next year, the replacements etc (long)

[2north]

Same dude. I watched him several times this year including the state tourney and he seemed less a team player and more a barker at his teammates. Hope he works out. Ollie seems to coach the kids up.

If our guys taught us anything this year it's to believe/have faith in the team. Let's not kill he kid before he even steps on campus. I put my $ on KO bringing in the right guys.

 

[bmayuc]

Same dude. I watched him several times this year including the state tourney and he seemed less a team player and more a barker at his teammates. Hope he works out. Ollie seems to coach the kids up.

You understand that it is high school, yea? I can assure you that once he is in our program, he will be playing his Butt off for KO.

No need to be concerned

 

[bmayuc]

You mean the dude who committed after watching the first practice of the year, where guys were nearly passing out? That dude?

My Line-up Take based on everyone coming back

G Boat - Has really matured his game over 3 years, but his productivity has not really made a jump. Some due to Bazz and some due to the fact that he was really quite polished skill wise coming IN to college. His fundamentals are very strong. Will be interesting to see if he can combine the added control learned this year with added creativity(a weakness) and playmaking next year. High Hopes. His mid-range pullup was absolutely cash in the bank from game 20 onwards this year. That is the shot that also took Kemba to great heights his junior year. I've pegged him at 35 min/game : 14 pts;3 rb; 4 assists;2 steals

G Purvis - All indications from practice are that he is big, strong, skilled, athletic. Had great numbers for a true freshman with sporadic playing time(8pt, 2 rb, 2 assist, 45% Fg, 38%3pt). He will clearly assume the second ball-handler role and we will see if he can display some playmaking ability to go along with his Dwyane Wade-esque game. I think he is going to get some major burn and will turn out to be a great compliment to Boat in terms of size/defense. I think he'll make a lot of open-court plays. steals, dunks, leak-outs, etc. Stats: 25 min: 10 Pts, 4 rb;2 assists; lots of highlights.

F Hamilton - His game eerily reminds me of RIP(even same last freaking name). Only difference is, this kid has handles at his age that RIP never even developed in the NBA. Just love this kid from the tape. He will likely fit in that JLamb role. 3-4 plays run for him off set pieces, get looks in transition and off cuts initially. Really need to see something out of him from a defense/intensity perspective, as that was notably absent his game tapes. I think he'll be the best raw offensive player to step on campus since a guy named Caron. That's how much I like him scoring the ball. Stats: 25 Min: 12 pts, 6 reb, 3 assists

F Daniels - Well, we know he has the goods. We also know that he brings it in big games. But it takes alot to get his JuJu flowing, which leads to maddening inconsistency in both production and confidence. Who knows if another year will bring that, if a leadership role no longer in Napiers shadow forces him to step up vocally. Or not. I am going to hedge and basically say he is about the same. Stats: 30 minutes, 12 pts, 6 rebound, 1 assist

C Brimah - KO is going to Lock Ghana in the weight room with about 50 pounds of protein powder and a private butcher. I think 20 lbs is realistic given his frame and would solve his issues on offense and defense. I LOVE HIS BABY JUMP HOOK. Technique-wise, it is pure. He also has natural patience and passing ability in the post. I am trying not to get carried away but I just raved about the weakest part of his game. I have a sneaky suspicion that KO is going to feature him on the post on weak-side ISOs next year. Call it intuition, but Brimah looks very comfortable already in that position and I think Ollie recognizes that. Then of course, there is the defense. Because once he can anchor against wide-loads on defense, that end of the floor is a wrap. Can't wait to see this kid next August. Stats: 25 min, 8 pts, 6 reb, 4 blocks

6th Man - G Terrence Samuel - I think we see basically 3 guard line-ups unless Hamilton/Daniels play together. This kid is tough, big, strong, and finishes. If he can improve that jumper and become a threat, its over. This kid is all heart and tenacity. Great sparkplug. Stats: 20 min, 6 pts 2 reb 2 assist

First Big - Nolan/Facey - All depends on Matchup. If you want to go solid, steady defense you put Nolan in there. He could also progress in his 3rd year. If Facey takes a big step over the summer, you could see him assume almost all of these minutes. Will be fun. I think realistic to look at 5 points 5 boards 2 blocks out of this tandem in about 15-20 minutes of action

We will see - **Whoever is the 5th year Senior they bring in(Rhett?), Cassell, and Lubin. I just don't have a feel for these guys at all, and we have a very solid 8 man rotation shaping up already. So wave those towels fellas, and work your butt off.

 

[PcketknfNiels]

Surprised people don't think we can play at a near 80ppg pace. I think we played slow at times this year to rest Bazz. He did so much this year and looked completely gassed at the end of a lot of games. I think we have a deeper team assuming everyone comes back and Boat is faster/has a better motor imo. Ollie also seemed to get more comfortable making frequent subs later in the season.

Besides overall shooting I'd say we'll be better in most other facets next year. The team seems to be build to go up and down.

 

[nomar]

I'm excited to see what Facey brings next year.

 

[The Funster]

Really looking forward to Samuel and Brimah developing. Samuel is such an outgoing kid, I can see KO having to reign him in from time to time. Brimah could explode next year. I want to see Omar win the 3. Solid depth works in KO's favor as he can mix and match to take advantage of matchups.

 

[sparky]

I think Facey could be an x-factor along with the progress of AB. Samuel played solid this year and will be a greater asset next yr.