New foreign commit - Giorgos Tsalmpouris

[cycloneman003]

Yeah he's not passing up pro opportunities to come redshirt a season in Ames, so whoever suggested that would be crazy. Looks like he could contribute while we wait for McKay to get eligible. Hard to find 7 footers that move well and have a good feel for a jump shot. Plus its a bonus that he's a lefty, helps in shot blocking. Excited to see what this young man can become after putting some weight on and some development! Immediate impact depth though with that skill set.

 

[Rhoadhoused]

Not sure the validity: http://nbadraft.net/forum/17-year-ol...os-tsalmpouris

for a while now. Rivals has him top-50 (#44), and lists a decent group of offers - Maryland, Pitt, ND, Rutgers, and Temple. With a good summer, he'll certainly have a great chance at getting some looks from better programs than that. Villanova is keeping an eye on him too. He is playing locally to 'Nova, at West Town HS, and it could be a good fit.....probably only IF their current C Daniel Ochefu (also a West Town product) looks like a likely 2015 NBA Draft entry.
Athletically, right now, he's something like Roy Hibbert - not really too fluid or explosive. But I've heard that he's better offensively than Steven Adams was @ the same stage. This summer on the AAU circuit will tell a lot about his current skill level.

 

[Skidoosh]

How do we recruit overseas? Honest question. Cold call these kids and pull an Uncle Sam "I want you"?

 

[chuckd4735]

Gyros guy has to be excited!

 

[IAStubborn]

So have seen his named spelled Georgios, Giorgos, Girogos all by the media within last 30 minutes.

 

[Clone96]

Fran Fraschilla ‏@franfraschilla 19m
Iowa State's Greek recruit, Tsamouris, is thin but skilled. Had a lot of schools on him late. Was pursued by major Greek clubs, as well.



Fran Fraschilla ‏@franfraschilla 17m
Not surprised by @ISUMayor32 and recruiting ties. Spent a lot of time in Europe as member of T-Wolves staff. Lot of friends there.

 

[gocubs2118]

The Greek Tony Kukoc. I could get behind that!

http://www.eurohoops.net/2014/05/dunks/47998

 

[NorthCyd]

Not sure the validity: http://nbadraft.net/forum/17-year-ol...os-tsalmpouris

for a while now. Rivals has him top-50 (#44), and lists a decent group of offers - Maryland, Pitt, ND, Rutgers, and Temple. With a good summer, he'll certainly have a great chance at getting some looks from better programs than that. Villanova is keeping an eye on him too. He is playing locally to 'Nova, at West Town HS, and it could be a good fit.....probably only IF their current C Daniel Ochefu (also a West Town product) looks like a likely 2015 NBA Draft entry.
Athletically, right now, he's something like Roy Hibbert - not really too fluid or explosive. But I've heard that he's better offensively than Steven Adams was @ the same stage. This summer on the AAU circuit will tell a lot about his current skill level.

Look at the reply to this post. It seems this is mistaking GT for another greek player all ready in the US named Giorgios Papagiannis.

 

[Clon3]

For everyone saying he would not pass up money to come redshirt at Iowa State, Greece is not a country you want to play professional basketball in. Iowa State alum, Jared Homan, only got paid a fraction of his contract because his team couldn't financially honor their roster's contracts. The entire economy is crap.. maybe he won't redshirt next season but I don't see him contributing much more than a body in garbage time.

 

[Gunnerclone]

I was really confused by a 7-1 white guy dunking. The rim didn't even seem to really be a hindering factor either.

 

[Rhoadhoused]

Look at the reply to this post. It seems this is mistaking GT for another greek player all ready in the US named Giorgios Papagiannis.

Aww shucks

 

[NorthCyd]

The Greek Tony Kukoc. I could get behind that!

http://www.eurohoops.net/2014/05/dunks/47998

The broken english alone makes that article worth reading.

 

[cmjh10]

Can we just call him:

 

[Frak]

Looks like he has some Niang type skills. Taller than Niang, but not as quick or polished. His shot outside is definitely slow, but he has a good enough shot to be a stretch 5 and bring the opponent's big out of the lane. It at least needs to be respected. Kid needs 30 lbs of muscle, but he'll get that. I think that he's a great addition in that he'll fit the offensive style and yet is tall enough to at least force big guys to shoot tough shots over him. I think that he has the potential to be a replacement for Georges in a few years...he can post up and run the pick and roll.

BTW, maybe CPR should look at that kid with the faux hawk that looks like he's about 40 for the DL.

 

[jcisuclones]

I was really confused by a 7-1 white guy dunking. The rim didn't even seem to really be a hindering factor either.

Only because it's appropriate

https://vine.co/v/hlIgEaOAjXI

 

[gocubs2118]

For everyone saying he would not pass up money to come redshirt at Iowa State, Greece is not a country you want to play professional basketball in. Iowa State alum, Jared Homan, only got paid a fraction of his contract because his team couldn't financially honor their roster's contracts. The entire economy is crap.. maybe he won't redshirt next season but I don't see him contributing much more than a body in garbage time.

Stop, please, just stop. He's not redshirting. He's not flying halfway across the world so he can sit out a year.

 

[swarthmoreCY]

Guess we know what the backup plan to Anderson was.

 

[Go2Guy]

Re: New foreign commit

2014! Woo, don't know who this guy is but I am pumped.

[video=youtube;pBpXDdd9rhQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBpXDdd9rhQ[/video]

Good find! And Heck Yes! I watched about 45-seconds and could tell this guy has agility and the goods!

 

[State43]

If for nothing else, gives us a 7' guy on the scout team to help prepare the team against other big guys.

 

[F5cy]

Not sure the validity: http://nbadraft.net/forum/17-year-ol...os-tsalmpouris

for a while now. Rivals has him top-50 (#44), and lists a decent group of offers - Maryland, Pitt, ND, Rutgers, and Temple. With a good summer, he'll certainly have a great chance at getting some looks from better programs than that. Villanova is keeping an eye on him too. He is playing locally to 'Nova, at West Town HS, and it could be a good fit.....probably only IF their current C Daniel Ochefu (also a West Town product) looks like a likely 2015 NBA Draft entry.
Athletically, right now, he's something like Roy Hibbert - not really too fluid or explosive. But I've heard that he's better offensively than Steven Adams was @ the same stage. This summer on the AAU circuit will tell a lot about his current skill level.

The guy who made that post is referencing a different prospect. - http://sports.yahoo.com/papreps/basketball/recruiting/player-Georgios-Papagiannis-155549