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Drake picks up another big Euro

PostPosted: October 13th, 2014, 8:16 am
by DUBulldog
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6'10" or 6'11" (I've seen both) from Poland

Dominik Olejniczack 6'11'' C 1996.....For somebody that has been playing basketball for just 3 years the Polish center has made some outstanding progress. Has a really nice touch offensively around the rim, almost like a little floater. Doesn't really have moves yet, but can finish on drop off and has been very effective on P&R. Defensively it is where it gets interesting, he has a really good body, has timing for blocks and good lateral movements to show on P&R. He has been great from Poland in protecting the rim and grabbing rebounds. Suffers a lot when he plays against more athletic players. Maybe is not too athletic, but there is a lot of upside to work with.


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Re: Drake picks up another big Euro

PostPosted: October 15th, 2014, 5:40 pm
by PantherSigEp
I liked the short blurb the Des Moines Register had for him. They were able to communicate with him via text and he seemed just interested/excited for the education portion of his commitment and college career as he was about basketball. That's always good to see, someone who has their priorities straight and is well prepared for what they want to do when the Laker and Heat scouts don't come calling

Re: Drake picks up another big Euro

PostPosted: October 15th, 2014, 7:27 pm
by DUBulldog
PantherSigEp wrote:I liked the short blurb the Des Moines Register had for him. They were able to communicate with him via text and he seemed just interested/excited for the education portion of his commitment and college career as he was about basketball. That's always good to see, someone who has their priorities straight and is well prepared for what they want to do when the Laker and Heat scouts don't come calling


Here's the link to the above article

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/drake/drake-bulldogs/2014/10/13/dominik-olejniczak-drake-basketball-recruit/17197071/

I like this video that was attached....been a long time since Drake had a big man who could do that.

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Re: Drake picks up another big Euro

PostPosted: October 15th, 2014, 8:34 pm
by Wufan
Impressive size and highlights! If the two big frosh fill out and develop, Drake is going to be very tough to beat.

Re: Drake picks up another big Euro

PostPosted: October 15th, 2014, 8:50 pm
by DUBulldog
Wufan wrote:Impressive size and highlights! If the two big frosh fill out and develop, Drake is going to be very tough to beat.


Drake might have the biggest team in the MVC for 2015-16. As of now, there will be 8 players 6'8" or taller, including 4 who are 6'10" or taller, if the heights listed on Drake's website are accurate.

Re: Drake picks up another big Euro

PostPosted: October 20th, 2014, 11:44 pm
by wgslaw
It would appear the Valley is getting a lot bigger with a heavy influx of Euro big men. Hopefully the competition gets a lot better and is reflected in the nonconference records.