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SeattleHoop said:
Not saying he is a good shooter but I feel like that 11% number doesn’t tell the whole story. He was coming off an injury and it was covid season. He really couldn’t get into a rhythm and again I’m not saying he is a good shooter. I think making a big jump with a larger sample size and a more “normal” season isn’t so far fetched.
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He came in with a reputation as a poor shooter and that was before Covid and injuries. I guess I'm not saying he can't triple his percentage to, say, 33%, but HuskyHawk said "only" get into the low 30's. The possibility is there and I'm sure we all hope he can do it but it will have been a monumental feat. That's the only point I'm making.
 
Peacefrog said:
He came in with a reputation as a poor shooter and that was before Covid and injuries. I guess I'm not saying he can't triple his percentage to, say, 33%, but HuskyHawk said "only" get into the low 30's. The possibility is there and I'm sure we all hope he can do it but it will have been a monumental feat. That's the only point I'm making.
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If he can get to 25-28% next year I’d be happy considering all the other stuff he does exceptionally well. And I think he can definitely do that
 
gtcam said:
Gaff may start but Hawk is way more athletic and a more capable scorer to sit down
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Yes, Hawkins is athletic and can shoot but let's see if Gaffs tentative ways have seen better days, because he is athletic and has nice looking shot also. Hawk has all the tools to be a special player and he will not be "sitting down", he will get minutes no doubt.
 
SeattleHoop said:
If he can get to 25-28% next year I’d be happy considering all the other stuff he does exceptionally well. And I think he can definitely do that
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Maybe, but that's a completely different suggestion than the one to which I replied.
 
SeattleHoop said:
If he can get to 25-28% next year I’d be happy considering all the other stuff he does exceptionally well. And I think he can definitely do that
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Except if he's shooting threes that poorly then he's probably not going to take many. Which is an issue in and of itself.
 
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husky429 said:
Basketball in the 60s and today are completely different.

The fact is that if you think we should be a team that scores in the 50s we aren't going to win very many games.
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I did NOT say we SHOULD be a team that scores in the 50s. I simply asked if one would rather win a game in the 50s or lose a game in the 80s. I'd rather win a boring game in the 50s than lose an exciting game in the 80s. If others feel differently, fine, but that does not translate to my WANTING games in the 50s. I'd much prefer to win games in the 80s........emphasis on "win".
 
HuskyHawk said:
I'm with you except replace shooting with defense. I think that will be Hurley's #1 priority for who plays. But I honestly don't think it will be as simple as "best shooting" or "best defending" in practice, it will be a mixture of those, plus other elements, each weighted. Possibly in this order 1. defense 2. shooting 3. for SF rebounding for SG ball handing/passing and so on.
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I get what you're saying and I don't disagree on a larger level, but as you're choosing defense over shooting at other spots I think you have to adjust the priorities. Ignoring the 1 and 5 where the starter is obvious, if you choose defense at the 4 with Whaley, and defense at the 3 with Martin or Jackson it becomes almost a must to prioritize shooting at the 2 to have any semblance of an offense
 
I think the lineup will be; Cole, Jackson, Martin, Whaley, Sanogo

My preferred lineup would be; Cole, Hawkins, Jackson, Polley, Sanogo. If Whaley is willing to come off the bench. Defense would be a struggle, but that lineup would be the most efficient offensively.
 
Viet Vet said:
I did NOT say we SHOULD be a team that scores in the 50s. I simply asked if one would rather win a game in the 50s or lose a game in the 80s. I'd rather win a boring game in the 50s than lose an exciting game in the 80s. If others feel differently, fine, but that does not translate to my WANTING games in the 50s. I'd much prefer to win games in the 80s........emphasis on "win".
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The point is you don't win many games in the 50s. You don't seem to understand tje point I'm making.

Of course everyone wants to win. I'd rather win a game 10-8 than pose 199-200 but it just doesn't work that way.

All basketball is enjoyable. But you wanna play a deep packline and the slowest pace imaginable like Virginia, it isn't feasible to win consistently in the 50s
 
So hopeful for a strong bounce back from Akok. Not sure how much dominant shot-blocking will factor into his game going forward with the ruptured achilles. Akok is smart enough and just seems to completely embrace everything he's involved in, which may mean revamping his game a bit, maybe more of an earth'-bound approach to dominance. I'm betting on him and can't wait to see him back on the floor getting major minutes.

Andre is so unique and gifted as a basketball player that he must play. Let's hope that he's taking an inside and backing out approach to his shooting, a routine Ray Allen was well known for. In the meantime if he's a playmaking threat 15 ft. and in, that will be more than sufficient. His confidence to score from that range on a consistent basis coupled with playmaking abilities to kick out to multiple shooters or dish off for the dunk puts a ton of pressure on most college defenses.
I disagree with others about 3 pt proficiency at this time, unless he is completely capable. In other words, a 25% clip shot drives teammates and coaches insane internally. And defenses do their homework, if he's wide open, it's probably for a reason.
 
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8893 said:
SMDH.

Can't believe Akok sent that last block out of bounds instead of redirecting to a down court teammate for a fast break.
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Lame... needs a call from MJ
 
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I think Jax should model his game after Draymond Green. Both great passers but I think Andre has a much higher ceiling, never mind jumping through the ceiling!
 
If Akok is healthy , dude is gonna be a difference maker. So many easy shots to be had with his energy.
 
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