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Hurleyman216 said:
Has a bit of Jalen Adam’s in his game, but he’s got 3-4” on him
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Similar ranking as well. Watching Jalen's sophomore year highlights from tcf15, such a dynamic talent. Tough season with the "top 5" freshman class though. Excited as hell to see Castle's talent translate to team success and championships the same way Jalen's did, as a freshman, for that AAC tournament championship. What a shot. Onions.
 
WideRight! said:
Similar ranking as well. Watching Jalen's sophomore year highlights from tcf15, such a dynamic talent. Tough season with the "top 5" freshman class though. Excited as hell to see Castle's talent translate to team success and championships the same way Jalen's did, as a freshman, for that AAC tournament championship. What a shot. Onions.
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If Castle can play at Jalens level, with better coaching, player development, and talent around him - watch out. (Even though it may sound like it, this is not meant to be a slight on prior staff-so pls no comments in response to that which could derail this thread)
 
WideRight! said:
better highlights of Castle’s 30 point game
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My favorite is at 2:10 or so when the guy guarding him absolutely rakes him across the arms in one of the more obvious fouls I’ve ever seen and then proceeds to complain to the refs about the foul call.
 
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Hurleyman216 said:
Has a bit of Jalen Adam’s in his game, but he’s got 3-4” on him
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I think their pace of play and vision are pretty similar. Jalen at the same stage was a much, much better finisher with better body control. I think Stephon might have the edge shooting the rock, if only slightly.
 
husky429 said:
I think their pace of play and vision are pretty similar. Jalen at the same stage was a much, much better finisher with better body control. I think Stephon might have the edge shooting the rock, if only slightly.
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Can Stephon finish with both hands?
 
Mike Honcho said:
Can Stephon finish with both hands?
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He doesn't have a very good left. Very right hand dominant, but maybe not as much as Jalen. I'm not sure he completed a left-handed layup once in 4 years.
 
Love his size. One of the areas teams exploit against us is Cole’s size. Shooting over Cole at the top has become a really effective play given how difficult it is to score inside against us.

He’s not some super athlete though with AK, DC, SC, and likely(?) GG I am slightly concerned with our team athletic makeup in a few years. Great size and shooting though.
 
UcannUconn said:
Love his size. One of the areas teams exploit against us is Cole’s size. Shooting over Cole at the top has become a really effective play given how difficult it is to score inside against us.

He’s not some super athlete though with AK, DC, SC, and likely(?) GG I am slightly concerned with our team athletic makeup in a few years. Great size and shooting though.
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Still have CFjr and Samson to up the athleticism. Plus, AK is fairly athletic from the clips I've seen. Hawkins could be here for two more years also.
 
ConnEd said:
Still have CFjr and Samson to up the athleticism. Plus, AK is fairly athletic from the clips I've seen. Hawkins could be here for two more years also.
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Still in on Edwards and Miranda as well.
 
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husky429 said:
I think their pace of play and vision are pretty similar. Jalen at the same stage was a much, much better finisher with better body control. I think Stephon might have the edge shooting the rock, if only slightly.
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By looking at each guy's junior year in high school tape, I think they're really different:

Jalen at ~ 6'1" was more stout and physical with a lower and faster handle.

Stephon at ~ 6'5+" is leaner and more of a smooth glider.

Jalen more of a traditional PG; Stephon more of a 2G. Both guys can play both spots, but you get my drift.

I think Stephon's versatility is going to be a huge asset and his style of play/skillsets are going to mesh nicely with CFJr, RD, JH, and the 3-5 players (AK, DC, SJ, etc.).
 
CTFAN4LIFE said:
By looking at each guy's junior year in high school tape, I think they're really different:

Jalen at ~ 6'1" was more stout and physical with a lower and faster handle.

Stephon at ~ 6'5+" is leaner and more of a smooth glider.

Jalen more of a traditional PG; Stephon more of a 2G. Both guys can play both spots, but you get my drift.

I think Stephon's versatility is going to be a huge asset and his style of play/skillsets are going to mesh nicely with CFJr, RD, JH, and the 3-5 players (AK, DC, SJ, etc.).
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They're both ball dominant combo guards. Stephon is not a 2G. He may play it here, but he is his team's PG every single minute he's in the game.
 
husky429 said:
They're both ball dominant combo guards. Stephon is not a 2G. He may play it here, but he is his team's PG every single minute he's in the game.
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I've been watching Newton games all year and he often plays off-ball/2G as they have several guards with handle (Brown, Newton, Whitlock). It's been moreso the last handful of games; especially with Newton being injured as it's forced Whitlock, Brown, and Pennamon to be the point and Castle to be the scoring guard.
 
UcannUconn said:
Love his size. One of the areas teams exploit against us is Cole’s size. Shooting over Cole at the top has become a really effective play given how difficult it is to score inside against us.

He’s not some super athlete though with AK, DC, SC, and likely(?) GG I am slightly concerned with our team athletic makeup in a few years. Great size and shooting though.
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He’s not a high flyer but he has good athleticism. Smooth players like him often don’t jump out of the gym
 
CTFAN4LIFE said:
I've been watching Newton games all year and he often plays off-ball/2G as they have several guards with handle (Brown, Newton, Whitlock). It's been moreso the last handful of games; especially with Newton being injured as it's forced Whitlock, Brown, and Pennamon to be the point and Castle to be the scoring guard.
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Handling the ball 100% of the time =/= PG. He sets up their plays and runs the offense exclusively.
 
husky429 said:
Handling the ball 100% of the time =/= PG. He sets up their plays and runs the offense exclusively.
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Definitely less than 100%...

Here's just the highlights (versus the entire game) of their last game:



Notice Brown (and others) running possessions with Castle on a wing.
 
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CTFAN4LIFE said:
Definitely less than 100%...

Here's just the highlights (versus the entire game) of their last game:



Notice Brown (and others) running possessions with Castle on a wing.
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Does RJ run every play for us? Is he not our PG?

When that team needs a bucket bad, Castle has the ball in his hands telling kids what to do. That's your PG.

Everyone else on the team is too reckless to be a PG.

I've watched numerous full games and every single highlight. Believe me or don't, the kid is a PG. Period.
 
husky429 said:
Does RJ run every play for us? Is he not our PG?

When that team needs a bucket bad, Castle has the ball in his hands telling kids what to do. That's your PG.

Everyone else on the team is too reckless to be a PG.

I've watched numerous full games and every single highlight. Believe me or don't, the kid is a PG. Period.
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Ok, you're 100% right.
 
He plays mostly as an off-guard for Newton. That doesn't mean he can't play PG, just that he hasn't.
 
t8per said:
He plays mostly as an off-guard for Newton. That doesn't mean he can't play PG, just that he hasn't.
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How many game highlights have you watched? How many full games have you watched? This is completely inaccurate.

He moves to off ball when the short kid with the dreads comes in because he's a natural guard too. Every other minute he's playing the point.
 
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