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Benny's is the only pizza I've ever had that gave me Beer Burps

CMY had a great lineup for "run and gun" this year and yet it didn't happen... because its not how he runs the offense.

Neo would have been much better in a fast-attack transition focused offense and really struggled to get into a flow with the structure that CMY wants in place on the offensive end. Kinda like the triangle offense Phil Jackson ran in Chicago... tough to master but lethal when great players master it (Bulls were also helped by a superstar who could bail out a stagnant possession individually). Big problem for CMY is that the roster turnover in CBB right now makes it really difficult to get a full team of contributors who are experienced and comfortable in the system.

every college (and pro) team runs pick & roll constantly...

Nah, marinades need a sour element.

I too am asking $3million per year to switch employers

He could possibly thrive at UNC, and the raw talent is certainly there, but to me he's kind of a guy without a natural position.

I also have concern about who is making decisions for him...i.e. his agent/handler from Greece?

CMY I tried to fit him in multiple positions. He started the year essentially as a point guard, but never had any semblance of the required ball handling skills to be a primary ball handler. You can't tell me Mike Young et. al didn't figure that out in practice.

Later he transitioned into essentially a spot up shooter, but spent much of the Season shooting sub 20% from the three-point line So that's out.

At a high level, a guy his size is supposed to be a wing. You have to defend...which he doesn't do... and either be a slasher, shooter or facilitator. He certainly has above average passing skills and may have more luck as an assist guy at UNC.

My guess is that he has a slightly better season in UNC, but never becomes a primary offensive option.

Again, the thing that gets me though is how a guy like this gets a huge raise in NIL money after having a largely disappointing season. It's like managing a project at work that never functions or makes money and then demanding 300% raise the next year. NIL is 100% a House of Cards.

Except he'll probably excel in a NBA style of play with heavy sets of pick and roll. With his passing ability, he has the potential to be lethal in that type of offense. And if he shoots consistently (unlike he did for us), then he'll average 20 ppg. I know we want to hate on him because of his inconsistency, but you can't say he has no talent or potential. VT was obviously not the right fit for him. I also think a rising tide lifts all boats. If they surround with him with better talent, he will naturally be a better a player. He is not cut out to be the center of it all which it seemed CMY tried to make him. But he can be a productive player for sure. Is it worth what they likely paid him? Not for me to decide. I can't figure any of this current landscape of college sports. But it really sucks to see a guy transfer in-conference. If he is successful and the potential becomes reality for UNC, it will sting that much more.

Rumor is (maybe already confirmed) Kim English--fired Providence coach--is going to be a top Assistant there...he may have an overly sunny view of Neo.

I have no reason to actively root against a the guy but Neo did nothing here to make me think he is worth anywhere near $3 Mil...if UNC paid that (or something close to it) to get him, then it tells me they're probably drifting farther away from the right track than they were with Hubert Davis.

thank you sir. I hold a British passport so I probably will get by with that - my son will need the ETA, I guess

Oof! I didn't know that aspect of it.

Cool story about Shane Lowry talking the Augusta somolier into some bottles after Rory won last year...
https://www.the-sun.com/sport/14243949/mcilroy-lowry-wine-gift-augusta-masters-win/