HoosierPal Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 https://www.scoopswithdannymac.com/gibson-jimerson-and-robbie-avila-the-kilcoyne-conversation/ FF to about 5 min for the start of the conversation with Jimerson. "It was like I transferred without transferring" Jimerson's comment on staying at SLU with a new coach and new system. Getting Bonner's point record is important to him. He knows Highmark, but not Clag or Bonner. He is focused on getting to the NCAA tourney. "That would be special." Proud of playing the best basketball at the end of this previous system, with everything that was happening. Last team talk with Ford was after the last A10 conference game. Wrapping up his master's program in Business Administration this month. He got this done in a year. Won't do anything more academically this coming season. Will focus on basketball. If there is an option professionally he will take it, but he isn't 'putting all his eggs into that basket.' Avila at 20 min. Obviously following Schertz, and his trust in Avila, was a huge factor. Was recruited by mid-majors out of high school, particularly Valley Schools. His final choice was between UNI and ISU. Awesome to continue playing with Swope. All 5 ISU starters had talked about staying together, but it didn't happen. "It's bigger than the money"...his comment on the portal. He knew he was following Schertz when he entered the portal. Likes the Champion's Center and Chaifetz being available. He hasn't met Dr. Chaifetz yet, even though he is a Chicago guy just like Avila. He has not met Larry Bird either. Thinks his game is similar to Jokic and Domantas Sabonis and Kevin Love. His Dad started coaching him on dribble, pass, and shoot early on. Goal is nothing short of an A10 championship. Excited to use his player profile with goggles as a platform for young players who need goggles. NIL for Goggle company is coming. Likes "Rob Way" and "SLU Alcindor" for nicknames. [South Side Chicago White Sox baseball fan.] jonny karate likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenbill Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 When did goggles become known as googles? Second time I’ve seen it in relation to Avila’s rec specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted April 25 Author Share Posted April 25 12 minutes ago, billikenbill said: When did goggles become known as googles? Second time I’ve seen it in relation to Avila’s rec specs. Ha. That’s what auto correct does. (Went back and changed it - appreciate your comment.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Light Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 I like the SLU Alcindar name, it makes me chuckle. But it doesn't really work because Kareem didn't wear goggles when he went by Lew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Great interviews! Gibson watched ISU during the season because he is into analytics and wanted to see them play. Way before Schertz SLU rumors. Gibson will grasp this system quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Pelican Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 46 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Ha. That’s what auto correct does. (Went back and changed it - appreciate your comment.) You missed "for young players who need googles." Sorry, it's the wannabe editor in me. HoosierPal likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBillsFan Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 1 hour ago, Matty Light said: I like the SLU Alcindar name, it makes me chuckle. But it doesn't really work because Kareem didn't wear goggles when he went by Lew. Yeah, this is my big quibble with it as well. I still think it is the best SLU or St. Louis centric nickname, but it doesn't really sit right with me because of the historical inaccuracy. I still like Cream Abdul-Jabbar the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 that's cool about GJ being done with school & can fully concentrate on BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 2 hours ago, billikenbill said: When did goggles become known as googles? Second time I’ve seen it in relation to Avila’s rec specs. Bing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted April 25 Author Share Posted April 25 28 minutes ago, almaman said: that's cool about GJ being done with school & can fully concentrate on BB. I found that comment interesting. He isn’t going for a second masters. But he has to be enrolled in something to be eligible to play ball. I wonder why that entails….an hour online discussion course in pick and roll? Will @billiken_roybe upset that Gibson is not a 'full time student' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 He is capitalizing these daze, everybody loves a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 1 hour ago, HoosierPal said: I found that comment interesting. He isn’t going for a second masters. But he has to be enrolled in something to be eligible to play ball. I wonder why that entails….an hour online discussion course in pick and roll? Will @billiken_roybe upset that Gibson is not a 'full time student' ? You are basically saying that he is coming back as a professional player if he is not going into any kind of academic program. Interesting. Will this work with the NCAA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 1 hour ago, HoosierPal said: I found that comment interesting. He isn’t going for a second masters. But he has to be enrolled in something to be eligible to play ball. I wonder why that entails….an hour online discussion course in pick and roll? Will @billiken_roybe upset that Gibson is not a 'full time student' ? I’m not certain about this, but many grad transfers/post-grad seniors that SLU has had have been enrolled in a program called Certificate in Organizational Leadership, or something like that. In at least one situation, I remember reading that the program doesn’t actually start until some point in the season, which effectively allows the enrollees to be “enrolled” in an academic program to be eligible, but it allows much more flexibility in scheduling. Old guy and HoosierPal like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach314 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 2 hours ago, HoosierPal said: I found that comment interesting. He isn’t going for a second masters. But he has to be enrolled in something to be eligible to play ball. I wonder why that entails….an hour online discussion course in pick and roll? Will @billiken_roybe upset that Gibson is not a 'full time student' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Well, if our compliance dept is squared away I would think they’d tell Gibby you gotta take some courses. Suggestions: Pop Culture 101, Taylor Swift Music Appreciation, Pottery 101. Pilot Training at Parks. Plenty of ways to fill up his hours away from the Gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRN Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 18 minutes ago, slu72 said: Well, if our compliance dept is squared away I would think they’d tell Gibby you gotta take some courses. Suggestions: Pop Culture 101, Taylor Swift Music Appreciation, Pottery 101. Pilot Training at Parks. Plenty of ways to fill up his hours away from the Gym. I’d recommend Intro to Earthquakes and Intro to Poetry to GJ. They were staples of the general electives back in the 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 3 hours ago, HoosierPal said: I found that comment interesting. He isn’t going for a second masters. But he has to be enrolled in something to be eligible to play ball. I wonder why that entails….an hour online discussion course in pick and roll? Will @billiken_roybe upset that Gibson is not a 'full time student' ? Yes HoosierPal and Fraz like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Gibson said he’s dating a St. Louis girl who was instrumental for him in the portal. Sounds like he has a keeper. Also, said he plans to stay in St. Louis long term as it’s where she is from. I was happy to hear it’s a place he wants to live and have a career. Too often the city gets sold short imo Soderball and AGB91 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills By 40 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 On 4/25/2024 at 2:57 PM, HoosierPal said: https://www.scoopswithdannymac.com/gibson-jimerson-and-robbie-avila-the-kilcoyne-conversation/ FF to about 5 min for the start of the conversation with Jimerson. "It was like I transferred without transferring" Jimerson's comment on staying at SLU with a new coach and new system. Getting Bonner's point record is important to him. He knows Highmark, but not Clag or Bonner. He is focused on getting to the NCAA tourney. "That would be special." Proud of playing the best basketball at the end of this previous system, with everything that was happening. Last team talk with Ford was after the last A10 conference game. Wrapping up his master's program in Business Administration this month. He got this done in a year. Won't do anything more academically this coming season. Will focus on basketball. If there is an option professionally he will take it, but he isn't 'putting all his eggs into that basket.' Avila at 20 min. Obviously following Schertz, and his trust in Avila, was a huge factor. Was recruited by mid-majors out of high school, particularly Valley Schools. His final choice was between UNI and ISU. Awesome to continue playing with Swope. All 5 ISU starters had talked about staying together, but it didn't happen. "It's bigger than the money"...his comment on the portal. He knew he was following Schertz when he entered the portal. Likes the Champion's Center and Chaifetz being available. He hasn't met Dr. Chaifetz yet, even though he is a Chicago guy just like Avila. He has not met Larry Bird either. Thinks his game is similar to Jokic and Domantas Sabonis and Kevin Love. His Dad started coaching him on dribble, pass, and shoot early on. Goal is nothing short of an A10 championship. Excited to use his player profile with goggles as a platform for young players who need googles. NIL for Goggle company is coming. Likes "Rob Way" and "SLU Alcindor" for nicknames. [South Side Chicago White Sox baseball fan.] FWIW, he's saying "Rob Wave." A play on the name of a rapper, Rod Wave, of whom Robbie's a big fan. He's got some good music Pistol likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Rob Wave haha!! That’s good and yes, good up and coming artist. SLU Alcindor is the one the media will run with I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Light Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 There's always Jordan GoodRims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUMedBilliken15 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Rob Avil-LOE... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Can’t wait to see the student section on free goggles night. Aquinas likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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