Ousmane?

meangreenfaninno · January 14, 2022

Is he that good or was that just a matchup that favored? Didn't get to watch the game but his box was impressive.

meangreen11 · January 14, 2022

42 minutes ago, meangreenfaninno said:

Is he that good or was that just a matchup that favored? Didn't get to watch the game but his box was impressive.

He's that good but now I'm worried that big programs are going to come after him!

GrandGreen · January 14, 2022

45 minutes ago, meangreen11 said:

He's that good but now I'm worried that big programs are going to come after him!

That was my fear too, when they allowed the one year transfer and all the out right buying of players through NIL it favors the stronger programs. Woolridge and Gibson both bolted for the bigger lights and probably more moolah.

My approach now is just concentrate on the season and not worry about next year's free agency.

As long as NT can hold on to McCasland, I think NT will be at the top of CUSA or the AAC.

StealthEagle84 · January 14, 2022

One, my hope is he wouldn't leave UNT as long as McCasland is here given the fact the McCasland was about the only one willing to take a chance on him. And it has paid huge dividends for both sides. And two, Ousmane better be get ready for tomorrow night. WKU has a 7'5" big man that can move. Tomorrow night is another big test for this team.

greenminer · January 14, 2022

Probably a little of both.

Watching the replay now and finally seeing this exchange he had with Early that earned technicals for both. Not gonna lie: I will be watching how these two handle each other in future matchups.

Early walked away last night with 5 points, 1 board, and the loss. Not a good look on him. Does he continue to just run his mouth and not contribute?

keith · January 14, 2022

I thought their color guy on the broadcast was pretty good.

UNTLifer · January 14, 2022

Abu has such soft touch around the basket. He has improved immensely from last year and he isn't close to reaching his full potential. I loved Zach, but he will have us forgetting Zach pretty quickly.

Cooley · January 15, 2022

There’s about 5 guys at the end of the bench other schools should come after

Andrew · January 15, 2022

18 hours ago, Cooley said:

There’s about 5 guys at the end of the bench other schools should come after

Yeah…. I guess the good news is nobody can come after Wright lol.

hopefully we keep Morgan and Stone among the key guys who are playing.

ADLER · January 15, 2022

On 1/14/2022 at 12:16 PM, StealthEagle84 said:

One, my hope is he wouldn't leave UNT as long as McCasland is here given the fact the McCasland was about the only one willing to take a chance on him.

What? A little background here.

Ousmane was a very well known player coming out of high school and committed early to Rhode Island.

Rhode Island had to reevaluate it's signing class when Makhi and Makhel Mitchell, the twin four star freshman center/power forwards who left Maryland’s basketball team in December, committed to Rhode Island as a package deal.

Ousmane then committed to Grant McCasland and North Texas.

Many schools were also still pursuing Ousmane, mostly Rick Pitino at Iona right outside New York City. Can you imagine the pressure, sitting in his living room with his parents and Rick Pitino and declining because he has committed to play basketball a thousand miles away in Denton, Texas.

Rhode Island couldn't keep a commitment but he could.

Thankfully Ousmane honored that commitment to North Texas, signed, enrolled, has worked out like a son-of-a-gun, and has rapidly developed his game. Recently the defeated UMass coach has said there was "very little they could do against him" as he was so dominant inside.

Many schools wanted him and we are very fortunate to have him.

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Edited January 15, 2022 by ADLER

UNTLifer · January 16, 2022

Had a very strong game today against the WKU 9’ center. If he could develop a mid range jumper he would unstoppable.

Edited January 16, 2022 by UNTLifer

Glory to the Green · January 16, 2022

29 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Had a very strong game today against the WKU 9’ center. If he could develop a mid range jumper he would unstoppable.

He was very good in the 2nd half. I think the size of the center was a bit intimidating at first, but he (and the team) adjusted and began attacking. It was fun to watch.

drex · January 16, 2022

Just for the record, we are a big program. We went dancing when a hell of a lot of 'big programs' were eating popcorn in their living rooms watching us beat Purdue.

Tom McKrackin · January 16, 2022

3 minutes ago, Glory to the Green said:

He was very good in the 2nd half. I think the size of the center was a bit intimidating at first, but he (and the team) adjusted and began attacking. It was fun to watch.

I agree. Man Abou is going to be a damn monster!

Danish43 · January 16, 2022

3 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

Had a very strong game today against the WKU 9’ center. If he could develop a mid range jumper he would unstoppable.

His hook need more of a curve. It is a flat hook presently.

greenminer · January 16, 2022

Not sure, but I think the 9’3” WKU center grows a little bit more every time we post about him here.

Tom McKrackin · January 16, 2022

MeanGreen2019 · January 16, 2022

On 1/14/2022 at 4:08 PM, UNTLifer said:

Abu has such soft touch around the basket. He has improved immensely from last year and he isn't close to reaching his full potential. I loved Zach, but he will have us forgetting Zach pretty quickly.

No disrespect to Zach, but Abou’s ceiling is much higher. He is much much more improved from last season.

I wouldn’t worry about him jumping ship. I have a feeling he’ll be here a while, especially if he continues to improve at this rate.