Did you become a fan after Isaiah Whaley graduated?For the first time, I actually saw the high hedge work well during a couple of late season games. Still didn't think Tarris should do it, but it worked well with Sam more than a few times.
interesting takeHe's going to play well at VCU and look to move to a higher profile school.
I agree. He is a three time state champ and the Gatorade Player of the Year in PA. That's pretty heady stuff. He certainly has the potential to be a very good D1 player. I wish him the best going forward.He's going to play well at VCU and look to move to a higher profile school.
I generally thought Samson played it worse, despite his aggressiveness doing so. He overplays a guy like the basket is at halfcourt and the cost/benefit of being aggressive in this case is a huge negative. Plenty of open 3’s, fouls and guys caught in between.For the first time, I actually saw the high hedge work well during a couple of late season games. Still didn't think Tarris should do it, but it worked well with Sam more than a few times.
I generally thought Samson played it worse, despite his aggressiveness doing so. He overplays a guy like the basket is at halfcourt and the cost/benefit of being aggressive in this case is a huge negative number. Plenty of open 3’s, fouls and guys caught in between.
Agree 100% on everything you saidThe hedge is a great weapon.
I saw Samson improve greatly over the years on the high hedge. With length, speed and athleticism he is a prototype hedger.
Still, it takes a village. Guys on the back have to find their own man, creepers and keep their eye in where the hedger is and what he’s doing.
Many of our failed hedges were the fault of back end guys, especially the unseasoned McNeeley this season.
This past season we did not have the “switchable” personnel to execute it. Additionally, we turned some terrible 3 point % teams into good ones.The hedge is a great weapon.
I saw Samson improve greatly over the years on the high hedge. With length, speed and athleticism he is a prototype hedger.
Still, it takes a village. Guys on the back have to find their own man, creepers and keep their eye in where the hedger is and what he’s doing.
Many of our failed hedges were the fault of back end guys, especially the unseasoned McNeeley this season.