Liam McNeeley Practice Highlights

[bendm]

I understand...... but I do. Mahaney has 2 years. As Hurley said, he's gotten over the initial shock of practice, but that doesn't mean he's "game ready". Diarra is GAME READY! And I'm a fan of Diarra! That's it.

If diarra is starting than either stew or Liam are coming off the bench not Mahaney

 

[Chin Diesel]

If diarra is starting than either stew or Liam are coming off the bench not Mahaney

Diarra
Liam
Stew
AK
SJ

It's entirely possible these five start.

It's also entirely possible a different five start.

 

[Bboy Lace]

I guess we'll see soon enough.

 

[TribecaHusk]

I hope he is great but every time I see him with the head band on I think of Christian Laettner which is very disturbing

Try to think Cliff Robinson instead!

 

[Dogfish]

I hope he is great but every time I see him with the head band on I think of Christian Laettner which is very disturbing

For obvious reasons we've all been able to get past hating the Hurley name. But Laettner.......never.

 

[Jaydumo20]

Starting in college basketball doesn't mean as much as 'starting' in other sports. I know, we all know this, but it makes it completely possible for Hass to start.
Also, it's not like we give up big runs or fail to score when he's out there-it's the opposite. There is no liability to that dudes game.

Either way, we're in good shape. This staff has no loyalty when it comes to lineups.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

I think this kid may have a future in basketball if he decides to stick with it.

 

[my2cents]

Love the finishes with the off hand.

 

[Palatine]

I have my suspicions that the videos they are releasing this week are not random. Mahaney, McNeeley, Stewart, ?, Johnson. If Karaban gets highlights tomorrow...

I noticed they are not alphabetical. Something is definitely fishy.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

For obvious reasons we've all been able to get past hating the Hurley name. But Laettner.......never.

Preach brother.

 

[JAdams4Reel]

I see a lot of klay thompson ngl

 

[BlueMAB]

Diarra
Liam
Stew
AK
SJ

It's entirely possible these five start.

It's also entirely possible a different five start.

Picking nits, but I don't see any scenario where AK is healthy and doesn't start.

 

[giddyup]

With some reps over at my driveway hoop he should be solid.. lol..dude can ball

 

[Palatine]

Who Hurley puts in for the last five minutes is way more important than who Hurley puts in for the first five minutes.

A few years back Hurley started Sanogo and often those were the only minutes he played the whole game. But it was a great way to accelerate his development.

However, I expect Diarra to start because he understands the offense. In fact I expect most of the starters to be returners for the same reason. Also starting Diarra sends the message that you have to play defense if you want to see the floor.

 

[jibsey]

Diarra
Liam
Stew
AK
SJ

It's entirely possible these five start.

It's also entirely possible a different five start.

We have too many players I want to start. I want Stew, AK, Liam, Diarra, Mahaney, SJ, and Reed to start.

 

[Tenspro2002]

I know they’re highlights, but all the handles he showed off make me think starting shooting guard.

He looks like a bigger version of Cam Spencer. He could absolutely play the 2 in a big lineup alongside Stewart and Karaban. The depth and versatility of this team, especially on offense, is going to make it hard for opponents to match up.

Unlike last year's team where we had our base lineup and fairly straightforward substitutions, and we just brutalized opponents by running different variations of the same actions, the coaches will be able to dial up many different looks (and may have to). An interesting challenge.

 

[bendm]

Diarra
Liam
Stew
AK
SJ

It's entirely possible these five start.

It's also entirely possible a different five start.

i'm talking about probability not possibility and mahaney is the most likely to start after AK

 

[superjohn]

i'm talking about probability not possibility and mahaney is the most likely to start after AK

McNeeley is a lock to start, he's our most talented player.

 

[bendm]

McNeeley is a lock to start, he's our most talented player.

I had him 3rd most likely to start but not opposed to 2a and 2b with mahaney

 

[Huskyforlife]

McNeeley is a lock to start, he's our most talented player.

The only projected top 10 pick on the team is gonna start.

 

[Staven]

Wow! Looking really good!

 

[IndyLives]

Start the Parade planning. First Threepeat in 50 years.

 

[IndyLives]

Good consolation prize for losing out on Flagg.

 

[UCTitleTown]

I think McNeeley will be more game ready on day one that either Castle or Hawkins. This will be a much stronger year for Big East freshman than last year.

Playing the level of competition he faced in high school and in practice in high school was good preparation.

 

[Scot-e]

Start the Parade planning. First Threepeat in 50 years.

DOOMED!!!

 

[UCTitleTown]

Good consolation prize for losing out on Flagg.

I'm hoping he's got a little chip on his shoulder to get out of his high school teammate's shadow and show he's as good or better.

 

[nomar]

Gotta love that quick, high release -- but his game's a lot more than catch & shoot 3s.

 

[Kowalski]

Wow! Looking really good!

Really like the cross court passes from him in this video. Looks like he’s got great court awareness & vision, in addition to his shooting and handle. Liam’s going to fit in great with our system! This team will be loaded and real fun to watch again next year.

 

[Samoo]

I'm still going with the idea that Dan Hurley is always innovating. There won't be a single starting lineup; instead he'll juggle lineups each game based on the opponent and run full on hockey-style lineup changes to totally freak with other teams' game planning.

 

[awy]

they'll definitely run a few different looks this year. the personnel and depth is there for it.