Goodbye Baraka Okojie

[GMU1983]

he cannot shoot

 

[Old Man]

Implying that he has less of a chance to play in Europe going to Memphis is just sour grapes. Can't argue with his decision - if he doesnt get significant playing time over the next year or two - he can transfer again to somewhere he will.

Did not say nor imply that. Equal chance to play in Europe coming out of either, or any, school. Europe is about your own skill and willingness to play anywhere.

 

[GMUgemini]

Did not say nor imply that. Equal chance to play in Europe coming out of either, or any, school. Europe is about your own skill and willingness to play anywhere.

They have interesting roster rules. I’m not sure if being Canadian would help or hurt him.

But Canada has their own league and I’m sure if he wants to keep playing and couldn’t get a G-League or good European contract he can go back home and play in Canada.

 

[GSII]

What was he getting here?

Close to that is my guess.

 

[GSII]

Didn’t they just get a 5 mil NIL donation? He probably got a nice check.

The entire Athletics program got that money. It's not just for basketball

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

Jeff Goodman is reporting that Mason’s proposed logo is what led to Baraka entering the portal.

 

[Verdad]

I would bet the house that this: https://www.cbssports.com/college-b...ult-surrounding-memphis-basketball-increases/

is directly related to this: https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...asketball-coaching-staff-shakeup/75068251007/

Will be interesting to see if any of this involves Baraka (doubt it) or makes him 2nd guess his decision

 

[mkaufman1]

I would bet the house that this: https://www.cbssports.com/college-b...ult-surrounding-memphis-basketball-increases/

is directly related to this: https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...asketball-coaching-staff-shakeup/75068251007/

Will be interesting to see if any of this involves Baraka (doubt it) or makes him 2nd guess his decision

He will be in the portal next Spring. Either way he would have, but especially now.

 

[gmuballer14]

Might've been said already but what did Okojie take compared to here to sit on the bench?

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

Baraka averaging the same number of
points and rebounds for Memphis: 1.4

He would’ve been a star here if he stayed. But now languishing at Memphis. Hope he had a good NIL Deal.

Even of he did, not playing will take its toll on his spirit eventually.

 

[GMUgemini]

Baraka averaging the same number of
points and rebounds for Memphis: 1.4

He would’ve been a star here if he stayed. But now languishing at Memphis. Hope he had a good NIL Deal.

Even of he did, not playing will take its toll on his spirit eventually.

As well as future NIL considerations and pro prospects.

He’s a smart player and a talented defender. He might eventually work his way more into their rotation. I wouldn’t count him out.