Tarris Reed Appreciation Thread

[giddyup]

Really coming into his own and becoming a critical factor that help us do some damage. Kind of becoming a Sonogo like workhouse low post force.

 

[husky429]

The time to shake-up the lineup isn't now. But Hurley's insistence on starting Johnson has been silly for a while. His insistence on a 20/20 split for minutes has been silly since Maui. Tarris beat Samson's career highs in points, rebounds and blocks just today. We've been starting SLOW every game--that is not a coincidence. We aren't starting our best 5.

A comparison of the last 10 games:

21 minutes

11.2 PPG
7.7 RPG
1.2 AST

1.8 BLK
0.7 STL
0.9 TO
2.9 FLS (4 or 5 fouls 3x)

69% FG
56% FT (3.9 attempts)

vs

18 mpg

5.6 PPG
3.0 RPG
0.4 APG

1.3 BLK
0.4 STL
0.4 TO
2.8 FLS (4 or 5 fouls 3x)

76% FG
86% (1.4 attempts)

 

[Kolumbo]

I feel the need, the need for Reed. Walk on the Wild Side Reed

 

[RuffRuff]

This is 100%. I have not wanted Hurley to change the line-up, thinking about the chemistry, Samson is a really important part of this team, but I can't remember the last really good start we have had, at Creighton I think. Usually though we are starting slow, coming from behind, most of the time it seems.

Starting the game stronger utilizing Reed, and having a more balanced attack and stronger defense and rebounding, those first 5 to 8 minutes could make a real difference in how the game might flow.

You don’t want me to spot your opponents leads in the dance.

 

[Woof 101]

Another point is we know how superstitious Hurley is so I wouldn’t couldn’t on him starting just based on that alone. If it isn’t broke don’t fix it. Bringing him off the bench has been working.

I'm with you on the Hurley superstitions as for starting Johnson... That if he is subbed out in 57 seconds like today .
Hurley stated post game Reed has flipped the switch in his game approach... Coach should do the same...

 

[SoFla Steve]

This week (Gtown, @Prov) Reed scored 44 pts, pulled down 28 rebounds and blocked 7 shots.

Big East Player of the Week?

 

[Storrs South]

This week (@Gtown, Prov) Reed scored 44 pts, pulled down 28 rebounds and blocked 7 shots.

Big East Player of the Week?

It's probably going to be Dixon, but here's the comparison:

Eric Dixon
2-0
33 PPG
8.5 RPG
60% FG
53% 3FG

Tarris Reed Jr.
2-0
22 PPG
14 RPG
78% FG
3.5 BPG

 

[RuffRuff]

It's probably going to be Dixon, but here's the comparison:

Eric Dixon
2-0
33 PPG
8.5 RPG
60% FG
53% 3FG

Tarris Reed Jr.
2-0
22 PPG
14 RPG
78% FG
3.5 BPG

I’ll take Tarris

 

[RuffRuff]

Tarris should be able to tarririze Marquette - see what I did there

 

[jpeakin]

Tarris should be able to tarririze Marquette - see what I did there

Stop, that's just Reed-iculous!

 

[gsmooth]

It's probably going to be Dixon, but here's the comparison:

Eric Dixon
2-0
33 PPG
8.5 RPG
60% FG
53% 3FG

Tarris Reed Jr.
2-0
22 PPG
14 RPG
78% FG
3.5 BPG

I was thinking the same as well, but Reed deserves it as his stat line would win BE POW most times in any other week.

 

[jibsey]

Johnson gets 2 minutes at the start of a game to show effectiveness and then Tarris comes in if not.

 

[Uconn77Duke74]

We've never won a championship with Johnson starting. I'd use that logic on Johnson come tourney time.

 

[uconngb]

An assist-to-turnover ratio can't be negative. It can be undefined, though. Or zero.

lol that’s hilarious

 

[UCLJ0211]

Stop, that's just Reed-iculous!

Yeah, don’t Reed into it too much though

 

[superjohn]

Per 40 numbers for Adama Sanogo and Tarris Reed. Both of their junior season numbers. Of course Sanogo won the championship and had the benefit of three seasons in the program, while Tarris is in his first season with the program.

Sanogo- 25.9 points, 11.6 rebs, 1.2 blocks, 1.9 assists, 2.9 turnovers, 1.0 steals.

Reed- 20 points, 14.4 rebs, 3.4 blocks, 2 assists, 2.4 turnovers, 1.4 steals.

 

[RuffRuff]

Johnson gets 2 minutes at the start of a game to show effectiveness and then Tarris comes in if not.

This sounds ridiculous - let’s start our lesser guy to see if he flames out, yank him after a minute? How can that be any more confidence building than bringing him off bench as he’s suited to do and give him 5 minutes. I don’t think even Hurley is that stubborn or superstitious or what have you. There is no logic to starting Samson.

Also Samson sucks at the tip for as springy as he is - the one extra possession you might get by winning a tip could be meaningful in March.

The Sonogo/Reed comp is interesting but makes sense. Sonogo the more refined post scorer but Reed generally better at all other phases. Reed is a bit lighter on his feet as a player.

 

[cp176]

I think the Reed we just saw isn’t the same one that we have seen this year. Even his good games didn’t rival this one. He ran the floor. Attacked the basket and defensively made it real unpleasant for anyone who came into the lane. In my estimation, this has to be a result of Dan Hurley and his coaching staff. What ever the message they gave him it worked. Personally, I would like to see this lead to him either shooting that ball from 12 to 14 feet on occasion and at the very least working hard and using his body to get open at the low post. I don’t think it matters whether opponents are bigger. He is a real potential attacker. I don’t really care who starts these games but even the most die hard Johnson fans have to see the difference between these two and their games. Samson Johnson is still a very useful player. Oh also if he doesn’t shoot that ball from 12 or 14, it would be fun to see him get the green light to take it to the rack. His body control is very good.
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[imno1]

There is another reason that Tarris should start and that is because he's earned it. It's time to reward the effort and performance.

 

[slepers]

havent we beat this to death, Tarris should start…. Leave it as is…..Samson should get pulled after two minutes … hell let’s start a Singare should get minutes oh that was in here somewhere,

 

[ucp990411]

Reed has absolutely played well the last 2 games but I think people here need to calm down a little. After all, Georgetown did not have a center and Providence didn't have one that would be considered a division 1 caliber center. That being said, Samson did not exactly shine in those 2 games and confidence is a big part of success on the court and Reed certainly should be more confident after these last 2 games.

 

[Hurleyman216]

Per 40 numbers for Adama Sanogo and Tarris Reed. Both of their junior season numbers. Of course Sanogo won the championship and had the benefit of three seasons in the program, while Tarris is in his first season with the program.

Sanogo- 25.9 points, 11.6 rebs, 1.2 blocks, 1.9 assists, 2.9 turnovers, 1.0 steals.

Reed- 20 points, 14.4 rebs, 3.4 blocks, 2 assists, 2.4 turnovers, 1.4 steals.

His per 40 numbers are insanely good. Reed Jr is finally starting to play like the top 30 recruit he was coming out of HS. He gives us a fighting chance to make noise in March if he can keep this up. He is going to be filthy next year, can’t wait!

 

[FreeKlaiber]

the reason Reed isnt and wont be starting is Hurley's preference for defensive pressure over offense

The high hedge, which really hasnt worked in awhile since its predictable/ easily scouted for, makes Reed a liability since our man rotations are inconsistent at best this year.

He should be starting (since Maui like many have called for), and Hurley should tap brakes on high/hedge & attempts at over-extended man.

It's not gonna happen though.

 

[Umami Zen]

Reed's teammates are taking advantage of his talents better now that Dan is allowing for improvisation in offensive sets earlier in shot clock. Tarris has always had the talent. The confidence everyone in the Program is showing him-along with more minutes- can be potent. He's also being smarter on how he's using his fouls-being more selective and disciplined. BTW-Tarris has really improved on his use of his left hand in traffic. Sanogo-esque.

Would love to see this version of Tarris (and his motor) vs Ejiofor in BET Finals. Keep grinding and winning.

 

[RuffRuff]

Reed's teammates are taking advantage of his talents better now that Dan is allowing for improvisation in offensive sets earlier in shot clock. Tarris has always had the talent. The confidence everyone in the Program is showing him-along with more minutes- can be potent. He's also being smarter on how he's using his fouls-being more selective and disciplined. BTW-Tarris has really improved on his use of his left hand in traffic. Sanogo-esque.

Would love to see this version of Tarris (and his motor) vs Ejiofor in BET Finals. Keep grinding and winning.

Tarris walked in being able to use both hands well.

Would love to see Tarris as more of a hub of the offense, and developing him in the passing game. This is one thing Sonogo didn’t do well, as was generally a black hole. Tarris comes off as a more mindful passer. A kid like Broome averages almost 3.5 assists per game given the attention he gets. Tarris will start drawing more attention the further we go, so it’ll be nice if that extra attention turns into open looks on the perimeter.