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Gbinije Looks to Make a Name for Himself
Posted: August 5th, 2011, 3:10 pm
by Jesus_hurley
Article and video on Mike Gbinijie on GoDuke.com:
http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml? ... EM_ID=4200
Duke incoming freshman Michael Gbinije (Ben-i-jhay) has been called everything from Ga-bin-jee to Jumanji, but his Blue Devil teammates came up with a fitting nickname almost immediately upon his arrival on campus. Teammates have given the ultra-athletic wing from Virginia the moniker Silent G, in tribute to his soft-spoken nature off the court as well as the phonetic spelling of his last name.
Re: Gbinije Looks to Make a Name for Himself
Posted: August 6th, 2011, 12:30 am
by duketaylor
That is Toonses driving, is it not? I've seen Gbinije play three times and I'm impressed with his improvement and he continues to grow. Last report he was pushing 6'8". Athletic and a very quick jumper.
Re: Gbinije Looks to Make a Name for Himself
Posted: October 9th, 2011, 1:47 pm
by DukePA
Jesus_hurley wrote:Article and video on Mike Gbinijie on GoDuke.com:
http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml? ... EM_ID=4200
Duke incoming freshman Michael Gbinije (Ben-i-jhay) has been called everything from Ga-bin-jee to Jumanji, but his Blue Devil teammates came up with a fitting nickname almost immediately upon his arrival on campus. Teammates have given the ultra-athletic wing from Virginia the moniker Silent G, in tribute to his soft-spoken nature off the court as well as the phonetic spelling of his last name.
Very Duke Blue became his adopted grandmother at the last tailgate
Re: Gbinije Looks to Make a Name for Himself
Posted: October 9th, 2011, 2:04 pm
by Very Duke Blue
DukePA wrote:Jesus_hurley wrote:Article and video on Mike Gbinijie on GoDuke.com:
http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml? ... EM_ID=4200
Duke incoming freshman Michael Gbinije (Ben-i-jhay) has been called everything from Ga-bin-jee to Jumanji, but his Blue Devil teammates came up with a fitting nickname almost immediately upon his arrival on campus. Teammates have given the ultra-athletic wing from Virginia the moniker Silent G, in tribute to his soft-spoken nature off the court as well as the phonetic spelling of his last name.
Very Duke Blue became his adopted grandmother at the last tailgate
Michael high school and the hs I graduated from are now big revals. That was a surprise to me. I ask him how that happened. His reply was "they are the best schools". My school was a power house in football and very good in basketball. I guess they still are. I must start following both schools. I think Michael was glad to talk to someone who knows the Richmond area. He kissed me on the cheek when he left.
He's a great kid. I love our team.
