Stonehill Post Game Thread

[JohnnyJr]

It’s not a negative view at all. The ranking of the class itself will only matter if/when the players perform on the court, and perform up to that “ranking”. As a fan I think it’s fair to expect that type of production from a top ranked recruiting class, however, it doesn’t always work out that way. I hope for the best. In a month, if Ball or Ross or Samson are performing at those levels then the expectation of those numbers being achieved would be fair. Otherwise, I just think on paper, and in hindsight, that Alleyne, Calcuttera, Clingan, Diarra, coming off the bench, it’s not there as of Nov. 12. Then again, nobody imagined Clingan would become the important piece that he played last year…a fortunate come about. Those are rare.

Jackson averaged under 7 ppg last year, if Castle is around 14-15 that’s less we need out of the bench

 

[Omahabound]

This guy has to be a troll. (Not you, @navery12)

Bait em’ bait em’ bait em’. Lmfao good work

 

[Fan1978]

Jackson averaged under 7 ppg last year, if Castle is around 14-15 that’s less we need out of the bench

Beyond castle the freshman are not going to score a lot. Only so many shots and pt. They are all capable of having a 10-15 scoring game but likely won’t get the minutes or shots unless injury or foul trouble. They need to do the grunt work and help the team and their opportunity will come.

 

[dennismenace]

Clingan is really good for sure, but he appears clueless on his FT shooting

Agree. He seems to have deteriorated since the beginning of last year on free throws. With someone as gung ho as he is he and the staff will get this fixed. He seems down on himself every time he doesn't come through on a play. Like he is trying too hard or demanding to much of himself instead of just keepin on. This too will get straightened out. He must have been frustrated as hell having to sit out all that time while he healed.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Diarra might not play at all by the end of the year, maybe 5 mpg

If Ball can give what he does on D while being enough of a playmaker on offense, he will get Diarra's minutes.

 

[husky429]

If Ball can give what he does on D while being enough of a playmaker on offense, he will get Diarra's minutes.

He's going to need to improve his ballhandling to fill Diarra's role. Might take a few months but he'll get there.

 

[Ha Who]

I can just say that they didn't block anything and they weren't disruptive. Nothing like the crew that yelled "baby murderer" at me for 5 years running until COVID. Don't remember any BY comments back then.

The spring chicken articulates his thoughts. Signed

 

[UCTitleTown]

Actually, he looks like me from the line. Which is not good

Remember Drummond's 25% from the line at UConn? He could've doubled his points per game if he could hit foul shots. That's why I love Newton so much. He's got ice water in his veins at the line.

 

[dennismenace]

If Ball can give what he does on D while being enough of a playmaker on offense, he will get Diarra's minutes.

This is a little OT but the announcer said Ball had a 43" vertical leap and 7.0 wingspan!!!!! That's an insane combination. If Diarra is not producing at the level expected of him it will necessitate DH making the move. That and what happens on the practice floor.

 

[dennismenace]

Remember Drummond's 25% from the line at UConn? He could've doubled his points per game if he could hit foul shots. That's why I love Newton so much. He's got ice water in his veins at the line.

LOL yes! And a virtual grin to boot!