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Alvaro

Palmerhawk

Palmerhawk

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Jul 3, 2025
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2432Hawk said:
I miss big Al

He's really facilitating and playing well for L'ville

early 2nd half. 6 pts on 2-3 from deep, has 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Really doing good job moving the ball.
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He is playing like a point forward.
Too bad he got too expensive for hawks.
He has come a long way from those 1st few games last year when he looked a little overwhelmed.
Louisville has the biggest payroll in country so he did well
 
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2432Hawk

2432Hawk

Heisman
Jun 22, 2002
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Palmerhawk said:
He is playing like a point forward.
Too bad he got too expensive for hawks.
He has come a long way from those 1st few games last year when he looked a little overwhelmed.
Louisville has the biggest payroll in country so he did well
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money and the fact we needed a 5 with size and Al wanted to play more stretch 4. It was best for both parties to part ways unfortunately
 
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Palmerhawk

Palmerhawk

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2432Hawk said:
man, L'ville is gonna be a problem.

Their 7'2" 240lbs Freshman Ekezie WOW!!! 4-6 from deep and a rim protector
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Yes, definitely a reality check as we approach the BB season.
College BB is more talented than ever.
 
Manfredi

Manfredi

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Jan 5, 2023
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2432Hawk said:
man, L'ville is gonna be a problem.

Their 7'2" 240lbs Freshman Ekezie WOW!!! 4-6 from deep and a rim protector
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And this is an exhibition...wait until they get some games under them. Both teams look very good.
 
Palmerhawk

Palmerhawk

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Kansas leading scorers,council and white,20points each, are playing their 5th or 6th? season of college ball with a friendly local court injunction.
NCAA is fighting it in court.
I
 
2432Hawk

2432Hawk

Heisman
Jun 22, 2002
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Palmerhawk said:
Kansas leading scorers,council and white,20points each, are playing their 5th or 6th? season of college ball with a friendly local court injunction.
NCAA is fighting it in court.
I
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And Trey Kaufman-Renn will soon be joining them.
 
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Hawkfan_08*

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Jul 2, 2025
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10,345
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Palmerhawk said:
Kansas leading scorers,council and white,20points each, are playing their 5th or 6th? season of college ball with a friendly local court injunction.
NCAA is fighting it in court.
I
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2432Hawk said:
And Trey Kaufman-Renn will soon be joining them.
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All of which I thought the Big 12 made a conference rule about. Guessing they don't have the stones to tell Kansas to get in line line the SEC to LSU.
 
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CyberJJJ

Redshirt
Jan 18, 2002
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13
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Hawkfan_08* said:
All of which I thought the Big 12 made a conference rule about. Guessing they don't have the stones to tell Kansas to get in line line the SEC to LSU.
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Don't know about basketball with all the court cases, but the Big 12 did have the stones to stand up to Texas Tech on Football and Sorsby.
 
Hawkangler

Hawkangler

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Mar 16, 2014
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2432Hawk said:
money and the fact we needed a 5 with size and Al wanted to play more stretch 4. It was best for both parties to part ways unfortunately
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If I recall, Al was getting approximately $1.3M and he wanted more. The numbers didn't work if we wanted McKeever. We will miiss his outside game vs.Manyawu at the 4 but we should be stronger rebounding. I'm also looking for big things from Thompson and Harris also.
 
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2432Hawk

2432Hawk

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Jun 22, 2002
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Hawkangler said:
If I recall, Al was getting approximately $1.3M and he wanted more. The numbers didn't work if we wanted McKeever. We will miiss his outside game vs.Manyawu but we should be stronger rebounding. I'm also looking for big things from Thompson and Harris.
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Not necessarily "wanted" more... but his value on the open market was prohibitive of us filling the needed gaps in the roster.

So him leaving was sort of win/win.

We were able to land the post size needed and a guard in portal, while stashing some cash for the Cayden Daughtry sweepstakes 😉

Alvaro was able to goto program where he won't be needed to play the 5, and he got bags of cash.
 
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Hawkangler

Hawkangler

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2432Hawk said:
Not necessarily "wanted" more... but his value on the open market was prohibitive of us filling the needed gaps in the roster.

So him leaving was sort of win/win.

We were able to land the post size needed and a guard in portal, while stashing some cash for the Cayden Daughtry sweepstakes 😉

Alvaro was able to goto program where he won't be needed to play the 5, and he got bags of cash.
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I heard in the $2M range.
 
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toddhawk

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Yes Alvaro hit some huge shots and will live in infamy for us as we continue to watch replays of the wins over Florida and Nebraska (maybe for the 100th time :) ). But I remember against Illinois Coach Mac being frustrated with his defense and pretty much benched him. I figured then that was it as we wouldn't be able or willing to match his price. But the memories will stay for me and I wish him the best.
 
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J.Hawkeye

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All-Conference
Dec 28, 2006
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Was a “Bum Slayer” until Tournament play. Glad to have had his contributions, when he contributed, but he’s not worth $2M any day.
 
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Hawksfor3

Hawksfor3

Heisman
Dec 5, 2016
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J.Hawkeye said:
Was a “Bum Slayer” until Tournament play. Glad to have had his contributions, when he contributed but he’s not worth $2M any day.
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This. Inconsistent. But, who knows? Might be another "Money Shot" left.
 
Hawksfor3

Hawksfor3

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Rusty’s Dad said:
I think Ben M wanted more consistency from Alvaro … too many times where he would hit for 17 one game … and the next five might be 11, 7, 5, 0, 6 … Probably more of a mutual parting where AF wanted more money and BM expected better / consistent results… Either way … I enjoyed AF and seems like a great kid …
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💯
 
Hawksfor3

Hawksfor3

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BringBackBradBanks said:
Love Big Al. Some people take their opportunities and run with them!
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