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ORU GRAD Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Are all the players in this photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. Cornelius Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 11 hours ago, ORU GRAD said: Are all the players in this photo? Hard to tell but it looks like... Front row (L - R): Lācis, Weaver, Fuqua, Kearns Middle row (L - R): Nzekwesi?, Jürgens?, Smith, Miller, Milton, Saunders, Obanor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglefan 21 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Missing Emir I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeagleman5 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Fuqua looks fine in the photo...any word on the injury?....also, it appears his dad is looking right over his shoulder..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 I guess the answer is September 23.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 New practice floor looks good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 @Dr. Cornelius and I viewed a men’s basketball practice Saturday afternoon. We came in about half way and stayed a little more than an hour. Obviously this was the 2nd or 3rd practice and you can’t draw a lot from my limited observations - or knowledge. Here are my random (amateur) observations: Everyone was practicing except Fuqua - who was in street clothes Mills ran the whole practice; it was scripted and intentional. A lot of the drills were working on zone defense (positioning, communication, techniques, etc.) Mills is very big on verbal communication and valuing the basketball. Had guys run sprints if they didn’t talk to each other on offense or defense. The offensive drills focused on high posts action and screens; setting them and using them. The coaches had a very large TV monitor set up on the sideline where I think they've been reviewing various offensive/defensive sets. (similar to the photo in the tweet below) My not-very-knowledgeable opinions on the players I saw: Kearns: Looked the same; steady, decent ball handler with a good shot. Milton: Looks young but plays like a point guard and has a decent shot. Chris Miller: Has nice hands and a nose for the bucket. Good teammate- saw him encouraging several players during the course of practice. Emir Ahmedic: Has lost some weight and seems a bit quicker. EMan: Looked really good. Very active on defense with several steals. Has worked on his jumper; seemed to make everything he shot. Adian Saunders: Brings height and quickness to the perimeter; very active on the defensive end. Malone (WSU grad transfer): A nice addition. Nice outside shot and was very verbal. Looks like an upper classman leader. Carlos Jurgens: A true big (6’5”) guard. Nice shot and could handle the ball. Francis Lacis: A true 6’7” wing. You can tell he is older. Decent ball handler. Has a high release point on his jumper similar to SDSU's Reed Tellinghuisen; will be difficult to contest his shot in the Summit. Obanor: Has a nose for the ball with a good vertical and seems to be an active rebounder. Kerwin Smith: Brings height and mobility - not the typical lumbering 6'10" player. Seems to have a nice mid range shot and can pass/handle the ball. DJ Weaver: Appears to be a true 3. Good ball handler who hit several spot up three pointers 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeagleman5 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 What's the scoop on RJ Fuqua's injury???.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Thanks Terry - good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUIllini Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Thanks Terry, This is awesome stuff! I know we’re in the midst of football season, but I can’t wait for ORU basketball to get going! Lots of new players and year two for Mills. Let’s go ORU!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcboy2000 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Great post, Terry! Starving for info on the new guys and excited to see how year two goes with Mills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORU GRAD Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Talked with a few at ORU Monday of last week and they are really quiet about what they are seeing. I hope we can become a better ball club this year. We are young in some areas but I feel the team is more athletic than in previous years. I trust I will be surprised. Could this be a possible starting Five? Kearns: Looked the same; steady, decent ball handler with a good shot. Milton: Looks young but plays like a point guard and has a decent shot. Chris Miller: Has nice hands and a nose for the bucket. Good teammate- saw him encouraging several players during the course of practice. Emir Ahmedic: Has lost some weight and seems a bit quicker. EMan: Looked really good. Very active on defense with several steals. Has worked on his jumper; seemed to make everything he shot. Adian Saunders: Brings height and quickness to the perimeter; very active on the defensive end. DJ Weaver: Appears to be a true 3. Good ball handler who hit several spots up three-pointers Emir and Milton fighting for a starting position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 I think we will see several battles for positions. Depth is good. Given all the new faces it will take time for them (players and coaches) to find the right lineups and chemistry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. Cornelius Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Good points by Sam towards the end of the video on how added depth will help this season. The season gets a little bit closer next week with the start of scrimmages... Quote Practices have begun and games are less than a month away, but many college programs will get a chance to see where they stack up in a controlled environment against someone else. These used to be a lips-are-sealed secret, now they are just closed to the fans and the public. Here’s the comprehensive listing of the not-so-secret scrimmages: SUMMIT Denver – 10/27 vs. Colorado State; 11/2 at School of Mines Fort Wayne – 10/27 at Youngstown State North Dakota – None North Dakota State – 10/20 vs. Green Bay in Minneapolis Omaha – 10/20 vs. Northern Illinois in Iowa City; 10/27 vs. UMKC Oral Roberts – 10/19 vs. UT Arlington in Oklahoma City; 10/28 at Arkansas-Little Rock South Dakota – 10/20 vs. Minnesota Mankato South Dakota State – 10/28 vs. Drake in Omaha Western Illinois – None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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