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Was thinking the exact same thing. Working at a slower and more methodical pace than everyone else but has the moves to still make you pay.Spencer has some of that old man YMCA game in him when he gets in the lane.
Spencer has some of that old man YMCA game in him when he gets in the lane.
Was thinking the exact same thing. Working at a slower and more methodical pace than everyone else but has the moves to still make you pay.
Spencer reminds me a bit of a shorter version of Scheierman.
That little left handed hook is indefensible because he doesn't bring it lower than shoulder height after he catches the pass, awesomeWe all know how good Clingan is but to see how he seamlessly gets and puts the ball up without hesitation is amazing. Many 7 footers catch, bring the ball down, put it on the floor, and the defense factors in. The defense wasn’t there granted but Clingan looks even smoother with this move close in than last year. The other thing was on the 3 he shot it quickly in rhythm like a forward. Damn he’s good.
Amen to this. Won't be surprised at all if we see Singare emerge when the rockfights start in January if not sooner. Nice to have someone who may be more polished and tough than being given credit for.Couple small things but big to me.
Samson Johnson had one offensive rebound where he missed the put back but it was still an impressive board. I mean, small samples but he looks good. If this kid makes that jump and is coming off our bench it's a huge difference.
Singare is #24 right? Only 2 things I saw his finsh off an excellent pass from Ball was confident and not raw. His dribble and hand off, pick set was solid and he seems to have some idea of the game or is learning fast. Small samples again but nice stuff for a guy we seem to be writing off a little.
And Ross - there's something special there. The ball fake and made 3, the steal getting in the passing line like a jet and finishing was really nice.
Lot's to like about this team, will be fun to watch them mature. They may be scary by Feb-march.
Used to frustrate the hell out of me with Thabeet. Would bring the ball down and give the D a chance to just whack at it.We all know how good Clingan is but to see how he seamlessly gets and puts the ball up without hesitation is amazing. Many 7 footers catch, bring the ball down, put it on the floor, and the defense factors in. The defense wasn’t there granted but Clingan looks even smoother with this move close in than last year. The other thing was on the 3 he shot it quickly in rhythm like a forward. Damn he’s good.
Someone can really eurostep.... is that Castle?
I feel like I am going to spend the early part of the season confused by Castle until I get used to the way he plays. He drives when I don't think he has an angle or a step but he just muscles his way into the paint or eurosteps around a guy. I love it but have no idea how he pulls it off.Someone can really eurostep.... is that Castle?
He does an excellent job of reading the(his) defender.. Then makes his move.. As @husky429 says above.. He's got tons of moves to break his guy down..I feel like I am going to spend the early part of the season confused by Castle until I get used to the way he plays. He drives when I don't think he has an angle or a step but he just muscles his way into the paint or eurosteps around a guy. I love it but have no idea how he pulls it off.
I see a better passing team. A more selfless team. And that is the byproduct of not having the bonafide, established stars. Last year I said before the tourney that nobody was going to touch us and I got killed for it. Folks, this team is better than last year's team.It appears from the limited sample this years team should be much better driving to the basket and while it doesn’t have the pure quick-triggers of Joes C and Hawk there is plenty of shooting for Hurley to work with.
Spencer reminds me a bit of a shorter version of Scheierman.
Playing against an elite shot-blocker like Donovan can only helpCastle has a pro skillset. His bag at the rim is pretty nice.
Keen observations. Singare and Ross both have exciting potential, and while Samson deserves his chance, I do wonder what Singare might have done in these three games with Samson's minutes. He really has a chance to be a defensive presence. Ross is a luxury item, given our perimeter strengths, but Singare might fill a desperate need should there be an injury at the center position.Couple small things but big to me.
Samson Johnson had one offensive rebound where he missed the put back but it was still an impressive board. I mean, small samples but he looks good. If this kid makes that jump and is coming off our bench it's a huge difference.
Singare is #24 right? Only 2 things I saw his finsh off an excellent pass from Ball was confident and not raw. His dribble and hand off, pick set was solid and he seems to have some idea of the game or is learning fast. Small samples again but nice stuff for a guy we seem to be writing off a little.
And Ross - there's something special there. The ball fake and made 3, the steal getting in the passing lane like a jet and finishing was really nice.
Lot's to like about this team, will be fun to watch them mature. They may be scary by Feb-march.
Castle's euro-step is so good Europeans were falling down trying to cover him.Someone can really eurostep.... is that Castle?
That little left handed hook is indefensible because he doesn't bring it lower than shoulder height after he catches the pass, awesome
That’s a big statement because we won a national championship by basically steamrolling our opponents.I see a better passing team. A more selfless team. And that is the byproduct of not having the bonafide, established stars. Last year I said before the tourney that nobody was going to touch us and I got killed for it. Folks, this team is better than last year's team.