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I agree he has pro skills. But, the NBA game is much faster than college.

This was always my concern for Kitley. Great skills but a step slow for the pro game. He may be become a better player as he gets older but thinking he would be a better pro than a collegiate player doesn't make sense. This sounds similar to the "1st round draft pick" insistence we have heard all season despite his drop in performance. He is an easy player to guard right now. And all the court vision and IQ in the world won't help if you can't keep up with the pace of the game, offensively and defensively. His passing skills are very good but he doesn't excel at any other part of the game. Players who make it in the NBA without offensive skills survive on high level defense and/or rebounding. And he doesn't have that. I wish he had stuck with us, but I understand he may want to get experience under another coach.
Posted: 03/27/2026 at 01:59 PM ET
(In response to this post by soflahokie)

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Avdalas.
SC_Hokie 03/27/26 12:19 PM ET
He was the third most talented player on our roster. lol **
Pride_and_Joy 03/27/26 01:24 PM ET
He’s a good player who will be a much better pro than collegiate athlete
soflahokie 03/27/26 12:36 PM ET
I agree he has pro skills. But, the NBA game is much faster than college.
nkhooch 03/27/26 01:59 PM ET
Agree 100%. When was the last time Neo was on a team where he was expected
Femoyer Hokie 03/27/26 12:26 PM ET
Neo could thrive in the right environment
Zanderhokie 03/27/26 12:42 PM ET