Felix Okpara commits to Vols!

[papatomany]

I don't happen to agree that Aidoo was a "turnover machine", but I do remember games when he couldn't catch a pass cleanly. It would disrupt the play, and he'd either take an awkward shot or have to kick it out for a reset. On the other hand, there were games where they'd say, "Aidoo with rebound number 8"; and I couldn't remember more than two.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

I don't happen to agree that Aidoo was a "turnover machine", but I do remember games when he couldn't catch a pass cleanly. It would disrupt the play, and he'd either take an awkward shot or have to kick it out for a reset. On the other hand, there were games where they'd say, "Aidoo with rebound number 8"; and I couldn't remember more than two.

He had a lot of turnovers when he caught the ball,in the paint and tried to dribble and when he brings the ball down to his waist and knees before get a shot off. As the season progressed, his range in the paint grew shorter and he did not dunk the ball over the defense.

 

[SoilVol]

This is a horrible comparison. As a sophomore this past year he averaged numbers Uros never got to, and he averaged nearly 2.5 blocks per game. Which is absolutely incredible for just playing like 24 minutes. Hes athletic and has a super high ceiling whereas Uros was unathletic and he just liked to rough people up. Okpara can be as good or better than Aidoo.

Tbf, Uros is tearing it up professionally right now. He's changed his body and can shoot from almost anywhere. I've watched a few of his highlights from this season and he's often leading his team in scoring.

 

[calban]

Tbf, Uros is tearing it up professionally right now. He's changed his body and can shoot from almost anywhere. I've watched a few of his highlights from this season and he's often leading his team in scoring.

Had a 32/9 game. Averaging about 15 in 20 minutes. in Europe though.

 

[SoilVol]

Had a 32/9 game. Averaging about 15 in 20 minutes. in Europe though.

Playing on same Serbian team Jokic played for before he got drafted. Getting developed and they've really changed his game. Couldn't be happier for him.

Also probably enjoying playing in his home country.

 

[Frozevol]

2 more dudes coming within a week.

Tic Toc

 

[aaronvol]

Tic Toc

We got one...the other not yet. Sorry.

 

[Volprofch05]

 

[TrippieRedd]

I know it doesn’t mean a lick of **** right now, but NBA Draft Room has Okpara in their 2025 Mock Draft at 54

Ahead of Malik Dia, Norchad Omier, Hunter Dickinson, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Aday Mara, Oumar Ballo, and Jonas Aidoo

Compared Okpara to Theo Ratliff

Thought it was interesting.

 

[StoneokeyVol]

Excited about this dude

 

[amaralfan1]

Wasn’t she the reporter that Richard G. “Dick” West got fired?

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I must have missed that story.

 

[All Vol!]

In the highlights I’ve seen, he plays with much more confidence around the rim than Aidoo ever consistently demonstrated.

 

[SoullessGinger32_]

In the highlights I’ve seen, he plays with much more confidence around the rim than Aidoo ever consistently demonstrated.

Hands down the best center Barnes has signed since being here. Excited about him. If we land Chaz we will be a tough team to defend

 

[NighthawkVol]

I know it doesn’t mean a lick of **** right now, but NBA Draft Room has Okpara in their 2025 Mock Draft at 54

Ahead of Malik Dia, Norchad Omier, Hunter Dickinson, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Aday Mara, Oumar Ballo, and Jonas Aidoo

Compared Okpara to Theo Ratliff

Thought it was interesting.

Ahead of the Bama Center who transferred from Rutgers?

 

[TrippieRedd]

Ahead of the Bama Center who transferred from Rutgers?

Yes

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

I know it doesn’t mean a lick of **** right now, but NBA Draft Room has Okpara in their 2025 Mock Draft at 54

Ahead of Malik Dia, Norchad Omier, Hunter Dickinson, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Aday Mara, Oumar Ballo, and Jonas Aidoo

Compared Okpara to Theo Ratliff

Thought it was interesting.

What about Billy Ratliff? Stoerner Fumbles knows a ton about that dude.