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2022 Recruiting: Rodney Rice

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husky429 said:
You can learn and forget whatever you want, doesn't mean any of it was right to begin with. The guys I've learned from listed above (with the exception of KO) have more basketball knowledge than both of us combined jammed in one of their fingernails.

Bob Hurley Sr. has always struck me as a guy that really balances new school/old school better than maybe anyone. He kept that old school toughness but updated hos philosophy on shooting, rebounding, closeouts etc. As the years went on.
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Bob Hurley Sr. Is one of the best basketball coaches ever at any level. Always thought it would've been interesting if he took the Hall or Rutgers job, no clue how it would've worked out but it would've been interesting to watch.
 
superjohn said:
You could've just admitted you have no clue what you're talking about before Husky429 completely dressed you down.

You need some money?
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h429 is an idiot and no but I don’t Welch.
 
superjohn said:
Bob Hurley Sr. Is one of the best basketball coaches ever at any level. Always thought it would've been interesting if he took the Hall or Rutgers job, no clue how it would've worked out but it would've been interesting to watch.
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IMO I think he would've been good, not great. I think the beaurocratic/administrative side of college basketball would have driven him crazy. I've seen his coaching clinic spiel twice and spoken to him a handful of times on other occasions. He always struck me as being a mentor first second and third. He took on the kind of challenged kids that are hard to take risks on when your career is at risk if you lose a few too many games at the college level. Similar to Calhoun in that way.
 
superjohn said:
You could've just admitted you have no clue what you're talking about before Husky429 completely dressed you down.

You need some money?
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"We WILL have scholarships"

Sound familiar?
 
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Matrim55 said:
Congrats to Poly for polluting another thread.

Anyway, we’re on this kid in a big way. He’s our 2022 CG priority. Still a long ways to go in this one but starting off in a good spot.
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lol matrim don’t tag along with the bs. My op didn’t start this, but say whatever you want.
 
I would think polycom's "opinion" on Clingan is all you need to know to ignore so we can get back to Rice on this thread.

Thanks Matrim for a quick update, I just love the plan this staff, Dan Hurley especially lays out for recruiting. They are strategic and detailed.

Rodney Rice and A Brown are UConn type players I have no doubt.
 
Can someone change the title to "2022 Recruiting" for Rice?
 
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You all are morons. This is the correct shooting technique,


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polycom said:
h429 is an idiot and no but I don’t Welch.
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And for the record add calling husky429 an idiot to the growing list of embarrassing comments you’ve made in this thread. Dude brings nothing but consistent, credible and highly informative content to this board. He was accurate to point out the growing number of release point experts we have on this board and he provided his counter point respectfully so imo you’re really in a roll here.
 
polycom said:
yes, because giving an opinion is similar to making things up and pretending to be associated with the program. Mental gymnastics here is strong it seems.
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You stated your opinion. Great.

You took criticism from many fronts on said opinion. Instead of shrugging it off and moving on, you decided to respond to each and every attack. It would be better to simply restate your opinion and let it end. Anything else is just insecurity finding an outlet.
 
Deuce said:
And for the record add calling husky429 an idiot to the growing list of embarrassing comments you’ve made in this thread. Dude brings nothing but consistent, credible and highly informative content to this board. He was accurate to point out the growing number of release point experts we have on this board and he provided his counter point respectfully so imo you’re really in a roll here.
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I guess you have a short memory? But sure. Also, everyone is an expert until you watch a game and see how many players dip the ball v. where they release the basketball. But yes I'm in the wrong, getting a shot off v. a taller defender players absolutely should dip the ball.

All of the best shooters ever dipped the ball as low as Rodney Rice does, who for the record I said we should absolutely be all over him but that doesn't mean he doesn't have things to work on. But I guess discussing basketball isn't tolerated here.
 
Mr. Wonderful said:
You stated your opinion. Great.

You took criticism from many fronts on said opinion. Instead of shrugging it off and moving on, you decided to respond to each and every attack. It would be better to simply restate your opinion and let it end. Anything else is just insecurity finding an outlet.
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Lol insecurity of what? We are discussing basketball no? I made a basketball observation and people provided counter points, and I addressed them. If people didn't have discussion this forum would die, but sure I'll stop posting so that the group think echochamber can continue.
 
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polycom said:
Lol insecurity of what? We are discussing basketball no? I made a basketball observation and people provided counter points, and I addressed them. If people didn't have discussion this forum would die, but sure I'll stop posting so that the group think echochamber can continue.
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Thanks, we all appreciate it so we can get these threads back on track
 
navery12 said:
Thanks, we all appreciate it so we can get these threads back on track
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Exactly, so I hope he stops shooting from his ankles either way seems like a solid recruit.
 
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husky429 said:
What is with you old farts and thinking dipping the basketball is a bad thing? It's like you don't even watch the players you claim are elite shooters. The best shooters on the planet dip--the best of the best adjust their dip depending on how much time they have to shoot. It's used to find rhythm and consistency.




This is him on a catch and shoot. Minimal dip. I'd call that a pretty close to textbook jumper, actually.
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First of all it's not a 'dip' whippersnapper. It's a gather and your player does have a gather and is not a quick release. Now, guys with a slow release tend to be more accurate. the problem with the gather is poor footwork before the catch. With this guy the catch and the shoot are two distinct moves and it needs to be in flow to be quicker. Watch Stef Curry and you will see the best footwork of a catch and shoot. I think there's a video of Azzi Fudd working on the footwork Stef showed her.
 
HuskeyinSC said:
First of all it's not a 'dip' whippersnapper. It's a gather and your player does have a gather and is not a quick release. Now, guys with a slow release tend to be more accurate. the problem with the gather is poor footwork before the catch. With this guy the catch and the shoot are two distinct moves and it needs to be in flow to be quicker. Watch Stef Curry and you will see the best footwork of a catch and shoot. I think there's a video of Azzi Fudd working on the footwork Stef showed her.
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Trying to explain basketball to people who don't watch basketball is going to be tough. I wish yout he best of luck.
 
HuskeyinSC said:
First of all it's not a 'dip' whippersnapper. It's a gather and your player does have a gather and is not a quick release. Now, guys with a slow release tend to be more accurate. the problem with the gather is poor footwork before the catch. With this guy the catch and the shoot are two distinct moves and it needs to be in flow to be quicker. Watch Stef Curry and you will see the best footwork of a catch and shoot. I think there's a video of Azzi Fudd working on the footwork Stef showed her.
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You do realize that a "dip" and a "gather" are two separate things? Shooters "gather" the ball, then "dip" the ball. I'm not even talking about the merits of any kind of shooting motion--this just seems kind of obvious. Players gather the ball on drives too (ie. we refer to the "gather step" in NBA and how high school kids think they can get away with the same thing). You gather the ball every time you pick it up or catch it. Ain't nobody dipping the ball on a layup. They're two separate things. This is all over the FIBA/NBA/NFHS rulebooks.

Gather = literally gathering the ball in your hands
Dip = Ball is already in your hands.

If I'm teaching a kid to improve his gather, we're working on pick up point off the dribble, catching with good hand placement. If I'm teaching a dip, we're working on staying low early, the timing of energy transfer from the hips, and using a dip to re-center and find a rhythm through bad passes.

Agree that his pre-catch footwork is meh. I'd imagine the coaches at Dematha are going to make that part of his training program. Needs to get his hands and feet ready earlier. But that probably wasn't necessary at the level he was playing at, so it makes sense why he hasn't needed to speed up his release. I do like that he used a hop in one and a 1-2 step on another in the highlight. Shooters always favor one, but it's a good sign if they can use both.

Really impressed that you found out Steph Curry has good footwork. Where'd you learn that? Would love to know the resource. Thanks for the insight.
 
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