eagle88 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 McBride looks good. So good to see ORU recruiting athletes we wouldn't have gotten previously! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenj Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 16 hours ago, theeagleman5 said: Geez....McBride looks fine shooting to TheEagleman..... I have watched that clip a couple of times and i don't see a hitch in the shot at all. Maybe i am missing something. Very nice pickup for ORU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, darrenj said: I have watched that clip a couple of times and i don't see a hitch in the shot at all. I agree to a point: he does jump-then-shoot (which a lot of guys do, and many quite successfully). That might be why he looks a little herky-jerky in his motion. And, occasionally he doesn't follow completely through on his shot ("short-arming it" we used to call it, maybe they still do?) Anyway, he is super-quick and flashy; he's going to be a lot of fun to watch; particularly against the Dakota schools, who's big guards will have trouble defending him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 In the press release, Mills mentions that McBride is a good defensive player. That would be a nice addition to his apparent scoring ability. The question is what is his place in the playing rotation. Jurgens provides size, strength and maturity on the perimeter coupled with decent shooting and an ability to drive to the bucket. Thompson has size (6’6”) and can either shoot or drive from the wind. Like lots of juco players, he got better through the season as he acclimated to D-1 competition. We need the size/length of Lacis/Weaver/Lufile/etc. to defend the post & grab rebounds. This roster of players gives the coaching staff multiple options - anchored by Abmas and Obanor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Are there any inside indications about whether Abmas will go in the draft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 If I was McBride, I think I would want to transfer just so I don't have to play on that awful court at Vandy. BTW, does anyone have any ideas what the interior of Mabee Center will look like, other than the replacement of the gold seats with navy blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle88 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 From what i have heard Max will not go in the draft. He actually wants to return to ORU unless in the unlikely event he goes 1st round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Have heard third hand reports that the gold seats will be replaced with padded blue seats. I think the lighting will get an upgrade. Also heard that they want to create more box seats. Not sure if anything will be done to the floor - I’ve heard different things on that. The south lobby and meeting rooms will be converted to volleyball training/locker rooms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleManiac Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Does that mean Volleyball is moving back into the Mabee? Would love to see some smaller boxes, less "fancy" that I could share with my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Volleyball is moving into the Mabee Center from what I understand. Not sure about the makeup of the boxes. I assume they will be similar to what we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hopefully they will enhance the fan experience by adding more video technology to the arena. It can add a lot of excitement. I just wish I didn’t live 1200 miles away. Thankful for ORUSN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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