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Pullen = not important
« on: May 16, 2010, 12:54:54 PM »
Fred, Judge, Samwise, Kelly will be mega critical. Rebounding, low post scoring and defense, and vital depth to keep running - so critical.

Pullen and PG play will be necessary - but consistent big man play will be much more important.

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Re: Pullen = not important
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2010, 01:03:04 PM »
pretty Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).  Pullen will beour most important player next year.

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Re: Pullen = not important
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2010, 01:25:37 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2010, 01:27:54 PM »
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Re: Pullen = not important
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2010, 03:59:28 PM »
We have all the frontcourt we need, making pullen and anyone who steps up next year the most important players.
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Re: Pullen = not important
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2010, 11:09:24 PM »
So true. Jake shouldn't have even come back. :rolleyes:

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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2010, 08:35:08 AM »
We have all the frontcourt we need, making pullen and anyone who steps up next year the most important players.

Correct; we know that we should have a solid frontcourt and Pullen.  The key really comes down to who steps in at the other guard spot.  Even if we can get decent play there by committee, we can be okay.  But we need someone else to step up who a) can create a bit offensively and b) can knock down some open shots, and c) play Frank's kind of defense.  Initially teams are going to gear their defense to protect the paint and find Pullen leaving plenty of opportunities for the other guard.  For this team to go from what is a team that should play on the 2nd weekend in the tournament to a team that can contend for the Final 4 or beyond, the 2nd guard spot will have to be filled consistently as a threat to generate offense.  Again, its fine if that's by committee, but it probably needs 1 or 2 to step up the most consistently. 

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Re: Pullen = not important
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2010, 08:56:52 AM »
Rodney- its time
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Re: Pullen = not important
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2010, 08:59:56 AM »
Rodney- its time

Not only is it time, but the guy has shown that he can contribute in a meaningful way.  More so than the other frosh guards.

His three ball was great the majority of the year(when he used it) and we know he can run with Jake on the break.  Just need to see his dribble drive attack.

It is definitely time.


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« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2010, 09:12:18 AM »
Rodney- its time

Not only is it time, but the guy has shown that he can contribute in a meaningful way.  More so than the other frosh guards.

His three ball was great the majority of the year(when he used it) and we know he can run with Jake on the break.  Just need to see his dribble drive attack.

It is definitely time.



He should be the most likely candidate.  The interesting thing to see will be how many minutes he gets at the other guard compared to minutes splitting time at the 3 with Dom.

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Re: Pullen = not important
« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2010, 09:42:20 AM »
Rodney- its time

Not only is it time, but the guy has shown that he can contribute in a meaningful way.  More so than the other frosh guards.

His three ball was great the majority of the year(when he used it) and we know he can run with Jake on the break.  Just need to see his dribble drive attack.

It is definitely time.



He should be the most likely candidate.  The interesting thing to see will be how many minutes he gets at the other guard compared to minutes splitting time at the 3 with Dom.

Yep, that is why I mentioned the dribble drive attack.  If he is able to attack the rim off the dribble, I would love to see him as a 3 since that is our thinnest position in talent/ability.

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« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2010, 09:43:46 AM »
Rodney- its time

Not only is it time, but the guy has shown that he can contribute in a meaningful way.  More so than the other frosh guards.

His three ball was great the majority of the year(when he used it) and we know he can run with Jake on the break.  Just need to see his dribble drive attack.

It is definitely time.



He should be the most likely candidate.  The interesting thing to see will be how many minutes he gets at the other guard compared to minutes splitting time at the 3 with Dom.

Yep, that is why I mentioned the dribble drive attack.  If he is able to attack the rim off the dribble, I would love to see him as a 3 since that is our thinnest position in talent/ability.

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Re: Pullen = not important
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2010, 09:45:50 AM »
Rodney- its time

Not only is it time, but the guy has shown that he can contribute in a meaningful way.  More so than the other frosh guards.

His three ball was great the majority of the year(when he used it) and we know he can run with Jake on the break.  Just need to see his dribble drive attack.

It is definitely time.



He should be the most likely candidate.  The interesting thing to see will be how many minutes he gets at the other guard compared to minutes splitting time at the 3 with Dom.

Yep, that is why I mentioned the dribble drive attack.  If he is able to attack the rim off the dribble, I would love to see him as a 3 since that is our thinnest position in talent/ability.

Southwell!

Maybe eventually, but not next year.

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« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2010, 09:49:55 AM »
Rodney- its time

Not only is it time, but the guy has shown that he can contribute in a meaningful way.  More so than the other frosh guards.

His three ball was great the majority of the year(when he used it) and we know he can run with Jake on the break.  Just need to see his dribble drive attack.

It is definitely time.



He should be the most likely candidate.  The interesting thing to see will be how many minutes he gets at the other guard compared to minutes splitting time at the 3 with Dom.

Yep, that is why I mentioned the dribble drive attack.  If he is able to attack the rim off the dribble, I would love to see him as a 3 since that is our thinnest position in talent/ability.

Southwell!

Maybe eventually, but not next year.

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« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2010, 09:52:52 AM »
Optimist.

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« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2010, 10:03:28 AM »
I once blew clove smoke in a guy's face that cut in front of me in the line to KJ's.

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Re: Pullen = not important
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2010, 11:00:53 AM »
jamar will play the 3 to correct
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Re: Pullen = not important
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Re: Pullen = not important
« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2010, 11:10:15 AM »
jamar will play the 3 to correct

would love to see this, but just dont see it happening.  seems like this plan was abandoned ealy last year.  I just dont see Jamar getting the defense or ball handling needed to do this.

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« Reply #19 on: May 17, 2010, 11:48:00 AM »
jamar will play the 3 to correct

would love to see this, but just dont see it happening.  seems like this plan was abandoned ealy last year.  I just dont see Jamar getting the defense or ball handling needed to do this.

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« Reply #20 on: May 17, 2010, 12:21:52 PM »
All Jamar needs to do to be successful in the offense next year is shoot the three. He will inbound the ball and be the first to catch the ball in the offensive set. If he can shoot the three than defenders will have to play him tighter which allows Jamar to step by the defense and opens up the rest of the floor or gives Jamar an easy look at the basket
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« Reply #21 on: May 17, 2010, 01:17:48 PM »
Jamar improved so much from freshman to sophmore.. If he keeps the same work ethic etc.. I think he can improve his Ball handling a bunch. Jamar will be even better on the perimeter this season. Mark my words
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« Reply #22 on: May 17, 2010, 01:26:45 PM »
All Jamar needs to do to be successful in the offense next year is shoot the three.

He shot the three ok last season.  Prob is that it is a very unfluid shot.  He thinks about it way too much and takes way to long to shoot.  Based on what I saw last year, he will always be a mild threat when shooting from 3 while wide open, but not when guarded.

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If he can shoot the three than defenders will have to play him tighter which allows Jamar to step by the defense and opens up the rest of the floor or gives Jamar an easy look at the basket

You act like ball handling and ability to lose a defender is a given talent once you make people guard you tight.  Ball handling and driving around defenders is one of the hardest things to get good at if it hasn't already been something you do, especially at the D1 level as a Junior. 

Basically, as a junior, if he doesn't already appear somewhat competent at a certain skill, the likely hood of him gaining that skill and becoming good enough at it to be our go to guy is very small.

Jamar is great, but he will have to continue being a great tweener.  That is what he is. 

We really need to get some quality candidates for our 3 spot.

Really hope Southwell works out like _FAN thinks.  Even if he does, we still need a few recruits that can quickly help out. 

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« Reply #23 on: May 17, 2010, 01:52:27 PM »
Jamar improved so much from freshman to sophmore.. If he keeps the same work ethic etc.. I think he can improve his Ball handling a bunch. Jamar will be even better on the perimeter this season. Mark my words

This is his dilemma...can't drib or shoot well enough for the 3 spot and is too small (doesn't weigh enough) for the 4.

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Re: Pullen = not important
« Reply #24 on: May 20, 2010, 12:30:52 PM »
Jamar improved so much from freshman to sophmore.. If he keeps the same work ethic etc.. I think he can improve his Ball handling a bunch. Jamar will be even better on the perimeter this season. Mark my words

This is his dilemma...can't drib or shoot well enough for the 3 spot and is too small (doesn't weigh enough) for the 4.
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