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Gators make offer to one-handed Zach Hodskins

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by el gnomo, Aug 16, 2013.

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  1. el gnomo

    el gnomo Member

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    Thought this was a pretty incredible story (not just cause I'm a Gator alum). I remember years ago, before I went to UF, they had a point guard with only 1 eye (think his name was Eddie Shannon)... but 1 hand is something else. Unbelievable.

    http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...sketball-prospect-offer-florida-gators-report

    INB4 'better left hand than Jeremy Lin' :p

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/R0kEyJ-tToo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #1 el gnomo, Aug 16, 2013
  2. Carl Herrera

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    Zach Hodskins and Eddie Shannon should team up with Nene.
     
    #2 Carl Herrera, Aug 16, 2013
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  3. Koperboy

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    Wow, unbelievable. I mean, we have a two-time world championship in swimming who has only one hand and no legs, but he is competing in special worlds anyway with other handicapped. Zach however is playing against people with both arms...unbelievable!
     
    #3 Koperboy, Aug 16, 2013
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    LOL bravo bravo :cool:
     
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  5. BigBenito

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    Cool story.
     
    #5 BigBenito, Aug 16, 2013
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    I bet he gets away with a lot of carrying.
     
    #6 kevC, Aug 16, 2013
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    Nicely done, sir.
     
    #7 SC1211, Aug 16, 2013
  8. Kim

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    I played against a dude like him at the rec in college. I kept telling myself that he's going right, but he'd still cross me over from time to time, smh. Dude used his left nub for a 1-dribble crossover. He was decent.
     
    #8 Kim, Aug 16, 2013
  9. LCAhmed

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    This guy is truly inspirational. I'm not going to even make a left hand joke. Respect.
     
    #9 LCAhmed, Aug 16, 2013
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    waiting to see his wingspan measurements
     
    #10 Panda23, Aug 17, 2013
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    If someone was using their nub to back me up for position... I might throw up.


    Much respect though. I remember seeing great tennis players with one hand back when i played, and it always amazed me.
     
    #11 CCorn, Aug 17, 2013
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    It's cool to see him succeed despite the handicap, but it seems like none of those defenders understand how to defend a player who favors one hand.
     
    #12 RV6, Aug 20, 2013
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    I'm a big Gator fan, heard about this and yeah its amazing. Good stuff!
     
    #13 Samdogg36, Aug 20, 2013
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    Respect mon...
     
    #14 Sanity2disChaos, Aug 20, 2013
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    Didn't get it; fill me in on it? Great story nonetheless; looks like a good shooter as well. You think they force this guy right more...
     
    #15 zeeshan2, Aug 20, 2013
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    He is very inspiring. But there is no way he can play on any level beyond HS.
     
    #16 CertifiedTroll, Aug 20, 2013
  17. el gnomo

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    Zach Hodskins - 1 hand
    Eddie Shannon - 1 eye
    Nene - 1 nut
     
    #17 el gnomo, Aug 20, 2013
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