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Gurdak has a much higher ceiling

His skills and feel for the game are better than Dorn's. What he doesnt have that Dorn does is the experience and knowledge that comes with experience of knowing how to put your opponents in tough positions. Dorn is a winner. He goes after rebounds way out of his area. He makes sure to set solid screens (the illegal screen was a bull**** makeup call). When he seals, he hold the seal and at an angle that makes passes easier for his teammates. Dorn just doesnt have the touch and fine motor skills that Gurdak has. If Dorn had Gurdak's skills he'd be a second rounder. If Gurdak learns from Dorn on how to take advantage of your opponent then he could be a first rounder Huge ifs...because its way more likely for players like Gurdak to never understand the game the way Dorn does...but if he does...hes gonna be special
Posted: 12/03/2025 at 10:47 AM ET
(In response to this post by chagerma)

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Dorn is getting better. He didn't try to do too much and is a physical
Italian Stallion 12/02/25 10:16 PM ET
He gets great position under the rim. I don't know if it was SC's poor D or
HeisenBurg13 12/03/25 07:35 AM ET
Very much agreed...
GCHokie34 12/02/25 11:00 PM ET
Saw the growth last night too. However, I still feel Gurdak provides more.
chagerma 12/03/25 10:37 AM ET
Gurdak is a huge liability on defense
Hoke 12/03/25 10:53 AM ET
Gurdak has a much higher ceiling
GCHokie34 12/03/25 10:47 AM ET
Do coaches have these kinds of conversations directly with players?**
Femoyer Hokie 12/03/25 11:05 AM ET
Im certain they have a conversation...
GCHokie34 12/03/25 11:14 AM ET
He didn't look as rushed this game, good to see.
Gobbler Guru 12/02/25 10:28 PM ET
He moves very well compared to a lot of bigs that size
hokiepro 12/02/25 10:24 PM ET