Am I sensing some uncharacteristic sarcasm CLK?!?

I know there has been a theme on this board that Necas has, unsubstantiatedly, grown taller than his listed height - where is that coming from anyway - but surely you do not believe he is 6’11”?  I’m trying to read what is harder to believe: CLK being sarcastic or CLK believing Necas is 6’11”.

Either way, thanks for giving me a chuckle in this long summer of basketball discontent.

Styles1229 wrote:

Am I sensing some uncharacteristic sarcasm CLK?!?

I know there has been a theme on this board that Necas has, unsubstantiatedly, grown taller than his listed height - where is that coming from anyway - but surely you do not believe he is 6’11”?  I’m trying to read what is harder to believe: CLK being sarcastic or CLK believing Necas is 6’11”.

Either way, thanks for giving me a chuckle in this long summer of basketball discontent.

Let me clarify. No sarcasm. I believe, as well many people, that Jakub's listed height of 6'8" is under stated. He looks to me to be closer to 6'11" than 6'8" based on photos with his teammates. Many posters on this board have discussed that previously. Actually, if you think that he is still is still 6'8: then go ahead and enjoy your chuckle. In the photo below he is standing next to Hronsky who is also listed at 6'8"  Do they look to be the same height to you?

While you may have a problem distinguishing sarcasm with my post, yours was quite obvious.


https://x.com/CLK1971/status/1819357305168633867?t=mGOijvS4_5Ut4X887jhWGA&s=19

Last edited by CLK (8/21/2024 3:43 pm)

If Dru Joyve can coach we are entering the golden era of Duquesne University basketball.Dru wont be here very long.He will be coaching in Big TEN in 3 years.

Stew,
You aren’t smoking that wacky tobacco again I hope!!

Go Dukes n Go Stew!!!

Couldn't agree more CLK. As you know I said it myself quite a few times this past year on this board. Necas will be a first round NBA draft pick whether after next season, or hopefully after two or seasons. The guy is AT LEAST 6-10 and if not 6-11 from all the videos i've seen comparing him to guys he's played against that are listed taller. Let's not forget Hronsky, this is a guy who can play multiple positions and may be a 6-9 guard/small forward with similar talent as Necas has. They thrive together. These two along with transfers Dinkins, Corbett, Williams, Edwards, Wilborn, Hall, and Crawford, and layovers DiMichelle, Dixon, Barre, and Rozier. I know I missed a couple others, but this team is LOADED with talent and will get back to the dance and advance farther. No doubt in my mind. Go Dukes!

Every player's height is exaggerated by at least 2 inches.  Never believe the listed heights.  I was told by my assistant HS BB coach that I was 3 inches taller than I actually was at the time.  When I said that I'm not 6'7" he in no uncertain terms told me that "You don't tell me how tall you are, I tell YOU how tall YOU are!" Never believe what you see in photos of players standing what seems to be beside each other.  The camera angle easily distorts heights.  I have a photo from PJ's graduation party where I'm standing with Stew and one of his Murray State teammates.  From this photo where it seems we're all side by side it looks like I'm 2 inches taller than Stew but actually he's 2 inches taller than me. But I'm just a few inches closer to the photographer so it looks like I'm the tallest of the three.  As our old friend the professional photographer duq81 used to say - a good photographer is one who knows how to make the camera lie.  That's why he was able to make so much money taking portraits of pretty women.

I'm also looking forward to seeing how much progress he has made and I'm also feeling very optimistic.  He and Dixon could be a real force on the floor together for major minutes this coming season.

There is a lot to like about Jakub and much to be excited about as he enters his sophomore year.  The most intriguing thing to me is the fact that he has shown that he can defend smaller players (small forwards and shooting guards) and do a decent job of stopping ball penetration (and if beat, can recover with altering/blocking shots).  This will allow the Dukes to deploy a very tall lineup which will cause some matchup nightmares for the Dukes opponents.

CLK, I agree that Jakub does have the potential to be a NBA draft pick, if he keeps developing and can stay injury free.  It's gonna be fun to watch this year.

This is an golden time to be a Duquesne basketball fan.Cant wait till November 4th as Dukes  turning the clock back to a time when Steel was king and the Dukes played their home games in the vibrant city of MCKEESPORT.

Call me delusional or blasphemous ...  but I see a little bit of "Larry Bird"  in Necus...a competitive edge that he has in common with Larry "Legend"... a fearless determination...Necus would also be wise to study and emulate Larry's game....as much as possible.

Go Dukes !!!
 

Last edited by CalDuke (8/22/2024 7:53 pm)

He looks like a stronger version of Mickey Davis.The golden era of Duquesne basketball started last season and it looks like Duquesne is going back to the 1950s.I think that BYU coach tried luring Necas to Kentucky
but hes a true red and blue megastar and hes playing for our beloved BLUFFITES. LETS GO DUKES.

stew wrote:

I think Necas is going to be a star, hes at least 6-8,has the skills of a guard,handles the ball well,good passer, Might be the greatest player ever at Duquesne by his senior year. I just dont know how we can keep him here because of all the money coming his way in NIL from the big schools.2024-25 A 10 champs.

  
 

Necas plays taller than his height. He can elevate. Something heavy big guys can't do. I too think he is taller than 6'8", but no matter what, inside at rim, he plays like he is 6'11". And he hits 3's 2 out of 3 times from beyond the arch.this summer. Dixon and Necas in the second half against BYU took it to them. I can't wait to see those two  on the court this fall.