Tolu puts his name in the draft…
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Next year he will either play for the Dawgs or end up playing in Turkey.
Unfortunately for him, his game doesn’t translate to the NBA.
I don't blame him for sticking his toe in the water but I just have a feeling he'll be back once he learns of all other options. I think he's a great smart young man and all will work out in the end. Now, having said that, watch him go in the 2nd round. Do we still have some Bryan Food Pull? Maybe some Juicy Jumbos Via NIL?
He won't get drafted to the NBA but that overseas league stuff pays pretty well and he can experience different cultures.
It’s good to do whether he stays in or not. You get evaluated and they will give you an idea on what you need to improve on.
I got a feeling Tolu isn’t worried about experiencing different cultures.
Sure, but declaring means the NBA gives him a look and analysis of where he stands as well as why.
It's good info.
Turkey, Greece, Israel, Spain, France, Australia, and more all have strong competition. Many have teams ther play in the domestic league and one of the international levels of competition.
I hope his footwork, effort, and rebounding help him land on a team that plays to his strengths.
He can't shoot well, but contrary to the current narrative very few post players actually drift out and score from deep. There is room for him to make money.
I think he has a bright future wherever …he would have a monster final year with us …compared to the alternatives…we’ve seen how this has played out the last 20 years at MSU….although, this is a fifth year deal.
Would enjoy watching but not mad if he goes, he seems like a great dude, chemistry guy. Kinda leads with his hat brim down
Would enjoy watching but not mad if he goes, he seems like a great dude, chemistry guy. Kinda leads with his hat brim down
He isn't big enough to be a true NBA center and he can't shoot well enough to play PF. Just my opinion. I guess we will see soon enough
I continue to be so impressed with this young man. Just compare that statement to most you read. He is going to be a success at whatever he chooses.
I'm sure he'll make money playing basketball somewhere for quite a few years. I just hope it's at State for one more season.
My comment about him not being big enough is incorrect. Oddly enough the Rockets starting center is only 6'6". That seems crazy to me.
He could translate to the NBA, but it will have to be as a true center. Like Stephen Adams of the Grizzlies or like Pau Gasol of the Lakers used to be. His biggest downside to me is his FT shooting. He HAS to get that FT % up or he'll become a liability like Shaq was. I think he's worth a 2nd round pick, and if that doesn't happen, then Europe would be a good option. Just don't play for any teams from Russia or China. Would hate to see him get detained like Griner of the WNBA did not so long ago.
I would think Tolu is smart enough to not smuggle drugs into a foreign country.
He is 6'11 and 245#. On paper, how is that not big enough?
I think he absolutely has the size to be a center in the NBA...the issue is his skill level and style of play. He has excellent footwork in the paint, but he is 90% angles and 10% power. That mix wont get you time in the NBA. Of course there are plenty of centers that arent offensive forces. They screen, defend, and board. He can do those things pretty well.
It is. Per this website, the average NBA true center is 6' 11" 251.3 lbs. Size wise he's the prototype.
Average Height and Weight of NBA Centers (Updated 2023)
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I just wish him well whatever happens. He was like a one man team for us at times this year and I appreciate that.
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