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Meeting with Quaintance..

JQ is the backup to Garrison while Moreno comes along, right? Not a four like AF at all. We need two true 4's, excluding Dioubate, for offense at all three levels.
 
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He has to be able to PASS, DRIBBLE and SHOOT. He has great size, athletic… what’s his skills? He’s a rim protector, Can he defend pick and rolls and defend guards on a switch?
Pope has good evaluation instincts.
Don’t know if he is a NIL negotiator.🤔
He is a great athlete. Plays like a 7 ft with his wingspan. He's a no brainer
 
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I disagree. So does the coaching staff.

Maybe we should aim for lesser players and then you can complain when we can’t make it past the sweet 16?
This Alvaro dude our fans want because he shoots 3's. I'm not sold he can play in sec. Dribbles with his head down and frail. He reminds me of big z. Only 5 inches shorter
 
I would be fine with having JQ. Imagine him and Mo on defense. They would be a filthy combo.

Also don't think Pope would want/take him if he didn't think JQ would play this coming season. Pope isn't Cal (thank God)
 
Obviously JQ could be a great pickup but it's not crazy to be a little skeptical about a kid who just had surgery to fix a torn ACL 3 weeks ago
 
Take him. Lot of brilliance in medical science. He’ll be fine.
Don’t turn down uber-elite talent.
 
I don't know how many times I have to say it but incentive based NIL deals are not legal.
He cannot have a deal where it is based on games played, paid after the season, etc.
That is what needs to change. My job and my salary is based upon my performance. Most peoples jobs and pay are based on performance. Why are athletes any different? They asked for this so make them earn their money.
 
I kind of don’t mind though. I mean this will be our 11th? Player that we have signed and I felt good about the roster before him. The upside seems higher than the downside.
Love his talent/skill. I'd feel a lot better about taking this risk if another healthy frontcourt guy who can play-not just a body--was brought in and it was relayed to Quaintance that you are doing it and why you are doing it. That pisses them off--hit bricks.
 
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JQ called a shorter center in some reports with potential as a four when his 'developing' mid range and long range shooting develops. Strengths are his rebounding, physicalness, taking the ball to the basket hard, strength and defense. Built for the SEC. Outside shooting and free throw shooting are things needed to develop an overall game.
 
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