not stop.

oh, and don't sleep on Dexter Dennis. I watched a lot of Shocker games and he is and incredible athlete and elite defender.

So who you going to take?

[Chris007]

12 minutes ago, mike vannice said:

I'm really conflicted on who to take for the last open scholarship spot. 

2022 high school guys

malik reneau

abdou thierro

jeremy foumena

rich rolfe

portal guys

johni broome

jake stephens

dexter dennis

sean mcneal

The glaring need is a guard/wing who can consistently hit threes and not be a defensive liability. But which of theses guys fits that need?

But after watching the Geico Nationals how can you not want Malik Reneau even if he does not fill a particular need the kid is a walking double double with a motor that does not stop.

oh, and don't sleep on Dexter Dennis. I watched a lot of Shocker games and he is and incredible athlete and elite defender.

So who you going to take?

For me Reneau 1st choice than portal shooter.

[Stuhoo]

If Reneau isn’t happening?

Dexter

Dennis

[323SGrant]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

For me Reneau 1st choice than portal shooter.

I vote for Reneau as well, but will feel more comfortable if he takes an IU visit.

[Chris007]

8 hours ago, 323SGrant said:

I vote for Reneau as well, but will feel more comfortable if he takes an IU visit.

He should be here next weekend.

[Hoosierfan1901]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

He should be here next weekend.

And should stay there for 3 years

[Chris007]

Just now, Hoosierfan1901 said:

And should stay there for 3 years

I'm OK with two