Polley is in the starting line up by Feb 1, and is getting 25-30 minutes a game IF he can stay out of foul trouble.
He is the X-Factor this season. Tall, great 3 point shot. If he continues to commit to D and Rebounding, Mr. Hurley will have no choice but to play him. Other guys bring a lot to the table, but, at the end of the day, a guy who is a dagger plunger from 3 when you need it is gold.
On Feb 1, the starters should be . . . Bouk, Cole, Polley, Akok, Whaley, with Gaffney getting PG minutes to spell Cole, Carlton getting C minutes to spell Whaley, Martin getting 25' plus a game, Adams getting backup minutes, and everybody else fighting for scraps (yeah, I know that sounds bad). Sanogo and Jackson haven't been able to develop (not on them), and they will get minutes here and there.
With Hurley's emphasis on D, and needing a deep threat, it seems to me that the only person who can keep Polley out of heavy rotation is Polley. I see him as 15/6 guy, and respectable on D, within a month.
To guys saying he's a spot up shooter who will get sub minutes, I say . . . . this game is all about the 3. He is, arguably, our best 3 shooter. 2nd, at worst. He is the guy who, when he gets it all going, is the difference between 2nd weekend and elite 8.
No disrespect to Tyrese at all - he's great. But Polley is the X-Factor.
I think we'll start 2 bigs against Marquette. I hope our starting 5 by Feb is Cole, Bouk, Martin, Akok, and WhaleyIf we consider martin a 4.
We can rotate in bigs all game and when needed go 2 big. But I like having the extra scoring punch to help out at the start without giving up almost any length on defense
Martin got . . .Martin is by far and away the more all-around player than Polley. He's also more athletic and not coming off of a big-time injury. No disrespect to Polley, but he should come off the bench and if his 3 ball is rolling he gets minutes. When it's not, he's a liability IMO.
Martin is great for us, and I love what he brings, but he will not be drafted by the NBA in any meaningful position.tyrese can play himself into the draft with proper hurley coaching
Martin is a much better player than Polley, it's not even close. Polley is a weapon with his three point shooting but unfortunately he's never brought it in any of the other aspects of the game. If he hits threes and plays D we can be a great team.Martin got . . .
6 points.
11 points.
and
2 points.
Prior to DePaul.
Against Creighton, when we needed him the most, arguably, he was 1 of 6 with 0 assists.
Not rippin' on Martin. I love what he brings. BUT, he's at ceiling.
Polley, on the other hand, has HUGE upside. When I use the word "HUGE" there, think Leonardo Dicaprio selling shares in Teledyne (Aerodyne?) stock. "HUGE upside."
Superjohn, how you bin man? We totally agree on the virus thing, and that's the only thing you and I have agreed on in 10 years, so that's a sign of the big thing, or whatever people say.Martin is a much better player than Polley, it's not even close. Polley is a weapon with his three point shooting but unfortunately he's never brought it in any of the other aspects of the game. If he hits threes and plays D we can be a great team.
Second best three point shooter behind who? I wish Polly was are second best, but he's not, he's our best, hands down.Polley is in the starting line up by Feb 1, and is getting 25-30 minutes a game IF he can stay out of foul trouble.
He is the X-Factor this season. Tall, great 3 point shot. If he continues to commit to D and Rebounding, Mr. Hurley will have no choice but to play him. Other guys bring a lot to the table, but, at the end of the day, a guy who is a dagger plunger from 3 when you need it is gold.
On Feb 1, the starters should be . . . Bouk, Cole, Polley, Akok, Whaley, with Gaffney getting PG minutes to spell Cole, Carlton getting C minutes to spell Whaley, Martin getting 25' plus a game, Adams getting backup minutes, and everybody else fighting for scraps (yeah, I know that sounds bad). Sanogo and Jackson haven't been able to develop (not on them), and they will get minutes here and there.
With Hurley's emphasis on D, and needing a deep threat, it seems to me that the only person who can keep Polley out of heavy rotation is Polley. I see him as 15/6 guy, and respectable on D, within a month.
To guys saying he's a spot up shooter who will get sub minutes, I say . . . . this game is all about the 3. He is, arguably, our best 3 shooter. 2nd, at worst. He is the guy who, when he gets it all going, is the difference between 2nd weekend and elite 8.
No disrespect to Tyrese at all - he's great. But Polley is the X-Factor.
He’s not on any draft boards today, but it is undeniable that he looked like an NBA prospect against DePaul. Able 3PT shooter, fierce rebounder, dribble-drive with two hand finisher... really good stuff...tyrese can play himself into the draft with proper hurley coaching
Bouk is our best 3 point shooter.Second best three point shooter behind who? I wish Polly was are second best, but he's not, he's our best, hands down.
I disagree. You can't use these 5 games to say who is a better shooter. Polley has consistently knocked down the three year after year for us.Bouk is our best 3 point shooter.
1/4 then 2/7 then 3/6 then 5/12. Against USC and Creighton, the better competition, he shot 8 of 18. Also note that James was creating his own shot in many of those circumstances, a thing for which Polley is not quite adept.
I believe he was recruited to play men's bb.Does anyone know what Polley was recruited to do? Obviously he was recruited by the former staff. And the coaching staff doesn't exactly confide with the fan base about team development.
Was Polley recruited to be a stretch 4. The next DeAndre Daniels?
Honestly who knows what that regime was thinking. Thank god its overDoes anyone know what Polley was recruited to do? Obviously he was recruited by the former staff. And the coaching staff doesn't exactly confide with the fan base about team development.
Was Polley recruited to be a stretch 4. The next DeAndre Daniels?
I kinda think he was recruited to be a stretch 4. Similarly, I think Vance Jackson was as well. That type of player obviously worked well for KO in 14'. So I think KO was trying to recreate Daniels.Honestly who knows what that regime was thinking. Thank god its over
What are all these things Polley has more potential than Martin at? He's in his 4th year already. Polley is a better three point shooter than Martin and can be a real weapon with the three ball but who is the better defender? Who is the better finisher? Who is the better rebounder? Who has the better handles? Who is the better passer? Who has more versatility?Superjohn, how you bin man? We totally agree on the virus thing, and that's the only thing you and I have agreed on in 10 years, so that's a sign of the big thing, or whatever people say.
Polley has much greater upside than Martin. It's not even close.
Martin is a better rebounder and a better defender. That's great, and that's why Hurley loves him.
But it's 2020, and Martin shoots the open 3 at about 35% and Polley shoots the open 3 at about 45%, and that's why Polley will be starting over Martin at some point, mark it down. Of course, if Martin gets the Olander start for 5 minutes, then I'm still right.
Love Martin. Don't lose track of that. Guy is a stud. But he's not a high level
scoring threat.
The other X-factor is a healthy and productive Akok. If he is both healthy and productive, and if he can shake off the rust, your projected rotation makes sense. Otherwise, you have to start Martin with all his intangibles. The 3 is critical, and we will have to see if Polley consistently makes them along with decent rebounding and defense. If all the ducks line up to a reasonable degree, nothing wrong with a strong 8 man rotation. Though, I think Sanogo has to get minutes too and I think with more games, he will show more.Polley is in the starting line up by Feb 1, and is getting 25-30 minutes a game IF he can stay out of foul trouble.
He is the X-Factor this season. Tall, great 3 point shot. If he continues to commit to D and Rebounding, Mr. Hurley will have no choice but to play him. Other guys bring a lot to the table, but, at the end of the day, a guy who is a dagger plunger from 3 when you need it is gold.
On Feb 1, the starters should be . . . Bouk, Cole, Polley, Akok, Whaley, with Gaffney getting PG minutes to spell Cole, Carlton getting C minutes to spell Whaley, Martin getting 25' plus a game, Adams getting backup minutes, and everybody else fighting for scraps (yeah, I know that sounds bad). Sanogo and Jackson haven't been able to develop (not on them), and they will get minutes here and there.
With Hurley's emphasis on D, and needing a deep threat, it seems to me that the only person who can keep Polley out of heavy rotation is Polley. I see him as 15/6 guy, and respectable on D, within a month.
To guys saying he's a spot up shooter who will get sub minutes, I say . . . . this game is all about the 3. He is, arguably, our best 3 shooter. 2nd, at worst. He is the guy who, when he gets it all going, is the difference between 2nd weekend and elite 8.
No disrespect to Tyrese at all - he's great. But Polley is the X-Factor.
If you take away the Lone Ranger's marksmanship, he was just an average cowboy, lol.What are all these things Polley has more potential than Martin at? He's in his 4th year already. Polley is a better three point shooter than Martin and can be a real weapon with the three ball but who is the better defender? Who is the better finisher? Who is the better rebounder? Who has the better handles? Who is the better passer? Who has more versatility?
Polley is more of a 4 man and if he is in the lineup he will play like there. He surely can't guard a 3 with lack of quickness. Unless you are saying defensively they switch men.If we consider martin a 4.
We can rotate in bigs all game and when needed go 2 big. But I like having the extra scoring punch to help out at the start without giving up almost any length on defense