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by GopherNation on Jun 1, 2009 7:37 AM CDT
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Which incoming newcomer for the Gopher basketball program will have the biggest impact o the 2009-2010 season?
You can vote below but we are requiring that you also post a comment as to why you voted for who you did. I think you can make a pretty strong argument for any of the four newcomers potentially having the biggest impact. White is a top 50 player with a Big Ten body, Williams is probably the most athletic & best defender, Mbwake could be a beast at a true PF and Cobbs might give us a a great back up PG affording the move of Joseph to SG.
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None of the above
because Al Nolen won’t pass them the ball.
Gotta be Royce
The Gophers were in desperate need of a go-to scorer last year, so much so, in fact, that we had to resort to giving the ball to Westbrook in crunch time. Nothing against Lawrence, but I think Royce is a much more polished scorer, and I predict by the end of the year, that he’ll be The Guy at the end of the game.
good point
Westbrook is just not capable of being a reliable go-to scorer at this level.
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I voted Rodney
I think we have untapped potential here and Rodney will be bigger than we are all anticipating. His offense will come later, but defensively he will be a rock-star from day one earning him lots of PT.
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Mbakwe
He is older and ready to contribute immediately. From what I hear he plays good defense, is a good rebounder, can score, and does the intangibles well (all of which mean Tubby will give him PT). He will get the most minutes (of these 4 guys) this season and will be an impact player immediately. I think Royce will be a close second.
I voted Cobbs
The easiest arguments probably are for Royce and Rodney because of the hype surrounding them or Mbakwe because of his experisnce. But I think the Gophers have a desperate need at the PG position. Nolen is a decent player and is exceptional on defense but struggled mightily to get the Gophers into any sort of rhythm.
Cobbs could be a scoring type of point guard that the team desperately needs.
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I Voted 4 Royce
He has a talent level above the other Gophers.
I think Royce will be the best of this class when we look back on it in 4 years
But next year I think Mbakwe will be the biggest factor of the 3. He was dominating juco ball (I realize dominating juco isn’t that big of a deal) but he was a double-double machine – averaged 16 points and 13 boards per game.
Trevor Mbwake
This shouldn’t even be close. Trevor is older,has previous D1 experience at Marquette,and has a skill set the Gophers need ASAP. The others on the list may all have more potential,but I have to believe Trevor is the closest to being “Big 10 Ready.” A man amongst boys.
Agree
Trevor should be the most ready to contribute next year.
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