Darius The Great

[Barton Fink]

It's going to be interesting to see how aggressive we are defensively. I'm not sure we can play the "we'll just outscore you" game against AZ. I really think Cal has pulled back our aggressiveness defensively since our rotation has dwindled. We really need Pringle back. If he can give us 20 solid mins it would be huge.

[gorillawarfare]

how brazile, ewin, and pringle play will determine if acuff even has a chance to win it for us.

Acuff is a dog and if I had to pick one I want the ball in his hands at crunch time but I've thought since about 10 games in this team will go as far as Brazile takes us. If he's active on the glass and policing the bucket on help defense we're a tough out for anyone.  He's still disappeared a few times this year but overall way more consistent than years past.   Been fun to watch him grow up a bit and realize some of that potential.   

[BASS]

Yes. If Brazile, BR3, Leek, Ewin, and Darius the Great are all clicking on all cylinders, we'll beat anybody by 20. Arizona, Duke, and Michigan included.

Remember that game against Cincy... They had just beaten Michigan and scored over 100 in that game. That and the Texas (thank you Jesus) game are the closest we have come to clicking on all cylinders.

[Guardrail]

Acuff is a dog and if I had to pick one I want the ball in his hands at crunch time but I've thought since about 10 games in this team will go as far as Brazile takes us. If he's active on the glass and policing the bucket on help defense we're a tough out for anyone.  He's still disappeared a few times this year but overall way more consistent than years past.   Been fun to watch him grow up a bit and realize some of that potential.   

Agreed. He is going to HAVE to show up and not wilt. If he can get confidence early then watch out.

[egregious]

Stephon Marbury

Stephon Marbury speaks about Acuff.

I was interested about what a guy who passed through GT for a year had to say about our guy.

"He's better," Stephon Marbury's official account commented. "He has the size that separates!"

By way of comparison:

"Marbury enjoyed a 13-year career in the NBA after his time at Georgia Tech, and averaged 19.3 points and 7.6 assists per game. He played for the Knicks, Suns, Nets, Timberwolves and Celtics.

At Georgia Tech, Marbury played one season where he averaged 18.9 points and 4.5 assists per game on shooting splits of 45.7%/37.0%/73.8%."


Acuff is better...by a lot.  In fairness to Stephon, Stephon's friends were not nearly what Acuff has.  I am glad Marbury was blunt about Acuff, nary a 'but' in sight.  That is a nice little floor for Acuff's NBA career.

[GeoHogsGeo]

Darius Acuff Jr. Will Never Go Out of Style

[BASS]

i fucked it up

[BASS]

got it this time

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/48312346

stephen a has bought into darius the great.  i hope that is not a bad omen.

[Barton Fink]

https://x.com/i/status/2040541767808815545

[BASS]

He won the Bob Cousy award for top pg

[BASS]

Sidney Moncrief went 5th overall as our highest draft pick. Anthony Black is second at 6th overall.

I think Darius goes in the top 3 picks.

[Barton Fink]

https://x.com/i/status/2045140705316618463

[BleedinRed]

Need a new pair of basketball shoes.   Ordering a pair now.  

[Hogworth Ballington III]

Need a new pair of basketball shoes.   Ordering a pair now. 

Just know that those aren't Acuff's signature shoe. That's just a particular color of a line that they are using him and other players to promote. His shoe won't drop till the fall. If that matters to you.

[BleedinRed]

Just know that those aren't Acuff's signature shoe. That's just a particular color of a line that they are using him and other players to promote. His shoe won't drop till the fall. If that matters to you.

It doens't.  Reviews say they are heavy and clunky.  I already do that on my own.  I don't need a shoe compounding the issue.  Not sure what I'm going to get but those don't seem to be the right fit for what I need.

[Barton Fink]

It doens't.  Reviews say they are heavy and clunky.  I already do that on my own.  I don't need a shoe compounding the issue.  Not sure what I'm going to get but those don't seem to be the right fit for what I need.

The last 2 basketball shoes I've bought were the Anta Kai 3 and the Way of Wade 808 Ultra v2. Love them both.

If you're looking for a more mid top shoe, I really liked the Jordan 39 I bought last year. The 40 is out this year and probably perform the same. I'm not a big fan of the look of the 40.

A cheaper option would be finding the KD 18 on sale. Never worn them but they look good. 

[BleedinRed]

I was looking at the KD 18.  

I need something with a lot of cushion due to severe knee pain.

Its crazy how many basketall shoes are out there now.

[Barton Fink]

See if you can find a pair of the Jordan 40 to try on. The 39 is the most comfortable and has the most cushion of any basketball shoe I've worn.   

[BleedinRed]

See if you can find a pair of the Jordan 40 to try on. The 39 is the most comfortable and has the most cushion of any basketball shoe I've worn. 

I'll take a look.  Thanks.

[vegashog]

announced he's entering the draft on nba today.