Today game thread assumption

[AZHuskiePop]

Slightly better than Nolan. Great athlete but can't create his own shot and doesn't have an offensive game. He can finish lobs and dunks well which is a positive.

How man PF can create their own shot?
Putbacks and short open looks are the PF musts.

 

[ctchamps]

How has Facey looked in these two games?

Has the makings of being the best rebounder on the offensive end. He's still hesitant. Thinking too much. What I would expect after being on the bench most of last season. If he gains confidence he has game on offense.

 

[huskymagic]

How man PF can create their own shot?
Putbacks and short open looks are the PF musts.

True but he is really a tweener and not a traditional big like Nolan therefore I was comparing him to DeAndre a similar athlete. Kentan has the ability to finish underneath the basket without getting blocked all the time or losing the ball like Nolan.

 

[breezy]

Brimah and Nolan have missed layups. Is this women's basketball?

the women don't miss layups

 

[The Smart One]

Sam Cassell is my in law, i love him

 

[metsfan2323]

Daniel Hamilton can potentially be a 6-8 PG.

Or a 6-8 power forward. This guy alone is going to be worth the price of admission this year. (see him while you can)

Our best offense might end up being Cassell at the 2, Tsam as the point forward, Hamilton at the 4. Four ball handlers on the court creating havoc.

 

[UconnU]

Watching the game now. 10 minutes in, the Ferrari is completely out of the control.

 

[Yankees32123]

Purvis is going to be great. He has the motor and the skill but just needs to shake the nerves and get used to in-game situations again. I'm not worried about him. Brimah will have his games (Southern) and his not so good games (Assumption). Facey needs more confidence. CassellJr has been pleasantly surprising. Especially his shooting. He is this team's Rashad Anderson and Niels Giffey. Hamilton is great. He's a pro. I like this team's potential. Saw a lot of improvements this game from last game.

 

[August_West]

Went to the game on 2 hours sleep. Did nothing to cure fatigue. Too many whistles, could not get game flowing.
Hamilton is a stud could have had a triple double if front line could finish bunnies. By far the most impressive player on the floor. He's going to be real special. Does it all. His outlet passes were incredible.

Frontline a major work in progress. Brimah 2 fouls in the first 150 seconds. Facey, Nolan, lubin.... None impressing yet.

Cassel was so solid. Like him a lot.

 

[huskymagic]

Watching the game now. 10 minutes in, the Ferrari is completely out of the control.

LOL. the Ferrari is in need of repair...

 

[upstater]

People buried Daniels last year early. So now we're burying Purvis.

 

[joober jones]

Facey still isn't finishing that well around the rim. He had a missed dunk today which would've made for a great highlight reel play had it gone down off the pass from Hamilton.

 

[Rdm203]

I am going to give you the counterfactual: If Purvis can't get his shot and not turn the ball over against D-2 opponents what will he do against D-1 opponents. Cassel Jr. can score and has a great jump shot. He will score against anybody with his size and his basketball savvy.

Except that Purvis did it already versus d1 competition in the acc. He hasn't played in a year. Relax on all the Purvis and talk after two exhtionexhibition games. Means nothing

 

[Rdm203]

What type of logic is this?

So if Cassell plays good you dismiss it because of bad competition? And if Purvis stinks again ignore it?

Ok. Gotcha. Weird that anyone would dismiss what they are seeing because they are biased toward one player. Cassell is the only player right now who can make an outside shot. That's a plus in his favor regardless who the opponent is.

Nolan had 9 points in 11 minutes in an exhibition game last year. Lenehan had 7 and omar had 16 in another. Like I said it means nothing and it is pretty logical since exhibition games do not count towards your record.

 

[huskymagic]

Except that Purvis did it already versus d1 competition in the acc. He hasn't played in a year. Relax on all the Purvis and talk after two exhtionexhibition games. Means nothing

Let's hope so I want Purvis to succeed. He is looking like Omar which is concerning because he is a junior and should be one of our best players since he has the athleticism and knows our offense and defense already. He also does not have confidence in his jump shot which is not a good sign because defenders know this and it makes him easier to guard.

Cassell playing well means nothing and Purvis playing horribly 2 straight games means nothing?? That does not make any sense and its only logical for us as fans to analyze what we see so far. If Purvis plays like this against Bryant on Friday, Cassell definitely should be starting at the 2 spot.

 

[maineuconnfan]

Purvis may not be looking like the ferrari right now, but it is very early for a person who sat out a whole season. I was just watching some highlights of his year with NC State...obviously it is a highlight real, but you can tell that he has the tools to be a special player....I think someone posted this link a while back

 

[Scot-e]

Brimah and Nolan have missed layups. Is this women's basketball?

Our women do not miss layups.

 

[Rdm203]

What type of logic is this?

So if Cassell plays good you dismiss it because of bad competition? And if Purvis stinks again ignore it?

Ok. Gotcha. Weird that anyone would dismiss what they are seeing because they are biased toward one player. Cassell is the only player right now who can make an outside shot. That's a plus in his favor regardless who the opponent is.

Crickets!!!

 

[Rdm203]

I am going to give you the counterfactual: If Purvis can't get his shot and not turn the ball over against D-2 opponents what will he do against D-1 opponents. Cassel Jr. can score and has a great jump shot. He will score against anybody with his size and his basketball savvy.

How do you feel about Cassel now that exhibition season is over?