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Akeem Springs on Fitzgerald: "I think he’s going to shock everybody this year."
per Marcus:
Q: What are your impressions from what you’ve seen from the Gophers this summer?
A: They’ll be better because of the pieces they added like Isaiah (Washington), Jamir (Harris) and Davonte (Fitzgerald). Davonte is one of my favorites. I think he’s going to shock everybody this year. So Davonte is another piece they add that’s going to take them to the next level. We have a group text message going right now. And they know if they lose I’ll be really disappointed. I don’t expect them to lose – ever this year. We have a group text going for the team that they let me stay in it. That’s really cool thing that we all keep in touch.
Q: Who do you think will be the Gophers’ most improved players?
A: I watched them this summer. The whole team has impressed me. I know the Gophers fans watched the (Twin Cities) Pro Am. You see the strides Jordan Murphy is making. It might not mean a lot to them. But when Jordan Murphy is shooting his three that’s something that is being looked over right now. I think it’s going to be a big thing for them next year. Eric Curry is somebody who has really impressed me right now. I’m kind of disappointed he cut his hair (laughs). But I saw him in the gym and he’s shooting the ball really well. Of course, the young guys have really impressed me. Their work ethic more than anything impresses me – how hard they work. I’ll sneak in the gym sometimes when I think they’re gone. And you’ll still see Jamir and Isaiah in there really late. So that impresses me.
Q: Who will take your place in a leadership role with the Gophers?
A: Nate (Mason). I think he’s ready for it. As much as I hate that I didn’t get to play in the NCAA tournament. I think what it did was it gave other guys the chance to experience the tournament and experience what it was like playing without me – how it’s going to be next year. They’re going to be better next year and hungry because they got a taste of the tournament.
http://www.startribune.com/akeem-sp...n-be-better-without-him-in-2017-18/439771053/
Go Gophers!!
per Marcus:
Q: What are your impressions from what you’ve seen from the Gophers this summer?
A: They’ll be better because of the pieces they added like Isaiah (Washington), Jamir (Harris) and Davonte (Fitzgerald). Davonte is one of my favorites. I think he’s going to shock everybody this year. So Davonte is another piece they add that’s going to take them to the next level. We have a group text message going right now. And they know if they lose I’ll be really disappointed. I don’t expect them to lose – ever this year. We have a group text going for the team that they let me stay in it. That’s really cool thing that we all keep in touch.
Q: Who do you think will be the Gophers’ most improved players?
A: I watched them this summer. The whole team has impressed me. I know the Gophers fans watched the (Twin Cities) Pro Am. You see the strides Jordan Murphy is making. It might not mean a lot to them. But when Jordan Murphy is shooting his three that’s something that is being looked over right now. I think it’s going to be a big thing for them next year. Eric Curry is somebody who has really impressed me right now. I’m kind of disappointed he cut his hair (laughs). But I saw him in the gym and he’s shooting the ball really well. Of course, the young guys have really impressed me. Their work ethic more than anything impresses me – how hard they work. I’ll sneak in the gym sometimes when I think they’re gone. And you’ll still see Jamir and Isaiah in there really late. So that impresses me.
Q: Who will take your place in a leadership role with the Gophers?
A: Nate (Mason). I think he’s ready for it. As much as I hate that I didn’t get to play in the NCAA tournament. I think what it did was it gave other guys the chance to experience the tournament and experience what it was like playing without me – how it’s going to be next year. They’re going to be better next year and hungry because they got a taste of the tournament.
http://www.startribune.com/akeem-sp...n-be-better-without-him-in-2017-18/439771053/
Go Gophers!!