William Kyle Appreciation Thread

[OttoinGrotto]

It's a bummer we weren't able to get Williams as a portal center last year. UCLA wasted him, and he would have completely changed the profile of our team.

 

[sufan59]

Saw a Houston fan comment about whether they should be concerned about their paint game. And I’m thinking maybe not. There isn’t many other programs that have centers with the defensive positioning capability and athleticism of William Kyle.

 

[Newhouser]

I don't think I have ever felt as good about the 5 spot on our team. Starter and back up both have game and Kyle may be our most impactful player in terms of setting a tone, athleticism and understanding a role.

 

[Niastri]

One thing that stood out to me against Houston is how effective Kyle was playing against BOTH Tugler and Cenac. He wasn't literally out there by himself, but Betsey and Kingz are both perimeter players primarily, and even White really needed Kyle to help carry the load. You could see a world of dropoff when Kyle was on the bench. Which is why he played 36 minutes.

One other point, Kyle at least twice had the ball outside the three point line on ball screens and the defender left him alone to double the shooter. Both times, Kyle took the two dribbles to the basket and dunked. I bet after that video, teams guard the ball screen differently. It will result in more open threes for our guys, or clear lines to the basket after the handoff.

Kyle is nothing short of a great player.

EDIT: Yes, I am going to keep topping this thread when I have Kyle specific thoughts.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[orange44]

I don't think I have ever felt as good about the 5 spot on our team. Starter and back up both have game and Kyle may be our most impactful player in terms of setting a tone, athleticism and understanding a role.

I absolutely agree with you. We are extremely fortunate to have him!

 

[OttoinGrotto]

One thing that stood out to me against Houston is how effective Kyle was playing against BOTH Tugler and Cenac. He wasn't literally out there by himself, but Betsey and Kingz are both perimeter players primarily, and even White really needed Kyle to help carry the load. You could see a world of dropoff when Kyle was on the bench. Which is why he played 36 minutes.

One other point, Kyle at least twice had the ball outside the three point line on ball screens and the defender left him alone to double the shooter. Both times, Kyle took the two dribbles to the basket and dunked. I bet after that video, teams guard the ball screen differently. It will result in more open threes for our guys, or clear lines to the basket after the handoff.

Kyle is nothing short of a great player.

EDIT: Yes, I am going to keep topping this thread when I have Kyle specific thoughts.

His drive and dunk when Houston had the momentum and we were fumbling around was HUGE to get us back on track too.

 

[721Comstock]

He had a few nice dimes too!!

And played 36 minutes while only picking up 3 fouls.
All while playing energetic D.

Meanwhile, Souare had 4 fouls in 9 minutes.

Sadiq only picked up 2 fouls in his 19 minutes.

Bizarre stat of the game: Cuse had exactly ONE block. By JJ.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Kyle will be a fan favorite in the dome this year.

 

[Hopkins16]

Height doesn’t matter if you have the wingspan, athleticism and aggression, which Kyle has plenty of. Yes, it would be great if he had 2 inches more in height but would we rather have Kyle than some of the 7 footers that we’ve had the past few years?

Kyle is Maliq with better athleticism but less passing ability.

 

[RedtheGOB]

Saw a Houston fan comment about whether they should be concerned about their paint game. And I’m thinking maybe not. There isn’t many other programs that have centers with the defensive positioning capability and athleticism of William Kyle.

Went back and looked. Houston got blown out on Points in Paint 38-24. I went back as far as I could and couldn't find a game where that happened by that margin.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Height doesn’t matter if you have the wingspan, athleticism and aggression, which Kyle has plenty of. Yes, it would be great if he had 2 inches more in height but would we rather have Kyle than some of the 7 footers that we’ve had the past few years?

Kyle is Maliq with better athleticism but less passing ability.

Kyle is a pretty good passer. I think he led us in assists last night with four. Maliq is very good, but Kyle is no slouch.

 

[Orangezoo]

Went back and looked. Houston got blown out on Points in Paint 38-24. I went back as far as I could and couldn't find a game where that happened by that margin.

I mean even without Donnie we arguably were the better team for a decent stretch of play which is just wild to say. We didn’t make our FTs, got some crappy calls against us that directly resulted in points for Houston and then Houston had some hero ball plays to pull it out.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[bevosu]

I think bumping this thread is something somebody should do.

 

[Otto21]

WAK (William A Kyle) ATTACK BABY!!! My favorite player on the team so far as well! Amazing!!

 

[orangepassion]

My favorite player on the team...by far

 

[JDubbin]

This thread is reaching "generational fumble" status

 

[Ghost]

I've said it since we got him - I felt like he could be our version of Okpara which is a pretty great player to have on your roster and was a huge factor in their run last year.

And he certainly outplayed him tonight - which I wasn't necessarily expecting. Definitely a fun player to watch!

 

[Hoopsfan830]

This thread is reaching "generational fumble" status

This thread got me to sign up. OP, put some hot sauce on that crow

 

[Cusefan0307]

If we can build on this and win 12 or so ACC games he can be DPOY in the ACC.

 

[GoSU96]

I have no idea who remaining on the schedule have guys that can big boy him AND finish. I’d imagine it’s not many.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

‘FREAK ATHLETE’: William Kyle III isn’t your typical center

William Kyle III’s blend of athleticism, knack for doing the little things and undersized stature make him unlike a typical center.

dailyorange.com

 

[Cuseregular]

‘FREAK ATHLETE’: William Kyle III isn’t your typical center

William Kyle III’s blend of athleticism, knack for doing the little things and undersized stature make him unlike a typical center.

dailyorange.com

I just loves me some William Kyle! The dude just goes about his own business very workmanlike approach, does the most amazing things, and yet isn’t one of those guys who postures and prines

Just love his style