Issa Emerging

[BillyC80]

Say what you want about Thiam, but I've seen a positive change in his demeanor and impact over the last couple of games.

Today he had 3 steals and 1 block to go along with his 10 points and 4 rebounds. That's damn good for a freshman playing on the road in a power conference.

 

[knightfan2000]

Pikiell acknowledged at Court Club that Thiam has physical issues that need to be overcome - such as weight and strength plus he got sick mid-season. He really should have had a red shirt year. But tonight he really showed some glimmers of what he can be. I'm excited about that.

 

[knights1212]

I really think he will be much better next year. If he can get a little stronger he can be very special. As tall as he is he moves his feet very well and usually stays in front of guards.

 

[MadRU]

If he can get to 205+lbs we will have something. He needs strength, especially to his base. But has potential to be a good contributor here.

 

[coachkos]

PLAYED Well today big plays on defense

 

[Scarlet Shack]

We need him to be a scorer on the wing

Badly

 

[SirScarlet]

Is it me or am i already noticing a change in his form? He looks to be shooting from a higher position (ie. More above his head) than earlier in the season (which was too low and very blockable).

At first i thought my eyes were playing tricks on me because I wouldn't have expected this to be an in season adjustment. But i noticed it a few more times

Or maybe it was the OSU broadcast angle?

Anyone else notice this?

 

[urbanecane]

He impressed me last night. He's insanely skinny, but he's talented.

 

[koko2315]

good def last night and a couple big 3's which extends the defense. great road game for an undersized frosh

 

[BellyFullOfWhiteDogCrap]

Is it me or am i already noticing a change in his form? He looks to be shooting from a higher position (ie. More above his head) than earlier in the season (which was too low and very blockable).

At first i thought my eyes were playing tricks on me because I wouldn't have expected this to be an in season adjustment. But i noticed it a few more times

Or maybe it was the OSU broadcast angle?

Anyone else notice this?

Yes. His release point is different. But, it still looks like a work in progress. Doesn't look smooth, or comfortable yet

 

[satnom]

He hits one more three and we make couple of free throws or one less four point play and RU beats OSU at their home.

GO RU

 

[knights1212]

Remember we had 2 points taken off the board in the first half when Nigel made a layup but Eugene touched the ball above the cylinder for basket interference.

 

[SirScarlet]

Yes. His release point is different. But, it still looks like a work in progress. Doesn't look smooth, or comfortable yet

agree on it not looking comfortable

glad they're working on it. Otherwise he was a 6'9" guy playing like a 6'4" guy...this will help.

if they can get him bulkier, he's going to be very good. we saw glimpses of that last night.

 

[anon_h3u09mfc4nvo5]

agree on it not looking comfortable

glad they're working on it. Otherwise he was a 6'9" guy playing like a 6'4" guy...this will help.

if they can get him bulkier, he's going to be very good. we saw glimpses of that last night.

 

[anon_h3u09mfc4nvo5]

Looks much better in the frontcourt than at guard. Could become a good weak side rebounder

 

[BellyFullOfWhiteDogCrap]

agree on it not looking comfortable

glad they're working on it. Otherwise he was a 6'9" guy playing like a 6'4" guy...this will help.

if they can get him bulkier, he's going to be very good. we saw glimpses of that last night.

I wish I shared your optimism, but I'm not sold on Issa. I don't see the killer instinct, b-ball IQ, creativity, & improvisation of a "very good" player. In other words, can he go from role player to player? I'm not sure