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ThePurpleKnight

ThePurpleKnight

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The big guy in the middle. Page has the physical tools but not sure he’s a true center. There’s a reason why he’s bounced around and never been able to capitalize on his obvious gifts.

Would like to see a Page display a mean streak and play tough BigTen ball. If the staff can get him playing hard and smart, it will go a long way to NU having a big season.
 
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JournCat

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ThePurpleKnight said:
The big guy in the middle. Page has the physical tools but not sure he’s a true center. There’s a reason why he’s bounced around and never been able to capitalize on his obvious gifts.

Would like to see a Page display a mean streak and play tough BigTen ball. If the staff can get him playing hard and smart, it will go a long way to NU having a big season.
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You have to feel good about Brian James' record developing big men as well as our competitive depth. We have the framework in place for him to play a solid 25 minutes and not going beyond his known skills (finishing around the rim, hitting the occasional open 3, disrupting on defense).
 
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docrugby1

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AP has the best offensive skills that I have seen in an NU center in recent years.However , he cannot solely rely on his 6'11" to rebound. He has to improve his positioning, that requires an aggressive mindset. Dererk Pardon was only 6'8" but a very good rebounder because he knew how to block out his opponent. Wes Unseld was only 6'8" but was a dominant NBA rebounder, as was Charles Barkley. ( Granted both of the above had different builds than AP) I hope NU can help AP develop his all around game because the potential is there
 
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docrugby1 said:
Wes Unseld was only 6'8" but was a dominant NBA rebounder, as was Charles Barkley. ( Granted both of the above had different builds than AP)
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Thus leading to one of the greatest nicknames of all time: the Round Mound of Rebound.
 
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docrugby1 said:
AP has the best offensive skills that I have seen in an NU center in recent years.However , he cannot solely rely on his 6'11" to rebound. He has to improve his positioning, that requires an aggressive mindset. Dererk Pardon was only 6'8" but a very good rebounder because he knew how to block out his opponent. Wes Unseld was only 6'8" but was a dominant NBA rebounder, as was Charles Barkley. ( Granted both of the above had different builds than AP) I hope NU can help AP develop his all around game because the potential is there
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Dennis Rodman only 6’6”. And best rebounder in nba history
 
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hdhntr1

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ThePurpleKnight said:
The big guy in the middle. Page has the physical tools but not sure he’s a true center. There’s a reason why he’s bounced around and never been able to capitalize on his obvious gifts.

Would like to see a Page display a mean streak and play tough BigTen ball. If the staff can get him playing hard and smart, it will go a long way to NU having a big season.
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Met his father tonight, Found out that when he was at USC, he had Mono all through Oct and had to stay isolated in his room and he lost 15 lbs during that period. It really set him back and that USC class was outstanding so it put him behind everyone. Watched him tonight and he was really outstanding (including hitting a 3)
 
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hdhntr1 said:
Met his father tonight, Found out that when he was at USC, he had Mono all through Oct and had to stay isolated in his room and he lost 15 lbs during that period. It really set him back and that USC class was outstanding so it put him behind everyone. Watched him tonight and he was really outstanding (including hitting a 3)
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Any other good tidbits from old man page?
 
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ThatadultfromHolland

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ThePurpleKnight said:
Still room to improve strength, and offense in the paint.
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There’s still a ton of room for him to grow. He needs to clean up a lot of the details, but the tools are undeniable. He’s got NBA-level athleticism and a frame that looks the part. You can see immediately why he was such a highly rated recruit. This is his first time logging major minutes since high school, and even with the rawness, the athleticism, touch, and physical stature jump off the screen. He’s the most pro-caliber big I’ve seen in an NU uniform.
 
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