Game 8: Michigan at Maryland Open Thread

theoracle · January 1, 2021, 3:18am

Im sticking wiht Sabonis/Greg Monroe. No comp is gonna be perfect.

umhoops · January 1, 2021, 3:18am

quickdarshan · January 1, 2021, 3:19am

Michigan closes the year at 11 on Kenpom. 9th offense. 31st defense.

therealmirman · January 1, 2021, 3:19am

I mean, they’re our last two bigs who had very special ability, so it doesn’t seem unreasonable that one would be discussed with the other

Let’s just say it’s really exciting to have another freak big man frosh after quite a few years.

JJ3 · January 1, 2021, 3:19am

Undefeated in 2020. Not too shabby

quickdarshan · January 1, 2021, 3:19am

The older Sabonis. In his prime.

JDOg · January 1, 2021, 3:20am

Raef LaFrentz?

umhoops · January 1, 2021, 3:20am

Mitch just never played through the post which is basically what Hunter does.

Guest · January 1, 2021, 3:20am

He isn’t what the NBA is looking for in a big. Hunter showed potential as a face up shooter but he barely showed it this season. He lacked the athleticism to defend out in the perimeter. Similar situation as Luka Garza who was a monster in the last couple season yet likely won’t get drafted because he doesn’t fit the modern NBA bigs.

theoracle · January 1, 2021, 3:21am

No, the younger Sabonis right now.

Kburrell · January 1, 2021, 3:21am

I like the Monroe. For some reason I just see randolph. Obviously maybe in a couple years. Randolph always played hard, was so good at getting over his left shoulder and had that nice mid range lefty jumper, which it looks like Hunter had the potential for (although we haven’t seen much of it yet)

therealmirman · January 1, 2021, 3:21am

I get it. And was more explosive as an athlete and not the low block beast that Hunter looks to be. Both are/were fun. I loved Mitch McGary.

Kburrell · January 1, 2021, 3:22am

Edit Right shoulder

kturnup · January 1, 2021, 3:22am

Dickinson will test the waters. Hopefully/probably be back to show he can shoot 3s or something. Then peace out and we’ll be left with 0 centers when he and Diabate leave

But that’s a future Juwan problem

jemblue · January 1, 2021, 3:22am

We never got to see the Sabonis in his prime in this country. Before the leg injuries he was reportedly unreal.

JJ3 · January 1, 2021, 3:22am

For you recruitniks; who was the higher rated big man Dickinson dominated in a HS last season?? After the game Dickinson was nonplussed saying something along the lines ‘I’m a better player than him”

chezaroo · January 1, 2021, 3:23am

This is Hunter’s eighth college game! Amazing where he’s at already.

ReegsShannon · January 1, 2021, 3:24am

Evan Mobley who is currently playing on ESPN

kturnup · January 1, 2021, 3:25am

jemblue · January 1, 2021, 3:25am

That’s tough when DeMatha is a powerhouse. The Terp blogs are probably not in a good mood tonight.