KAEO Tafara Gapare

[stevemaz]

Im not sure what language they speak in New Zealand, but Im pretty sure their translation for clueless on the basketball court is Tafara Gapare..

You really can’t fix stupid.

I know they speak English...

[inthescoop]

Minutes played in his last 7 games:

1 minute
2 minutes
1 minute
4 minutes
5 minutes
19 minutes
4 minutes

I think Tafare will transfer to his 4th school next season

[WillHerndonFan]

Talk about an overhyped recruit. Kennard Robinson was a better player than this guy!

[Floridafan71]

Yes problem with Talfare is he was clueless on the basketball floor. Obvious you have to know the game and he didnot. Problem with our team now they have talents but dont have as a group lot of court sense. Coaches need help on that thoug we need recruit players that have a feel for the game not just athletic ability.

[InnervisionsUMASS]

His talent might have resulted in positive results here, but he was always going to struggle at a higher level unless he really worked hard to improve. The results over the last 2 years shows he didn't put in the effort to overcome the lack of "basketball IQ," as the kids say these days.

[PreecherJenkins]

His talent might have resulted in positive results here, but he was always going to struggle at a higher level unless he really worked hard to improve. The results over the last 2 years shows he didn't put in the effort to overcome the lack of "basketball IQ," as the kids say these days.

Not sure you can say that did not put in effort.. Dude might not be that good, and dudes at this level are just as athletic as he is.

[InnervisionsUMASS]

Not sure you can say that did not put in effort.. Dude might not be that good, and dudes at this level are just as athletic as he is.

I'm confident in what I stated.

[minutefanjsf]

Not sure you can say that did not put in effort.. Dude might not be that good, and dudes at this level are just as athletic as he is.

I'm confident in what I stated.

Agree. He was not a worker. Relied on/hoped his natural abilities would carry him. That was the scuttle I’ve heard.

[JoleonLescottsHair]

Not sure you can say that did not put in effort.. Dude might not be that good, and dudes at this level are just as athletic as he is.

I'm confident in what I stated.

Agree. He was not a worker. Relied on/hoped his natural abilities would carry him. That was the scuttle I’ve heard.

Quite possible. His dad is a super smart and accomplished dude, however. Surprised if that didn't filter down. But I don’t follow UMass transfers, so I don’t know.

[MikeUMA]

I think Tafare will transfer to his 4th school next season

Correct. Gapare hit the Portal today.

Averaged 10.3 minutes for Maryland this season, his career low.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/pl ... are-1.html

Can't find a spot that works for him.

[69MG]

Didn't appear to be a team player. More interested in highlights than winning. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's how I saw him.

[Floyd]

New Zealand have a pro league?

[MikeUMA]

I think you're kidding, but yes, pretty much everywhere has some form of pro ball, NZ included.
https://www.australiabasket.com/New-Zea ... tball.aspx

[natwam2547]

Sure 4 schools in 4 years is crazy, but Willard left. We’d give anyone else a pass in this scenario.

[JoleonLescottsHair]

^oh he definitely gets a pass. The system is completely broken. Coaches, players, and dumb fans alike. Tafara should do whatever makes his wheels turn. 100%. He functions in a stupid world. College hoops completely sucks (worst NCAA I can remember) but no reason to begrudge rational actors.