I know Dorn is day to day but it seems he’s been that way for the past 2
Weeks, wondering if anyone has any insider info, maybe he had back surgery that would keep him out for longer
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6mo
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6mo
If he did come back, at most he’s a foul trouble replacement guy.
Would rather see Jones get more run at the 4 with his athleticism and rebounding, Dorn is about as athletic as Gurdak which is to say, not enough
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6mo
Dorn and Gurdak are different players no doubt. But at the very least, I don't think having another 5 fouls to give at the 5 position messes up chemistry in any way.
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6mo
Gurdak has been a pleasant surprise so far and has been a major factor in the paint with two of our big men out.
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6mo
Dorn's slightly more athletic, also his experience gave him an advantage on team defense principals prior to his injury.
Gurdak is better with the ball in his hands, Dorn was better without the ball, but Gurdak sure is a fast learner.
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He understands help concepts. It’s why I said Dorn is more athletic…he has more physical tools to defend than Gurdak because he covers more ground more quickly BUT Gurdak understands positioning very well to offset his lack of quickness and explosion
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Gurdak has better post moves, hands and finishing touch. Dorn probably would beat Gurdak in shuttles, vertical jump etc; but currently Gurdak is a more polished basketball player. Dorn has a much longer wingspan and could be more of a defensive disruptor. I could see offense for defense subs Dorn for D and Gurdak for O at games end if other team has a big who’s an offensive threat and/or when one of Tobi or Hansberry is out due to fouls
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6mo
they have a monster on their roster. Having a massive dude would be helpful vs him.
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6mo
Gurdak knows how to use his body better, Dorn is a bit more refined on both ends from a skill perspective.
Gurdak has great hands though, which is key for a big guy
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6mo
But to bad Gurdak doesn't have Laettner's shooting touch.
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6mo
Haven’t seen him shoot a FG from outside 8 feet
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6mo
No offense, but it's like you just pulled a name out the tall white guy hat.
** Edited by marcbvtgm at 1/13/2026, 10:58:13 AM
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6mo
Just because he's more athletic than, say, Patrick Wesley, that doesn't mean he's particularly athletic. And certainly not similar to Laettner.
I guess if I had to stretch, I'd say Gurdak and Laettner have/had a good feel where the rim is and have/had decent footwork inside the restricted area. But that's about it.
** Edited by marcbvtgm at 1/13/2026, 12:15:03 PM
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6mo
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6mo
That should’ve been dunks from both
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6mo
with Gurdak. if he gets into foul trouble against dook, uncheaters,
teams with good bigs and depth - either we suffer from undersized 5
or they go at him and foul him out, then we have no height with muscle
to sub in
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