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Who's that, Donny Most?
Assuming we can thank this guy for Judah back?
Who's that, Donny Most?
Assuming we can thank this guy for Judah back?
Donny Most and Jackie Mason's love child.Who's that, Donny Most?
I’m just so excited to know this brings a totally different dynamic. The penetration and then kick and shoot. This only helps bell and Taylor a ton bc of Judah. I truly feel like there’s so many different lineups now. Almost feels like there’s 32 players on the team now instead of 6 lol. And if someone is having an off night, they won’t play 37 minutes bc there’s no one else. So happy
That's what she said.Judah's back and also his arms and his legs! But I love his head the most. He realized he'd be better off maximizing his skills before asking to be judged by the NBA, or he could get lost in the waves of talent that enter pro ball every year.
As for SU, the dream of starting four guys who, as recruits were rated in the top 50 means that the raw talent level of this team is the best it's been since we were a Top 5 program a decade ago.
The thing is, that might not even be our best line-up. Judah had started to hit from outside last year but was 30% for the year. So was JJ Starling. Chance Westry has the size to play the '3' but was 0 for 14 from three. Benny Williams was a laudable 39.6% on just 48 attempts in 30 games. IN this line-up he'd be the power forward and Red will want him playing closer to the basket. A team's power forward is rarely their #1 outside shooter. And he did this as a fourth option. We're looking for someone who warranted special defensive attention and could pull the defense away from the basket so that all these guys who can score off the dribble can have room to maneuver. For that reason, Chris Bell and Justin Taylor have to be our 3's and we have to go with the hot hand there, unless Judah, JJ or Chance develop into credible outside threats.
I think the real loser is Quadir Copeland, whose combination of amazing passing skills but a poor outside shot is poorly served at the '3'. He was brought here to be a point guard and he might have been one - maybe our best one - without Mintz. He can help us if we are playing pressure defense but he's not going to get a chance to do much else.
I still think we might be missing athleticism at the position, but with Freeman in the fold I think that's going to change soon enough.The days of unathleticism at key positions is gone. What the hell were we watching on the court the last 10 years lol.
If we get Benny Williams shooting 40% from three on about 8 attempts per game, he will be a huge asset even if he's the same guy in every other way.I think Benny is a bit of an X-factor
Don't sleep on the Highlander...That is the most intriguing lineup to me.
If we get Benny Williams shooting 40% from three on about 8 attempts per game, he will be a huge asset even if he's the same guy in every other way.
I'm hopeful we also get the guy who can rebound with Duke, block shots, get steals, and even drive if they put a slow guy on him.
He's done all of these things, but without consistency. This year, he puts it together.
No worry there. He doesn't have the grades to get in to Mich. I'm not sure he has the grades to get in to Western Mich.He will probably grad transfer to Michigan, and take Caleb Love’s spot.
Big get for the Wolverines…
Oh yeah. Super excited to see Judah back. Props to everyone for making it happen.
That was a fantastic video.
No offense, but I do not want Benny averaging 8 three point attempts per game under any circumstances. And there's no chance he shoots 40% at that volume. Girard never even averaged 8 three point attempts. I think the only guys in recent memory that have were Buddy and Andrew White.
Man if only Jesse hadnt left
I still think we might be missing athleticism at the position, but with Freeman in the fold I think that's going to change soon enough.
I think the game is evolving away from concepts like "power forward, needing to play "closer to the basket," and skill sets associated with positions. It seems like Red is looking at a system with an emphasis on versatility and playmakers over traditional "positions."Judah's back and also his arms and his legs! But I love his head the most. He realized he'd be better off maximizing his skills before asking to be judged by the NBA, or he could get lost in the waves of talent that enter pro ball every year.
As for SU, the dream of starting four guys who, as recruits were rated in the top 50 means that the raw talent level of this team is the best it's been since we were a Top 5 program a decade ago.
The thing is, that might not even be our best line-up. Judah had started to hit from outside last year but was 30% for the year. So was JJ Starling. Chance Westry has the size to play the '3' but was 0 for 14 from three. Benny Williams was a laudable 39.6% on just 48 attempts in 30 games. IN this line-up he'd be the power forward and Red will want him playing closer to the basket. A team's power forward is rarely their #1 outside shooter. And he did this as a fourth option. We're looking for someone who warranted special defensive attention and could pull the defense away from the basket so that all these guys who can score off the dribble can have room to maneuver. For that reason, Chris Bell and Justin Taylor have to be our 3's and we have to go with the hot hand there, unless Judah, JJ or Chance develop into credible outside threats.
I think the real loser is Quadir Copeland, whose combination of amazing passing skills but a poor outside shot is poorly served at the '3'. He was brought here to be a point guard and he might have been one - maybe our best one - without Mintz. He can help us if we are playing pressure defense but he's not going to get a chance to do much else.
I think the game is evolving away from concepts like "power forward, needing to play "closer to the basket," and skill sets associated with positions. It seems like Red is looking at a system with an emphasis on versatility and playmakers over traditional "positions."
To be fair... yes we have. 2012 with Jardine, Triche, Waiters, MCW.We’ve not had this level of talent AND depth at guard before. Stunning turn of events and a brown pants moment for the rest of ACC basketball. Great start to the Red era
The days of unathleticism at key positions is gone. What the hell were we watching on the court the last 10 years lol.
mcw barely able to see the court, uh yeah that's a bit of depthTo be fair... yes we have. 2012 with Jardine, Triche, Waiters, MCW.