Goodbye Josh Oduro

[mkaufman1]

Josh isn’t a 5 in the Big East. That league is just a different animal for bigs. Not fair to expect him to be able to guard Donovan Clingan, Ryan Kalkbrenner or Joel Soriano, all of whom are 6-11 or taller. He’s gonna get worked.

I actually saw him against Soriano at Fordham in march 2020 and think he did alright. I don’t remember though.

I also thought Soriano was 23 then, lol

 

[GMUgemini]

I actually saw him against Soriano at Fordham in march 2020 and think he did alright. I don’t remember though.

I also thought Soriano was 23 then, lol

They were both freshmen back then, both players are completely different now.

He should want to play the 4 anyway if he has any thoughts of ever making it at the next level.

 

[Junkees9]

I agree with Gemini and to do that he needs to expand his shooting range with some consistency.

 

[Masonfan3]

They were both freshmen back then, both players are completely different now.

He should want to play the 4 anyway if he has any thoughts of ever making it at the next level.

Josh has a 0% chance of making it to the NBA. He is a very good college player but he lacks size, athleticism, shooting, handles, quickness, etc. to even get a look.

 

[GMUgemini]

Josh has a 0% chance of making it to the NBA. He is a very good college player but he lacks size, athleticism, shooting, handles, quickness, etc. to even get a look.

He has a greater than 0% chance of winding up in the NBA. Is it a good chance? No.

But if he has a desire to get there he needs to dedicate himself to learning how to play a modern 4. And this would even be true if he wants to play in the Euro League (just ask Will Thomas).

 

[KAOriginal]

He may show it this year...but for me, Oduro never looked like he had the competitive fire to fight his way into the NBA.

 

[DRK331]

Josh Oduro is just like Marcus Paige was at UNC:

Very good college player, but not good enough to be in the NBA.

(And don't think I'm hating on Josh, I really enjoyed watching Josh play at Mason and it was awesome seeing him get better each year he was at Mason for)

 

[NewPatriot]

He has a greater than 0% chance of winding up in the NBA. Is it a good chance? No.

But if he has a desire to get there he needs to dedicate himself to learning how to play a modern 4. And this would even be true if he wants to play in the Euro League (just ask Will Thomas).

The fact that he was a bench warmer on Paul VI with no offer other than Mason, came in as a plotter and managed to become an 2 time all-10 first teamer with some NBA interest is amazing....

Will he make the NBA? No, he can make a living overseas which is still pretty good.

It's a tribute to his hard work and dedication.

 

[jessej]

All Big East
Honorable Mention:

Donovan Clingan, Connecticut, C, So., 7-2, 280, Bristol, CT
Josh Oduro, Providence, F, Gr., 6-4, 290, Gainesville, VA
Quincy Olivari, Xavier, G, Gr., 6-3, 200, Atlanta, GA

 

[psyclone]

All Big East
Honorable Mention:

Donovan Clingan, Connecticut, C, So., 7-2, 280, Bristol, CT
Josh Oduro, Providence, F, Gr., 6-4, 290, Gainesville, VA
Quincy Olivari, Xavier, G, Gr., 6-3, 200, Atlanta, GA

Josh is now 5 inches shorter? No wonder he wasn't 1st team!

 

[GMUgemini]

I know this should probably go into the Josh Oduro thread instead but I’m too lazy to scroll past the first page:

Oduro was selected to the NABC all-star team. https://www.ncaa.com/mens-final-four/reeses-final-four-friday#roster

 

[mkaufman1]

I know this should probably go into the Josh Oduro thread instead but I’m too lazy to scroll past the first page:

Oduro was selected to the NABC all-star team. https://www.ncaa.com/mens-final-four/reeses-final-four-friday#roster

I moved it for you.

 

[jessej]

Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

PLAYER SELECTION​

To be one of the 64 players selected for invitation to the P.I.T. by the Player Selection Committee, players must be seniors in good academic and athletic department standing. The P.I.T. considers players from NCAA Divisions I, II and III, as well as NAIA. Players must certify that they have not been “paid to play” in any basketball game or tournament in accordance with NCAA By-Laws 2-3(I)