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Cardiac kids and thoughts on Neo

Wow, what a game. We did everything we could to give the game away, but came out victorious on the road. I watched the game in the dark with the sound muted as my wife slept. I had my trusty dog by my side. They say dogs lower blood pressure. I sure needed it for that last three minutes, especially the last minute. As for Neo, I see the potential in his passing and court vision. Unfortunately he is not ready for the NBA. His shooting is erratic, he makes freshman decisions when pressured late in the game, and his free throw shooting with the game on the line is inconsistent. I follow the Pistons and I can tell you that he would not see the court with that roster. He would be exposed. G League at best. He should stay in school another year.
Posted: 01/22/2026 at 11:06 AM ET

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Cardiac kids and thoughts on Neo ◄
MotorCityHokie80 • 01/22/26 11:06 AM ET
The NBA has a similar developmental system to MLB...
LonghornHokie • 01/23/26 02:18 AM ET
Motor City, spot on. I'm no NBA scout, Neo is not ready, next year maybe**
George Baylor • 01/22/26 04:15 PM ET
He should not be on the floor in end of game situations.
Gobbler Guru • 01/22/26 01:35 PM ET
Ergo...
Arch72Hokie • 01/22/26 06:23 PM ET
Schutt had a big turnover at the end
GreenvilleVT • 01/22/26 03:45 PM ET
I felt like AI could help answer why Neo would be drafted
LAHokieAlum • 01/22/26 01:12 PM ET
But is he really 6'-9" or closer to 6'-7"?**
YBYSAIAHokie • 01/22/26 04:41 PM ET
Neo...
Arch72Hokie • 01/22/26 12:44 PM ET
Neo looks a lot like NAW did as a FR
hokiepro • 01/22/26 12:38 PM ET
His offensive struggles remind me more of Dorian Finney-Smith.**
VT66 • 01/22/26 03:12 PM ET
DFS was way worse as a shooter **
hokiepro • 01/22/26 04:03 PM ET
Speaking of NAW, what a year he's having for the Hawks
Zanderhokie • 01/22/26 12:52 PM ET
He is playing great plus he defends too**
DCL • 01/22/26 02:51 PM ET
Sorta my point **
hokiepro • 01/22/26 01:30 PM ET
Yes, and NAW played a second year at VT
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 12:46 PM ET
Stranger things have happened.We all made fun of Ryan Dunn and the UVA fans
HokieBrazil • 01/22/26 12:19 PM ET
I was one of those who predicted no way Dunn would go in the first round
Zanderhokie • 01/22/26 12:37 PM ET
I would say the Dunn/Neo comparison is flawed
wahoo2023 • 01/22/26 02:56 PM ET
Many of the DSU posters called Dunn a lottery pick,
GCHokieof91 • 01/22/26 12:29 PM ET
Neo to me didn’t seem to grasp that his increased notoriety would increase
hokienole • 01/22/26 11:36 AM ET
I don’t think we are allowed to make honest observations on this forum
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 11:29 AM ET
You offer your opinion on him and they offer...
Jackie VT • 01/22/26 12:06 PM ET
Not really
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 12:09 PM ET
Yep. There is a huge difference
Gobbler Guru • 01/22/26 01:38 PM ET
I'm saying, the other 4 players on the floor benefit to him being on the
Hokies23 • 01/22/26 01:36 PM ET
I agree with this. Neo makes ALL OTHER HOKIES better on the court! That is
Scream_On_D • 01/22/26 09:54 PM ET
Look up the definition of opinion **
Hokie98 • 01/22/26 12:22 PM ET
💯%**
Windows NT • 01/22/26 11:56 AM ET
You are allowed your opinion - but when he's drafted in round 1, will you
Hokies23 • 01/22/26 11:50 AM ET
If Neo is drafted in the 1st round after his performance to date...
KiloZulu • 01/22/26 02:38 PM ET
Yes, but I won’t feel good about it
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 12:06 PM ET
Their potential in the NBA is different I believe. **
40ozDistrict • 01/22/26 04:41 PM ET
If the draft was purely about performance then I would understand....
Jackie VT • 01/22/26 12:26 PM ET
Yup - Corey Moore would have been a top 5 pick in the NFL.
jesuisvtguy • 01/22/26 01:12 PM ET
NBA teams draft based on potential and projections, not college stats
Zanderhokie • 01/22/26 12:54 PM ET
Then I don’t like the NBA draft!**
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 12:40 PM ET
I don’t like the NBA; barely resembles basketball **
hokiepro • 01/22/26 01:36 PM ET
College Success does not equal Pro Potential Success.
TheFacts • 01/22/26 12:18 PM ET
Because it feels wrong
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 12:43 PM ET
I feel a lot more confident when Hammond has the ball than Neo. I think
SHPHOKIE • 01/22/26 01:19 PM ET
1st round? you are not serious**
Windows NT • 01/22/26 11:58 AM ET
If I'm not, i'll come back and say i was wrong.**
Hokies23 • 01/22/26 01:34 PM ET
Well said!**
Wade4VT • 01/22/26 11:39 AM ET