Another transfer: Akeem Odusipe enters the portal
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Another transfer: Akeem Odusipe enters the portal
He played only 11 games last season as a freshman.
We hardly knew ye. Farewell, Akeem.
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I honestly forgot he was on the team. I wonder if it's because of the (hopefully) good center we got for 2022.
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He has or will be recruited over. Now let's get another 6'8" or 6'9" player. Enought guards!!!
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Re: Another transfer: Akeem Odusipe enters the portal
Yes. Presley Patterson (current 2022 commit) is from Knox Catholic and his teammate BJ Edwards (4 star PG) is a high target (though, he currently has 2 predictions to commit to UT).
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Patterson is a wasted scholly. Looks less athletic than Thomas. Already recruited over!
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He wasn't impressive as a freshman, but we have seen some of these raw athlete big men emerge as Juniors or Seniors. AO was certainly a "project" player, but at Vanderbilt we've seen plenty of those projects pay off.
It's hard to imagine anywhere he'd go that would result in him being a better player in three years than staying at Vanderbilt with Stackhouse and playing in the SEC.
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Re: Another transfer: Akeem Odusipe enters the portal
James Siakam comes to mind. Similar motor and athleticism, though not sure Odusipe has a comparable wingspan.alathIN wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 5:52 pmHe wasn't impressive as a freshman, but we have seen some of these raw athlete big men emerge as Juniors or Seniors. AO was certainly a "project" player, but at Vanderbilt we've seen plenty of those projects pay off.
It's hard to imagine anywhere he'd go that would result in him being a better player in three years than staying at Vanderbilt with Stackhouse and playing in the SEC.
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I hope Presley Patterson proves me wrong, but from one of his highlight videos he looks like a spot up shooter with no lift and a low release point. Like a poor man’s Brandon Plavich. Nothing against spot up shooters; we’ve had success over the years with teams stocked with them. But could he get that shot off consistently in the SEC with a lot of length and athleticism in the league?
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I totally understand the critiques of Patterson. However, I think none of us knows the specifics of his situation. For all we know he’s coming in as a preferred walk-on because he wants a VU degree. I don’t see any reason to hate on a committed student athlete.
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Nobody is hating on him. He just doesn't seem to fit the mold of other SEC guards and I don't think his game will get us to the next level. If he is a preferred walk-on then fine....UltimateVUFan wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 10:58 am I totally understand the critiques of Patterson. However, I think none of us knows the specifics of his situation. For all we know he’s coming in as a preferred walk-on because he wants a VU degree. I don’t see any reason to hate on a committed student athlete.
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I wasn’t hating on him. I hope he’s a huge success. I miss the days of players that have his apparent skill set being big contributors. I just doesn’t seem like that is where college hoops is these days.
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If you were talking to him in-person, would you tell him he was a “wasted scholly” who is “Already recruited over” as you did above? Just seems unnecessary to say something like that about a guy who has committed to become a Commodore.Nashmann wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 1:17 pmNobody is hating on him. He just doesn't seem to fit the mold of other SEC guards and I don't think his game will get us to the next level. If he is a preferred walk-on then fine....UltimateVUFan wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 10:58 am I totally understand the critiques of Patterson. However, I think none of us knows the specifics of his situation. For all we know he’s coming in as a preferred walk-on because he wants a VU degree. I don’t see any reason to hate on a committed student athlete.
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So. You would say that to a 17-18 year old kid. And I’m the $#%$... ???Nashmann wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 7:01 pmYou are such a $#%$ This is a F'k message board!! Yes I would tell him!UltimateVUFan wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 6:50 pmIf you were talking to him in-person, would you tell him he was a “wasted scholly” who is “Already recruited over” as you did above? Just seems unnecessary to say something like that about a guy who has committed to become a Commodore.
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Nashmann wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 7:01 pmYou are such a $#%$ This is a F'k message board!! Yes I would tell him!UltimateVUFan wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 6:50 pmIf you were talking to him in-person, would you tell him he was a “wasted scholly” who is “Already recruited over” as you did above? Just seems unnecessary to say something like that about a guy who has committed to become a Commodore.
You may or may not be bigger, but he is probably quicker than you and in better shape. If you tell him that he might pop you one in the chops before you could move. With your frequent abuse of other posters on this board, his actions would speak louder than your words.
Re: Another transfer: Akeem Odusipe enters the portal
I had high hopes for Akeem. When he did get a chance to play he played hard. I too thought he could be a taller James Siakam. But I see his side too, you need to play live game minutes to truly get developed and reach your potential. I hope he goes somewhere like ETSU and gets to play a lot.
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ok...this is a message board. Let me apologize. It is just my opinion he won't fare well. I hope he is world-class and dominates for 4 years. I would have told him Belmont or Lipscomb would be a better choice if he wanted to play more. I am NOT hating on him just being realistic from the film I have seen. We already have a Thomas who is more athletic.LawoftheWest wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 10:24 pmNashmann wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 7:01 pmYou are such a $#%$ This is a F'k message board!! Yes I would tell him!UltimateVUFan wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 6:50 pm
If you were talking to him in-person, would you tell him he was a “wasted scholly” who is “Already recruited over” as you did above? Just seems unnecessary to say something like that about a guy who has committed to become a Commodore.
You may or may not be bigger, but he is probably quicker than you and in better shape. If you tell him that he might pop you one in the chops before you could move. With your frequent abuse of other posters on this board, his actions would speak louder than your words.
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