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He's fine.Any update on his shoulder?
He's fine.Any update on his shoulder?
OE, on another matter, is Thomas expected back next year for the orangewoman softball team?Just caught a few minutes of Tyler in the Jordan Brand Classic that was played in Brooklyn and attended by Carmelo Anthony last night. The game is on my DVR and I plan to watch it later on.
From his first two shifts, I can say with confidence, Tyler Ennis will be an all-time great point guard at Syracuse. He'll be remembered with the likes of Sherman Douglas and Pearl Washington. There isn't any part of his offensive game that I don't like. He's going to be a great teammate and make everyone around him better from day one. Tyler Ennis just gets it.
I, for one, am confident in Syracuse's near basketball future entering the ACC.
Read this article from MSG Varsity
Thank you. Players like Edelin and Ennis play under control, therefore some people assume they are not the fastest. Also I laugh when people say Billy wasn't a great athlete, he can still throw down a 360 dunk without warming up.Have you seen him play recently or within the last year to be exact? Last week alone in the ESPN HS Tourney, he was running layup drills on repeat against top 50 players that are considered good defenders like Kasey Hill, Nigel Williams-Goss, Stanford Robinson, and Al Freeman. He's not Usain Bolt but his speed is deceptive. Like the announcers mentioned, he can turn on the fast/slow button whenever he wants and I have hardly seen him struggle getting into the lane in a game. Everybody view things differently, so maybe you saw something that others and myself aren't seeing.
Have you seen him play recently or within the last year to be exact? Last week alone in the ESPN HS Tourney, he was running layup drills on repeat against top 50 players that are considered good defenders like Kasey Hill, Nigel Williams-Goss, Stanford Robinson, and Al Freeman. He's not Usain Bolt but his speed is deceptive. Like the announcers mentioned, he can turn on the fast/slow button whenever he wants and I have hardly seen him struggle getting into the lane in a game. Everybody view things differently, so maybe you saw something that others and myself aren't seeing.
I really enjoy your posts [especially the post game analysis], and think many of your observations are right on the money. However, in this case, I'm going to disagree with you on a few points about Ennis. I have no--ZERO--concerns about this kid's handle. Watched two games in the NSI, and he has not just a good left hand, but a great one. Kid dribbles the ball like its on a string with both hands. Spent a lot of time paying attention to that in the games I watched, and I believe that Ennis has a tremendous handle--won't be an issue.
I agree about his athleticism / speed not being a differentiator, but I think you're being a bit too critical in this regard. Kid isn't a burner, although he's a better athlete than people seem to give him credit for. He picks his spots and situationally turns on a burst of speed. Not unlike MCW, who also wasn't waterbug fast.
He's a solid FT shooter. Last week in 3 games, he shot over 10FT's and I only recall him missing once when his shoulder was injured. Tee or somebody else that saw all of the games could back me up on that.I just noted that he's got a good hesitation dribble. He doesn't give away what he's going to do with the ball, and is liable to pass at any point in his possession, so the hesitation freezes his man and makes better use of what speed he has which can be just as effective as pure speed. I do hope, though, that his FT% in hs was better than what he shot yesterday. Better he should shoot 500 FTs a day over the summer than practice 3s; the former will make him more useful to the team in end game situations.-VBOF
We will not have to worry about his FT and outside touch. He recently "slightly" dislocated his right shoulder after straining it a few times during the season. That's his shooting hand, and in the same game he injured it, he still drained a three to take the lead in the national championship.He's a solid FT shooter. Last week in 3 games, he shot over 10FT's and I only recall him missing once when his shoulder was injured. Tee or somebody else that saw all of the games could back me up on that.
Tee I think you're spot on, broWe will not have to worry about his FT and outside touch. He recently "slightly" dislocated his right shoulder after straining it a few times during the season. That's his shooting hand, and in the same game he injured it, he still drained a three to take the lead in the national championship.
He looked good from the line the entire season. I don't think they keep these percentages, but he has a good stroke, less concerned of that aspect of his game then MCW coming in. That said, they are different players and I won't take away from the athleticism, passing, vision of MCW.
Tyler will make everyone better, should have 5+ assists per game, but don't be surprised if it's 7+ as he will be asked to play heavy minutes, and his shooting percentages will be solid for a guard. I see him rebounding as well, forcing turnovers, getting steals, etc but maybe not as lofty numbers as MCW to start.
Thanks man!Tee I think you're spot on, bro
I have to mention something about this.Watching him a few times, the only major concern I have is that he plays below the rim. He seemed to have some issues finishing inside unless he had a clear lane, and that's only going to be tougher in college. He doesn't seem overly athletic, so that's part of the reason he plays below the rim. Hopefully, a college strength and conditioning program can really help him.
Just for the record. I have no problem with Ennis's handle. My problem is with his lack of elite athleticism combined with the fact that he is going to be our team's only ball handler as a freshman. Against pressure D (meaning either a full court press or just really tight half court man to man) I think he's going to have a tough time shaking his defender, and thus a though time doing anything productive offensively.
When push comes to shove, if I'm going to have a freshman starting, I'd rather it be a guy who will not have to adjust much to the speed of the college game (like Flynn), than a guy who has more skill but is going to have a harder time adjusting to that speed (like Ennis).
I like Ennis a lot, down the road, just not sure I like him as a freshman starter. I hope expectations are not unreasonably high out of the gate for him.
Unlike a lot of people here, I think he's going to be an above average defender in the zone. He wont be at first (nobody ever is), and he wont be another MCW (cant expect to see that again anytime soon) but he's got quick hands and good basketball instincts. Once he learns what Boeheim wants him to do, I think you will see him make a lot of plays on that end.
Watching him a few times, the only major concern I have is that he plays below the rim. He seemed to have some issues finishing inside unless he had a clear lane, and that's only going to be tougher in college. He doesn't seem overly athletic, so that's part of the reason he plays below the rim. Hopefully, a college strength and conditioning program can really help him.
Just for the record. I have no problem with Ennis's handle. My problem is with his lack of elite athleticism combined with the fact that he is going to be our team's only ball handler as a freshman. Against pressure D (meaning either a full court press or just really tight half court man to man) I think he's going to have a tough time shaking his defender, and thus a though time doing anything productive offensively.
When push comes to shove, if I'm going to have a freshman starting, I'd rather it be a guy who will not have to adjust much to the speed of the college game (like Flynn), than a guy who has more skill but is going to have a harder time adjusting to that speed (like Ennis).
I like Ennis a lot, down the road, just not sure I like him as a freshman starter. I hope expectations are not unreasonably high out of the gate for him.
Unlike a lot of people here, I think he's going to be an above average defender in the zone. He wont be at first (nobody ever is), and he wont be another MCW (cant expect to see that again anytime soon) but he's got quick hands and good basketball instincts. Once he learns what Boeheim wants him to do, I think you will see him make a lot of plays on that end.
Just for the record. I have no problem with Ennis's handle. My problem is with his lack of elite athleticism combined with the fact that he is going to be our team's only ball handler as a freshman. Against pressure D (meaning either a full court press or just really tight half court man to man) I think he's going to have a tough time shaking his defender, and thus a though time doing anything productive offensively.
When push comes to shove, if I'm going to have a freshman starting, I'd rather it be a guy who will not have to adjust much to the speed of the college game (like Flynn), than a guy who has more skill but is going to have a harder time adjusting to that speed (like Ennis).
I like Ennis a lot, down the road, just not sure I like him as a freshman starter. I hope expectations are not unreasonably high out of the gate for him.
Unlike a lot of people here, I think he's going to be an above average defender in the zone. He wont be at first (nobody ever is), and he wont be another MCW (cant expect to see that again anytime soon) but he's got quick hands and good basketball instincts. Once he learns what Boeheim wants him to do, I think you will see him make a lot of plays on that end.
Check your in box.OE, on another matter, is Thomas expected back next year for the orangewoman softball team?
It is never ideal to bring in a frosh at PG and expect him to start right away. But if you have to, you want a player who played at a high level of competition. Tyler fits the bill. His HS is one of the best basketball programs in the country, they played a really ambitious schedule, he played with and against D1 athletes in practice and in games regularly and in addition, I believe he is a member of the Canadian national team and has played a number of games in that capacity.Just caught a few minutes of Tyler in the Jordan Brand Classic that was played in Brooklyn and attended by Carmelo Anthony last night. The game is on my DVR and I plan to watch it later on.
From his first two shifts, I can say with confidence, Tyler Ennis will be an all-time great point guard at Syracuse. He'll be remembered with the likes of Sherman Douglas and Pearl Washington. There isn't any part of his offensive game that I don't like. He's going to be a great teammate and make everyone around him better from day one. Tyler Ennis just gets it.
I, for one, am confident in Syracuse's near basketball future entering the ACC.
Read this article from MSG Varsity
I did as well. The teams FT shooting was woeful, but not Tylers. He seems to have a good repetitive stroke.He's a solid FT shooter. Last week in 3 games, he shot over 10FT's and I only recall him missing once when his shoulder was injured. Tee or somebody else that saw all of the games could back me up on that.
I think thats a pretty good comparison. BE never seemed like he was moving fast but was always able to get to the rim. It's more of the ability to change speeds rather than being a blazer like Russ smith or Jonny.Ennis reminds me (a little) of Edelin. Edelin wasn't a burner, but he knew how to play the game. Ennis looks like a smart BB player and I for one am impressed with his ball handling.
Might take him a few frosh games to settle in, but I think he's going to be a very solid PG. I like what I've seen.
Remember that this was an exhibition game with little D.
After seeing Ennis a number of times, I think he is going to have trouble scoring against good pressure defenses in college. He is slow and not overly athletic. You can get away with that if you are hugely strong and have a ridiculous amount of body control the way Edelin did, but I dont think Ennis (or many other players) have that the way he did.
The good news is Ennis is almost definitely going to be a four year player. By the end of the four years I expect him to be a very good shooter and a good decision maker. Put a great athlete who can handle the ball next to him (Briscoe?) and he will be a great fit.
The bad news is next year Ennis is going to be an okay shooter at best, and I worry about his ability to handle the ball against pressure - how much help are we going to be able to offer him in that regard?