Kirill Elatontsev

[AnotherSoonerInTX]

hopefully our fans don't boo him or bring ukrainian flags to the game

If he's good, our opponents' fans will, though.

 

[AnotherSoonerInTX]

I’ll be negative. I hate this from a college basketball standpoint. But from an OU perspective, if they’re allowing it elsewhere then you’re at a disadvantage if you don’t do it. Hopefully it makes a positive impact.

This is correct. I hate that it's legal for us to go get a pro dude from Russia at the semester and he's immediately eligible. But, those are the new rules (or lack of).

 

[AnotherSoonerInTX]

 

[BoulderSooner]

he will be in norman by tomorrow .. they want to get him min next monday ..

at worst depth piece but they think he might be more

 

[The_Banker]

he will be in norman by tomorrow .. they want to get him min next monday ..

at worst depth piece but they think he might be more

That was my question, when does the half semester actually start.

 

[SunshinePumper]

What do the Metrics say about this? Surely we move to top 40 in NET

 

[cvangild]

It's a fine move from a roster standpoint, but the guy doesn't seem to be all that good. Probably just a practice body if I were guessing. But good job by the staff identifying that they are short a body at that position and addresssing it by any means necessary.

What makes you say he’s not all that good? The little film I’ve seen on him, he doesn’t come across as a “stiff” per se. Also seems to have a nice shot from outside. Time will tell if he adds to this team, but we do need another big that can play some minutes.

 

[Moneyball]

What makes you say he’s not all that good? The little film I’ve seen on him, he doesn’t come across as a “stiff” per se. Also seems to have a nice shot from outside. Time will tell if he adds to this team, but we do need another big that can play some minutes.

Mainly the stuff Brody Lusk said about him. And the film I watched he just doesn’t look as good as Mo or KR

 

[TINY]

What makes you say he’s not all that good? The little film I’ve seen on him, he doesn’t come across as a “stiff” per se. Also seems to have a nice shot from outside. Time will tell if he adds to this team, but we do need another big that can play some minutes.

80+% FT. This is a helpful addition imo.

 

[BoulderSooner]

That was my question, when does the half semester actually start.

second semester guys can play the day after the first ends ..

 

[BoulderSooner]

Mainly the stuff Brody Lusk said about him. And the film I watched he just doesn’t look as good as Mo or KR

brody is just throwing stuff against the wall ..

 

[AnotherSoonerInTX]

In America, you play basketball. In Russia, basketball plays you.

I think that's how it goes??

 

[cowboysooner]

The little bit of film floating around on him make him look pretty good. Good depth anyway. Never hurts to have another big that can bang down low.

 

[TEvans4Three]

So here we have:





Plays defense? Sign me up...had a nasty block at the #5 Play of the week:




I have already ordered an Elatontsev jersey...it's on.

 

[Abe]

Any news on Holst? Someone had said he wasn't on the bench last game.

He is red shirting this year.

 

[Boom Soon]

he will be in norman by tomorrow .. they want to get him min next monday ..

at worst depth piece but they think he might be more

If you’re gonna have this dude fly to American to play for a semester then you better atleast try to get him some meaningful minutes.

 

[hoopsaustin]

What makes you say he’s not all that good? The little film I’ve seen on him, he doesn’t come across as a “stiff” per se. Also seems to have a nice shot from outside. Time will tell if he adds to this team, but we do need another big that can play some minutes.

Well we havent hit on a foreigner since basically hield and najera prolly before him lol

 

[cvangild]

If you’re gonna have this dude fly to American to play for a semester then you better atleast try to get him some meaningful minutes.

Agreed. Knowing how Mo can get into foul trouble at times, and with Rogers being a true freshman and has also had some minor injuries already...it's a good move to add a 6'11" body who is 23 years old and has seemed to play against decent competition at times. I don't expect a ton from him, but this is a positive.