Almonor versus Edey

[MdWIldcat55]

This is a pretty fascinating read by a New York hoops writer after the Fairleigh Dickinson upset over Purdue.

I think some here may be too dismissive of what Almonor might bring to Kentucky - especially on the defensive end. He sounds like someone who will commit to shutting down just about anyone.

Of special interest to me: Almonor scored 23 points in a first-four win in the NCAA tournament. But then he was willing to totally subjugate his offensive game to focus on frustrating Edey.

The more I read about this guy, the more one former Cat comes to mind: Heshimu Evans.

FDU’s swarming defense stops Purdue’s 7-foot-4 Zach Edey in crunch times

Zach Edey got his numbers. But in the end, they were empty digits against an FDU defense that keyed the Knights’ 63-58 upset of No. 1 seed Purdue.

nypost.com

 

[9timeChampion]

More ncaa tourney experience and 3 point shooting.

 

[MrHotDice]

Sounds like he was a big part of FD run in the tourney. Defense and 3 point shooting. Whats not to like?

 

[Smashcat]

He's a nice catch.

 

[Wonky]

Cue moses and bookerfan to tell us this is fake news in 3…2…

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

if Heshimu Evans was a really good 3pt shooter, thats what this kid sounds like

 

[Elliott Tim]

if Heshimu Evans was a really good 3pt shooter, thats what this kid sounds like

He was definitely an intricate part of the 98 team.

 

[MrHotDice]

Most on here dont remember the Purdue upset because after UK loses they lose interest in the tourney.

 

[WeWant9]

Most on here dont remember the Purdue upset because after UK loses they lose interest in the tourney.

I’m pretty sure UK was playing Providence during the Purdue/FDU upset.

 

[MrHotDice]

I’m pretty sure UK was playing Providence during the Purdue/FDU upset.

I think your right.