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So, I feel like there's mixed messages on Tobi Lawal...

Lots of people here seem excited, and the kid can jump. But in Friday's Q&A, here's a few quotes from CC: "Lawal is 6-8, 200, can defend the four or the five and he has two years of eligibility remaining. He’s a very raw player from London, England, but he’ll be one of the freakiest athletes to ever put on the maroon and orange." "Lawal isn’t very skilled at this point in his career." "Mike Young will be getting an unfinished product with plenty of potential that is currently untapped. I’m sure that excites him." So...how excited should I actually be that we got this kid? It's one thing to describe an incoming freshman as "raw" and "not very skilled" and "plenty of potential" - but this kid is halfway through his college career already. Are we going to get 2-3 highlight dunks a game...but be frustrated about the rest of his play? I don't know nuthin' about nuthin'...just sort of interesting to see some different takes on TSL.
Posted: 04/27/2024 at 09:57 AM ET

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So, I feel like there's mixed messages on Tobi Lawal...
VT_Consul 04/27/24 09:57 AM ET
I first thought about David Thompson
HokieKick`nBack 04/28/24 01:22 PM ET
A big time rebounder is worth his weight in NIL
TheAmishHokie 04/28/24 11:44 AM ET
If CMY plays him.
VT ChemE 1986 04/28/24 03:16 PM ET
The best one. Keve Aluma**
crazylane 04/28/24 12:44 PM ET
see lynn kidd; maybe 2 years isnt enough but mike can teach**
frankyfrankerson 04/27/24 08:46 PM ET
Yeah,this reminds me of Prince Parker in football.TSL posters got excited
HokieBrazil 04/27/24 06:30 PM ET
so, a taller Deron Washington**
Ho_Ki 04/27/24 05:20 PM ET
6'8" with springs for legs excited!**
MDHokie79 04/27/24 03:51 PM ET
You wouldn't be a Hokie if you weren't excited in the spring/summer**
WildTurkE 04/27/24 03:47 PM ET
You should be moderately excited. **
Pride_and_Joy 04/27/24 03:39 PM ET
Be excited. Far from finished product, but obviously an incredible athlete.
Maroon Effect 04/27/24 03:06 PM ET
Many fans are overreacting (imagine that) to a new player with.....
vtbball80 04/27/24 02:12 PM ET
Upgrade on our current developmental 5 with no potential**
Hoke 04/27/24 01:59 PM ET
he reminds me of dennis rodman (during the pistons years)
Windows NT 04/27/24 01:59 PM ET
See my post below to Rev Zeke**
VT ChemE 1986 04/27/24 03:25 PM ET
Sometimes you just need an athlete on the court
HokieAl 04/27/24 01:15 PM ET
See my post below to Rev Zeke**
VT ChemE 1986 04/27/24 03:26 PM ET
Those are legit questions.
Will StewartAdmin 04/27/24 11:37 AM ET
Most players seem to improve under Young, especially with a redshirt
VT One 04/27/24 08:41 PM ET
I thought the same
extremehokie 04/27/24 11:02 AM ET
CC tells you like it is.
EDGEMAN 04/27/24 10:37 AM ET