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Making it look easy.
Cam Spencer drafted 53 to Memphis
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Making it look easy.
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Yes. Cam and Steph both look more polished and appear to have a better understanding of the game than others on the court.
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People like winners, and watching Cam play just screams winner. Hopefully people will also start realizing how fun it is watching team ball rather than just the 1 on 1 iso crap that dominates the NBA.
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Retire the lazy narratives, Celtics just ran through the NBA this season and the ball was popping all over the place
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They're different players but it's an interesting comparison because while Hauser has a plus-skill (3-point shooting), the reason he was in the Celtics' playoff rotation is because he's turned himself into a decent defender. Nobody's focusing on it in Summer League, but we know there were games last season where Cam got roasted a bit. I have no doubt he'll put the work in to be as good an on-ball defender as possible, so hopefully he can have as good if not a better career than Hauser, who, unlike Cam, can only play off the ball.
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Yep.
UConn was credited with an assist on 63.7% of its made baskets this season (630/989) -- quite amazing.
How does that compare to NBA teams?
Celtics: 61.3% (2207/3601)
Pacers: 65.4% (2522/3855)
Not a single NBA team averaged less than 23.1 apg this season.
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Hauser held his own defensively enough where teams had to stop Hauser hunting, yes he gave up buckets, but it was inefficient and difficult.
Cam looks like an accountant and isn't super quick laterally. That said, his competitiveness is what will help him defensively. Just make the shot difficult. He isn't a stopper. But as long as defenders aren't abusing him at a 75% clip he will be fine. With his offensive ability, it's about competitiveness defensively.
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NBA isn't about one on one. Pacers, Nuggets, Celtics...any team that went hard ISO 1-1 as its focous loses.
You can't play like that. It is inefficient.
The NBA media, which thinks the 1-on-1 ISO of the Jordan Era is the creme de la creme, is annoyed with Jayson Tatum because he doesn't ISO on the win enough and score.
Celtics played 4-the out and 5-out entire season and were moving the ball all over the pass with repeated dives to the paint when they were going well.
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UConn may have had one of the better offenses in NCAA history. That assist level is incredible for a college team. Unstoppable. Ball moves faster than legs.
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BTW. On Spencer...No one I talked to at UConn outside of the coaching staff knew anything about Spencer. They got the kid and I was like oh a Hawkins replace who can shoot the 3. Maybe he can help.
I have never heard of him since I don't want JV Big Ten hoops (though I love Pikiell). About 5 games into the season I was like....did you know he was that good? Everyone was like no idea.
That is one of the greatest finds in portal history.
I have never heard of him since I don't want JV Big Ten hoops (though I love Pikiell). About 5 games into the season I was like....did you know he was that good? Everyone was like no idea.
That is one of the greatest finds in portal history.
100 percent!
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That's not really the criticism of Tatum. The worst shots he takes are those side-step 3s.
He can create for himself and others but settling for (and missing) contested 3s and long 2s is something he needs to cut down in order to improve. Which he can do -- even as an NBA Champion and the guy with the biggest contract in NBA history.
Not sure which NBA media you're talking about because all the guys I listen to and follow love the way the Celtics play. I hated iso ball. Awful.
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I think he was know as Cammy Pennsylvania.
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The kid from Maryland?
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Steph
I usually take those summer workout things with a grain of sale.
Maybe it is the Ajou Deng hysteria. Still not over it.
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With the preface that I am constantly wrong, on the basis of watching his highlight reels and a little game tape, I was extremely impressed with -- and had extremely high hopes for -- Spencer. Spencer's stats at Rutgers also backed up the eye test. Not going to say I expected him to be as amazing as he turned out to be, but you surround a great player with other great players and that's what can happen.
6/6/23: I want him more than I wanted Timberlake.
6/9/23: As terrific as Hawkins was, I think Spencer and our freshmen can probably fill his shoes.
8/7/23: Spencer is going to be amazing. He was great on Rutgets when teams could focus on him. Imagine how good he'll be on a team where everybody can pass and score.
8/7/23: Again with the caveat that it was against a 5th-going-on-4th French division team, Spencer's body control and BBIQ were very impressive. There was a semi-fast break where Cam, rather than lunging himself toward the basket and into a moving a defender, which may have drawn a foul but just as likely would have resulted in a miss or turnover, instead took a dribble left out of the paint, spun around and took an easy 4-footer. Smart and effective.
11/6/23: Although I haven't actually watched Spencer play like I have the returnees, I have pretty high hopes for him. He may not be as good as Newton as a creator but I view him as a better all-around player. Shooting, defense, ball protection.
(Might have been a little strong there.)
11/21/23: I'm often wrong in talent evaluation, but to me the difference between his highlight reel from Towson and Cam's from Rutgers were like night & day. I had no idea why KU and UConn were duking it out for Timberlake and was extremely happy when we got Cam instead.
2023 Recruiting: - Cam Spencer
He's a better passer than I imagined. Clingan and him would have some FUN Here’s a player comparison that maybe some might see idk. He reminds me a little bit of a shorter, stockier Nadav Henefeld. The athleticism level isn’t high, but he anticipates very well defensively and gets in passing...
Is Sanogo the player we miss the most?
I love Jackson and he's also one of my favorites but it feels like the board has overrated him some after the championship. He is a leader, a great connector and a do all the little things player. His energy and athletic plays were remarkable at times but the talk has become a bit over the...
Highlights v. Le Cannet
I think this is a funny thing to say. None of our starting 5 is a freak athlete by any means, about average by high-major standards. Our team last year was more athletic. Many teams had more pure athleticism over the past 3 decades. The hallmark of the 23-24 team is an exceptionally high skill...
Leading Scorer Poll
Think it’s been asked but not sure if it has in a poll. I asked myself the question and think it can probably be anyone. I think Castle is least likely because he’s not a huge 3pt threat and it’s already been mentioned that he’s going to be a facilitator. I’d say my gut is saying it’s a toss up...
Texas Post Game Thread
Texas would’ve been a whole other issue with Shendrick but then again we would’ve as well with Castle. Lots to be happy about but watching that Longhorn team and thinking eventually Disu and Shendrick may be healthy they will be heard from in March April. It’s always tough to project what...
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Dude. U were right. Take a bow.With the preface that I am constantly wrong, on the basis of watching his highlight reels and a little game tape, I was extremely impressed with -- and had extremely high hopes for -- Spencer. Spencer's stats at Rutgers also backed up the eye test. Not going to say I expected him to be as amazing as he turned out to be, but you surround a great player with other great players and that's what can happen.
6/6/23: I want him more than I wanted Timberlake.
6/9/23: As terrific as Hawkins was, I think Spencer and our freshmen can probably fill his shoes.
8/7/23: Spencer is going to be amazing. He was great on Rutgets when teams could focus on him. Imagine how good he'll be on a team where everybody can pass and score.
8/7/23: Again with the caveat that it was against a 5th-going-on-4th French division team, Spencer's body control and BBIQ were very impressive. There was a semi-fast break where Cam, rather than lunging himself toward the basket and into a moving a defender, which may have drawn a foul but just as likely would have resulted in a miss or turnover, instead took a dribble left out of the paint, spun around and took an easy 4-footer. Smart and effective.
11/6/23: Although I haven't actually watched Spencer play like I have the returnees, I have pretty high hopes for him. He may not be as good as Newton as a creator but I view him as a better all-around player. Shooting, defense, ball protection.
(Might have been a little strong there.)
11/21/23: I'm often wrong in talent evaluation, but to me the difference between his highlight reel from Towson and Cam's from Rutgers were like night & day. I had no idea why KU and UConn were duking it out for Timberlake and was extremely happy when we got Cam instead.
2023 Recruiting: - Cam Spencer
He's a better passer than I imagined. Clingan and him would have some FUN Here’s a player comparison that maybe some might see idk. He reminds me a little bit of a shorter, stockier Nadav Henefeld. The athleticism level isn’t high, but he anticipates very well defensively and gets in passing...www.the-boneyard.com
Is Sanogo the player we miss the most?
I love Jackson and he's also one of my favorites but it feels like the board has overrated him some after the championship. He is a leader, a great connector and a do all the little things player. His energy and athletic plays were remarkable at times but the talk has become a bit over the...Highlights v. Le Cannet
I think this is a funny thing to say. None of our starting 5 is a freak athlete by any means, about average by high-major standards. Our team last year was more athletic. Many teams had more pure athleticism over the past 3 decades. The hallmark of the 23-24 team is an exceptionally high skill...Leading Scorer Poll
Think it’s been asked but not sure if it has in a poll. I asked myself the question and think it can probably be anyone. I think Castle is least likely because he’s not a huge 3pt threat and it’s already been mentioned that he’s going to be a facilitator. I’d say my gut is saying it’s a toss up...Texas Post Game Thread
Texas would’ve been a whole other issue with Shendrick but then again we would’ve as well with Castle. Lots to be happy about but watching that Longhorn team and thinking eventually Disu and Shendrick may be healthy they will be heard from in March April. It’s always tough to project what...
I certainly didn't, but midway through the season I went back and watched his Rutgers highlights, and there it was, Cam Spencer a monster waiting to happen. If you paid close enough attention to Rutgers, you'd have known. I sure didn't.
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Who pays attention to Rutgers?
Sports betting degenerates
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NCAA Woman's Basketball National Champions
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Not really, but in my defense pretty much no one else does either.
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Isn't he the guy who got us our sixth championship by going to Kansas?
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High bball IQ
Im a big fan of smart high iq basketball. Pete carrill, court vision, backdoor cuts, making right pass. instinctually knowing where to be on D...A Heady basketball intangible to have, that can't really be taught I think this years starting lineup will perhaps have 4 players i put in that rare...
last June I was comparing Spencer to Nadav and said we would have highest iq/passing team in our history
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Cam’s rebounding is really underrated. He has no business getting 7 rebounds at his size and “limited athleticism” against guys that can jump out of the gym. His bball IQ is what sets him apart as he’s a step ahead, almost always makes the right decision, keeps defenders off balance and guessing what he’s going to do, and puts himself in position to rebound.
Cam can simply get it done. Memphis is lucky to have him.
Cam can simply get it done. Memphis is lucky to have him.
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