College basketball is always looking for its next big star, but what’s happening in Murray State It has ceased to be a question of talent and has become a disturbing déjà vu. The fans rub their eyes. Is it possible? Have you come back Larry Bird?
It does not carry 33 of the Celticsbut Roman Housea freshman who is making waves in the NCAAhas unleashed madness on social networks and specialized forums. And it’s not just because of his physical appearance: it’s his game that has caused the “reincarnation” label to start ringing loudly.
The similarities are almost chilling. a house He stands 6 feet 9 inches (approximately 2.06 meters), exactly the same height as the Boston legend. But it is his movement on the court that is scary: improper ball handling for his height and, above all, a silk wrist.
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The player of the Racers He is shooting over 41% on three-pointers this season, averaging over 14 points and 5 rebounds. But beyond the numbers, it is the rough elegance, the passing vision and that ability to dominate the game without being the most athletic that has set off alarm bells.
The ‘Mid-Major’ connection and the French turn
The narrative is perfect for basketball romantics. Just like Larry Bird was forged in Indiana State (a small, “mid-major” university) before conquering the world, Domon is doing the same in Murray Stateanother modest Missouri program Valley Conference that historically has given surprises (that’s where Ja came from Morant).
However, this “reincarnation” has an unexpected twist: he is French (interestingly, Bird was originally from French LickIndiana). European talent continues to colonize American basketball, and Domon is the latest gem.
While the Racers they prepare for the March Madnessthe scouts of the NBA They have already marked Roman Domon’s name in red. It may be too early to talk about the Hall of Fame, but watching him play is, inevitably, traveling back to the 80s. Larry Legend He has an heir.
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