Looks like Abraham is in line to start at Georgetown.

[HW611]

Looks like Abraham is in line to start at Georgetown.

Should be interesting to see what he does with the opportunity this year. They might not be winning as of yet but Cooley did produce two NBA draft picks last year and Abraham has the tools.

Looking forward to seeing what Abraham does with the chance.

 

[husky429]

Looks like Abraham is in line to start at Georgetown.

Should be interesting to see what he does with the opportunity this year. They might not be winning as of yet but Cooley did produce two NBA draft picks last year and Abraham has the tools.

Looking forward to seeing what Abraham does with the chance.

Only person holding Abraham back was himself. If he gets his mind right his potential is sky high. Hopefully he does--I love a competitive big east

 

[Mr. French]

Only person holding Abraham back was himself. If he gets his mind right his potential is sky high. Hopefully he does--I love a competitive big east

What did he do mindset-wise that affected him last year?

 

[auror]

Looks like Abraham is in line to start at Georgetown.

Should be interesting to see what he does with the opportunity this year. They might not be winning as of yet but Cooley did produce two NBA draft picks last year and Abraham has the tools.

Looking forward to seeing what Abraham does with the chance.

They don't have all their players for that event. KJ Lewis and Langston Love would be expected to start over Abraham and DHS.

 

[HW611]

They don't have all their players for that event. KJ Lewis and Langston Love would be expected to start over Abraham and DHS.

Got it. Seems like they'll run 3 guards in the starting lineup? Abraham may be first behind Caleb Williams.

Georgetown may have a chance to make some huge inroads in the DMV if those two succeed coming from Sidwell Prep and Paul IV (or VI I always mess this up).

 

[Hey Adrien!]

My guess of Georgetown's lineup:

Players that will earn starter minutes, regardless if they start or come off the bench (5)

• G - Malik Mack
• G - KJ Lewis
• G - Jeremiah Williams
• W - Langston Love
• F - Caleb Williams

Players that will get at least a heavy bench role, but also a chance to start (3)

• W - DeShawn Harris-Smiith
• C - Vincent Iwuchukwu
• C - Julius Halaifonua

Right now, I'd say Abraham is, at best, the 9th man, most likely getting most of his minutes as the backup 4. Could play more if Caleb Williams plays some small ball 5.

 

[Lafayette]

For what it's worth I thought Abraham was gonna be better than Ross. Just sayin'

 

[Huskyforlife]

Solid 10 points on efficient shooting for Abraham. Georgetown with the blowout.

 

[navery12]

For what it's worth I thought Abraham was gonna be better than Ross. Just sayin'

That's a pretty low bar to clear, I think you'd get pretty close to 100% agreement there. That's why Abraham left and Ross is here despite looking at likely 0 minutes

 

[HW611]

Solid 10 points on efficient shooting for Abraham. Georgetown with the blowout.

Full box score here. 4-5 from the field and 1-2 from 3.

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[Mike Honcho]

Only person holding Abraham back was himself. If he gets his mind right his potential is sky high. Hopefully he does--I love a competitive big east

As long as he doesn't pull a Preston Shumpert.

 

[imno1]

That's a pretty low bar to clear, I think you'd get pretty close to 100% agreement there. That's why Abraham left and Ross is here despite looking at likely 0 minutes

I’m sure I’m in the minority but I think Ross is going to see some minutes most games and not just in garbage time.

 

[navery12]

I’m sure I’m in the minority but I think Ross is going to see some minutes most games and not just in garbage time.

I suppose it's possible, but even if you think Ross is ahead of Furphy which is looking increasingly unlikely by the day I just don't see it. It's going to an 8 man rotation and he's miles behind Smith, Stewart, Reibe

 

[HW611]

I suppose it's possible, but even if you think Ross is ahead of Furphy which is looking increasingly unlikely by the day I just don't see it. It's going to an 8 man rotation and he's miles behind Smith, Stewart, Reibe

What is this based on? Ross had 8 points in the first scrimmage and 9 points in the second.

Both times out scoring Furphy. Hes been neck and neck scoring wise with Stewart in the scrimmages.

This bagging on Ross this board has been doing has been very unfair.

 

[businesslawyer]

What is this based on? Ross had 8 points in the first scrimmage and 9 points in the second.

Both times out scoring Furphy. Hes been neck and neck scoring wise with Stewart in the scrimmages.

This bagging on Ross this board has been doing has been very unfair.

The "bagging" on Ross (assuming I understand what you're saying) is because he was a major liability when on the court last year. Nothing more, nothing less. I don't see folks knocking him as a human being, just as a basketball player. If he's gotten so much better over the offseason that he now helps us on the court, I, and most here, will be rooting for him.

But as much more as Hurley knows than me and everyone else on the board, the minutes he got last season were inexplicable, unless Hurley believes in his future and thought that number of of minutes was necessary to keep him in the program.

 

[REB1094]

6'7, young, and athletic is a good base for anyone to build on. I was excited for Abraham, but I understand why he left since he'd be competing with multiple guys just to get on the floor here. Hope he gets big minutes and does well over at GTown (while going 0-2 against UConn, of course)

 

[RuffRuff]

The "bagging" on Ross (assuming I understand what you're saying) is because he was a major liability when on the court last year. Nothing more, nothing less. I don't see folks knocking him as a human being, just as a basketball player. If he's gotten so much better over the offseason that he now helps us on the court, I, and most here, will be rooting for him.

But as much more as Hurley knows than me and everyone else on the board, the minutes he got last season were inexplicable, unless Hurley believes in his future and thought that number of of minutes was necessary to keep him in the program.

With the first 8 pretty much set, Ross doesn’t really bring a unique skillset to the floor to justify being an oft played/needed 9th man. I really don’t even know what he does really well. Maybe something blossoms this year. At minimum Furphy brings something to the rotation that would be unique, as a big ball handling lead type guard.

 

[HW611]

The "bagging" on Ross (assuming I understand what you're saying) is because he was a major liability when on the court last year. Nothing more, nothing less. I don't see folks knocking him as a human being, just as a basketball player. If he's gotten so much better over the offseason that he now helps us on the court, I, and most here, will be rooting for him.

But as much more as Hurley knows than me and everyone else on the board, the minutes he got last season were inexplicable, unless Hurley believes in his future and thought that number of of minutes was necessary to keep him in the program.

Hurley thought it was important to keep him here. We have a huge need for a big athletic wing defender in the Stephon Castle/Andre Jackson role that, physically, he is the best fit for.

And by the numbers he seems to be performing well when reporters go by practice.

Looking forward to see how the game slows down for him to take advantage of his physical tools with his first year of playing time under his belt and as a junior older than or the same age as a lot of the guys he will be going against. Those kind of things should help him mentally.

 

[navery12]

What is this based on? Ross had 8 points in the first scrimmage and 9 points in the second.

Both times out scoring Furphy. Hes been neck and neck scoring wise with Stewart in the scrimmages.

This bagging on Ross this board has been doing has been very unfair.

Based on what has been coming out from the staff about Furphy since he got on campus

Hurley thought it was important to keep him here. We have a huge need for a big athletic wing defender in the Stephon Castle/Andre Jackson role that, physically, he is the best fit for.

And by the numbers he seems to be performing well when reporters go by practice.

Looking forward to see how the game slows down for him to take advantage of his physical tools with his first year of playing time under his belt and as a junior older than or the same age as a lot of the guys he will be going against. Those kind of things should help him mentally.

You're right that we need a lockdown wing defender, but Ross is the worst candidate for that. His defense was AWFUL last year and is why I have no interest in seeing him on the court unless something has drastically changed

 

[HW611]

With the first 8 pretty much set, Ross doesn’t really bring a unique skillset to the floor to justify being an oft played/needed 9th man. I really don’t even know what he does really well. Maybe something blossoms this year. At minimum Furphy brings something to the rotation that would be unique, as a big ball handling lead type guard.

Smith is the backup PG.

Solo, Braylon, and Demary will probably all spend time at the 2.

Braylon, Demary, Solo, Stew, and Ross can all play the 3.

I just don’t get the hype for where Furphy fits on this years roster to carve out playing time that this board pushes while simultaneously making it seem impossible for Ross to have an impact.

I’m not spending too much time going back and forth. Just put me firmly in the camp that Furphy will see playing time more like freshman year Nowell, Stew, maybe even Ross and Abraham more than he will see playing time like a Solo, Andre, Clingan, etc.

Not sure if Ross will start this year (I’m not ruling it out), but he’ll be in the rotation heavy off the bench at minimum for that 2-3 wing spot is my prediction alongside Stew.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

What is this based on? Ross had 8 points in the first scrimmage and 9 points in the second.

Both times out scoring Furphy. Hes been neck and neck scoring wise with Stewart in the scrimmages.

This bagging on Ross this board has been doing has been very unfair.

He’s back! It’s on!

 

[thekollieman]

I suppose it's possible, but even if you think Ross is ahead of Furphy which is looking increasingly unlikely by the day I just don't see it. It's going to an 8 man rotation and he's miles behind Smith, Stewart, Reibe

I don’t disagree that he’s behind Smith, Stewart, and Reibe, but I hesitate to agree that it’s going to be an 8 man rotation. It’s also possible that if Furphy is as ready to go as some of the hype indicates, he ends up not competing directly with Ross but also with Smith and/or serves as a sub for Solo. I think Ross needs just enough this year to tee himself up to be a starter/leader as a senior, and I reckon that Hurley is thinking about his role as a senior too. Obviously, reality has to play out in order for any of these thoughts to be meaningful.

 

[RuffRuff]

He’s back! It’s on!

lol - you beat me to it. Now he’s downplaying Furphy to justify Ross. As if we didn’t have a whole season of watching Ross, and didn’t just watch Furphy lead Oz this summer. I’m calling this a man crush.

 

[Mr. French]

What did he do mindset-wise that affected him last year?

@husky429 I was genuinely asking, no snark. I didn't know if I missed stuff or if you knew something specific - just curious.

 

[navery12]

I don’t disagree that he’s behind Smith, Stewart, and Reibe, but I hesitate to agree that it’s going to be an 8 man rotation. It’s also possible that if Furphy is as ready to go as some of the hype indicates, he ends up not competing directly with Ross but also with Smith and/or serves as a sub for Solo. I think Ross needs just enough this year to tee himself up to be a starter/leader as a senior, and I reckon that Hurley is thinking about his role as a senior too. Obviously, reality has to play out in order for any of these thoughts to be meaningful.

It would be a big change if Hurley isn't cutting the rotation to 8 by Big East play like he's done every year. And it's not even really a case of Furphy or Ross not being good enough or deserving minutes, it's that there's already a minutes crunch for the top 8 without throwing a 9th guy into the mix