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[> [> Re: Easterling in the FIBA U18 -- BfloGriff, Tue, June 04 2024, 11:22:57

The first time I saw Mike Smrek was in a high school all star game at the Aud. The team he was assigned to started to warm up with lay ups. Mike began to dribble towards the basket and promptly tripped and fell, all 7' and what became 250 pounds of him. The pretty good crowd in attendance broke into laughter. I recall Mike getting to his feet with a smile on his face, and perhaps some embarrassment. When practice started in the Fall, I watched Nick Macarchuck's right hand man, Howie Dickenman run drills with Mike-see the ball, catch the ball, turn and shoot, on his way to an NBA career with two championship rings. Nick has said the only mistake he made with Mike was not Red Shirting him in his Freshman year. Projects can catch up, with COACHING, COACHING, COACHING. I think we have that again (finally).

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[> [> [> Re: Easterling in the FIBA U18 -- Spot on!, Tue, June 04 2024, 14:14:49

Well said, Howie was something special. Did a great job with us and Central Ct. Go Griffs!

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[> Re: Easterling in the FIBA U18 -- left-coast griff, Tue, June 04 2024, 12:01:20

Freshmen are not intended to be the cornerstone of any team. Hopefully he can be developed into an effective player.

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[> Game 2 -- Griff, Tue, June 04 2024, 16:00:44

DNP in their 74-66 loss to Brazil.

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[> [> Re: Game 2 -- BfloGriff, Wed, June 05 2024, 3:01:45

Are they stuck on 66? I'll be surprised if Coach doesn't get Zo working hard during Summer Session. By the way isn't he the recruit with a 4.0 ? By the way #2, Griff thanks for all you do for us here.

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[> Re: Easterling in the FIBA U18 -- Linwood Larry, Tue, June 04 2024, 17:01:00

Obviously a real project, but now we have a real coach.

That's a good combination.

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[> Game 3 -- Griff, Thu, June 06 2024, 10:32:44

Played two minutes and had one point and two rebounds. Argentina defeated Belize 109-73.

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