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He’s a professional athlete.

I’m not a fan of booing players — but I think we are no longer in the era of the student-athlete. Also, if I were to boo a player, it would be for things like a lack of effort or focus — which are 100% within the control of the player. Shooting slumps happen. But his mediocre effort on the defensive end (and that’s being generous) is worthy of criticism. If he was diving on the floor for loose balls, sacrificing his body taking charges, and generally leaving it all out on the floor, I think (some) fans would be more forgiving of the shooting slump. But he doesn’t do those things. Again, these guys are now pros. Sorry if they get booed but suck it up.
Posted: 02/01/2026 at 11:58 AM ET
(In response to this post by s11rww)

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One day before the season ends...**
AshburnFarmHokie 02/01/26 10:49 AM ET
Nice to hear from you long timer. I too see aiming at instead of what I
IB4TECH 02/01/26 01:10 PM ET
Poignant, but I disagree
s11rww 02/01/26 11:20 AM ET
He’s a professional athlete.
Pride_and_Joy 02/01/26 11:58 AM ET
I’m actually so sorry but Neos interior defense might possibly be the best
SC_Hokie 02/01/26 01:35 PM ET
This notion ends today?
Pride_and_Joy 02/01/26 04:24 PM ET
That will happen against my Hoos. Book it.
Spudnut 02/01/26 11:07 AM ET
Where does this ideology come from?
CPVT3 02/01/26 10:58 AM ET
I think he's very good one on one talking to players
AshburnFarmHokie 02/01/26 11:05 AM ET
Ashburn thank great post. We all want NEO out of his slump & to smile**
George Baylor 02/01/26 10:55 AM ET