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Title: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on November 13, 2013, 09:37:53 PM
I understand this dude is supposed to be our best or second best frosh, and that he can't play until after the first semester for some godforsaken NCAA rules reason, and that he's like 20.

My question, HOWEVER, is why can't I find this guy on the bench during games? Is he there and I just don't know what he looks like?  Is he not allowed to sit on the bench (pretty sure BWalk did)?  Is he not actually on the team   :ohno:?



Also, actually pretty excited for this team next year with the transfers(Edwards Bolden and Hurt). I think weber has actually assembled a good group of players for the future after being left with franks island of misfit toys (one tall, None shoot, one defense, one lefty, one dribble, one pass).  This year will be rough at times though.

Also, DJamer is so much better than last year. Now if he could just develop a move over his left shoulder.

Also, the "new" rule has made officiating even more dreadful.  Apparently you can't allow yourself to get run into by the guy with the ball now,and if he swings and hits you its your fault.  All the other bullshit that needs to be cleaned up is still permitted.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Steffy08 on November 13, 2013, 09:41:38 PM
As I understand it, he can't participate in any function with team.

I don't understand it either, because I seem to remember Don sitting on the bench his first semester.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Kat Kid on November 13, 2013, 09:53:34 PM
I understand this dude is supposed to be our best or second best frosh, and that he can't play until after the first semester for some godforsaken NCAA rules reason, and that he's like 20.

My question, HOWEVER, is why can't I find this guy on the bench during games? Is he there and I just don't know what he looks like?  Is he not allowed to sit on the bench (pretty sure BWalk did)?  Is he not actually on the team   :ohno:?



Also, actually pretty excited for this team next year with the transfers(Edwards Bolden and Hurt). I think weber has actually assembled a good group of players for the future after being left with franks island of misfit toys (one tall, None shoot, one defense, one lefty, one dribble, one pass).  This year will be rough at times though.

Also, DJamer is so much better than last year. Now if he could just develop a move over his left shoulder.

Also, the "new" rule has made officiating even more dreadful.  Apparently you can't allow yourself to get run into by the guy with the ball now,and if he swings and hits you its your fault.  All the other bullshit that needs to be cleaned up is still permitted.

Those are pretty decent observos.  Too bad we will never sit by each other at a Cats game.   :dubious:
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on November 13, 2013, 09:59:01 PM
Too bad for you. :bball:
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: catzacker on November 13, 2013, 10:01:35 PM
yeah, this is all definitely frank's fault.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: wiley on November 14, 2013, 12:27:50 AM
yeah, this is all definitely frank's fault.

I blame frank for Will.  I admittedly cant see past that hate.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: joaks01 on November 14, 2013, 02:27:46 PM
I understand this dude is supposed to be our best or second best frosh, and that he can't play until after the first semester for some godforsaken NCAA rules reason, and that he's like 20.

My question, HOWEVER, is why can't I find this guy on the bench during games? Is he there and I just don't know what he looks like?  Is he not allowed to sit on the bench (pretty sure BWalk did)?  Is he not actually on the team   :ohno:?



Also, actually pretty excited for this team next year with the transfers(Edwards Bolden and Hurt). I think weber has actually assembled a good group of players for the future after being left with franks island of misfit toys (one tall, None shoot, one defense, one lefty, one dribble, one pass).  This year will be rough at times though.

Also, DJamer is so much better than last year. Now if he could just develop a move over his left shoulder.

Also, the "new" rule has made officiating even more dreadful.  Apparently you can't allow yourself to get run into by the guy with the ball now,and if he swings and hits you its your fault.  All the other bullshit that needs to be cleaned up is still permitted.
Asked oscar about this during their open practice last Monday. Apparently he isn't allowed participate in any team activities until the 21st of December (no sitting on bench during games, can't participate in team workouts/activities, etc.) which is why we didn't see him at Madness in Manhattan. oscar said Madness in Manhattan was a rough day for Jevon. Apparently he was very gloomy that he couldn't play, and the team had to come visit him at his apartment/dorm to cheer him up. He just wants to play.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: kso_FAN on November 14, 2013, 02:29:16 PM
Asked oscar about this during their open practice last Monday. Apparently he isn't allowed participate in any team activities until the 21st of December (no sitting on bench during games, can't participate in team workouts/activities, etc.) which is why we didn't see him at Madness in Manhattan. oscar said Madness in Manhattan was a rough day for Jevon. Apparently he was very gloomy that he couldn't play, and the team had to come visit him at his apartment/dorm to cheer him up. He just wants to play.

 :frown:

Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2013, 02:29:45 PM
I understand this dude is supposed to be our best or second best frosh, and that he can't play until after the first semester for some godforsaken NCAA rules reason, and that he's like 20.

My question, HOWEVER, is why can't I find this guy on the bench during games? Is he there and I just don't know what he looks like?  Is he not allowed to sit on the bench (pretty sure BWalk did)?  Is he not actually on the team   :ohno:?



Also, actually pretty excited for this team next year with the transfers(Edwards Bolden and Hurt). I think weber has actually assembled a good group of players for the future after being left with franks island of misfit toys (one tall, None shoot, one defense, one lefty, one dribble, one pass).  This year will be rough at times though.

Also, DJamer is so much better than last year. Now if he could just develop a move over his left shoulder.

Also, the "new" rule has made officiating even more dreadful.  Apparently you can't allow yourself to get run into by the guy with the ball now,and if he swings and hits you its your fault.  All the other bullshit that needs to be cleaned up is still permitted.
Asked oscar about this during their open practice last Monday. Apparently he isn't allowed participate in any team activities until the 21st of December (no sitting on bench during games, can't participate in team workouts/activities, etc.) which is why we didn't see him at Madness in Manhattan. oscar said Madness in Manhattan was a rough day for Jevon. Apparently he was very gloomy that he couldn't play, and the team had to come visit him at his apartment/dorm to cheer him up. He just wants to play.

Poor guy
:frown:

Thanks, joaks01.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: wetwillie on November 14, 2013, 02:30:59 PM
Mean old NCAA, let Jevon play!
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Tobias on November 14, 2013, 02:35:12 PM
this joaks01 guy seems like a real stud IMO
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2013, 02:36:57 PM
this joaks01 guy seems like a real stud IMO

Yes, I will agree with this.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Mixed-Nutz on November 14, 2013, 02:38:45 PM
Jevon spends a lot of time with the coaches, needs to hit the ground running. I am also under the impression he is better than Foster. He plays hard and fast the kind of player other teams fans are going to hate. We are going to love him. Also that was a sad story.  :frown:
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2013, 02:41:04 PM
Jevon spends a lot of time with the coaches, needs to hit the ground running. I am also under the impression he is better than Foster. He plays hard and fast the kind of player other teams fans are going to hate. We are going to love him. Also that was a sad story.  :frown:

Confidence level? Boy, would it be great if he is better!
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: wetwillie on November 14, 2013, 02:41:48 PM
I haven't been this excited for a players debut since 95!(pancakes)
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2013, 02:42:32 PM
I haven't been this excited for a players debut since 95!(pancakes)

What a guy.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: CNS on November 14, 2013, 03:00:02 PM
95 would thrive with the new rules.  Kid was quick and loved to drive.

Would kill to have him on this team.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Mixed-Nutz on November 14, 2013, 04:01:48 PM
Jevon spends a lot of time with the coaches, needs to hit the ground running. I am also under the impression he is better than Foster. He plays hard and fast the kind of player other teams fans are going to hate. We are going to love him. Also that was a sad story.  :frown:

Confidence level? Boy, would it be great if he is better!
Pretty High. 

Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2013, 04:05:38 PM
Jevon spends a lot of time with the coaches, needs to hit the ground running. I am also under the impression he is better than Foster. He plays hard and fast the kind of player other teams fans are going to hate. We are going to love him. Also that was a sad story.  :frown:

Confidence level? Boy, would it be great if he is better!
Pretty High.

 :excited:
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 14, 2013, 04:57:47 PM
Are you saying we have the TWO best players in Kansas and one of them hasn't even played a college game yet?  :love:
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Mixed-Nutz on November 14, 2013, 05:35:50 PM
Are you saying we have the TWO best players in Kansas and one of them hasn't even played a college game yet?  :love:
:thumbs:
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: scottwildcat on November 14, 2013, 06:49:01 PM
I understand this dude is supposed to be our best or second best frosh, and that he can't play until after the first semester for some godforsaken NCAA rules reason, and that he's like 20.

My question, HOWEVER, is why can't I find this guy on the bench during games? Is he there and I just don't know what he looks like?  Is he not allowed to sit on the bench (pretty sure BWalk did)?  Is he not actually on the team   :ohno:?



Also, actually pretty excited for this team next year with the transfers(Edwards Bolden and Hurt). I think weber has actually assembled a good group of players for the future after being left with franks island of misfit toys (one tall, None shoot, one defense, one lefty, one dribble, one pass).  This year will be rough at times though.

Also, DJamer is so much better than last year. Now if he could just develop a move over his left shoulder.

Also, the "new" rule has made officiating even more dreadful.  Apparently you can't allow yourself to get run into by the guy with the ball now,and if he swings and hits you its your fault.  All the other bullshit that needs to be cleaned up is still permitted.
Asked oscar about this during their open practice last Monday. Apparently he isn't allowed participate in any team activities until the 21st of December (no sitting on bench during games, can't participate in team workouts/activities, etc.) which is why we didn't see him at Madness in Manhattan. oscar said Madness in Manhattan was a rough day for Jevon. Apparently he was very gloomy that he couldn't play, and the team had to come visit him at his apartment/dorm to cheer him up. He just wants to play.

:peek:
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on November 14, 2013, 09:33:23 PM
I like the sound of this Jevon player.

Hurt and Edwards :Woot:
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: eastcat on November 14, 2013, 10:13:50 PM
Can the team practice with him at the rec?

Serious question.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: TownieCat on November 14, 2013, 11:02:48 PM
Can the team practice with him at the rec?

Serious question.

Yeah. He played pick up games with them all summer. He just can't take part in organized activities when coaches are present...practice, conditioning, etc.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 14, 2013, 11:34:32 PM
Apparently he was very gloomy that he couldn't play, and the team had to come visit him at his apartment/dorm to cheer him up. He just wants to play.
wait a minute folks.. these cats might just be adoracats after all!
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Mixed-Nutz on December 09, 2013, 01:50:43 PM
Quote from: Jon Rothstein
Still believe Kansas State can be sneaky good in Big 12 once Jevon Thomas is eligible. Game changing guard. Eugene Harvey with a jumper.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2013, 01:51:26 PM
Quote from: Jon Rothstein
Still believe Kansas State can be sneaky good in Big 12 once Jevon Thomas is eligible. Game changing guard. Eugene Harvey with a jumper.

When is that exactly? January or late December?
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: steve dave on December 09, 2013, 01:53:42 PM
Quote from: Jon Rothstein
Still believe Kansas State can be sneaky good in Big 12 once Jevon Thomas is eligible. Game changing guard. Eugene Harvey with a jumper.

When is that exactly? January or late December?

Gonzaga
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2013, 01:57:12 PM
Quote from: Jon Rothstein
Still believe Kansas State can be sneaky good in Big 12 once Jevon Thomas is eligible. Game changing guard. Eugene Harvey with a jumper.

When is that exactly? January or late December?

Gonzaga

Oh wow. Thanks, sd.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: CNS on December 09, 2013, 02:00:40 PM
6 days, or something.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Stevesie60 on December 09, 2013, 02:04:36 PM
Is the 21st the first day he's eligible or just the first game he's going to be playing it? Because it'd be hilarious if he came in the first day without ever "practicing with the team" to start or play a ton of minutes on his first day of eligibility.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Mr Bread on December 09, 2013, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: Jon Rothstein
Still believe Kansas State can be sneaky good in Big 12 once Jevon Thomas is eligible. Game changing guard. Eugene Harvey with a jumper.

 :confused:

Quote from: wikipedia
Eugene Harvey is an American Magic: The Gathering player. His major successes include four Pro Tour top eights, and five Grand Prix top eights. Harvey was part of the US national team that won the World Championship in 2001, which was Harvey's first Pro Tour. He also won the 2002 US National Championship.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 09, 2013, 02:06:57 PM
Can the team practice with him at the rec?

Serious question.

Yeah. He played pick up games with them all summer. He just can't take part in organized activities when coaches are present...practice, conditioning, etc.

tunnel dancing
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on December 09, 2013, 02:07:26 PM
Is the 21st the first day he's eligible or just the first game he's going to be playing it? Because it'd be hilarious if he came in the first day without ever "practicing with the team" to start or play a ton of minutes on his first day of eligibility.

iirc, didn't we have a player do this under frank a few years ago? I have a terrible memory.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: CNS on December 09, 2013, 02:08:38 PM
Pretty sure it's the 15th, but do wish it was the 21st for that exact reason.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: CNS on December 09, 2013, 02:09:06 PM
Is the 21st the first day he's eligible or just the first game he's going to be playing it? Because it'd be hilarious if he came in the first day without ever "practicing with the team" to start or play a ton of minutes on his first day of eligibility.

iirc, didn't we have a player do this under frank a few years ago? I have a terrible memory.

Pretty sure Dom did.  He went like 8 and 8 that night too.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Winters on December 09, 2013, 02:09:21 PM
Quote from: Jon Rothstein
Still believe Kansas State can be sneaky good in Big 12 once Jevon Thomas is eligible. Game changing guard. Eugene Harvey with a jumper.

 :confused:

Quote from: wikipedia
Eugene Harvey is an American Magic: The Gathering player. His major successes include four Pro Tour top eights, and five Grand Prix top eights. Harvey was part of the US national team that won the World Championship in 2001, which was Harvey's first Pro Tour. He also won the 2002 US National Championship.
will take!
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: mocat on December 09, 2013, 02:41:07 PM
There is a 0% chance Marty hasn't taken Jevon under his ferociously muscly bicep after practice every day and on the weekends and taught him everything he needs to know about life as a KSU guard. He'll be ready for Gonzaga.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: CNS on December 09, 2013, 02:44:33 PM
There is a 0% chance Marty hasn't taken Jevon under his ferociously muscly bicep after practice every day and on the weekends and taught him everything he needs to know about life as a KSU guard. He'll be ready for Gonzaga.

Wish Marty would do that with some of the other guys.   :frown:
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: HerrSonntag on December 09, 2013, 02:48:46 PM
So he'll play at the Gonzaga in ICT game?  Man, that red circle on my calendar keeps getting better.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: EMAWzified on December 09, 2013, 03:18:43 PM
Is the 21st the first day he's eligible or just the first game he's going to be playing it? Because it'd be hilarious if he came in the first day without ever "practicing with the team" to start or play a ton of minutes on his first day of eligibility.
It would be hilarious because he would be getting Sprad's minutes. The whole announcer talking point of Doc being better off the ball is BS. If you're afraid to take a shot, it doesn't matter where you playl
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: CNS on December 09, 2013, 03:23:08 PM
So he'll play at the Gonzaga in ICT game?  Man, that red circle on my calendar keeps getting better.

Probably not.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: pvegs on December 09, 2013, 04:36:57 PM
wow, between the eugene harvey and nba d league ready talk, how can you not be pumped
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: ksupamplemousse on December 09, 2013, 04:46:28 PM
 :popcorn:  :ohno: :crossfingers: :impatient:
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: CNS on December 09, 2013, 04:47:14 PM
oscar won't give him more than a few min here and there until early Jan.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Gooch on December 09, 2013, 05:04:41 PM
There is a 0% chance Marty hasn't taken Jevon under his ferociously muscly bicep after practice every day and on the weekends and taught him everything he needs to know about life as a KSU guard. He'll be ready for Gonzaga.
I wish Marty would choke out Will in a head lock with those biceps.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Stevesie60 on December 09, 2013, 05:47:30 PM
Is the 21st the first day he's eligible or just the first game he's going to be playing it? Because it'd be hilarious if he came in the first day without ever "practicing with the team" to start or play a ton of minutes on his first day of eligibility.
It would be hilarious because he would be getting Sprad's minutes. The whole announcer talking point of Doc being better off the ball is BS. If you're afraid to take a shot, it doesn't matter where you playl

If he's playing the 1, then the talking point is that "he's really better off the ball". If he's playing off the ball, then the talking point is "he's really more of a PG".
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: michigancat on December 09, 2013, 06:11:19 PM
He'll need a few chalkboard sessions with oscar before he's ready.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: kso_FAN on December 09, 2013, 06:35:36 PM
Is the 21st the first day he's eligible or just the first game he's going to be playing it? Because it'd be hilarious if he came in the first day without ever "practicing with the team" to start or play a ton of minutes on his first day of eligibility.
It would be hilarious because he would be getting Sprad's minutes. The whole announcer talking point of Doc being better off the ball is BS. If you're afraid to take a shot, it doesn't matter where you playl

If he's playing the 1, then the talking point is that "he's really better off the ball". If he's playing off the ball, then the talking point is "he's really more of a PG".

Only really dumb fans have ever thought Will should be a point.

He didn't have a bad game against Miss, he played solid defense and hit two threes, just had some dumb fouls.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: catzacker on December 09, 2013, 06:54:26 PM
Hopefully with all this touting of thomas, he will deilvrez us from our point guard situation this yearby.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: kso_FAN on December 09, 2013, 07:16:03 PM
Hopefully with all this touting of thomas, he will deilvrez us from our point guard situation this yearby.

Oh man! :D
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: nicname on December 09, 2013, 07:22:39 PM
Hopefully with all this touting of thomas, he will deilvrez us from our point guard situation this yearby.

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Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: pvegs on December 09, 2013, 07:23:15 PM
not to turn this into yet another will thread, but the talking pt i heard after ole miss is that will "calmed" everyone when he was on the court and things just ran smoother. maybe this is true, maybe we look more aesthetically pleasing with will running off screens or whipping passes side to side for 30 seconds, but the currency of offense is pts, not how "smooth" it looks. frank martin proved that. also the idea that having a non-shooting, unathletic, non-vocal leader calms the other players on the court stretches the bounds of credulity. will is intelligent, occasionally hits 3s, and tries. i'll give him that. but his best quality is staying out of the way. the rest of this stuff by commentators and tucks is just a way to qualify his importance since he doesn't garner stats to quantify it.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Mr Bread on December 09, 2013, 07:30:39 PM
What leads you to believe he's intelligent?  I haven't seen a single thing in my time here that would give me that impression.  Like maybe average, but I tend toward dipshit.     
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: michigancat on December 09, 2013, 07:38:44 PM
What leads you to believe he's intelligent?  I haven't seen a single thing in my time here that would give me that impression.  Like maybe average, but I tend toward dipshit.     

We think he's intelligent because he's white.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: kso_FAN on December 09, 2013, 07:41:49 PM
What leads you to believe he's intelligent?  I haven't seen a single thing in my time here that would give me that impression.  Like maybe average, but I tend toward dipshit.     

Every coach he's had (Frank and oscar) has said he knows what to do on the floor and he studies the opponent and understands the game plan the best of anyone on the team. (or comments that infer this premise) That's probably where it comes from.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: pvegs on December 09, 2013, 07:51:52 PM
What leads you to believe he's intelligent?  I haven't seen a single thing in my time here that would give me that impression.  Like maybe average, but I tend toward dipshit.     

Every coach he's had (Frank and oscar) has said he knows what to do on the floor and he studies the opponent and understands the game plan the best of anyone on the team. (or comments that infer this premise) That's probably where it comes from.

yeah, _Fan, yeah. dunno, just glad we have jevon coming. will's fine; is what he is.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: kso_FAN on December 09, 2013, 08:02:17 PM
What leads you to believe he's intelligent?  I haven't seen a single thing in my time here that would give me that impression.  Like maybe average, but I tend toward dipshit.     
Every coach he's had (Frank and oscar) has said he knows what to do on the floor and he studies the opponent and understands the game plan the best of anyone on the team. (or comments that infer this premise) That's probably where it comes from.

yeah, _Fan, yeah. dunno, just glad we have jevon coming. will's fine; is what he is.

I am as well, this team really  needs a steady PG. I like little Johnson, but he's not quite ready to play 30-35 MPG. He can handle around 20, but I think more than that is too much for him. Hopefully Thomas can play 25-30 at least and be effective.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Cire on December 09, 2013, 08:03:42 PM
why do we think Thomas will be awesome?
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: CNS on December 09, 2013, 08:06:03 PM
Because he is the only player not available now and isn't one of our current guards.

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Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: kso_FAN on December 09, 2013, 08:44:27 PM
why do we think Thomas will be awesome?

He's getting the hype from media etc. Not Wiggins level hype, but plenty of people have said he's good. That's all I'm going off of.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: wetwillie on December 09, 2013, 08:46:27 PM
why do we think Thomas will be awesome?

We think he will be awesome compared to the pg we currently have.  It's all relative. 
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: kim carnes on December 09, 2013, 08:49:30 PM
I've said all along that this is an NCAA tournament team and I'm not going back on my word.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2013, 08:50:07 PM
I've said all along that this is an NCAA tournament team and I'm not going back on my word.

 :horrorsurprise: Link?
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: kso_FAN on December 09, 2013, 08:52:35 PM
I've said all along that this is an NCAA tournament team and I'm not going back on my word.

BITB
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: scottwildcat on December 09, 2013, 09:14:49 PM
I've said all along that this is an NCAA tournament team and I'm not going back on my word.

Hope you're right kim
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: AndrewVonLintel on December 09, 2013, 10:08:02 PM
We are shooting 41% from the field (10th in the Big 12)

We are shooting 26.4% from 3pt.    (10th in the Big 12)

Until Shane starts hitting some three's we are in trouble.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2013, 10:09:12 PM
We are shooting 41% from the field (10th in the Big 12)

We are shooting 26.4% from 3pt.    (10th in the Big 12)

Until Shane starts hitting some three's we are in trouble.

jfc  :facepalm:

Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: BackPayne on December 09, 2013, 10:39:45 PM
We are shooting 41% from the field (10th in the Big 12)

We are shooting 26.4% from 3pt.    (10th in the Big 12)

Until Shane starts hitting any shots we are in trouble.

Fify
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: ksupamplemousse on December 09, 2013, 10:52:06 PM
Next year seems like it will be a strange year for oscar. As far as I know Jevon Thomas is not billed as any kind of spectacular 3 point shooter, we know that Edwards can't really shoot from deep, and Foster is our only freshman with a decent stroke from outside. It looks like our strengths are going to be in the post, getting to the hoop, and trash points from o-boarding. Bread, did oscar have any (successful) teams like that at Illinois?
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: sys on December 09, 2013, 11:00:26 PM
spradling is like about 90% of players, when he makes shots he helps his team and when he doesn't, he doesn't.  the main difference is spradling hardly tries to shoot.  if he'd get his %shots up somewhere near 20% and his 3pt% above 35% he should play as many minutes as there are in a game.  against all data, i think it's possible he could do the latter, but he's never even tried to do the former.

to be fair, for as long as he keeps his to% in the single digits, he is probably helping his team a little bit, if only by keeping it out of the other players' hands for a few seconds per possession, even though he refuses to shoot.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 09, 2013, 11:14:24 PM
Next year seems like it will be a strange year for oscar. As far as I know Jevon Thomas is not billed as any kind of spectacular 3 point shooter, we know that Edwards can't really shoot from deep, and Foster is our only freshman with a decent stroke from outside. It looks like our strengths are going to be in the post, getting to the hoop, and trash points from o-boarding. Bread, did oscar have any (successful) teams like that at Illinois?
Do we?
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: wetwillie on December 09, 2013, 11:28:36 PM
Next year seems like it will be a strange year for oscar. As far as I know Jevon Thomas is not billed as any kind of spectacular 3 point shooter, we know that Edwards can't really shoot from deep, and Foster is our only freshman with a decent stroke from outside. It looks like our strengths are going to be in the post, getting to the hoop, and trash points from o-boarding. Bread, did oscar have any (successful) teams like that at Illinois?
Do we?

44 of the last 164 bro. 
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: ksupamplemousse on December 09, 2013, 11:32:09 PM
He's averaged about 35 minutes/game against shitty competition in college ball, and he has hit at a 27% clip from behind the arc...so  :dunno:
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: bones129 on December 09, 2013, 11:40:02 PM
not to turn this into yet another will thread, but the talking pt i heard after ole miss is that will "calmed" everyone when he was on the court and things just ran smoother. maybe this is true, maybe we look more aesthetically pleasing with will running off screens or whipping passes side to side for 30 seconds, but the currency of offense is pts, not how "smooth" it looks. frank martin proved that. also the idea that having a non-shooting, unathletic, non-vocal leader calms the other players on the court stretches the bounds of credulity. will is intelligent, occasionally hits 3s, and tries. i'll give him that. but his best quality is staying out of the way. the rest of this stuff by commentators and tucks is just a way to qualify his importance since he doesn't garner stats to quantify it.

Aside from the "will is intelligent" reference--and assuming that means he's "basketball intelligent" (I have no reason to believe he's not non-basketball intelligent)--this is a pretty fair post. That said, I just don't think he'll make a big difference this season. Supposed promise unfulfilled.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: sys on December 09, 2013, 11:49:08 PM
Next year seems like it will be a strange year for oscar. As far as I know Jevon Thomas is not billed as any kind of spectacular 3 point shooter, we know that Edwards can't really shoot from deep, and Foster is our only freshman with a decent stroke from outside. It looks like our strengths are going to be in the post, getting to the hoop, and trash points from o-boarding. Bread, did oscar have any (successful) teams like that at Illinois?
Do we?

we have more convincing data on that subject than pretty much any other aspect of next year's team.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: kso_FAN on December 10, 2013, 07:29:24 AM
spradling is like about 90% of players, when he makes shots he helps his team and when he doesn't, he doesn't.  the main difference is spradling hardly tries to shoot.  if he'd get his %shots up somewhere near 20% and his 3pt% above 35% he should play as many minutes as there are in a game.  against all data, i think it's possible he could do the latter, but he's never even tried to do the former.

to be fair, for as long as he keeps his to% in the single digits, he is probably helping his team a little bit, if only by keeping it out of the other players' hands for a few seconds per possession, even though he refuses to shoot.

This. 1 TO every 100 possessions is pretty ridiculous. I think its fair to say moving him off the ball could increase his %shots and get him better shots.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: Belvis Noland on December 10, 2013, 07:39:17 AM
 we've seen will in the 2-guard ( with angel)  and he still gave us no offense. 
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: CNS on December 10, 2013, 07:43:22 AM
we've seen will in the 2-guard ( with angel)  and he still gave us no offense.

Yeah, but rod and shane we going bananas then.  He has more necessity this season. 
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: pissclams on December 10, 2013, 07:48:02 AM
we've seen will in the 2-guard ( with angel)  and he still gave us no offense.

Yeah, but rod and shane we going bananas then.  He has more necessity this season. 

it's easier to be good at basketball when it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: Jevon Thomas
Post by: CNS on December 10, 2013, 10:10:28 AM
we've seen will in the 2-guard ( with angel)  and he still gave us no offense.

Yeah, but rod and shane we going bananas then.  He has more necessity this season. 

it's easier to be good at basketball when it doesn't matter.

For ppl that don't perform well under pressure, yeah.