New Basketball Recruit - International Shooting Guard

[Since 1894]

What is the story on the new player from Europe?

He can play this year.

6'6" 205 guard is all I heard on the radio.

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Cool, glad they're looking internationally.

[Dirty]

http://www.hogwired.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=1150905


Here is a press release.

[booogaga]

here is something i j ust found on u tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV_pSW-i88M

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Since, they are talking about him on Sports Rap.  He is from Georgia and should be eligible to play.  Great outside shooter, which we desperately need.

[Dirty]

The kid can shoot free throws.  That's a plus.

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

The kid can shoot free throws.  That's a plus.

Shawn and Wally on Sports Rap were saying it sounds like he might be able to play the point.  That would be awesome.

[Dirty]

I agree!  It would be awesome.

[TRUHOG718]

Thats great news. I was worried about who would be backing up Weems this year, and I like international players because they learn fundamentals way before they learn anything else about the game. He should get good minutes this year.  +1 coach Pel.

[bolo1010]

how many years of eligebility will he have?

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

very very very good news.

We just got a little bit better next season.

Now we'll be able to give Weems and Beverley some rest.

[Rooka]

WOW, VERY COOL, he seems like one of those guys that will come over and just bust onto the scene, great to have him aboard!

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

how many years of eligebility will he have?

They said he will be a freshman.

Come on over, they are talking about him now: http://www.hogville.net/yabbse/index.php?topic=147404.msg2322696#new

[TRUHOG718]

Welcome to Razorback Nation Levan Patsatsia. 
You've officailly been PIMPED! 

[bolo1010]

man this is the most pumped up ive been about bball in a long time.  I never could get psyched about the season knowing that we had Heath as our head coach...Pel is going to bring the fire and emotion we have been needing.

[TRUHOG718]

man this is the most pumped up ive been about bball in a long time.  I never could get psyched about the season knowing that we had Heath as our head coach...Pel is going to bring the fire and emotion we have been needing.

Yeah as hard as I am on Ol Frank he defenitely made a good move for a change. But I wont speak too soon because  he still has 4 months to screw something else up. LOL

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

man this is the most pumped up ive been about bball in a long time.  I never could get psyched about the season knowing that we had Heath as our head coach...Pel is going to bring the fire and emotion we have been needing.

Yeah as hard as I am on Ol Frank he defenitely made a good move for a change. But I wont speak too soon because  he still has 4 months to screw something else up. LOL

Yeah, he might call Pel in after the first game and tell him all the players have to shoot the "two-hand underhand" shot.

[forrest city joe]

This is very good news. we need shooters. and it looks like thats what we are trying to find. i really like what Pel is doing.looking foward to basketball.

[Adam Stokes]

Here's the rivals article on him, free bytheway, http://arkansas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=701403

[CDOGHOG]

I REALLY LIKE THE  FEELING THAT COACH PEL BRINGS TO THE HOGS.   HOPE IT'S THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG!  WPS!!

[yraciv]

...and I don't think he'll have problems fitting in, check out his my space

[TMc]

The kid can stroke it.., hopefully he can in games as well.

[mbgrulz]

this is the kind of unconventional move that really excites me about the new bball staff. pel knew we needed help this year, and he went out and got it. getting an international kid is really awesome. the int'l game is so much more pure than the US game right now that it isn't funny. i think he'll flourish with good athletes around him. best news i've heard all day...well, except for winning 41,000 pennies at the cherokee casino.

[Cartoon Man]

I am getting excited about basketball again.

[coach, my back hurts]

Other than a tad bit of foot work on his jumper, the kid looks to have very good form shooting the ball.  Not that you have to have good form to be productive, but the two go hand-in-hand most times.  I think he "could" be a good one and is indeed a good pick up.  I really hope Pel does good.  I hope he stays here for a LONG while.

Can the kid speak English?  And how does a foreigner go about getting qualified?  I know they make JUCO's jump through hoops to get into a 4yr school.

[Foshodo]

...and I don't think he'll have problems fitting in, check out his my space

wow... i think thats the first time i've ever had more myspace friends than an 18 year old, specially one that plays sports

[RedSatinHog]

I'm encouraged about a program which can bring in a kid from an Eastern bloc country.  Having someone like that around usually is a positive.  Their work ethic and focus is often times different because they remember too well what it was like where they came from.

I said this in another thread.  I wish someone would walk up to me right now and hand me a dollar for everyone I've met from the former USSR who is working 2-3 jobs to put themselves through college.  It's humbling to see, and it makes you appreciate what you have.

[Razorhogs]

The kid can shoot free throws.  That's a plus.

That is something new for the Hogs.  WPS!!!

[Breems]

Everytime I hear of these type guys I think of Cranford.

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Everytime I hear of these type guys I think of Cranford.

Please.  Think Nowitzki, Stojakovic, Drazen Petrovic, (a lot more) and all the teams that have been giving the U.S.A. fits in international competition.  They are much more fundamentally sound, not just "streetballers", which is what the Hogs desperately need.

[mbgrulz]

Everytime I hear of these type guys I think of Cranford.

every time you hear of a country's player of the year, you think of cranford? wow, i didn't know you thought so highly of him. cranford was nowhere near this guys league. PC wasn't a household name while he was in high school, so it was no surprise that he didn't pan out in the SEC.

[RedSatinHog]

Everytime I hear of these type guys I think of Cranford.

Please.  Think Nowitzki, Stojakovic, Drazen Petrovic, (a lot more) and all the teams that have been giving the U.S.A. fits in international competition.  They are much more fundamentally sound, not just "streetballers", which is what the Hogs desperately need.

Those guys play on national squads on a regular basis long before international and olympic competitions begin.  By the time those comps roll around, they're already well-versed.

Our guys do not play on national squads until their seasons are over at the college and pro levels, and then they go thru all the tryouts for the national team.  It's hard to gel into a real team in that short of a period of time.

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Everytime I hear of these type guys I think of Cranford.

Please.  Think Nowitzki, Stojakovic, Drazen Petrovic, (a lot more) and all the teams that have been giving the U.S.A. fits in international competition.  They are much more fundamentally sound, not just "streetballers", which is what the Hogs desperately need.

Those guys play on national squads on a regular basis long before international and olympic competitions begin.  By the time those comps roll around, they're already well-versed.

Our guys do not play on national squads until their seasons are over at the college and pro levels, and then they go thru all the tryouts for the national team.  It's hard to gel into a real team in that short of a period of time.

Right, but their fundamentals come into play also, they are not one-on-one "and 1" type players, they look to pass and also have very good shooting skills.  Again, something the Hogs have not had.

[Breems]

I just mean I heard the same about PC when he came, but after more research on Patsatsia and his success he should be a large contributor.

[booogaga]

comparing him to cranford is just plane wrong.

[RedSatinHog]

Everytime I hear of these type guys I think of Cranford.

Please.  Think Nowitzki, Stojakovic, Drazen Petrovic, (a lot more) and all the teams that have been giving the U.S.A. fits in international competition.  They are much more fundamentally sound, not just "streetballers", which is what the Hogs desperately need.

Those guys play on national squads on a regular basis long before international and olympic competitions begin.  By the time those comps roll around, they're already well-versed.

Our guys do not play on national squads until their seasons are over at the college and pro levels, and then they go thru all the tryouts for the national team.  It's hard to gel into a real team in that short of a period of time.

Right, but their fundamentals come into play also, they are not one-on-one "and 1" type players, they look to pass and also have very good shooting skills.  Again, something the Hogs have not had.

Oh, I agree.  Good passing and perimeter shooting will create alot of offense for us, and I believe that plays right into the hands of what Pelphrey wants to do at UA (aside from eventually being hired at UK).

[drivetimeporks]

Everytime I hear of these type guys I think of Cranford.

Please.  Think Nowitzki, Stojakovic, Drazen Petrovic, (a lot more) and all the teams that have been giving the U.S.A. fits in international competition.  They are much more fundamentally sound, not just "streetballers", which is what the Hogs desperately need.

arkansas hasnt had anyone other than a streetballer in years.. you couldnt pay me to watch them play

[mbgrulz]

Everytime I hear of these type guys I think of Cranford.

Please.  Think Nowitzki, Stojakovic, Drazen Petrovic, (a lot more) and all the teams that have been giving the U.S.A. fits in international competition.  They are much more fundamentally sound, not just "streetballers", which is what the Hogs desperately need.

arkansas hasnt had anyone other than a streetballer in years.. you couldnt pay me to watch them play

that is sad. we have had plenty of great basketball players recently. ronnie brewer, joe johnson, and now patrick beverley among others. we haven't had a good mix of skill and athelticism until this year, but to say that they have all been streetballers is not accurate.

[drivetimeporks]

sorry to disappoint but to me basketball died with  bird, magic etc ..that era

[mbgrulz]

sorry to disappoint but to me basketball died with  bird, magic etc ..that era

i hope you stayed around long enough to see MJ, the greatest to ever play the game

[coach, my back hurts]

Basketball needs to be rid of all these thugs.  Iverson, Artest, and several more.  I dont really care though, its the NBA.  Everyone knows college is better. 

[cardinalhawg]

I believe that this player from the country of Georgia will be our best newcomer this year.  He provides an ability with his shooting to along with his height making him a key candidate to backup both the small forward and shooting guard positions.

[yraciv]

That thug comment is uncalled for.  You don't know what these kids have overcome to be successful.  I admire any athlete who has worked hard in athletics to get themself a better life.  What makes Allen Iverson a thug?  Is it the practice comment b/ he isn't constantly popping up in jail or going to dogfights.  He grew up in the same area as Vick.  He gives it his all when he is on the court, and gives more effort then anyone I've ever seen that size.  Thugs are people like Tank Johnson and Pacman Jones, but you really need to open up your perspective toward people of other races.

[TRUHOG718]

Have you heard of the Quote? " There are only two ways out the hood sports or sell drugs". 

What about college, working a regular job and 100 other things I know people have done including myself to get out the hood that are non sports related and perfectly legal??? I heard the quote but anyone who thinks it is true is totally out of touch. 

I thought you were just stating the quote until I read on and saw this

"A.I is a thugs because he's got those corn rows and he doesn't like to practice..."

Then I knew you probably fall into that out of touch category as well.
  FYI that  was very ignorant and offensive.  Next time you want to use a rap song to generalize something you have no knowledge of try quoting Common instead of Biggie Smalls. Wake up Its 2007.

[jethro]

What if I said you were like Ted Bundy because yall listened to the same type of music and have a similar intrest in clothes?

High school football star, hot daughter, weasly son, sex crazed wife.  Sounds about right....Oh, I thought you said AL Bundy.

[hillhog]

In my opinion the international game we compete against is more "team" oriented than what we play on a day to day basis.  "Notshavin", I think, hit it on the head. Most of what we have now to pick from is "me" type players. Weems, Beverley, are a couple that appear to NOT be in that mode. Usually a team will beat 5 players. I like what Coach P is doing. I am ready to get my tickets and watch some basketball, beginning with MIDNIGHT!

[BrooklynRoss]

I'd take AI, Artest, Rodman, Spree, and Lambier (All accused of various degrees of thuggery) and whip any starting five in the NBA. Today. And anyone who donesn't believe Lambier counts because he's white, look around. There are plenty of white thugs, check out capital hill and any board room.

[mbgrulz]

I'd take AI, Artest, Rodman, Spree, and Lambier (All accused of various degrees of thuggery) and whip any starting five in the NBA. Today.

and that's why you aren't a GM.

[joeyself]

I'd take AI, Artest, Rodman, Spree, and Lambier (All accused of various degrees of thuggery) and whip any starting five in the NBA. Today.

and that's why you aren't a GM.

AMEN to that.  That team would get beat six ways to Sunday by a team like Phoenix or San Antonio.

JcS

[oldfart]

have not heard much comment about this guy in the practices.  Did he actually make it on campus, enrolled in classes etc?  I know we have heard very little about practice in general but I have not seen anything about him recently