I am always leary about these players transferring from high major programs, like Kansas.
Most peaked in high school and went to these great programs and stopped improving.
Disappointed they transfer.
Some are trouble.
Others are just plan disappointments, limited PT etc.
Sounds like JC will have some work to do with this kid.
I think this is kind of unfair.
There are a large list of reasons why some kids don't fit at programs like Kansas and none of them have to do with their ability as basketball players.
From my arm chair view, it appears personalities like Rio are far better fits at programs like Ohio than they are at programs like Kansas.
Fan pressure and media scrutiny are 1/100th that here vs. a place like Lawrence. Will there be expectations he needs to live up to? Of course but can you imagine any fans in Athens voicing their opinions about a player being too animated on the bench? Athens is a pretty goofy place, in a good way. He'll be embraced far more here for some goofy behavior than he ever would by the old hats in Kansas.
He'll have a year off to prioritize things. He was battling for every minute he got with 2 senior guards and a top 5 NBA draft pick. Talk about survival of the fittest. I can see how someone could get really frustrated in that situation…press, lose some confidence and get off track a bit on getting better. Then Kansas goes out and gets the #1 player in the county…a combo 2/3 and he's staring down that barrel if he returns. With all that said he still played in 24 games at a program like Kansas, as a Freshman. Clearly he has talent, it just needs to be harnessed.
This years team will still benefit from Adams' presence, even if he doesn't see game action. One thing he immediately does is give a practice look that no one in the league can produce. A top 100 player on your scout team, pushing the starters everyday in practice, could potentially be a big boost. Hopefully he seizes that opportunity to help the team and to get better.
All in all, couldn't be more excited. I think every kid should be given a chance to prove himself. Rio will get that chance, like every other Bobcat that comes through the door.
Last Edited: 6/18/2013 7:56:48 PM by CATman