Kuol Atak

[pnkranger]

It's clear his shooting is elite, especially for his size, but I've been impressed the last 4 or 5 games with his overall aggressiveness, his fluidity and overall athleticism on both sides of the ball. He's shown an ability to get to the rim and finish. If he can at a minimum start to rebound consistently and defend at a serviceable level, he can be a huge asset. Hope he will stick around because he should be a starter next year and a majorly impactful offensive player. Could be a sixth man candidate this year if he can show consistent offense.

 

[NYC-Fool]

He’s fun to watch and you can tell he’s having fun out there. Love watching that shot go down.

 

[WichitaSooner]

The play that pleased me the most was his dunk. Teams will obviously focus on taking away his shot, so it’ll be very nice if he can put it on the floor and do that occasionally. I still think he will be very up and down but so far he has exceeded my expectations.

 

[CMSOONER]

The play that pleased me the most was his dunk. Teams will obviously focus on taking away his shot, so it’ll be very nice if he can put it on the floor and do that occasionally. I still think he will be very up and down but so far he has exceeded my expectations.

If he can play that way most of conference play we could be really good. Or if one of he and Jones is hitting.

 

[Moneyball]

I’m going to name my first born Kuol if he keeps this up

 

[OklaSooners]

assuming Atak continues to improve on O & D, what is his ceiling? NBA Draft wise?

 

[Skeeter1]

It's clear his shooting is elite, especially for his size, but I've been impressed the last 4 or 5 games with his overall aggressiveness, his fluidity and overall athleticism on both sides of the ball. He's shown an ability to get to the rim and finish. If he can at a minimum start to rebound consistently and defend at a serviceable level, he can be a huge asset. Hope he will stick around because he should be a starter next year and a majorly impactful offensive player. Could be a sixth man candidate this year if he can show consistent offense.

Yup. Moser coaching him up. Boomer

 

[allday92]

assuming Atak continues to improve on O & D, what is his ceiling? NBA Draft wise?

With his size and quick release, it can be as high as he want. He needs to become a better defender, add strength, and become a more fluid athlete. Also, needs to add more to his off the bounce game. He's already shown he can shoot it from multiple shooting pockets and with range. I could see him being a second round pick if he continues to improve at this rate.

 

[BoulderSooner]

With his size and quick release, it can be as high as he want. He needs to become a better defender, add strength, and become a more fluid athlete. Also, needs to add more to his off the bounce game. He's already shown he can shoot it from multiple shooting pockets and with range. I could see him being a second round pick if he continues to improve at this rate.

i think a second round pick is about his floor

 

[pnkranger]

It's easy to forget he's a freshman sometimes ...

 

[jmizzy4ou]

He's also fearless. When his number is called, he always comes in ready to play hard. He plays hard on both ends, even when his shot isn't falling. He was the first person on the floor after a loose ball, two or three times yesterday. He shows excellent self-confidence.

 

[Boom Soon]

He's also fearless. When his number is called, he always comes in ready to play hard. He plays hard on both ends, even when his shot isn't falling. He was the first person on the floor after a loose ball, two or three times yesterday. He shows excellent self-confidence.

It’s refreshing to see a guy who just looks like he’s having fun out there. We’ve forgotten that fun is the whole point to basketball.

 

[daqman]

It’s refreshing to see a guy who just looks like he’s having fun out there. We’ve forgotten that fun is the whole point to basketball.

fun now comes in second....to nil

 

[OULad]

What I like about him is he keeps shooting even after a couple of misses. Really fearless on the offensive end.

 

[WichitaSooner]

Yup. Moser coaching him up. Boomer

Lolol it’s so funny realizing that your last two posts were (a) praising Loser for coaching up Atak, who he no longer plays for unknown reasons, and (b) commenting on a KU loss a month ago. Nothing more pathetic than people who turn tail and run away.

 

[Boom Soon]

Lolol it’s so funny realizing that your last two posts were (a) praising Loser for coaching up Atak, who he no longer plays for unknown reasons, and (b) commenting on a KU loss a month ago. Nothing more pathetic than people who turn tail and run away.

Skeeter was always just a troll. Not even man enough to admit he was wrong.

But the Atak situation may be the most mysterious of the Moser era.

 

[pnkranger]

It’s refreshing to see a guy who just looks like he’s having fun out there. We’ve forgotten that fun is the whole point to basketball.

I miss Kuol. he brought a spark every time he stepped on the floor. I think he unfairly took the brunt of Moser's "we've got to get better on defense" talks. He's going to go somewhere like Iowa State next year and average 12 a game as the 6th man on a sweet sixteen team.

 

[Abe]

I miss Kuol. he brought a spark every time he stepped on the floor. I think he unfairly took the brunt of Moser's "we've got to get better on defense" talks. He's going to go somewhere like Iowa State next year and average 12 a game as the 6th man on a sweet sixteen team.

It seems if he loses confidence in a player he benches them. Shades of Oweh? Would appreciate if in the presser someone would ask the question. I would hope he would stick it out for next year because he is a fan favorite.

 

[TINY]

I miss Kuol. he brought a spark every time he stepped on the floor. I think he unfairly took the brunt of Moser's "we've got to get better on defense" talks. He's going to go somewhere like Iowa State next year and average 12 a game as the 6th man on a sweet sixteen team.

With ou’s luck, he will probably lead the country in scoring next year at some other power conference team.

 

[TINY]

It seems if he loses confidence in a player he benches them. Shades of Oweh? Would appreciate if in the presser someone would ask the question. I would hope he would stick it out for next year because he is a fan favorite.

He seems to do it every year. The first year it was Marvin Johnson who got caught with weed. When he finally was given an opportunity to play through mistakes, the team went on a run.