‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
We have a lot of tall trees who have very similar styles of play now. This guy stands out as the one that does the dirty work in the paint. He may be able to carve out quite a few minutes for himself for that reason. Of the five:
Samb
Bilau
Stewart
Tchikou
Foumena
It's the first two in that list that you would rather stay home and not step out hoist up shots from the perimeter. The last three have demonstrated they can hit those shots.
Samb
Bilau
Stewart
Tchikou
Foumena
It's the first two in that list that you would rather stay home and not step out hoist up shots from the perimeter. The last three have demonstrated they can hit those shots.
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- Frank Keaney
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
I think I remember Archie saying he was pleasantly surprised (paraphrasing) with Samb's outside shot.jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago We have a lot of tall trees who have very similar styles of play now. This guy stands out as the one that does the dirty work in the paint. He may be able to carve out quite a few minutes for himself for that reason. Of the five:
Samb
Bilau
Stewart
Tchikou
Foumena
It's the first two in that list that you would rather stay home and not step out hoist up shots from the perimeter. The last three have demonstrated they can hit those shots.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
He absolutely did.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year agoI think I remember Archie saying he was pleasantly surprised (paraphrasing) with Samb's outside shot.jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago We have a lot of tall trees who have very similar styles of play now. This guy stands out as the one that does the dirty work in the paint. He may be able to carve out quite a few minutes for himself for that reason. Of the five:
Samb
Bilau
Stewart
Tchikou
Foumena
It's the first two in that list that you would rather stay home and not step out hoist up shots from the perimeter. The last three have demonstrated they can hit those shots.
Samb has a nice outside touch and smooth around the basket.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Big Jo Bilau also shot 33.3% from three last season. We are all shooters…jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago We have a lot of tall trees who have very similar styles of play now. This guy stands out as the one that does the dirty work in the paint. He may be able to carve out quite a few minutes for himself for that reason. Of the five:
Samb
Bilau
Stewart
Tchikou
Foumena
It's the first two in that list that you would rather stay home and not step out hoist up shots from the perimeter. The last three have demonstrated they can hit those shots.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Hope he recovers soon. I know people like the height, but the front court is really inexperienced and, unless everyone overachieves, not that deep.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
That is our biggest concern for 22-23, inexperience and quality depth up front.
Another reason why I am really hoping Samb can be an impact player for us.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Wonder how Bilau's doin?
Been over a month since he got hurt
Been over a month since he got hurt
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
I am wondering the same, PRT. Good question. Perhaps one of our fellow KB’ers will shed some light.
I hope he’s ready to go day one of practice.
I hope he’s ready to go day one of practice.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
I guess we all knew this, but now it's official.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Sucks. You join a new team, rehab one injury, get back to practicing and playing, start to get your legs under you and start playing well and then this crap happens. Really sucks.
I wish the young man some good breaks and hope to see him back fully healthy next season.
I wish the young man some good breaks and hope to see him back fully healthy next season.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Get better soon, 'phat B
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Does this count as a season for him?
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Technically no, he only played 8 games and can apply for a medical hardship waiver.
That would still give him 3 years eligibility starting in 23-24.
But also, would be his 7th season, very doubtful he decides to stay that long.
His freshman year at Wichita State (19-20) he redshirted.
20-21 was a Covid do-over year, doesn't count.
Last season at Juco is the only one that counts so far.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Wow that would make him turning 26 in his last year at URI....That is crazy!!!!
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
According to Archie. Bilau will be out to start the '23-'24 season. Hopes to have him back by December or January.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Seems like he attacked his shoulder rehab head on and worked extremely hard to get back earlier than expected.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago According to Archie. Bilau will be out to start the '23-'24 season. Hopes to have him back by December or January.
Hopefully he rehabs his ACL the same way and makes another early recovery.
At 100% I think he could be an absolute force.
Go Rhody
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
So the transfer portal will HAVE to provide a replacement now.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Not necessarily, there are also Juco's.
Plus let's see how Foumena progresses.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Anyone know how much time Bilau is gonna miss?
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
I thought the same when I saw him in the shoot around, he was limping worse than I have seen.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑5 months agoHe looked very uncomfortable, limping badly to and from the locker room.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Feel terrible for the kid, one thing after another.LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑5 months agoI thought the same when I saw him in the shoot around, he was limping worse than I have seen.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑5 months agoHe looked very uncomfortable, limping badly to and from the locker room.
He's clearly shown he can be a force when 100% healthy and playing.
Unfortunately he may not be 100% the rest of his career here.
If all four of our big guys are healthy, I'm taking him over all of them.
He's probably only going to be able to give us spot minutes, when he active he should take all of Brown's minutes.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Wonder if we maybe rushed him back too soon.
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Does Bilau have another year of eligibility? Or is he done?
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Re: ‘19 OH PF Josaphat Bilau (Wichita St. > New Mexico JC > URI)
Has another year but word is he wants to move back to France.