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GMUgemini · Jul 24, 2017

Patriot05 said:
Not sure what is worse, choosing Gunston as a mascot or going with the gold star as the school's logo...

The logo, for sure. The logo goes on everything. The mascot is just some kid in a suit running around being a fool.

GMUgemini · Jul 24, 2017

G M U said:
Athletic similarities maybe but they have 2 different styles of play.

Similar: height (6'6 vs. 6'7), both are long, both alter or block shots on D

Differences: Tillman plays more inside and will make a living around the basket. He's also a better rebounder. AJ runs the court faster, can hit an open jumper or a three. AJ has some more spring in his jump.

AJ's game is probably closer to someone like Bradford Burgess, or maybe Kent Bazemore. If he develops like either of those two players, we'll be lucky, lucky, lucky to have him.

gmujim92 · Jul 24, 2017

GMUgemini said:
AJ's game is probably closer to someone like Bradford Burgess, or maybe Kent Bazemore. If he develops like either of those two players, we'll be lucky, lucky, lucky to have him.

He's way more athletic than Burgess and way more coordinated/skilled than Bazemore was at this point in his development.

The running joke when Bazemore was a freshman was he couldn't chew gum and dribble a basketball at the same time.

Obviously your point about development holds true in his case. I still can't believe he's a rotation player in the NBA.

GMUgemini · Jul 24, 2017

gmujim92 said:
He's way more athletic than Burgess and way more coordinated/skilled than Bazemore was at this point in his development.

The running joke when Bazemore was a freshman was he couldn't chew gum and dribble a basketball at the same time.

Obviously your point about development holds true in his case. I still can't believe he's a rotation player in the NBA.

Me either, but he had a hell of senior season there.

GSII · Jul 25, 2017

Who was the Odu player that got arrested at practice? Or was he shot going to practice? Or was it the coach taking tequila shots before practice? All the above?

FreeGunston12 · Jul 25, 2017

Patriot05 said:
Not sure what is worse, choosing Gunston as a mascot or going with the gold star as the school's logo...

How dare you sir! Them's fighting words. I challenge you to a duel on behalf of this university's honor.

Really, I think moving away from Gunston was one of the biggest marketing mistakes made by our AD. The Patriot is a terrible excuse of a mascot that lacks creativity and tradition. George Mason - where innovation is tradition - except for the fact that we can't be innovative enough to create any sort of tradition. What a lame excuse for a mascot and name.

Quentin Daniels · Jul 25, 2017

I'm not sure if Paul Hewitt was the Gunston of coaches, or if Gunston was the Paul Hewitt of mascots.

Either way, I hope they both get hit by trains.

GMUgemini · Jul 25, 2017

GSII said:
Who was the Odu player that got arrested at practice? Or was he shot going to practice? Or was it the coach taking tequila shots before practice? All the above?

I believe it was Kent Bazemore...and he was arrested right before a game.

FreeGunston12 · Jul 25, 2017

Quentin Daniels said:
I'm not sure if Paul Hewitt was the Gunston of coaches, or if Gunston was the Paul Hewitt of mascots.

Either way, I hope they both get hit by trains.

Again, yes because 'the patriot' was such an improvement.

GMUSig03 · Jul 30, 2017

Went to Kenner today to see AJ's team (sans Mar) play against Higher Level who were coached by Bryon Allen with Otis, Jaire and Will Thomas playing.

AJ was matched up with WT most of the game, starting with the opening tip (which AJ won). AJ is as good as advertised. He by far led the game in ooo's from the crowd with put back dunk, alleyoop dunk, driving dunk, 3's and blocks (at least 4) from out of nowhere (including near back to back plays against Jaire and Otis, one on Otis was ruled goal tending).

Kid has unreal athleticism and bounce, better than expected bulk, long wing span and more than adequate height to play the 4 or 5.

I can't imagine him not starting at either the 4 or 5 and playing around 30 mins a game.

Otis and Jaire looked like... Otis and Jaire, with some added bulk.

GMU_DCU · Jul 31, 2017

Joe Shannon said:
Went to Kenner today to see AJ's team (sans Mar) play against Higher Level who were coached by Bryon Allen with Otis, Jaire and Will Thomas playing.

AJ was matched up with WT most of the game, starting with the opening tip (which AJ won). AJ is as good as advertised. He by far led the game in ooo's from the crowd with put back dunk, alleyoop dunk, driving dunk, 3's and blocks (at least 4) from out of nowhere (including near back to back plays against Jaire and Otis, one on Otis was ruled goal tending).

Kid has unreal athleticism and bounce, better than expected bulk, long wing span and more than adequate height to play the 4 or 5.

I can't imagine him not starting at either the 4 or 5 and playing around 30 mins a game.

Otis and Jaire looked like... Otis and Jaire, with some added bulk.

Thanks for sharing your observations, the offseason is way too long.

Falco · Jul 31, 2017

Highlights. Aj is the first one

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qFCuwmPDXi8&feature=youtu.be

mkaufman1 · Jul 31, 2017

I know its just Kenner but man I can't wait to watch this kid hit the court.

G M U · Jul 31, 2017

Joe Shannon said:
Went to Kenner today to see AJ's team (sans Mar) play against Higher Level who were coached by Bryon Allen with Otis, Jaire and Will Thomas playing.

AJ was matched up with WT most of the game, starting with the opening tip (which AJ won). AJ is as good as advertised. He by far led the game in ooo's from the crowd with put back dunk, alleyoop dunk, driving dunk, 3's and blocks (at least 4) from out of nowhere (including near back to back plays against Jaire and Otis, one on Otis was ruled goal tending).

Kid has unreal athleticism and bounce, better than expected bulk, long wing span and more than adequate height to play the 4 or 5.

I can't imagine him not starting at either the 4 or 5 and playing around 30 mins a game.

Otis and Jaire looked like... Otis and Jaire, with some added bulk.

Props for showing up with a newborn and giving some insight. Early candidate for the Fan of the Year award.

Falco · Aug 2, 2017

Excited to watch AJ shut down Tillman!

GSII · Aug 2, 2017

how to tall is AJ?

Patriotsince81 · Aug 2, 2017

GSII said:
how to tall is AJ?

Listed at 6' 7' and 200 pounds.

patriotchild · Aug 2, 2017

DJ3 said:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5OyvoH2BmQ

What a boss..

Haha that was great. I forgot about that video. Thanks for the throwback.

Gunston may have been weird, but at least he was uniquely ours and had a name.

FreeGunston12 · Aug 3, 2017

patriotchild said:
Haha that was great. I forgot about that video. Thanks for the throwback.

Gunston may have been weird, but at least he was uniquely ours and had a name.

Bring him back! I'm calling the last few years "the curse of the patriot". Think about it, the patriot is now associated with the virus, losing, poor attendance, and just horrible all around experience. Meanwhile Gunston is associated with a final 4 run that shocked the world. Hmm . . .

mkaufman1 · Aug 3, 2017

Gunston, Mikey the Chimp, plus sacrifice of ACW=Undefeated National Champs

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