Any news on Orukpe?

[SpanglerFan316]

Mathmatically speaking, EO will have opportunities to pad his bank account, post WSU, in basketball (somewhere other than the NBA). If we are still posting about him after he leaves it means WSU basketball has hit Salukie-ville status.

"Salukie-ville" as in their long, successful run or "Salukie-ville" as in their recent past?

[C0|dB|00ded]

When it comes down to X's and O's, Orukpe might be well-advised to avoid tic-tac-toe. X's and O's doesn't appear to be one of his strengths.

I disagree. I think EO is a very analytical, deliberative thinker. Perfect for mathematics/engineering. I bet he has every play HCGM ever uttered memorized. I think his problem is thinking on his feet. Since he wasn't able to develop the instinct that comes with playing basketball at a young age, he is had to study the sport like an analyst would. He has the theory down, it's the practical application at the speed of D1 basketball that has been a challenge for him.. and is a challenge for most African basketball players. I think this year it all comes together for him. I also think his ceiling is unlimited.


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[Dave Stalwart]

So you're saying that he has his "Xs & Os" down perfectly? :rapture:

I was referencing something I thought I had read or heard... That his favorite subject and major are mathematics.

[Ricardo del Rio]

I was told that Danny Ainge was at the SDS practice.

[WSUwatcher]

Couldn't resist, could you, Ricky?

[SpanglerFan316]

I was referencing something I thought I had read or heard... That his favorite subject and major are mathematics.

I understood what you meant. I just saw your comment as an opportunity to make a joke. (No harm intended.)

[im4wsu]

I was referencing something I thought I had read or heard... That his favorite subject and major are mathematics.

But in mathematics, "Xs" are the unknowns, so maybe it does translate well to basketball. Unknowns and zeroes.

Just kidding, I love EO.

[SpanglerFan316]

"Xs" are the unknowns, so maybe it does translate well to basketball.

Or the spot on the map where the treasure lies buried.

[Dave Stalwart]

How about this... Does he start against Pitt state? What games can we expect him to start and/or do the most damage?

Keep the thread alive :)

[tropicalshox]

He gets the start Monday along with Hall, Early, Cotton and Armstead. EO plays around 15-18 minutes.

[forevershockerfan]

He gets the start Monday along with Hall, Early, Cotton and Armstead. EO plays around 15-18 minutes.

In terms of defense, FSF like this 5. I like it alot!!!!!!! We have options galore.

[Dave Stalwart]

He gets the start Monday along with Hall, Early, Cotton and Armstead. EO plays around 15-18 minutes.

I like it. I think he is gonna start a lot early on and I think reasonably higher minutes will be pretty common early on. I would almost like for coach to just blitz the in game experience problem by playing him a ton in the most winnable games. The idea of EO, hall and cle out there is just too juicy. If it can't work, then fine but please, oh please bring it and punch us all in the mouth EO.

[vancedave56]

It's likely the seniors start, except maybe DW with his injury rehab.

[Aargh]

Orukpe signed a deal with Steven Spielberg to do a movie about his coming to America to learn how to play basketball. The working title is "The Never-Ending Story".

[1979Shocker]

Who would play the role of EO?