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RE: Early 08-09 MVC Preview

Big Bull — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:40:42 GMT

Sounds like a big project, based on the offensive skills comment. Sean Jones already has the O skills but needs a little meat and defensive footwork. If this kid needs both O and D, look for him to contribute mayby by his Junior year. But 7' is still 7'.

RE: Early 08-09 MVC Preview

DUBulldog — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:06:45 GMT

cgdcreek (5/13/2008)

Is this Orukpe guy any good?

He's big, and he's a good athlete. He's not very skilled right now.

RE: Early 08-09 MVC Preview

cgdcreek — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:38:50 GMT

Is this Orukpe guy any good?

RE: Early 08-09 MVC Preview

WSUProf — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:59:33 GMT

http://www.kansas.com/sports/updates/story/401598.html
Wichita State basketball recruit Ehimen Orukpe was granted a student visa by the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Rep. Todd Tiahrt said today in a release.

RE: Early 08-09 MVC Preview

cgdcreek — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:09:03 GMT

Man, this Pantagraph guy is a little impressed with new people at SIU. Seems like a bit much.

Gotta remember about the 3-point line moving back. That's an advantage for Drake, since Josh can shoot from anywhere. And Osiris can hardly shoot from 20 feet, let alone 21 feet.

Afraid Bradley may be underrated, maybe even Wichita.

Early 08-09 MVC Preview

Mecha_Bulldog — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:58:13 GMT

The Bloomington Pantagraph has a very early preview of next year's MVC. It predicts Drake will finish third, mostly because of questions about the point guard.

A random blogger also does an early preview of next year's MVC.