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CPVT3
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CPVT3

I don't understand the blame to general VT fans

I'm not making death threats. I doubt anyone on these boards are. And if people actually are, let's out them forever. F those people. Otherwise, we are allowed to criticize players -- more than ever because they're being paid. Objectively, he's probably our 5th best player. Hammond, Lawal, Schutt, Bedford have been very good for this team (Bedford seems to have found his shot again). In ACC play aside from Stanford, Neo has been below average overall. Bad decisions, turnovers, almost always short on his shots, step back 3s wasting a possession, etc. There's a reason that he was not playing to end the Louisville game. He is 19, and I think he's an overall decent player but the change in play/competition is not working for him. It's more than scouting. Honestly, if I was scouting him, I would barely guard his 3; I would guard Hansberry more at 3. Separately, do I want him on the team. It's okay to constructively criticize players, and if their agents or family take offense and want to transfer, 👋
Posted: 01/25/2026 at 04:48 PM ET
(In response to this post by GCHokie34)

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YBYSAIAHokie • 01/24/26 06:48 PM ET
3**
TboneParkerVT • 01/25/26 09:11 PM ET
2 think of where we would be without him! Injuries had decimated the...
HOKIE75-79 • 01/25/26 11:20 AM ET
2**
LvilleHokie • 01/25/26 10:57 AM ET
Maybe a better way to ask this…
DJ Golf • 01/25/26 10:15 AM ET
This. The hype machine did exactly what you said. Starting with Hokie
GBOHokie • 01/25/26 11:18 AM ET
Rule #1 of sales - underpromise and overdeliver
DJ Golf • 01/25/26 04:04 PM ET
3, but problem isn't physical or in his ability, it's ALL between the ears!**
PennHokie • 01/25/26 02:27 AM ET
How do you know that?**
YBYSAIAHokie • 01/25/26 08:36 AM ET
3. I was expecting a lot more, honestly.
Zanderhokie • 01/24/26 11:57 PM ET
3. I see the potential. But has physically struggled in ACC play. **
GBOHokie • 01/24/26 10:36 PM ET
3. The lack of effort is what is most disappointing**
rdom • 01/24/26 10:17 PM ET
Lawal and Neo will blossom after they are at VT not during
OrlandoHokie • 01/24/26 10:16 PM ET
3! Ok, so admittedly I bought into the hype and so far I have to say up to
Waxhaw Hokie • 01/24/26 10:06 PM ET
3**
untuchVT • 01/24/26 09:45 PM ET
2
GCHokie34 • 01/24/26 09:44 PM ET
I don't understand the blame to general VT fans ◄
CPVT3 • 01/25/26 04:48 PM ET
It's pretty amazing people still can't grasp this after weeks of explaining
LonghornHokie • 01/24/26 11:44 PM ET
I for one hope VT does get a player of his talent level again!! It's a damn
ancient alien 2018 • 01/24/26 10:30 PM ET
So you want more professional players who don’t go to class?**
JackDSML • 01/24/26 11:33 PM ET
I do. We trying to run a G league here!**
hok1eboy • 01/26/26 10:23 PM ET
LMFAO!! NIL is here and has obviously threatened your fantasy world of
ancient alien 2018 • 01/25/26 12:50 AM ET
We have a 19 year old averaging 14 points and 5 apg...
GCHokie34 • 01/24/26 10:36 PM ET
It's stupid and counter productive...but it's a message board so....
hok1eboy • 01/26/26 10:25 PM ET
This we are way better with him and likely have 2-3 more losses at least
vtox1 • 01/25/26 05:39 PM ET
This poll was not about being disappointed he is a hokie…
VTKev80 • 01/25/26 08:43 AM ET
Even with all of this context of his play he is the most talented player
GCHokie34 • 01/25/26 10:57 AM ET
Let’s look at 2 other stats comparing Neo vs the freshman NAW…
VTKev80 • 01/25/26 11:45 AM ET
And yet, he is vastly more productive than Fr NAW and on par with Soph NAW
GCHokie34 • 01/25/26 12:13 PM ET
The assertion that Avdalas is more "productive" is false. PPG and APG are
King of Hokies • 01/25/26 02:37 PM ET
I am 100% open to hear how you are measuring the productivity comparison
VTKev80 • 01/25/26 01:11 PM ET
There is context missing even from a production standpoint
GCHokie34 • 01/25/26 01:34 PM ET
Good explanation, thank you for that…
VTKev80 • 01/25/26 01:50 PM ET
I think the shooting is what it is
GCHokie34 • 01/25/26 01:54 PM ET
I do think getting the 3pt% up over 35 could be a big deal, seeing as his
VTKev80 • 01/25/26 02:17 PM ET
As they say, he needs to "feel" his game.
TomTurkey • 01/25/26 02:16 PM ET
His vision is his best attribute right now. Cant, as with height, be taught**
TomTurkey • 01/25/26 12:17 PM ET
He's getting some great experience and skull work. I believe CMY's staff...
TomTurkey • 01/25/26 11:32 AM ET
+1**
HokieDelNorte • 01/25/26 11:07 AM ET
Yep - this is where I am
Walkin` Willie • 01/25/26 10:28 AM ET
Exactly. Disappointed with his shooting percentage as well.
YBYSAIAHokie • 01/25/26 08:48 AM ET
I'm not aware of any scouting report that labeled him as an elite shooter
GCHokie34 • 01/25/26 10:53 AM ET
Nobody said they're disappointed he's a Hokie. Stop with the Strawman.
YBYSAIAHokie • 01/25/26 08:41 AM ET
Riiiiight**
GCHokie34 • 01/25/26 10:43 AM ET
No, it's maddening! How can we(VT fans) begin to overcome this and show
ancient alien 2018 • 01/24/26 10:57 PM ET
Why is it shaping up this way?**
Hokie Hammer • 01/24/26 09:53 PM ET
Because of how those players are received...
GCHokie34 • 01/24/26 10:07 PM ET
Wouldn’t they be getting the same thing from any other school he went to?
AnotherTechW • 01/25/26 08:58 AM ET
It isn't a matter of it being present at VT and not present at others
GCHokie34 • 01/25/26 10:49 AM ET
Absolutely! Fans are fanatic.**
YBYSAIAHokie • 01/25/26 09:25 AM ET
That's bull****. It is way worse in the SEC or Big 10. Is Neo that soft?**
DDhokie31 • 01/24/26 11:04 PM ET
Did you have money on the game or something?
GCHokie34 • 01/24/26 11:06 PM ET
Look when he transfers to Vanderbilt
RiverVT • 01/24/26 08:53 PM ET
You misspelled Oklahoma State
HokieDelNorte • 01/25/26 10:28 AM ET
Easily 3. He is almost 20 and played in some Euro leagues as a young guy. **
DDhokie31 • 01/24/26 08:44 PM ET
4. Major Disappointment. The hype got me. **
40ozDistrict • 01/24/26 08:42 PM ET
? Is .. do we want him next yr $$$ if nba scouts say he is not ready …
jagerhokie • 01/24/26 08:31 PM ET
If he has the right attitude, yes
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/24/26 08:42 PM ET
+1**
HokieDelNorte • 01/24/26 09:59 PM ET
Bingo.**
40ozDistrict • 01/24/26 08:44 PM ET
Some flash, but way under expectations
VT757to276 • 01/24/26 08:25 PM ET
3 times 3**
vthhhi • 01/24/26 08:21 PM ET
Most people's expectations are from after the Providence game
Hokie Trainer • 01/24/26 08:16 PM ET
3. This is rhetorical **
thewhofartedlook • 01/24/26 08:09 PM ET
3**
HokienGeorjaw • 01/24/26 07:49 PM ET
3**
hokie77 • 01/24/26 07:46 PM ET
3**
Shbolf • 01/24/26 07:26 PM ET
3**
Big D • 01/24/26 07:26 PM ET
3. Easy**
VTKev80 • 01/24/26 07:17 PM ET
#4**
Windows NT • 01/24/26 07:12 PM ET
I thought a lottery pick
HOKIEVET • 01/24/26 07:09 PM ET
No one has ever said he's a lottery pick**
LonghornHokie • 01/24/26 07:27 PM ET
Uh, yes people have compared him to a lottery pick on here...**
HokieRat • 01/24/26 07:31 PM ET
Let me rephrase...
LonghornHokie • 01/24/26 07:37 PM ET
Agreed. But some "experts/scouts" on this board have said he would be...
HokieRat • 01/24/26 07:45 PM ET
I wonder why this account is more active today...**
GCHokie34 • 01/24/26 09:39 PM ET
I wonder why this account wasnt so active today...
HokieRat • 01/24/26 10:52 PM ET
6 posts today...the most in 2026**
GCHokie34 • 01/24/26 11:02 PM ET
Lol, whatever TSL bball hall monitor, sorry my posts dont please thee
HokieRat • 01/24/26 11:14 PM ET
A loss ALWAYS brings out the children with their juvenile posts.
ancient alien 2018 • 01/24/26 11:23 PM ET
Somethings on your nose...let me know if it stinks, syncophant**
HokieRat • 01/24/26 11:33 PM ET
I simply wondered why this day...of all days..is a day you'd be most active
GCHokie34 • 01/24/26 11:17 PM ET
3**
stescham • 01/24/26 08:37 PM ET
He’s not a lottery pick, never was supposed to be, he’ll go end of the 1st
soflahokie • 01/24/26 07:24 PM ET
Ditto
YBYSAIAHokie • 01/24/26 07:14 PM ET
3. He doesn't seem aggressive offensively and he's shooting terrible from
gdot • 01/24/26 07:05 PM ET
Id say somewhere between 2 and 3. But after the Providence game I
HwoodHokie • 01/24/26 07:04 PM ET
3, but only because he was so hyped up by everyone**
MKD • 01/24/26 06:50 PM ET
He is still being hyped**
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/24/26 07:28 PM ET
+1**
George Baylor • 01/24/26 07:24 PM ET
NBA scouts hyped him up**
YBYSAIAHokie • 01/24/26 07:16 PM ET