Ryan Childress hard work paying off............

[volfan2024]

Lost 17 pounds and increased his vertical leap by 8 inches since enrolling a year ago, according to Coach Pearl ( scout.com)Scout.com: Reducing Ryan

 

[adaminho]

he looks like a badass now

 

[hatvol96]

Lost 17 pounds and increased his vertical leap by 8 inches since enrolling a year ago, according to Coach Pearl ( scout.com)Scout.com: Reducing Ryan

That means he now has an 11 inch vertical leap.

 

[hvwarrior58]

Wow, hat, I believe that is almost the exact same thing that Pearl said.

 

[hatvol96]

Wow, hat, I believe that is almost the exact same thing that Pearl said.

Great basketball minds think alike.

 

[hvwarrior58]

I think he said around 10, but then noted that he was actually up to 31, which isn't horrible for a guy the size of Ryan(still not great though).

 

[hatvol96]

I think he said around 10, but then noted that he was actually up to 31, which isn't horrible for a guy the size of Ryan(still not great though).

True. 31 is a reasonable number for a 6'9" player. I'm more concerned with his lateral quickness. Hopefully, the weight redistribution and improved conditioning will aid on that account. Otherwise, he just flat can't defend at the SEC level.

 

[volfan2024]

That means he now has an 11 inch vertical leap.

Ouch!

 

[hvwarrior58]

Yeah, from the practice reports, it sounds as if he has really improved his game. That doesn't mean it will translate onto the court during a game, but it is encouraging to hear, especially considering he will likely play alot with Wingate gone.

 

[tidwell]

17 pounds? I didn't think he was that big to begin with.

Maybe he went to the Dane Bradshaw weight training program and is cut now?