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VTKev80
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Let’s look at 2 other stats comparing Neo vs the freshman NAW…

FG% NAW 45%; Neo: 40% 3pt FG% NAW 40%; Neo 30% And again, Neo expectations were higher coming in than NAW, in my opinion. And again*2, Neo is an outstanding talent and I’m very glad we have him but he has yet to meet the significant expectations that preceded him.
Posted: 01/25/2026 at 11:45 AM 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