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Now This Is One BIG Mofo
7'5", 360#, 21 years old. Makes Shaq look like Calvin Murphy.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Sim-Bhullar-40738/
http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2014/3/19/5525600/new-mexico-state-aggies-basketball-ncaa-tournament-sim-bhullar
Meet the New Mexico State Aggies, who have a legitimate giant
By Rodger Sherman @rodger_sherman on Mar 19 2014, 1:03p 1
New Mexico State has 7'5 Sim Bhullar and a favorable-seeming matchup against San Diego State. Can the 13th seeded Aggies get an upset? Pew, pew pew pew, guns!
SB Nation 2014 NCAA March Madness Coverage
Over the next few days, you will fill out an NCAA Tournament bracket, and because NCAA Tournament brackets have to have upsets in them, you will pick somebody with a double-digit seed over somebody with a single-digit seed. Will you pick randomly? Will you pick based on mascot? Or will you pick smart? We're going to profile five low-majors that deserve more credit than Random Directional State University, and although we won't guarantee the upset -- or even a close first round game -- these are the no-names whose names you should know.
Up next: 13th-seeded New Mexico State Aggies
I have a favorite college basketball player. It's not Jabari Parker or Doug McDermott or Andrew Wiggins, or any other number of players routinely watchable on ESPN. It's not some preternaturally talented freshman, or some seasoned senior who has finally led his school to relevance.
It's Sim Bhullar, of New Mexico State, whose primary talent is being 7'5 and ENORMOUS.
That's Bhullar with teammate Renaldo Dixon, who, by the way, is 6'9. Bhullar weighs 360 lbs., is from Canada, and his little brother -- "little," as every story about them will joke -- Tanveer is a 7'3 freshman who redshirted for the Aggies this year.
He's not the tallest player in college hoops -- that would be Mamadou N'Diaye, the 7'6 UC-Irvine center who I am also passionate about. But at 360 lbs., he is the most massive. His enormous size, particularly for a minor conference, makes him a force that completely changes the complexion of NMSU's games. On offense, the team waits for him to lumber up court -- although he's worked a great deal on conditioning, he's still 7'5, 360-pounds. On defense, teams try to beat the Aggies downcourt. But when he sets up in the paint on either end of the floor, he's like a trebuchet, easily catapulting balls into the basket and launching opposing shots away. He shoots 64 percent from the field -- sixth in the nation -- and blocks 11.2 percent of shots while he's on the floor -- 22nd in the nation.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Sim-Bhullar-40738/
http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2014/3/19/5525600/new-mexico-state-aggies-basketball-ncaa-tournament-sim-bhullar
Meet the New Mexico State Aggies, who have a legitimate giant
By Rodger Sherman @rodger_sherman on Mar 19 2014, 1:03p 1
New Mexico State has 7'5 Sim Bhullar and a favorable-seeming matchup against San Diego State. Can the 13th seeded Aggies get an upset? Pew, pew pew pew, guns!
SB Nation 2014 NCAA March Madness Coverage
Over the next few days, you will fill out an NCAA Tournament bracket, and because NCAA Tournament brackets have to have upsets in them, you will pick somebody with a double-digit seed over somebody with a single-digit seed. Will you pick randomly? Will you pick based on mascot? Or will you pick smart? We're going to profile five low-majors that deserve more credit than Random Directional State University, and although we won't guarantee the upset -- or even a close first round game -- these are the no-names whose names you should know.
Up next: 13th-seeded New Mexico State Aggies
I have a favorite college basketball player. It's not Jabari Parker or Doug McDermott or Andrew Wiggins, or any other number of players routinely watchable on ESPN. It's not some preternaturally talented freshman, or some seasoned senior who has finally led his school to relevance.
It's Sim Bhullar, of New Mexico State, whose primary talent is being 7'5 and ENORMOUS.
That's Bhullar with teammate Renaldo Dixon, who, by the way, is 6'9. Bhullar weighs 360 lbs., is from Canada, and his little brother -- "little," as every story about them will joke -- Tanveer is a 7'3 freshman who redshirted for the Aggies this year.
He's not the tallest player in college hoops -- that would be Mamadou N'Diaye, the 7'6 UC-Irvine center who I am also passionate about. But at 360 lbs., he is the most massive. His enormous size, particularly for a minor conference, makes him a force that completely changes the complexion of NMSU's games. On offense, the team waits for him to lumber up court -- although he's worked a great deal on conditioning, he's still 7'5, 360-pounds. On defense, teams try to beat the Aggies downcourt. But when he sets up in the paint on either end of the floor, he's like a trebuchet, easily catapulting balls into the basket and launching opposing shots away. He shoots 64 percent from the field -- sixth in the nation -- and blocks 11.2 percent of shots while he's on the floor -- 22nd in the nation.
bobheckler- Posts : 61052
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With their second first rounder of the 2014 nba draft the Boston Celtics pick......
Matty- Posts : 4562
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Gheorge Muresan at BEST!!
kdp59- Posts : 5707
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Matty wrote: With their second first rounder of the 2014 nba draft the Boston Celtics pick......
They'll have to charter a bigger plane, maybe a jumbo jet!!
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gyso- Posts : 21872
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From what I have seen....guy is a big stiff.
mrkleen09- Posts : 3873
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If he doesn't want to play basketball he can always get a job pulling locomotives.
Sloopjohnb- Posts : 638
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Even Perk could out-quick this guy.
cowens/oldschool- Posts : 27195
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The guy is listed as 7'6" and 360 lbs. Big Baby--at least nine inches shorter-- has admitted that he often played at 350.
Living proof that muscle is heavier than fat.
Living proof that muscle is heavier than fat.
Sloopjohnb- Posts : 638
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What a shock, he's turning pro.
Have fun playing in Russia or wherever.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/seven-foot-5-sim-bhullar-s-decision-to-turn-pro-isn-t-as-foolish-as-it-may-seem-160654608.html
Seven-foot-5 Sim Bhullar's decision to turn pro isn't as foolish as it may seem
Jeff Eisenberg By Jeff Eisenberg
5 hours ago
The Dagger
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament-2nd Round-San Diego State vs New Mexico State
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Mar 20, 2014; Spokane, WA, USA; New Mexico State Aggies center Sim Bhullar (2) shoots against San Diego State Aztecs forward Skylar Spencer (0) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Veterans Memorial Arena. (James Snook-USA TODAY Sports)
Once the first report surfaced Wednesday night that New Mexico State's 7-foot-5 center Sim Bhullar was turning pro, a torrent of criticism quickly followed.
"Whoever is reportedly telling Sim Bhullar that it's a good idea to enter the NBA draft is someone Bhullar should stop listening to," SI.com NBA writer Chris Mannix tweeted. ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman was even less charitable, calling it "a horrific decision."
The backlash is fair to some extent since Bhullar is unlikely to taken in the NBA draft and desperately needs another year of conditioning and skill development to have any chance to be an asset at that level. Nonetheless, the criticism also overlooks the fact that the injury risks associated with Bhullar's massive size and weight make him a unique case.
The window to make money as a professional basketball player is considerably shorter for a 7-foot-5 center conservatively listed at 360 pounds because his joints and feet are likely to break down sooner than even the average center's would. Bhullar already had foot injuries during his redshirt season and last year, so it's tough to blame him for wanting to maximize his earning potential.
Bhullar is entering the NBA draft after a sophomore season in which he averaged 10.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks. He earned the WAC tournament's Most Outstanding Player award for the second straight season and led the Aggies to the NCAA tournament for the second straight year.
While Bhullar's conditioning remains his greatest flaw, he has come a long way since the summer before his freshman season. The player who was gasping for air after a few possessions during offseason pick-up games and lagging well behind his teammates during early-summer conditioning cut candy and junk food from his diet and shed enough weight to play 24.3 minutes per game as a freshman and 26.3 as a sophomore.
The biggest strengths of Bhullar's game are his ability to clog the lane and alter shots around the rim on defense and his soft hands and ability to pass out of a double team on offense. He'd be both the tallest player in the NBA and the first player of Indian descent in the NBA if he's able to latch on with a team, which would potentially make him far more marketable than the typical rookie free agent.
Though another year in college might help make boost Bhullar's stock next June and maybe make his path to the NBA smoother, that doesn't make his decision to bolt now as absurd as some have suggested.
Bhullar's window to make money in basketball will probably be shorter than most. Yes, he needs to shed more weight. Yes, his low-post game needs further refining. But leaving school now gives him the chance to work with big man gurus, nutritionists and strength and conditioning coaches overseas or in the D-League while also getting paid for it.
bob
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Have fun playing in Russia or wherever.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/seven-foot-5-sim-bhullar-s-decision-to-turn-pro-isn-t-as-foolish-as-it-may-seem-160654608.html
Seven-foot-5 Sim Bhullar's decision to turn pro isn't as foolish as it may seem
Jeff Eisenberg By Jeff Eisenberg
5 hours ago
The Dagger
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament-2nd Round-San Diego State vs New Mexico State
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Mar 20, 2014; Spokane, WA, USA; New Mexico State Aggies center Sim Bhullar (2) shoots against San Diego State Aztecs forward Skylar Spencer (0) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Veterans Memorial Arena. (James Snook-USA TODAY Sports)
Once the first report surfaced Wednesday night that New Mexico State's 7-foot-5 center Sim Bhullar was turning pro, a torrent of criticism quickly followed.
"Whoever is reportedly telling Sim Bhullar that it's a good idea to enter the NBA draft is someone Bhullar should stop listening to," SI.com NBA writer Chris Mannix tweeted. ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman was even less charitable, calling it "a horrific decision."
The backlash is fair to some extent since Bhullar is unlikely to taken in the NBA draft and desperately needs another year of conditioning and skill development to have any chance to be an asset at that level. Nonetheless, the criticism also overlooks the fact that the injury risks associated with Bhullar's massive size and weight make him a unique case.
The window to make money as a professional basketball player is considerably shorter for a 7-foot-5 center conservatively listed at 360 pounds because his joints and feet are likely to break down sooner than even the average center's would. Bhullar already had foot injuries during his redshirt season and last year, so it's tough to blame him for wanting to maximize his earning potential.
Bhullar is entering the NBA draft after a sophomore season in which he averaged 10.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks. He earned the WAC tournament's Most Outstanding Player award for the second straight season and led the Aggies to the NCAA tournament for the second straight year.
While Bhullar's conditioning remains his greatest flaw, he has come a long way since the summer before his freshman season. The player who was gasping for air after a few possessions during offseason pick-up games and lagging well behind his teammates during early-summer conditioning cut candy and junk food from his diet and shed enough weight to play 24.3 minutes per game as a freshman and 26.3 as a sophomore.
The biggest strengths of Bhullar's game are his ability to clog the lane and alter shots around the rim on defense and his soft hands and ability to pass out of a double team on offense. He'd be both the tallest player in the NBA and the first player of Indian descent in the NBA if he's able to latch on with a team, which would potentially make him far more marketable than the typical rookie free agent.
Though another year in college might help make boost Bhullar's stock next June and maybe make his path to the NBA smoother, that doesn't make his decision to bolt now as absurd as some have suggested.
Bhullar's window to make money in basketball will probably be shorter than most. Yes, he needs to shed more weight. Yes, his low-post game needs further refining. But leaving school now gives him the chance to work with big man gurus, nutritionists and strength and conditioning coaches overseas or in the D-League while also getting paid for it.
bob
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bobheckler- Posts : 61052
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Break out the Bill Cosby tapes. Here comes Fat Albert. Hey hey hey! I have it on good authority that the amount of time it took this thread to resurface since its inception is approximately equal to the amount of time it takes him to trundle down the floor.
It took him until the summer before his freshman college year to realize that maybe cutting out candy and junk food might help him lose weight? Now, Cowens, here's a guy whose intelligence quotient we can probably agree upon.
Is it true that his weight objective is 175 and that he prefers to be called "Twiggy?"
Sam
It took him until the summer before his freshman college year to realize that maybe cutting out candy and junk food might help him lose weight? Now, Cowens, here's a guy whose intelligence quotient we can probably agree upon.
Is it true that his weight objective is 175 and that he prefers to be called "Twiggy?"
Sam
Re: Now This Is One BIG Mofo
There'd be short term value to having a guy like this on the roster. Put him in to draw a few hard fouls against LeBron and you'd be hearing Snap, Crackle, and Pop - and I'm not talking a bowl of Rice Krispies. Whatever happened to the good old days when having an enforcer on your team let opponents know to play fair? We sure could have used someone of the MOFO's ilk when Dwayne Wade was practicing ju jitsu against Rondo.
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Maybe Danny will pull a Pressey (TM) on the big fella!!
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worcester wrote:There'd be short term value to having a guy like this on the roster. Put him in to draw a few hard fouls against LeBron and you'd be hearing Snap, Crackle, and Pop - and I'm not talking a bowl of Rice Krispies. Whatever happened to the good old days when having an enforcer on your team let opponents know to play fair? We sure could have used someone of the MOFO's ilk when Dwayne Wade was practicing ju jitsu against Rondo.
Perk left that year before the playoffs, what a mistake, Heat hadn't jelled yet they would lose to Dallas in Finals, with Perk and that teams experience playing together in big games, we take that series.
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