O. D. Anosike?

[Tr1boy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thcuorm0Y5M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg9LT7OAc_k

Looks impressive. Last year went undrafted, played only a few games in the SL and then went to europe. It looks like he had a good year in europe.  As a rookie played in his leagues All star game. He also gradeduated from college with a 3.5 gpa

So we already know he was the top rebounder in Div 1 basketball for 2 years in a row (and a top rebounder in his league last season).  The guy can rebound the ball.  From the clip above and some others i've watched he looks like the guy exactly we could use next season.  PF/C with elite wingspan measurements, is quick, athletic (able to guard the rim) and is not 220 pounds bean pole.  Looks like he has a good feel for the game and has some nice up and under/fakes on the offensive end.  At 245 pounds has the ability to battle bigger guys and also finish through contact.

The biggest question mark is regarding his height. Only about 6'8 - 6'8.5 with shoes  still has a a 9.0" reach which is better than guys like Horford and Joahkim Noah.   No info about his max vertical leap but it looks like a million bucks vs guys like KO and Sullinger.

Not stating Onisake is a shoe in to even make the team. Just stating he is the kind of guy that the doctor ordered. I have a good feeling about Aniseke

anyone else know more about this prospect?? Strengths and Weaknesses??

[Tr1boy]

He was an impact player from the start. Anosike led the league with 13.1 rebounds per game and scored 14.4 points per game while shooting 57 percent from the field.

The fast-paced, wide-open style in Italy was a natural fit for the athletic 6-foot-8 forward.

"It was a lot different than the college game," said Anosike. "The shot clock's only 24 seconds. It's a more fast-paced game and that means there's more shots being taken, so that allows me to get more rebounds."

http://www.silive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/05/od_anosikes_european_adventure.html

[Tr1boy]

anyone else know more about this prospect?? strengths and weaknesses??

[LooseCannon]

Here's some quotes from an interview with Anosike before last year's draft:

Anosike has many talents that he believes the NBA is looking for. ?Rebounding is always going to be my calling card for my career,? explained Anosike. ?It?s a skill that translates to the NBA game. My game has gotten better and I want to compete.?

He has been working hard on improving his game in preparation for NBA team workouts. ?My ballhandling and my shooting, inside and outside are some key areas I have been working on,? said Anosike. ?Becoming a better passer out of the high post is also important.?

Still, Anosike can already envision the kind of role he could fill for a team at the next level right away. ?I can be an energy player, doing all of the little things that the team needs,? said Anosike. ?I can go out there and rebound and defend. There won?t be any issues on or off the court, and given time and proper coaching, I will continue to improve.?

[Celtics4ever]

Led D1 two years in a row in rebounding.

[Tr1boy]

Just browsed last years SL games and Anosike didn't do so well in the three games he played.

2 rebounds was the most he pulled in.  Hopefully after a year in excelling in his league he will bring

his A game this time.   He looks like he added some mass since the last time he was playing in NA.

[Birdman]

nothing special here

[hwangjini_1]

nothing special here

no need to conjecture or posit final thoughts. we will see plenty of him come the summer league. since good rebounders are valuable it will be interesting.

[TeamGreen.dm]

Seems to be fumbling around with the ball an awful lot

[Tr1boy]

nothing special here

Seems to be fumbling around with the ball an awful lot

I thought he was ok. Nothing bad like fab melo

If he plays well at the SL to the point he gets signed like Pressey did last year i'm not expecting him to score. Just tip ins , dunks, near the basket plays.  Need him to rebound, protect the rim and be all over the court on the defensive end.