Kenny Pohto

[Dan]

coming into the season, the big questions about Pohto was his toughness and ability to defend. I think he's already shown he can hang with the big boys. I'm marking him now as our next NBA player after Jaime and Tyson. Is it early? Yes. Do guys with his size and skills grow on trees? No

[SubGod22]

coming into the season, the big questions about Pohto was his toughness and ability to defend. I think he's already shown he can hang with the big boys. I'm marking him now as our next NBA player after Jaime and Tyson. Is it early? Yes. Do guys with his size and skills grow on trees? No

It's rare for most schools to find a skilled big that can come in and contribute right away. I always thought Pohto had a high ceiling and could potentially be an NBA guy, but you never know until you see them in action against D1 competition. Nothing has changed in that regard. He's still got a ways to go, but he has a ton to work with.

[Kel Varnsen]

It's rare for most schools to find a skilled big that can come in and contribute right away. I always thought Pohto had a high ceiling and could potentially be an NBA guy, but you never know until you see them in action against D1 competition. Nothing has changed in that regard. He's still got a ways to go, but he has a ton to work with.

In the same vein, I think Tre King would be a great complement to Kenny Pohto. They have some similar skill sets, but some not-so similar skill sets as well.

[SubGod22]

I do not disagree with you

[DocLove]

I don't say much here, but Kenny Pohto is the TRUTH. His stomach hurt because he got the butterflies, that is all. He balled in his first game, and it's just the beginning. Wait until he has his breakout game with a double-double, 17 points and 11 boards. He has fantastic footwork, communicates on the floor well already with his teammates, and seems to know when to go hard at the basket. In the postgame, while Tyson, Dex, and Kenny are waiting for questions, you can hear Dex mumble "Way to step up Kenny", and I feel it won't be the last time.

Pohto needs to add strength, and our conditioning team will get him there over time. He'll get stronger throughout the year, but I expect the biggest leaps to come over the upcoming offseasons. He already has it connected between the ears, and once he develops his strength too... I'll be surprised if he's here his senior year; he's got potential written all over him.

[WstateU]

I don't say much here, but Kenny Pohto is the TRUTH. His stomach hurt because he got the butterflies, that is all. He balled in his first game, and it's just the beginning. Wait until he has his breakout game with a double-double, 17 points and 11 boards. He has fantastic footwork, communicates on the floor well already with his teammates, and seems to know when to go hard at the basket. In the postgame, while Tyson, Dex, and Kenny are waiting for questions, you can hear Dex mumble "Way to step up Kenny", and I feel it won't be the last time.

Pohto needs to add strength, and our conditioning team will get him there over time. He'll get stronger throughout the year, but I expect the biggest leaps to come over the upcoming offseasons. He already has it connected between the ears, and once he develops his strength too... I'll be surprised if he's here his senior year; he's got potential written all over him.

Sorry Doc, I might have 'played' this one before...

[Stickboy46]

If i remember right .. Kenny wasn't allowed to join the team until right at the beginning of the fall semester .. so he had no benefit of summer practices either.

[SubGod22]

But he did have the benefit of playing for the U20 team before he got here against some solid Nordic competition. It's not the same thing, but it's something.

[1972Shocker]

In the same vein, I think Tre King would be a great complement to Kenny Pohto. They have some similar skill sets, but some not-so similar skill sets as well.

I think Kenny and Mo would be a great complement to Tre King if we could get him. Mo might not be real happy though.

[shock]

I think Kenny and Mo would be a great complement to Tre King if we could get him. Mo might not be real happy though.

Mo can be great. He has to want to be tho.

[pinstripers]

Mo can be great. He has to want to be tho.

I'm sure he wants to be

[WeWillShockU2]

Mo can be great. He has to want to be tho.

Mo will be fine. He played well last year and I expect that he will this year as well. He played ok in the first game except for the turnovers.

[shock]

Mo will be fine. He played well last year and I expect that he will this year as well. He played ok in the first game except for the turnovers.

Mo is good. I’m saying he has the physical tools to be great, but it takes a drive that few have.

[Shockm]

I agree with Shock, that Mo is good, probably at best. He has limitations to being great, unless he actually becomes a threat from 3 point territory, and becomes a consistent 6-7 rebound rebounder. He’s a 6’8”, back to the basket, low post Big, who is an ok rebounder, a decent defender, and a questionable shooter from beyond 15’.

Now, Kenny Pohto can become great.

[Shocker Mama]

I think Kenny and Mo would be a great complement to Tre King if we could get him. Mo might not be real happy though.

I saw that Tre King will be in the Roundhouse for tomortow’s game, on his official visit.