Great Osobor Appreciation

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » March 26th, 2024, 5:18 pm

Incredible season for Great! Few players have made such an impact and been this fun to watch in one season!

If he doesn't go to the NBA I hope he sticks around and becomes an Aggie legend.

(I'm assuming players do in-fact peruse this board).

Post by **aggies22** » March 26th, 2024, 5:24 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2024, 5:18 pm
Incredible season for Great! Few players have made such and impact and been this fun to watch in one season!

If he doesn't go to the NBA I hope he sticks around and becomes an Aggie legend.

(I'm assuming players do in-fact peruse the board).

That they do.

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » March 26th, 2024, 5:33 pm

Agreed. The offense hummed when it ran though Osobor.

TrueAggieman · Post by **TrueAggieman** » March 26th, 2024, 5:36 pm

He was amazing and fun to watch! Very glad he followed Danny here.

I'd love to have any of Great, Ian, Mason, Josh, Isaac, Carson, Max, and/or Javon back next year. Whoever decides to stay has a chance to be the "face" of the program going into next year. Hope to have at least a few of them back, and very grateful they each gave us their all this year! It was an unforgettable season.

If any of them read this, THANK YOU!

Aggie702 · Post by **Aggie702** » March 26th, 2024, 5:36 pm

Most skilled big we've had at USU since Tai? A pleasure to watch him play. Would love to have him another year in Logan. (No more 3s though please, unless shot clock is at 1 lol)

Bluestar · Post by **Bluestar** » March 26th, 2024, 5:39 pm

Great has amazing agility and quickness for his size. If he gets a mid-range jumper like Ladee and gets his free throw percentage in the mid to high 70s, he will be unstoppable. It was amazing to have watched Great and this entire team this season. It was special!!!

flying_scotsman2.0 · Post by **flying_scotsman2.0** » March 26th, 2024, 5:47 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2024, 5:24 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2024, 5:18 pm
Incredible season for Great! Few players have made such and impact and been this fun to watch in one season!

If he doesn't go to the NBA I hope he sticks around and becomes an Aggie legend.

(I'm assuming players do in-fact peruse the board).
That they do.

They’ve probably quite enjoyed the past few days

like kicking a beehive

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » March 26th, 2024, 6:19 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2024, 5:24 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2024, 5:18 pm
Incredible season for Great! Few players have made such and impact and been this fun to watch in one season!

If he doesn't go to the NBA I hope he sticks around and becomes an Aggie legend.

(I'm assuming players do in-fact peruse the board).
That they do.

I know their mom's do - at least football players

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » March 26th, 2024, 6:21 pm

He was awesome. It was a joy watching him this year. WOuld love to watch him next year Logan if he decides to stay.

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » March 26th, 2024, 6:22 pm

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2024, 5:33 pm
Agreed. The offense hummed when it ran though Osobor.

I honestly think he's just scratching the surface! He made a few moves against Eddy that were NBA - worthy.

Donman · Post by **Donman** » March 26th, 2024, 6:23 pm

Great was Great!

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Aggie formerly in Hawaii · Post by **Aggie formerly in Hawaii** » March 26th, 2024, 6:41 pm

Awesome player. Aggie legend for being conference player of the year and being the best player on a tournament winning team

MrBiggle · Post by **MrBiggle** » March 26th, 2024, 6:48 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2024, 5:24 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2024, 5:18 pm
Incredible season for Great! Few players have made such and impact and been this fun to watch in one season!

If he doesn't go to the NBA I hope he sticks around and becomes an Aggie legend.

(I'm assuming players do in-fact peruse the board).
That they do.

Thanks for being an Aggie this year! Me and mine Greatly enjoyed watching the team this past season.

hipsterdoofus21 · Post by **hipsterdoofus21** » March 26th, 2024, 6:51 pm

Great was such a huge part of our success this year and so fun to watch. He will go down in USU history for this season. Thanks for choosing Utah State!!

bluegrouse · Post by **bluegrouse** » March 26th, 2024, 6:52 pm

He was outstanding. Very glad he chose to come to Logan. Would be very happy if he chose to stay but will always be a fan regardless.

Cuchelain · Post by **Cuchelain** » March 26th, 2024, 7:01 pm

This team has been such a joy to watch this season. One of the things that was so satisfying about the TCU game was seeing everyone show what they can do. Most games we would have a few of the guys play well and carry the team but in that game it was a total team win. Great played very well and scored inside and created space for shooters. Darius controlled the pace of the entire game, played great defense and hit some huge buckets. Ian had a great game from start to finish, both offensively and defensively. Mason had some great drives and that interception on the inbounds pass. Josh had that huge block (followed up by Johnson's block) and scored a couple of buckets. Sakho gave us a great boost. Javon hit that three pointer to help us come back in the first half. And Isaac played the best game I've ever seen him play. If someone wanted to know about our team this year I would just tell them to watch that game.

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » March 26th, 2024, 9:54 pm

Cuchelain wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2024, 7:01 pm
This team has been such a joy to watch this season. One of the things that was so satisfying about the TCU game was seeing everyone show what they can do. Most games we would have a few of the guys play well and carry the team but in that game it was a total team win. Great played very well and scored inside and created space for shooters. Darius controlled the pace of the entire game, played great defense and hit some huge buckets. Ian had a great game from start to finish, both offensively and defensively. Mason had some great drives and that interception on the inbounds pass. Josh had that huge block (followed up by Johnson's block) and scored a couple of buckets. Sakho gave us a great boost. Javon hit that three pointer to help us come back in the first half. And Isaac played the best game I've ever seen him play. If someone wanted to know about our team this year I would just tell them to watch that game.

Agreed, it was a masterpiece.

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » March 28th, 2024, 12:14 am

Give the man some love, show him we want him back:

Blue Sage · Post by **Blue Sage** » March 28th, 2024, 12:33 am

I enjoyed watching Great this year. I hope to see him in front of the Hurd next year! He reminds me of Karl Malone! Many don’t know this but Malone and Stockton played some games in the spectrum with the Jazz. Watching Great and Brown reminded me of those two legends! Come back Great! We love you and will make big signs for you. USU offers a GREAT path to the NBA! It’s yours for the taking baby!

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » March 28th, 2024, 8:51 am

Blue Sage wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 12:33 am
I enjoyed watching Great this year. I hope to see him in front of the Hurd next year! He reminds me of Karl Malone! Many don’t know this but Malone and Stockton played some games in the spectrum with the Jazz. Watching Great and Brown reminded me of those two legends! Come back Great! We love you and will make big signs for you. USU offers a GREAT path to the NBA! It’s yours for the taking baby!

Really? When was that?

The Old Bull · Post by **The Old Bull** » March 28th, 2024, 9:23 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 8:51 am

Blue Sage wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 12:33 am
I enjoyed watching Great this year. I hope to see him in front of the Hurd next year! He reminds me of Karl Malone! Many don’t know this but Malone and Stockton played some games in the spectrum with the Jazz. Watching Great and Brown reminded me of those two legends! Come back Great! We love you and will make big signs for you. USU offers a GREAT path to the NBA! It’s yours for the taking baby!
Really? When was that?

I don't remember the exact year, but I remember my dad taking us to a Jazz game in the spectrum. I think it was in the mid 80s. Frank Layden was the coach.. I remember thinking he was a big guy. I think the Jazz were struggling the first few years in Utah and they had them play in different arenas around to try and drum up interest.

TrueAG · Post by **TrueAG** » March 28th, 2024, 9:25 am

The Old Bull wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 9:23 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 8:51 am

Blue Sage wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 12:33 am
I enjoyed watching Great this year. I hope to see him in front of the Hurd next year! He reminds me of Karl Malone! Many don’t know this but Malone and Stockton played some games in the spectrum with the Jazz. Watching Great and Brown reminded me of those two legends! Come back Great! We love you and will make big signs for you. USU offers a GREAT path to the NBA! It’s yours for the taking baby!
Really? When was that?
I don't remember the exact year, but I remember my dad taking us to a Jazz game in the spectrum. I think it was in the mid 80s. Frank Layden was the coach.. I remember thinking he was a big guy. I think the Jazz were struggling the first few years in Utah and they had them play in different arenas around to try and drum up interest.

I think the Jazz used to play preseason games at the Spectrum. I remember going when I was really little.

NEAggie · Post by **NEAggie** » March 28th, 2024, 11:03 am

TrueAG wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 9:25 am

The Old Bull wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 9:23 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 8:51 am

Blue Sage wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 12:33 am
I enjoyed watching Great this year. I hope to see him in front of the Hurd next year! He reminds me of Karl Malone! Many don’t know this but Malone and Stockton played some games in the spectrum with the Jazz. Watching Great and Brown reminded me of those two legends! Come back Great! We love you and will make big signs for you. USU offers a GREAT path to the NBA! It’s yours for the taking baby!
Really? When was that?
I don't remember the exact year, but I remember my dad taking us to a Jazz game in the spectrum. I think it was in the mid 80s. Frank Layden was the coach.. I remember thinking he was a big guy. I think the Jazz were struggling the first few years in Utah and they had them play in different arenas around to try and drum up interest.
I think the Jazz used to play preseason games at the Spectrum. I remember going when I was really little.

I remember as a kid attending a Jazz vs Rockets preseason game at the Spectrum. Long enough ago it featured Rick Barry underhanded free throws!

travelingagg · Post by **travelingagg** » March 28th, 2024, 12:03 pm

Great was really fun to watch and pretty hard for other teams to gameplan for. Even if they double-teamed him, he'd still find a way to score or find the open guy. Plus, we've historically either had some slower bigs or undersized bigs who get pushed around. Great stands out as someone who is deceptively quick, could knock people around and draws an insane amount of fouls. He's an Aggie legend!

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » March 28th, 2024, 12:13 pm

That instagram post sure reads like a goodbye. Keeping Great would have shocked me immensely though. Wish him the best and hope UW is backing up the Brinks truck for him.

ChicagoAggie · Post by **ChicagoAggie** » March 28th, 2024, 5:15 pm

Great is loved by all of Aggie Nation. He has the opportunity to be legendary if he stays. He may not be loved as much by any other fan base if he leaves. This is his home away from home. He can also achieve a goal of playing in the NBA if he continues to work hard and if that is what he wants.

Coach Kowalczyk · Post by **Coach Kowalczyk** » March 28th, 2024, 5:17 pm

Does anyone have Great's cell? I'm hoping to meet him next time I'm in town, maybe at Angies.

trevordude · Post by **trevordude** » March 28th, 2024, 5:19 pm

Coach Kowalczyk wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 5:17 pm
Does anyone have Great's cell? I'm hoping to meet him next time I'm in town, maybe at Angies.

He prefers chili's

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » April 19th, 2024, 9:25 am

trevordude wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 5:19 pm

Coach Kowalczyk wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 5:17 pm
Does anyone have Great's cell? I'm hoping to meet him next time I'm in town, maybe at Angies.
He prefers chili's

I hope Great returns. However, if we could at least get Ian back and Wynott, I feel good about our chances to repeat as MWC champs.

If we got all 3, then we're looking at a team with Elite 8
potential.

Full · Post by **Full** » April 19th, 2024, 10:07 am

I think the most unappreciated part of Great’s game is how he runs the floor as a big. It helps that DB was able to see that and get him the ball for his efforts.

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » April 19th, 2024, 11:08 am

If I'm Osobor, my priorities are:

1. Getting drafted this year.
2. Making it to the NBA next year.
3. Getting as much money as I can now.
4. Enjoying my last year of college.

Right now, USU probably falls in the number 4 category. But assuming number 1 doesn't happen, if coach Calhoun can convince him USU gives him the best chance of being drafted based on playing style/development then reasons 2 and 4 are better than reason 3. Any money he lost out on this year, could be made up in the NBA.

flying_scotsman2.0 · Post by **flying_scotsman2.0** » April 19th, 2024, 12:37 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2024, 11:08 am
If I'm Osobor, my priorities are:

1. Getting drafted this year.
2. Making it to the NBA next year.
3. Getting as much money as I can now.
4. Enjoying my last year of college.

Right now, USU probably falls in the number 4 category. But assuming number 1 doesn't happen, if coach Calhoun can convince him USU gives him the best chance of being drafted based on playing style/development then reasons 2 and 4 are better than reason 3. Any money he lost out on this year, could be made up in the NBA.

It sounds like Great has been trying to develop a three point shot. Obviously Sprink didn’t want him to shoot many threes this year. Maybe Calhoun gives him a good opportunity to shoot some threes? I mean, you do what you gotta do to win, but that might be a selling point. If Great can hit threes at a 35% clip he’s going to be a lottery pick.

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » April 19th, 2024, 1:22 pm

Honestly, he should shoot more 3s. It would really open up the offense and dare teams to double team him up top leaving Fish or a wing player open.

I never understood why Queta didn't either. Both of them have a nice shooting stroke.

Harcher · Post by **Harcher** » April 19th, 2024, 1:55 pm

So if you’re the coach and you thought a promise to Great of shooting threes would help keep him here, what would you promise ? (And I’m not comparing 4 shots a game to big$$$. This is just food for thought).

For instance “we can offer you the best chance to get to NBA because we will focus our game around you and I can see that including 4 threes a game”.

I can see the other team members being disappointed that they are getting shorted….

stwinward · Post by **stwinward** » April 19th, 2024, 3:47 pm

Harcher wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2024, 1:55 pm
So if you’re the coach and you thought a promise to Great of shooting threes would help keep him here, what would you promise ? (And I’m not comparing 4 shots a game to big$$$. This is just food for thought).

For instance “we can offer you the best chance to get to NBA because we will focus our game around you and I can see that including 4 threes a game”.

I can see the other team members being disappointed that they are getting shorted….

All Pope's teams shoot are 3s, so I'm afraid we'd lose out to KY in this situation.

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