Author Topic: Will Foster break Pullen's scoring title? (Read 49702 times)

kso_FAN · « **Reply #125 on:** December 29, 2013, 08:45:47 PM »

Another look at recent scorers in the ridiculously early Marcus Foster scoring watch... (middle column is %Min, right column is points per 100 possessions)

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #126 on:** December 30, 2013, 03:19:00 PM »

Quote from: chum1 on December 28, 2013, 08:03:27 PM

Sounds like Foster will break it easily if he progresses normally.

what? i was told this thread was all over a dunk?

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #127 on:** February 08, 2014, 02:51:54 PM »

MixBerryCrunch · « **Reply #128 on:** February 08, 2014, 04:36:15 PM »

Unless he hits a slump or leaves early he has a real chance. It will be bittersweet.

sunny_cat · « **Reply #129 on:** February 08, 2014, 04:42:40 PM »

Quote from: MixBerryCrunch on February 08, 2014, 04:36:15 PM

Unless he hits a slump or leaves early he has a real chance. It will be bittersweet.

For Christ's sake, he's not leaving early

unless he transfers.

steve dave · « **Reply #130 on:** February 08, 2014, 04:44:30 PM »

LOL at Cat fans talking about him leaving early. I don't think our fanbase has a strong grasp on what playing in the NBA or high level Euro requires.

wetwillie · « **Reply #131 on:** February 08, 2014, 04:51:15 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on February 08, 2014, 04:44:30 PM

LOL at Cat fans talking about him leaving early. I don't think our fanbase has a strong grasp on what playing in the NBA or high level Euro requires.

I thought and actually posted on this blog a few years back that southwell had a legit shot at the NBA. I hope my shame will help others think twice about posting equally stupid things about Marcus.

michigancat · « **Reply #132 on:** February 08, 2014, 04:51:33 PM »

don't know the answer, but Foster definitely should garner a raise for Alvin Brooks III.

ksupamplemousse · « **Reply #133 on:** February 08, 2014, 04:52:34 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on February 08, 2014, 04:44:30 PM

LOL at Cat fans talking about him leaving early. I don't think our fanbase has a strong grasp on what playing in the NBA or high level Euro requires.

Unless he puts up all-american numbers as a junior, I don't see any way that he declares for the draft early. Even then it would probably be a poor decision.

steve dave · « **Reply #134 on:** February 08, 2014, 04:53:57 PM »

Quote from: ksudeuce on February 08, 2014, 04:52:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 08, 2014, 04:44:30 PM
LOL at Cat fans talking about him leaving early. I don't think our fanbase has a strong grasp on what playing in the NBA or high level Euro requires.

Unless he puts up all-american numbers as a junior, I don't see any way that he declares for the draft early. Even then it would probably be a poor decision.

JFC

sunny_cat · « **Reply #135 on:** February 08, 2014, 04:58:42 PM »

Quote from: ksudeuce on February 08, 2014, 04:52:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 08, 2014, 04:44:30 PM
LOL at Cat fans talking about him leaving early. I don't think our fanbase has a strong grasp on what playing in the NBA or high level Euro requires.

Unless he puts up all-american numbers as a junior, I don't see any way that he declares for the draft early. Even then it would probably be a poor decision.

ksupamplemousse · « **Reply #136 on:** February 08, 2014, 05:03:50 PM »

Did I just say something incredibly stupid? Seems like I may have. Anybody care to explain it to me?

Stevesie60 · « **Reply #137 on:** February 09, 2014, 02:44:57 AM »

Who is the last freshman in the Big 12 to put up numbers like this that had no chance at going to the NBA? That sounds like I'm trying to say he has a shot at leaving early for the NBA, but I'm not. I'm just pointing out how rare of a situation this is.

sys · « **Reply #138 on:** February 09, 2014, 04:28:15 AM »

Quote from: Stevesie60 on February 09, 2014, 02:44:57 AM

Who is the last freshman in the Big 12 to put up numbers like this that had no chance at going to the NBA?

niang, last year?

i wouldn't say foster has no chance.

dal9 · « **Reply #139 on:** February 09, 2014, 09:50:05 AM »

what does Foster need to improve on? Probably, defense against NBA 2s is the biggest thing. Handles, a little. Finishing at the rim, a little. Range, if we want to be super picky? I think the main obstacle is height. Most NBA 2s are taller. How much shorter is Foster than Dwaywne Wade?

PowercatPat · « **Reply #140 on:** February 09, 2014, 09:56:03 AM »

Quote from: dal9 on February 09, 2014, 09:50:05 AM

what does Foster need to improve on? Probably, defense against NBA 2s is the biggest thing. Handles, a little. Finishing at the rim, a little. Range, if we want to be super picky? I think the main obstacle is height. Most NBA 2s are taller. How much shorter is Foster than Dwaywne Wade?

2-3 inches.

kso_FAN · « **Reply #141 on:** February 09, 2014, 10:03:37 AM »

It doesn't translate to the NBA, but I've been impressed with Foster stepping up his defense in some recent games. He guarded Taylor a bunch yesterday, and took over against Staten at West Virginia last week, both times with pretty good success. His length seems to bother these point guards, but he was still (mostly) quick enough to keep them in front of him and not foul. Its nice to have another defensive option with Thomas struggling right now.

dal9 · « **Reply #142 on:** February 09, 2014, 10:34:50 AM »

If Foster is a legit 2-3 inches shorter than Wade, then playing 2 in the NBA gets a little iffy

Quote from: ksu_FAN on February 09, 2014, 10:03:37 AM

It doesn't translate to the NBA, but I've been impressed with Foster stepping up his defense in some recent games. He guarded Taylor a bunch yesterday, and took over against Staten at West Virginia last week, both times with pretty good success. His length seems to bother these point guards, but he was still (mostly) quick enough to keep them in front of him and not foul. Its nice to have another defensive option with Thomas struggling right now.

yes, his D is definitely not below average or anything at the college level

dal9 · « **Reply #143 on:** February 09, 2014, 10:36:37 AM »

^lol I just realized both of my sentences above are subject to multiple interpretations

ChiComCat · « **Reply #144 on:** February 09, 2014, 11:20:15 AM »

Pullen has the scoring title and did not make the NBA, much less early < Reference for people thinking Foster will leave early

Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) · « **Reply #145 on:** February 09, 2014, 12:44:02 PM »

Where did this idea that Marcus Foster isn't a good defender originate from? Glad to see it being corrected. I mean, like a lot of freshman he occasionally takes plays off, but when he wants to, he can guard.

Also, if he improves his handling and finishing and I don't see why he can't play in the NBA. I think they like guys who can shoot the cover off the ball.

Mixed-Nutz · « **Reply #146 on:** February 09, 2014, 12:53:47 PM »

Corey Fisher. I think that is a good comparison of how the NBA is look at Marcus.

Pete · « **Reply #147 on:** February 09, 2014, 01:28:14 PM »

This was fun to watch!

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdQ-QIwrmWc&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZdQ-QIwrmWc

kso_FAN · « **Reply #148 on:** February 09, 2014, 01:30:19 PM »

Quote from: Pete on February 09, 2014, 01:28:14 PM

This was fun to watch!

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdQ-QIwrmWc&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZdQ-QIwrmWc

sys · « **Reply #149 on:** February 09, 2014, 01:54:50 PM »

Quote from: ksu_FAN on February 09, 2014, 10:03:37 AM

I've been impressed with Foster stepping up his defense in some recent games.

Quote from: dal9 on February 09, 2014, 10:34:50 AM

yes, his D is definitely not below average or anything at the college level

yes it is. well below (big 12) average.