William Kyle appears to be on the shorter side

[Cusefan0307]

He has a 59.5 defensive rating through 3 games.

 

[Cheriehoop]

He reads our board. Dear god!!

To those who think the recruits, players or their families don’t read these boards.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

He has a 59.5 defensive rating through 3 games.

I don't know what that means.

 

[Cheriehoop]

I don't know what that means.

From google AI -
“A player with a defensive rating of
59.5 in college basketball is an exceptionally elite and historically great defender. Defensive rating is an estimate of the points a player allows per 100 defensive possessions, so a lower number indicates superior defensive performance. “

 

[General20]

Kyle continues to have a spectacular start to the season.

Drexel had two guys listed at 7' or taller, De Laporterie and Akuta. They combined for 7 points and 7 boards. Kyle went for 10 and 8 with 3 blocks and 3 steals. Statistically, Kyle did well, but the statistics didn't really capture his effect on the game.

Kyle is a really good player, on both ends of the court.

Delaware had a 6'11 center too. We've actually played teams with size this year. Not good players with size, but honestly there aren't many of those around.

Kyle is quick, he is long, he can jump, all of that helps him leave his man and get into passing lanes while never being too far away to recover. This, I think, has been this biggest difference maker between this year's D and last year's.

But also his smarts.

I feel like it hasn't been mentioned nearly enough, maybe not at all. Kyle is always in the right spots, and he doesnt get there by sumo wrestling his way into position the way Fab Melo or Arinze Onuaku did. He does it by being quick and anticipating. Its honestly amazing that he can get as many steals and weakside blocks as he does while also always being in good rebounding position. The guy deserves a lot of credit as a smart basketball player.

 

[JeffCuse]

 

[bballbeadle]

To those who think the recruits, players or their families don’t read these boards.

 

[Melancer46]

Oooooooohhhh I don't know, man, the NBA doesn't have a lot of room for bigs that are zero perimeter threat these days.

Particularly if you're undersized for a center. It's not impossible but he will definitely need to defy the odds. Having an incredible start to the season though.