Kemba and Napier were each the starting PG their sophomore after playing behind experienced upper-classmen (Price and Walker), just as Adams starts after a year behind Gibbs.To be fair they were both playing behind someone else. Jalen was handed the team a lot sooner.
Oh yeah, I meant more in terms of "behind [another scoring option and team leader]", not specifically a PG. But this team is just a shell, with Adams being the only thing holding anything together. I will say that Adams looks like a better shooter at this point in his career to me than Kemba. But his game reminds me more of ShabazzKemba and Napier were each the starting PG their sophomore after playing behind experienced upper-classmen (Price and Walker), just as Adams starts after a year behind Gibbs.
Now, in Napier's sophomore year there was also Boat to back him up, whereas Kemba had Beverly, Darius Smith, and Jamal Trice. Adams has Vital (sort of), and that's it.
I am very worried about this as well. I'd put the odds of him leaving after this year right around 50/50, but that opinion seems to be in the minority from what I've seen on the BY.I think he could be a national player of the year contender next year if he continues to improve the way he has been. And I'd be shocked if he's here for his senior year.
I'm still a little worried he'll bolt this year, if bet he'd be a late second rounder. But he's best pushing for a first round pick after next year, but we've had guys in the same position that left before...
After Hamilton left last year with no first round assurances, nothing would surprise me. I'm much closer to you on this.I am very worried about this as well. I'd put the odds of him leaving after this year right around 50/50, but that opinion seems to be in the minority from what I've seen on the BY.
Bad Napier said he handled being a leader poorlyYup. Kemba and Napier didn't have that "instinct" their sophomore years either.
Kemba and Napier were each the starting PG their sophomore after playing behind experienced upper-classmen (Price and Walker), just as Adams starts after a year behind Gibbs.
Now, in Napier's sophomore year there was also Boat to back him up, whereas Kemba had Beverly, Darius Smith, and Jamal Trice. Adams has Vital (sort of), and that's it.
Hamilton had intentions of leaving before the year even started according to some on this board and people I know as well. Jalen has often stated his intentions of returning next year.After Hamilton left last year with no first round assurances, nothing would surprise me. I'm much closer to you on this.
After Hamilton left last year with no first round assurances, nothing would surprise me. I'm much closer to you on this.
Yeah I think he'll stay personally. Especially if Hami comes mid season. If Hami doesn't come and goes to Kentucky, and we have two younger, but healthy PGs for next year I could see him leaving early after a tough year.I am very worried about this as well. I'd put the odds of him leaving after this year right around 50/50, but that opinion seems to be in the minority from what I've seen on the BY.
Oh yeah, I meant more in terms of "behind [another scoring option and team leader]", not specifically a PG. But this team is just a shell, with Adams being the only thing holding anything together. I will say that Adams looks like a better shooter at this point in his career to me than Kemba. But his game reminds me more of Shabazz
BU was his worst game, but this right there with it.His worst game of the year. Looking to distribute too much. They need to run more plays where he can get that midrange jumper. He's nice when he gets that going. Not having Gilbert is killing us nd Adams. Vital is doing the best he can