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Oladapo to Pitt
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Does anyone have an idea on how he slides into the lineup? Assuming Champagnie and Hugely return, would he be the first forward/big man off the bench?
Does anyone have an idea on how he slides into the lineup? Assuming Champagnie and Hugely return, would he be the first forward/big man off the bench?
Or they shift Champ to the 3 and play him at 4.
Here’s his game log from this past season:
www.espn.com
A lot of double-doubles in there, including several games with 15+ points and 15+ rebounds. Also a few games where he played a ton of minutes and and didn’t reach double digits in either category. I don’t know anything about him yet, but perhaps he was their only interior option and might’ve been “overused,” causing him to “force” things at times? Perhaps he can be more efficient in an off-the-bench role where he isn’t relied on to do everything?
There definitely seems like there’s some stuff to work with, though. Seems like a solid addition on paper.
Daniel Oladapo 2022-23 Stats per Game - NCAAM - ESPN
The 2022-23 NCAAM season stats per game for Daniel Oladapo of the North Carolina Central Eagles on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
A lot of double-doubles in there, including several games with 15+ points and 15+ rebounds. Also a few games where he played a ton of minutes and and didn’t reach double digits in either category. I don’t know anything about him yet, but perhaps he was their only interior option and might’ve been “overused,” causing him to “force” things at times? Perhaps he can be more efficient in an off-the-bench role where he isn’t relied on to do everything?
There definitely seems like there’s some stuff to work with, though. Seems like a solid addition on paper.
Yeah, film doesn't tell the whole story ever. But to me 4/5 shot zero 3s. But he seems like a real tough guy from his tape.
I think a nice depth piece and i think they could use his hard edge.
He shoots 50% from the foul line, so he's made for Pitt. Im happy with it.
Welcome Aboard!
A piece to the puzzle that makes us better. Need a few more.
A piece to the puzzle that makes us better. Need a few more.
Definitely a PF.
Ideally Champ comes back and Oladapo can be a big off the bench.
Good effective shooting percentage and offensive rebounding percentage.
He can play 15-20 minutes as a back up PF or small ball C and crash the glass.
Ideally Champ comes back and Oladapo can be a big off the bench.
Good effective shooting percentage and offensive rebounding percentage.
He can play 15-20 minutes as a back up PF or small ball C and crash the glass.
They need some size and toughness. Any good minutes he can give will be welcome, and maybe he surprises us.
Agree with giving Champ more time as a 3.
Agree with giving Champ more time as a 3.
Gary will be happy, this guy is worth the ship with how many are open.
Looks like he has a nice strong inside game something sorely lacking , nice addition , welcome aboard .
You can never have enough competent bigs. I’m a big fan of what Houston has done in recent years where, while they didn’t have a major standout, they would just throw 3-4 guys at you that can eat up minutes/fouls and make life difficult on the boards. With or without Reid, this is a decent start to building a functional rotation up front
Different skill set. Oladapo is definitely a 4 not a 3. Zero range out to three point. Not a great defender, but has two years to develop.
Hopefully he’ll leave guys’ girlfriends alone 🙃
Rebounding translates so I like his 9 RPG. Ideally, this would be a nice bench player but right now, he's our starting Center (yes, Center)
PG - Femi
SG - Horton
SF - Sibande
PF - Collier/Jeffress
C - Oladapo
Bench
Collier/Jeffress
Santos
Max
PG - Femi
SG - Horton
SF - Sibande
PF - Collier/Jeffress
C - Oladapo
Bench
Collier/Jeffress
Santos
Max
A step in the right direction to fill out the roster, however, I am not sure what his production will be. Against Mich. St., Oklahoma St., Purdue, Bradley, Xavier and Michigan he averaged 23 minutes, 6 points, 4 rebounds and 2 turnovers. Plus he only averaged 1.9 fouls per game over the whole season.Here’s his game log from this past season:
Daniel Oladapo 2022-23 Stats per Game - NCAAM - ESPN
The 2022-23 NCAAM season stats per game for Daniel Oladapo of the North Carolina Central Eagles on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
A lot of double-doubles in there, including several games with 15+ points and 15+ rebounds. Also a few games where he played a ton of minutes and and didn’t reach double digits in either category. I don’t know anything about him yet, but perhaps he was their only interior option and might’ve been “overused,” causing him to “force” things at times? Perhaps he can be more efficient in an off-the-bench role where he isn’t relied on to do everything?
There definitely seems like there’s some stuff to work with, though. Seems like a solid addition on paper.
Things would have to break perfectly for Pitt in order to prevent this kid from starting.
He is coming in realitically expecting to start and play big minutes.
I guess I’m not sure of the point that you’re trying to make. What’s wrong with making an assumption?
Assuming Champagnie returns, Oladapo likely comes off the bench. Assuming he leaves, Oladapo likely starts.
Just trying to figure out how he’ll fit in the roster is all.
Even If Justin returns, who do you have starting at the other forward?
If Champagnie remains at PF, I’m guessing either Jeffress or a yet-to-commit transfer. I’ve also seen some on here list Sibande there with Horton filling in at SG, though I’m not sure I like that combination for a couple of reasons.
Perhaps Champagnie plays more SF and Oladapo starts at PF? What’re you thinking?
