Class of 2019 Ken Evans Jr.

[billsin01]

Unless the staff feels comfortable putting JJ at the point, I don’t see how this kid starts.

Bell is starting at the 3.
JJ is starting at a guard.

That said, I’m all for finding better players who can help. I think this kid is a good player who could help.

That's kind of where I'm at.

And maybe that's what is happening here. The kid wants to go somewhere and start, at a P5. He's good enough, but maybe isn't finding those opportunities where he's a guaranteed starter.

I agree those are our starters. Where I’m a bit less comfortable is saying those two are starters on a team headed back to the tourney. They have that potential but need a solid step forward from both this season before I’m super comfortable in thinking that 30-ish minutes/game from each of those guys is an ideal recipe for us to be playing in March.

 

[Nicknack]

I would rather get a back up PG…even if it’s a duplication of skills with Carlos.

We are one twisted ankle from having a real problem.

I’ll trust the staff, but I don’t see how Evans is a fit.

At first I didn't get your take, largely because I forgot that Evans isn't really a PG. I would say I agree with you wholeheartedly.

 

[SUFan44]

I agree. They weren't at all impressed just a few weeks ago. I understand that things change and I have no idea how good this kid is but our needs haven't changed.

Weren't at all impressed, or didn't think it was the right fit?

And at this point, beggers can't be choosers... get the best players possible and hope they mesh and figure it out.

As we've seen, point guard is important - but the Knicks backup point guard is Josh Hart. Alec Burks brought the ball up a lot yesterday. You can get through it if you have a motion offense and people share the ball.

 

[IthacaMatt]

This kid is a stud. So anyone who thinks he’s an after thought is nuts. He’ll start day one. Get him on campus and it’s a lock

Yeah. I don't see it.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I would rather get a back up PG…even if it’s a duplication of skills with Carlos.

We are one twisted ankle from having a real problem.

I’ll trust the staff, but I don’t see how Evans is a fit.

I honestly think that Cuffe and JJ have enough skills so that Carlos shouldn't have to play 30 minutes a game. And if Westry is actually healthy, then we have a Copeland-like player at SF/2G.

 

[Cusefan0307]

I’d rather get Smith from Colgate.

 

[Orangezoo]

I’d rather get Smith from Colgate.

Same

 

[jdubs30]

I’d rather get Smith from Colgate.

Love him it seems that ship has sailed no? He’s willing to redshirt at Gonzaga lol

 

[two3zone]

Weren't at all impressed, or didn't think it was the right fit?

And at this point, beggers can't be choosers... get the best players possible and hope they mesh and figure it out.

As we've seen, point guard is important - but the Knicks backup point guard is Josh Hart. Alec Burks brought the ball up a lot yesterday. You can get through it if you have a motion offense and people share the ball.

And have NBA skill.

 

[billsin01]

I’d rather get Smith from Colgate.

Yes. And give me the lefty forward from UNH too.

 

[CardiacCuse]

Yeah. I don't see it.

did you actually watch his highlights?

they looked impressive to me (against p5 teams, too)

 

[Jake]

I’d rather get Smith from Colgate.

Me too.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Me too.

I wouldn’t. Give me a player with some size as opposed to a third small guard. Him and Chance or JJ will be solid enough. We sort of got by with JG3 and BB. We made Silent G a pg.

 

[SUFan44]

And have NBA skill.

We do have a couple of NBA type players, however I'd argue the 2010 team didn't have a ton of NBA type talent (Wes Johnson flamed out quick, Rautins had a cup of coffee, Arinze too... that's about it).

I'd argue there are probably comparable players on this roster (Freeman & Johnson, Lampkin & Onuaku). Not comparing the two teams at all - that team was one of a kind. Just saying it can be done without top shelf 5 stars.

 

[orangefog]

We do have a couple of NBA type players, however I'd argue the 2010 team didn't have a ton of NBA type talent (Wes Johnson flamed out quick, Rautins had a cup of coffee, Arinze too... that's about it).

I'd argue there are probably comparable players on this roster (Freeman & Johnson, Lampkin & Onuaku). Not comparing the two teams at all - that team was one of a kind. Just saying it can be done without top shelf 5 stars.

Wes had a 10 year NBA career.

 

[SUFan44]

Wes had a 10 year NBA career.

You're right. I guess I just think about his potential and how he never really lived up to being a Top 5 pick. I still stand by my commentary, though.

 

[orangefog]

You're right. I guess I just think about his potential and how he never really lived up to being a Top 5 pick. I still stand by my commentary, though.

Yeah, he was a role player that had the potential to be an all star. But, a 10 year career is really good.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

We do have a couple of NBA type players, however I'd argue the 2010 team didn't have a ton of NBA type talent (Wes Johnson flamed out quick, Rautins had a cup of coffee, Arinze too... that's about it).

I'd argue there are probably comparable players on this roster (Freeman & Johnson, Lampkin & Onuaku). Not comparing the two teams at all - that team was one of a kind. Just saying it can be done without top shelf 5 stars.

AO and Lampkin aren’t close

 

[billsin01]

We do have a couple of NBA type players, however I'd argue the 2010 team didn't have a ton of NBA type talent (Wes Johnson flamed out quick, Rautins had a cup of coffee, Arinze too... that's about it).

I'd argue there are probably comparable players on this roster (Freeman & Johnson, Lampkin & Onuaku). Not comparing the two teams at all - that team was one of a kind. Just saying it can be done without top shelf 5 stars.

The 2009-2010 team was actually incredibly talented, NBA success not withstanding. Rick jackson, scoop, triche, Kris Joseph, Southerland, and AO were all very good-to-great college players. Rautins was a borderline BE Player of the Year and Wes had a 10-year NBA career.

Most of those guys were excellent two-way players as well.

Putting together a good team without top tier talent can happen, but ‘09-‘10 was loaded with talent.

This group won’t be close to that.