You Nailed it. Not sure if mentioned but has a pretty nice lefty game around hoop a la Sanogo. Makes it look relatively easy. Really like this guy as a fit here. with our development he could be monster in a year or so.
This staff recruited Samson last season to remain with the program. They have been high on him since day 1. They likely believe he is better than he’s shown. I’m not going to second guess them after watching the leap Hassan has made year over year.
Better defender? Adama’s post defense was great.
Probably would be a better shot blocker with 7’4” reach. But Adama was an immovable force.
A very very good passer who has 22 career assists and 105 turnovers? What am I missing here?
Yeah not doubting. Just replying to people who are disappointed in Reed as the pickup. I wonder what the plan is with Singare? He won't get minutes until his Jr. year basically like Samson?
Who you're passing to matters.
relying on stats rather than watching game film. Like someone trying to use a two game period of stats to tell us if Hausen can shoot the 3.
This, all of this. Defensively owning the post. He has a lot of natural athleticism and power. Playing in Hurley's sets, staff will develop him into a draft pick.
This one doesn’t make sense to me if we have our pick of the litter. His turnover % is insane, 22%! he does not have the best hands. Maybe Hurley feels we needs some girth/rebounding/toughness inside he takes up a ton of space laterally with his broad shoulders and long arms. This the 3rd 6’9ish broad shouldered 4/5 we’ve been linked to.
I think Reed is a good compromise. He starts and plays 22-23mpg and Samson plays 17-18mpg off the bench
I would be surprised if Samson doesn't start and Reed comes off the bench at least at the start of the season. I'm sure Samson is going to gain some much needed muscles in the offseason and I'm sure Hurley has told him if he does what he needs to do he will start. Reed can start in his Sr. year. Of course I'm sure they will interchanged the 2 depending on matchup advantage too.
It wAS 4 gaMEs! Man, you fanboys are a sensitive bunch.
Gotta trust that Hurley's not chasing "best resume"; he's after pieces that fit.
Definitely talent there. Rivals had him #31 in class of '22. Clingan #39. Looking at his two games vs Illinois, 31 minutes, 16.5 pts, 6 rebounds, 7 of 9 FT. But then there are the two Purdue games where he averaged 5 fouls over 22.5 minutes and 4 points,. But 8.5 rebounds. Went to the line once in the 45 minutes of playing time.
@FreeKlaiber @husky429 @navery12 Fanboy alarms blaring!!!!!!! Using stats over small game windows that don't support your agenda!!!
Getting to the Elite Eight takes half of the six wins it takes to win a Natty, and not the difficult half. Seven of eight coaches who make the Elite Eight don't win a Natty. Comparing that to KO is just not a good comparison.
Reed is currently 10th best rated center on 247. Maybe higher transfers are bag shopping. Maybe Reed’s potential is what we want. My take is kid has not played in a complex offense. His learning curve might be steep. Added to his fundamentals his recruitment is a head scratcher as the starter necessary for a 3 peat. We get a visit from Cliff or Ballo I’ll change my position.
