Issa Thiam Appreciation thread

[S_Janowski]

Thiam out of nowhere with 4 giant threes today in limited minutes and came up with huge buckets when we needed them in both halves.

3 straight at the end of the 1st half and 1 with almost nothing left on the clock in the 2nd half.

This isn’t a thread to talk about his play this season or his missed bunnies today - just an appreciated thread. We may have not won tonight without those buckets.

 

[ScarletDave]

Woooo !!! We don’t have this kind of win without him. Absolute daggers that shut up the crowd and ended runs before they got started. More than just 3 points each of those baskets was worth.

 

[FrankZ]

Way to go Issa. Welcome back!

 

[soundcrib]

Proves how important depth is.

 

[Scarlet Shack]

It’s all about rooting for all the guys playing for the name on the front of the jersey !

Issa!!!

 

[RC1978]

So happy for that kid. Great teammate and great student.

 

[80yrdPacheco]

Kid is on the bench and ready to go.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

It's always about CONFIDENCE with Issa.

 

[ScarletteK80]

I love this kid!

 

[bwrlaw]

He has nine

 

[bwrlaw]

I meant mine.

 

[RU MAN]

I am SO

Thiam out of nowhere with 4 giant threes today in limited minutes and came up with huge buckets when we needed them in both halves.

3 straight at the end of the 1st half and 1 with almost nothing left on the clock in the 2nd half.

This isn’t a thread to talk about his play this season or his missed bunnies today - just an appreciated thread. We may have not won tonight without those buckets.

I am SO HAPPY for Issa. He knocked down 4 three's and scored 13 points. If he can grow from this and become that kind of bench player, there is no need for him to transfer. The reason I say that, is because he had been pushed out, because he was a non-factor this year. I hope he can grow from this great game and keep his focus as to what he can do for this team moving forward. Kudos to Thiam today.

 

[Degaz-RU]

So happy for this terribly nice young man. Obviously has gone through something this year, and has taken a lot of barbs here.

Huge, huge game that hopefully will give him confidence — and our offense another weapon — going forward.

 

[RUtrumpet92]

Great job, Issa! Way to step up when our team needed a boost! You're a great Scarlet Knight!

 

[newwavedave1]

I'm one of the guys who has been down on him this year. Hope this game will get him over the hump, and he begins to contribute again.

 

[LOU-RU85]

Yes - props to him. Was an excellent game by him and much needed for his confidence. This game should really help him moving forward.

 

[Scarlet Knut]

Proud of Issa. Team player.

 

[ScarletKid2008]

If we can get Issa to be an off the bench spark for 3s and length on defense. Oh man that would be sweet

 

[RUMountie]

Some folks here left Issa for dead hoping he transfers at the end of the season. I am glad he showed what he is capable of doing when he plays with confidence.

 

[RU 77]

So happy for him. Rutgers staff stayed with him even when it looked like he couldn’t do it. He may be starting to show what the staff was hoping for. Played well on D too.

 

[jonS]

I feel so happy for this kid. Nothing better than watching a player who seemingly hit rock bottom on the confidence chart pick himself up and come up with a game like he had today. From all indications he's a terrific kid and team mate and deserves the kind words and thoughts he's received today. Good things happen to good people.

 

[knights1212]

I am so happy for Issa. What a great game he had today. He has been sick almost all year but he was unbelievable today.

 

[TODDB33]

I am SO

I am SO HAPPY for Issa. He knocked down 4 three's and scored 13 points. If he can grow from this and become that kind of bench player, there is no need for him to transfer. The reason I say that, is because he had been pushed out, because he was a non-factor this year. I hope he can grow from this great game and keep his focus as to what he can do for this team moving forward. Kudos to Thiam today.

Please explain your statement "he had been pushed out, because he was a non factor this year. When and where was he pushed out of and to where.

 

[higgins3]

Not sure there’s a nicer kid in the big ten. Happy for Thiam!

 

[JavaDunk18]

He may have woken up offensively, but has been there defensively. Did a great job on Coffey last game..

 

[RU-ROCS]

So happy for that kid. Great teammate and great student.

Amen to that. I was thinking the same thing!

 

[DHajekRC84]

Did some great things today. Good for him. Need that. Game changer.

 

[BellyFullOfWhiteDogCrap]

Bravo Issa. Well done. This is the type of game we've been waiting for

 

[RU MAN]

Please explain your statement "he had been pushed out, because he was a non factor this year. When and where was he pushed out of and to where.

At the beginning of the year, Issa actually started. Then as the freshmen became more seasoned, Thiam had regressed to the point where he pretty much disappeared out on the court even when he did get minutes. Then as the season has progressed his minutes have shrunk even further, because he wasn't getting it done on offense.

Today, was different. He not only played good defense, but as we saw he knocked down 4 threes and made 1 of 2 FT's.

This should answer what I meant by that.

 

[Scangg]

The freshman pushed Kiss and Thiam back to the end of the rotation but Kiss has played better D and contributed a bit more lately and now Thiam finally has a breakout game. If Thiam and Kiss can hit a few threes a game and give us quality minutes we are going to do some damage at the B1G tournament.

 

[TODDB33]

At the beginning of the year, Issa actually started. Then as the freshmen became more seasoned, Thiam had regressed to the point where he pretty much disappeared out on the court even when he did get minutes. Then as the season has progressed his minutes have shrunk even further, because he wasn't getting it done on offense.

Today, was different. He not only played good defense, but as we saw he knocked down 4 threes and made 1 of 2 FT's.

This should answer what I meant by that.

yes I thought that is what you meant but some on here have been saying he should transfer. Thought maybe that is what you were referring to

 

[BillyC80]

Kid is on the bench and ready to go.

This. Kid comes in cold off the bench and BANG! BANG! BANG! Talk about being ready. I think he was ready in his mind when he stepped off that pine.

 

[SirScarlet]

just love this kid and sooooo happy for him and the team

I know many (including myself) feel that this team is missing a sniper to take that next step. I would LOVE for that option to be a mix of Issa and Kiss. I really would.

this team is just so damn easy to root for.

GO ISSA GO!!!

 

[Goku]

He’s a good kid. He got sick. I was hoping that he would have a night like this and I’m glad he got it. His shots were pure. And one of them just rattled out. His passes were crisp and he poked away some balls on defense. We’re happy for you Issa

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Hope he still has a few 3s left for Pen St

 

[4theknights]

He never hung his head about the lack of playing time and was ready when coach needed him. We did a real good job with ball movement and got the ball to Issa in some space. He had a big game last year at home vs Iowa too. He's a stellar teammate!

 

[scarletpumpernickl]

When he fails twice, the 3rd time Issa Thiam

 

[trotter]

He adds another dimension in the conference tourney. At tall wing defender and if he gets hot, watch out!

 

[RUDead]

Watching him snap those wrists from the corner was my favorite part of the game!

 

[Arizona Knight]

When he fails twice, the 3rd time Issa Thiam

Greatness.