I believe Odom mentioned it in at least a couple of the post-game press conferences when questioned why he wasn't on the floor during certain stretches of games - that he was tired. I think it was also mentioned on a couple of the broadcasts. Not the reason for it. Just seemed strange to me because he wasn't playing that many minutes.You can search my post about the endurance question/statement during the season
What makes you think that anyone will be here after a year
I have made several explainer posts on this possible incentive; however, I never assumed he was going to stay. On at least one occasion, I said something to the affect, "if he decides to pursue a 2nd year with us/decides to stay". I don't know if he signed with us thinking, 'VCU has sent players to the NBA and Europe. It is a step up from CoC and I will likely be the BMOC at the 5 position and have it all to myself the following year. They can work to build a team around me.' or if the thought, 'just give me the bucks and a court to play on and get better, then I am outa here faster than you can say, "Mo Money"'. You would have to ask him.
While what you say is true, the Rams have also had mixed success with "5's" from our homeland too.
Good point. The early maturing HS bigs become highly coveted if athletic because less guess work on physical development. We have to go after bigs with upside, who we develop, which in today’s environment is a big disadvantage as, if they develop, the odds are significantly reduced that they will stay. We can look no further than Luke. It would be wild to see what a player like David Robinson could get school hoping in today’s play for pay (PFP) college game.
No...they will play together alot.
Kissourine was a seriously talented player who gave himself up a bit by playing out of position and deferring to Kendrick and okay name slipping me, guy from Snow Hill, MD, offensively while doing the dirty work of D and rebounding inside. He ended up starting at small forward on the Russian Olympic team.
You are referring to Sharan Mills. Was a heck of a talent his senior year. Yes, Kissourine played on the Russian Olympic team that beat the U.S. Dream Team. From what I recall, he had a huge game.
Thanks, I don't know why Sharron Mills' name would not come to mind, well lot of things don't come to mind these days.
Edmond Sherrod 72nd
Whenever I see the name Lazar I think of Lazar Wolfe, the wealthy butcher, in the play/movie Fiddler on the Roof.