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C Ibrahima Diallo (transfer to San Jose St., transfer to UCF)

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I would venture a guess that he progresses along the lines of Ken Johnson. 3rd year in the program should be his coming out party. If it happens faster than that, then kudos to the staff and Diallo.
 
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OSU_Buckguy said:
thank you, again, for the "keeping it real" portion of today's broadcast.

claiming that osu fans may be expecting too much of diallo next season is a nicely built straw man. pretty much all you're going to find is fans here or there hoping diallo can give us about 5 minutes. is anyone even penciling him in for 10+ minutes? heck, many fans are open to the possibility that diallo may redshirt. if that's expecting too much, well...
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Yeah, I thought the optimal plan is to get Diallo and Giddens both and then redshirt Diallo. If they don't add another big for the team next year, then clearly there is going to be a small reserve role for Diallo but I dont see the minutes as being regular at all.
 
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nomatta said:
Brian Snow says not to expect much of anything from Diallo next season and people should probably listen.

But I can already feel the sizable contingent of fans amassing to crucify Holtmann when Diallo can't get off the bench next season.
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It isn't football my man

All the OSU basketball coach has to do, when football is rolling, is not suck.

Running a consistent top half of B1G/occasional title contender type program is a lifetime contract.
 
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OSU_Buckguy said:
thank you, again, for the "keeping it real" portion of today's broadcast.

claiming that osu fans may be expecting too much of diallo next season is a nicely built straw man. pretty much all you're going to find is fans here or there hoping diallo can give us about 5 minutes. is anyone even penciling him in for 10+ minutes? heck, many fans are open to the possibility that diallo may redshirt. if that's expecting too much, well...
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First off, you're welcome, secondly I have seen multiple posters on other sites talking about how much we needed this guy's length in the paint and they can't wait to watch him play 10-15 mpg next season and boost our interior D.

Are they people that know what they're talking about? No, but they are people that are going to whine and point the finger at Holtmann when Diallo doesn't play as much as they want him to.

You can see it coming from a mile away. It's not a big deal, it's just annoying when you are trying to talk about the season and so many of our casual basketball fans don't have a clue.
 
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nomatta said:
I have seen multiple posters on other sites talking about how...they can't wait to watch him play 10-15 mpg next season
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many? really? between here and 247's basketball board, the overwhelming majority are hesitant to assume much at all of diallo next season. most of the conversations center around diallo being a complete project who will probably get very minor minutes -- or even a redshirt.

No, but they are people that are going to whine and point the finger at Holtmann when Diallo doesn't play as much as they want him to.
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if i'm looking for a bargain-basement opinion about basketball, i'm going to 247's "the front row." i'd concern myself with their opinions as much as i would their opinions on special relativity or proper hygiene.
 
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It's true, you probably shouldn't take me seriously. I might have low-key PTSD from the end of the Matta era.

He was my favorite coach.

I really like Holtmann a lot, he was my top choice to replace Matta and he has exceeded my personal expectations for the team both seasons so far.

Considering the situation I am not opposed to adding Diallo, we need a back-up post player and I think he has huge potential. I just don't think he's going to be ready soon.
 
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Saw where Greg Oden received his bachelor's degree. Does anyone know if he's going to stick around, maybe earn a masters in something, and coach this kid up? Believe he's done wonders with Kalen, and betcha he can give Dialk some good pointers how to take up space and threaten the shooters that wander into the paint.....Go Bucks! So we've now got a doughnut offense......nothing in the hole. (Sorry)
 
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calibuck said:
Saw where Greg Oden received his bachelor's degree. Does anyone know if he's going to stick around, maybe earn a masters in something...
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i think he's going to stick around. probably seek his master's degree in order to continue being a student-manager. otherwise, doubt he'd get a paid role with a title. he has designs on going into coaching, so staying within the program for the time being should be the smart move.

yeah, coaching up diallo could be very strong for oden's résumé. a pet project, if you will. not to pick on terry johnson, but there is stuff only oden can teach given size and experience. something tells me ibrahima and greg are going to be attached at the hip.
 
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