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My son, a VCU hoops guy says “There’s moments he looks like a lottery draft

pick, and moments when he looks like he just started playing basketball”. He says just wait till you see him. It’s nuts. I asked if better than Bamisile who he now knows. Says ceiling is 25 times higher than Bamisile. “You can watch and tell if he gets smarter he’s going to be an NBA guy”. Good stuff
Posted: 04/26/2024 at 03:10 PM ET
(In response to this post by Chris Coleman)

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On3 prediction for Tobi Lawal to VT
bjw810 • 04/25/24 11:37 PM ET
He just committed to Tech.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 04/26/24 12:39 PM ET
Watched him one time last year. Go get him!**
hoaf • 04/26/24 11:58 AM ET
I attended the tourney in Orlando last Thanksgiving and watched VCU play...
KiloZulu • 04/26/24 11:46 AM ET
VCU highlights. Lotta dunks.**
YBYSAIAHokie • 04/26/24 09:06 AM ET
almost hit his head on the rim at 0:41....can't tell if he can shoot a
ME Hokie 07 • 04/26/24 12:49 PM ET
ACC refs will have him w/ 2 fouls before opening tip. **
RhinoVT • 04/26/24 11:41 AM ET
looking at his stats, that appears to be a weakness, avgs 5.67 fouls / 40m
ME Hokie 07 • 04/26/24 12:55 PM ET
Not afraid to fight for a rebound or take it to the hoop.
EDGEMAN • 04/26/24 09:22 AM ET
He has Deron/Clarke hops for sure.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 04/26/24 10:17 AM ET
My son, a VCU hoops guy says “There’s moments he looks like a lottery draft ◄
Stork • 04/26/24 03:10 PM ET
Nice insights. Thanks for sharing.**
win-tech • 04/26/24 07:49 PM ET
Yea, I like this transfer- we needed more athletic players crashing the
SmithfieldHokie • 04/26/24 02:12 PM ET
For sure; Les Henson in the 70’s could skywalk**
WOJO • 04/26/24 12:31 PM ET
My vote for Les as well. Incredible athlete.**
Jwunderdog • 04/26/24 02:20 PM ET
When VT lost to Larry Bird's Indiana State team in the NCAAs in 1979...
Will StewartAdmin • 04/26/24 12:50 PM ET
I was a bartender at After Sundown for several years..
SarahVTHokie24 • 04/26/24 02:44 PM ET
I remember that dunk. Indiana State went on a 20-0 run shortly after that.
YBYSAIAHokie • 04/26/24 01:42 PM ET
I actually remember that dunk. Les could leap too.**
Nortazhokie • 04/26/24 01:19 PM ET
Deron is still one of my favorite Hokie ballers!
EDGEMAN • 04/26/24 11:01 AM ET
Pretty sure if Deron played today he would have a Lipton NIL deal.**
HokieAllMyLife • 04/26/24 01:29 PM ET
Well Lawal is from London so maybe he should have a Lipton deal. Tea time!**
OrlandoHokie • 04/26/24 02:42 PM ET
LOL, good one!**
40ozDistrict • 04/26/24 01:37 PM ET
I enjoyed watching Deron.**
Atlee Hokie • 04/26/24 10:57 AM ET
Dirk Williams the OG for me...
Diehard Hokie • 04/26/24 10:32 AM ET
One of the few things Frankie Allen had going for him
Pylons • 04/26/24 02:22 PM ET
Now that's a name I hadn't heard in a while. And you're right about him!**
4dhokies • 04/26/24 01:11 PM ET
Dirk definitely had some hops.**
Nortazhokie • 04/26/24 11:54 AM ET
Yep. Was about to bring him up. Wasn’t he left handed?**
VT One • 04/26/24 12:45 PM ET
Yes**
Nortazhokie • 04/26/24 12:48 PM ET
I remember the under the basket lob play for Dirk Williams
OrlandoHokie • 04/26/24 10:52 AM ET
Supposed 49 inch vertical in VCU testing last year.**
1980VT • 04/26/24 08:42 AM ET
Don't deny him the final 0.5"**
Pylons • 04/26/24 02:23 PM ET
I'm only going on what is written
Vippie1 • 04/26/24 08:28 AM ET
Just wait til the fans decry the lack of fundamental skill**
GCHokie34 • 04/26/24 11:55 AM ET
God help him if he misses a free throw in a close game. Seriously....
vtbball80 • 04/26/24 12:34 PM ET
Defense and Rebounding looks strong
WOJO • 04/26/24 01:53 PM ET
Maybe Bam can transfer back too,that would be a story!**
HokieBrazil • 04/26/24 07:53 AM ET
The first player to play for 7 teams?**
EDGEMAN • 04/26/24 09:26 AM ET
WOW!**
TomA • 04/26/24 03:47 AM ET
Love his rebounding...6 per game in 18.9 mpg.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 04/26/24 12:42 AM ET
Speaking of rebounding
VTCC 65 • 04/26/24 02:43 PM ET
If they run a 4-guard offense, he's probably their 4-man.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 04/26/24 02:44 PM ET
You wrote:
VPI63 • 04/26/24 06:47 AM ET
He would be an ideal 4 for this team
VT ChemE 1986 • 04/26/24 12:02 AM ET
He had 11 assists and took 7 3 pt shots all season last year.....
vtbball80 • 04/26/24 01:15 AM ET
A solid back up 5 may be all we require to fill our need at that position.**
NC Hoke • 04/26/24 01:59 AM ET
I could see him and Poteat splitting time equally. Poteat can get into foul
Hokie`79 • 04/26/24 06:06 AM ET
I thought he was a 4**
YBYSAIAHokie • 04/26/24 08:58 AM ET
He can play both and we need depth at both.
NC Hoke • 04/26/24 12:40 PM ET
I obviously don't know anything for a fact but I feel like he would
bjw810 • 04/26/24 12:09 AM ET
Mutts was a 4 and couldn't shoot outside**
hokietom87 • 04/26/24 06:57 AM ET
He could, he just didn't have to**
SarahVTHokie24 • 04/26/24 02:49 PM ET
In his 3 years, Justyn was a 33% 3P shooter. If that is bad, bring
mghokie • 04/26/24 11:41 AM ET
That % is better than Pedulla's this past year....**
Bmackattack • 04/26/24 12:27 PM ET
He was also an excellent passer to make up for it. Hard to replicate that**
Hokie622 • 04/26/24 09:18 AM ET
Mutts made our offense run. He was the key.**
EDGEMAN • 04/26/24 09:23 AM ET
Sure.
hokietom87 • 04/26/24 11:17 AM ET
I agree.
EDGEMAN • 04/26/24 11:20 AM ET
Great example. Mutts seemed to work out well for us in a CMY offense.**
HoakieCup • 04/26/24 08:50 AM ET
Would be incredible. Versatile 4 that can defend and insane vert**
jfrance41 • 04/25/24 11:53 PM ET
How is he versatile (at least so far in his career)?**
GoldCoast • 04/26/24 08:58 AM ET
Can guard multiple positions**
jfrance41 • 04/26/24 10:51 AM ET