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...
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-- VT_Consul
Apr 27, 2024 at 09:57 AM ET
VT_Consul
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04/27/24 09:57 AM ET
I first thought about David Thompson
-- HokieKick`nBack
Apr 28, 2024 at 01:22 PM ET
HokieKick`nBack
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04/28/24 01:22 PM ET
A big time rebounder is worth his weight in NIL
-- TheAmishHokie
Apr 28, 2024 at 11:44 AM ET
TheAmishHokie
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04/28/24 11:44 AM ET
The best one. Keve Aluma**
-- crazylane
Apr 28, 2024 at 12:44 PM ET
crazylane
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04/28/24 12:44 PM ET
see lynn kidd; maybe 2 years isnt enough but mike can teach**
-- frankyfrankerson
Apr 27, 2024 at 08:46 PM ET
frankyfrankerson
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04/27/24 08:46 PM ET
Yeah,this reminds me of Prince Parker in football.TSL posters got excited
-- HokieBrazil
Apr 27, 2024 at 06:30 PM ET
HokieBrazil
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04/27/24 06:30 PM ET
6'8" with springs for legs excited!**
-- MDHokie79
Apr 27, 2024 at 03:51 PM ET
MDHokie79
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04/27/24 03:51 PM ET
You wouldn't be a Hokie if you weren't excited in the spring/summer**
-- WildTurkE
Apr 27, 2024 at 03:47 PM ET
WildTurkE
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04/27/24 03:47 PM ET
You should be moderately excited. **
-- Pride_and_Joy
Apr 27, 2024 at 03:39 PM ET
Pride_and_Joy
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04/27/24 03:39 PM ET
Be excited. Far from finished product, but obviously an incredible athlete.
-- Maroon Effect
Apr 27, 2024 at 03:06 PM ET
Maroon Effect
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04/27/24 03:06 PM ET
Many fans are overreacting (imagine that) to a new player with.....
-- vtbball80
Apr 27, 2024 at 02:12 PM ET
vtbball80
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04/27/24 02:12 PM ET
Upgrade on our current developmental 5 with no potential**
-- Hoke
Apr 27, 2024 at 01:59 PM ET
Hoke
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04/27/24 01:59 PM ET
he reminds me of dennis rodman (during the pistons years)
-- Windows NT
Apr 27, 2024 at 01:59 PM ET
Windows NT
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04/27/24 01:59 PM ET
See my post below to Rev Zeke**
-- VT ChemE 1986
Apr 27, 2024 at 03:25 PM ET
VT ChemE 1986
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04/27/24 03:25 PM ET
Sometimes you just need an athlete on the court
-- HokieAl
Apr 27, 2024 at 01:15 PM ET
HokieAl
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04/27/24 01:15 PM ET
See my post below to Rev Zeke**
-- VT ChemE 1986
Apr 27, 2024 at 03:26 PM ET
VT ChemE 1986
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04/27/24 03:26 PM ET
Those are legit questions.
-- Will Stewart
Apr 27, 2024 at 11:37 AM ET
Will Stewart
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04/27/24 11:37 AM ET
Most players seem to improve under Young, especially with a redshirt
-- VT One
Apr 27, 2024 at 08:41 PM ET
VT One
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04/27/24 08:41 PM ET