Josh Carlton Transferring

[Psolo12]

The numbers don't say that though, do they?

He shot better on a much higher volume. And Polley is definitely not a better defender than he was. Also Rashad was a better ball handler.

 

[ColchVEGAS]

Unproductive?

Compare his career 3 point percentage to Rashad Anderson. They are eerily similar in percentage and attempts per game average.

Over Rashads career he averaged 38.6% from 3 on 5.5 attempts per game.
Over Polleys career here he average 38.1% from 3 on 3.1 attempts a game (if you throw out his frosh year where he avaeaged only 1.1 shots a game he average around 5 attempts a game just like Rash)

Rash averaged 2.6 rebounds a game.
Polley averaged 2.0 rebounds a game.

Neither would be considered a stellar defender. Polley actually might get a slight nod in that one for length.



Rashad played for some incredible teams and hit some huge daggers . Love the kid. Was Rashad unproductive?

While the numbers are the same Rashad was getting those shots off on a much more talented UConn team with more offensive weapons. I think you would see Rashad being more a focal point on the teams Polley played for which means more attempts and better production. I think Polley is a poor man's Rashad.

 

[August_West]

He shot better on a much higher volume. And Polley is definitely not a better defender than he was. Also Rashad was a better ball handler.

Like I said their volume was very similar over final 3 years of Polley.

 

[husky99]

Best of luck

 

[Psolo12]

Like I said their volume was very similar over final 3 years of Polley.

almost 6 threes a game is way more than 3

 

[August_West]

While the numbers are the same Rashad was getting those shots off on a much more talented UConn team with more offensive weapons. I think you would see Rashad being more a focal point on the teams Polley played for which means more attempts and better production. I think Polley is a poor man's Rashad.

The difference as I see it is that rashad hit the ones that counted. That was his plus. Ice water. Polley had that look at the end of the creighton game that rash probably buries.

Point being stat wise think of it this way, if you would take rashad on next years team, and wouldn’t we all? We should take Polley if he wants to return. He will shoot 40 plus percent on 5-6 threes a game next year. We need a shooter.

 

[superjohn]

almost 6 threes a game is way more than 3

It's not even worth arguing.

 

[August_West]

It's not even worth arguing.

So now the numbers guys don’t like numbers.

 

[The Funster]

Thanks Josh and all the best! A true Husky.

 

[ClifSpliffy]

So now the numbers guys don’t like numbers.

u got 'the typo tic.' see a doctor, or mebbe buy a new keyboard.

 

[August_West]

almost 6 threes a game is way more than 3

5.5
Vs last 3 years

 

[Psolo12]

So now the numbers guys don’t like numbers.

I don't want to completely derail the thread about Josh but Rashad almost doubled Polley in win shares and PPG, shot a better percentage with 40% higher volume, and was a better defender and ball handler. Those are the stats I am considering.

 

[August_West]

I don't want to completely derail the thread about Josh but Rashad almost doubled Polley in win shares and PPG, shot a better percentage with 40% higher volume, and was a better defender and ball handler. Those are the stats I am considering.

Lol win shares. He played on the best uconn teams of all time.

 

[Psolo12]

Lol win shares. He played on the best uconn teams of all time.

Win shares are a representation of how much value the player contributed to a team's win. Please stop talking about stats you obviously don't know what you're talking about.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

you know this as fact? or is it your opinion?

Sounded like a quick-trigger, 3rd post, hot take to me, but I'll keep my eye open for additional sourcing.

Again, I find the widespread appreciation for Josh gratifying and wish him the best.

 

[ColchVEGAS]

The difference as I see it is that rashad hit the ones that counted. That was his plus. Ice water. Polley had that look at the end of the creighton game that rash probably buries.

Point being stat wise think of it this way, if you would take rashad on next years team, and wouldn’t we all? We should take Polley if he wants to return. He will shoot 40 plus percent on 5-6 threes a game next year. We need a shooter.

Agree. I would take Polley back as long as the team makes it a point to draw up specific plays for him designed to get him open. When his feet are set and he has space he is deadly. He should strictly be a 3pt specialist and we should not expect anything else from him.

 

[August_West]

Agree. I would take Polley back as long as the team makes it a point to draw up specific plays for him designed to get him open. When his feet are set and he has space he is deadly. He should strictly be a 3pt specialist and we should not expect anything else from him.

We didnt really expect anyting else of Rash either. Similar roles. Rash was off the bench the lions share of the time too

 

[August_West]

I mean I like Polley as a person and his offensive efficiency is great, but to say he's just as good as Rashad is a hell of a take with basically no stats that back it up.

I said his stats are similar. you want to haggle over a career .5 of a percentage point? Have at it. Me? I want a shooter on next years team.

 

[Psolo12]

I said his stats are similar. you want to haggle over a carrer .5 of a percentage point? Have at it. Me? I want a shooter on next years team.

Rashad shot 41% his senior year while Polley shot 36% on less attempts per game while providing lesser value in every other facet of the game if you want to go this route.

 

[mustafa]

Good Kid, Good Citizen, Never Caused Any Issues, Made Significant Contributions in his 4 Years and HE WILL DEFINITELY HELP SOME PROGRAM.

Good Luck Bro.

 

[August_West]

Rashad shot 41% his senior year while Polley shot 36% on less attempts per game while providing lesser value in every other facet of the game if you want to go this route.

Polley shot 41% his Junior year when Rash shot 31% his junior year if we are going that route.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

He certainly baled us out a couple of times this year .
Hard kid not to like this kid who had some huge highs and lows personally in his career.
Someone mentioned the overseas opportunities are extremely limited right now.
Could have effected his decision to play another year.
Hopefully he has a degree

 

[DayDayTFS]

For those who can’t seem to read the title.... this is a Josh Carlton transfer/appreciation thread... not Polley or Rashad. Stop ruining every thread with the same topics.

 

[Psolo12]

For those who can’t seem to read the title.... this is a Josh Carlton transfer/appreciation thread... not Polley or Rashad.

You're right, no one has ever discussed something in a boneyard thread that wasn't about the title.

 

[8893]

For those who can’t seem to read the title.... this is a Josh Carlton transfer/appreciation thread...

You're right, let's get this back on track.

 

[HuskyAlum012]

Josh will go somewhere where he can get starters minutes and touches, which is exactly what I would do in his situation. No doubt he deserves it, great kid with a great attitude. Thank you Josh and best of luck.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Good move for Josh. Thankful for all he did here, but he's not a great fit for what Hurley wants to do. I think he can be very effective and successful at a program that wants to feature his abilities. Smaller school that will play some zone and feed him the ball. Hoping it all goes well for him in life.

 

[tzznandrew]

Unproductive?

Compare his career 3 point percentage to Rashad Anderson. They are eerily similar in percentage and attempts per game average.

Over Rashads career he averaged 38.6% from 3 on 5.5 attempts per game.
Over Polleys career here he average 38.1% from 3 on 3.1 attempts a game (if you throw out his frosh year where he avaeaged only 1.1 shots a game he average around 5 attempts a game just like Rash)

Rash averaged 2.6 rebounds a game.
Polley averaged 2.0 rebounds a game.

Neither would be considered a stellar defender. Polley actually might get a slight nod in that one for length.



Rashad played for some incredible teams and hit some huge daggers . Love the kid. Was Rashad unproductive?

Rashad was a much better player in literally every way.

If you take out Polley freshman year he averages: 37.7% on 4.5 shots a game. Still worse percentage on less volume.

Rashad Anderson had a year he almost died, and in that year shot 31% from three. The other years he shot:

39% on 4 a game
41% on 5.5 a game
41% on 6.5 a game

If you pick their 3 best years (i.e. take out the ACL year and the staph infection year):

Rashad: 40.5% on 5.4 shots a game
Polley: 39% on 3 shots a game

If you instead add this year to up the shots a game to 4.5, you're down to 37%

I like Polley and I'm willing to agree the shooting decline had to do with injury rather than competition.

He wasn't as good as Rash.

 

[JB75]

Unproductive?

Compare his career 3 point percentage to Rashad Anderson. They are eerily similar in percentage and attempts per game average.

Over Rashads career he averaged 38.6% from 3 on 5.5 attempts per game.
Over Polleys career here he average 38.1% from 3 on 3.1 attempts a game (if you throw out his frosh year where he avaeaged only 1.1 shots a game he average around 5 attempts a game just like Rash)

Rash averaged 2.6 rebounds a game.
Polley averaged 2.0 rebounds a game.

Neither would be considered a stellar defender. Polley actually might get a slight nod in that one for length.



Rashad played for some incredible teams and hit some huge daggers . Love the kid. Was Rashad unproductive?

Did u just try attempt to compare Polley to Rashad? Lmfao

 

[August_West]

Rashad was a much better player in literally every way.

If you take out Polley freshman year he averages: 37.7% on 4.5 shots a game. Still worse percentage on less volume.

Rashad Anderson had a year he almost died, and in that year shot 31% from three. The other years he shot:

39% on 4 a game
41% on 5.5 a game
41% on 6.5 a game

If you pick their 3 best years (i.e. take out the ACL year and the staph infection year):

Rashad: 40.5% on 5.4 shots a game
Polley: 39% on 3 shots a game

If you instead add this year to up the shots a game to 4.5, you're down to 37%

I like Polley and I'm willing to agree the shooting decline had to do with injury rather than competition.

He wasn't as good as Rash.

I NEVER said he was as good. I said their stats were similar and we need a shooter! I even said that I see the difference as Rash making shots that count, kid had onions.

I was making a case on we (well I guess, I ) dont want Polley to enter the transfer portal if he decides (like Carlton) on another year of college ball. Used a comparison stat point to support why I give that opinion.

But everyone here automatically jumps to "oooh August said Polley is better than Jesus Anderson"

This place needs a collective Adderall enema.

and maybe a remedial reading course.