Top Backcourts in the Country

[Deleted member 3149]

http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-col...ation-best-perimeter-teams-college-basketball

Currently don't have insider. Anyone able to post the rankings?

 

[FeedTheDove]

Yes please, id like to see this

 

[huskiesnyc]

We're way too low

8. Connecticut Huskies

Kevin Ollie did a masterful job in his first season as head coach of the Huskies. One of the reasons was the dynamic backcourt of Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright. They combined for over 32 points and 9 assists a game. Ollie ran his offense through both Napier and Boatwright, putting them in random ball screens and giving them the freedom to attack and make plays. They both can shoot the ball with range, as well as make plays for their teammates. Both Napier and Boatwright are relentless on- and off-ball defenders with the ability to disrupt. They averaged almost four steals per game.



The development of freshman wing Omar Calhoun gives the Huskies a perimeter game that can compete with any in the country. George Washington transfer Lasan Kromah will add another physically mature and experienced shooter to the rotation for the Huskies.

 

[FeedTheDove]

Good thing they spelled Boatright correctly. Idiots.

 

[tcf15]

1. Kentucky
2. Duke
3. Lousiville
4. Kansas
5. Arizona
6. Michigan State
7. Oklahoma State
8. UConn
9. VCU
10. Memphis

 

[Deleted member 3149]

We're way too low

8. Connecticut Huskies

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Kevin Ollie did a masterful job in his first season as head coach of the Huskies. One of the reasons was the dynamic backcourt of Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright. They combined for over 32 points and 9 assists a game. Ollie ran his offense through both Napier and Boatwright, putting them in random ball screens and giving them the freedom to attack and make plays. They both can shoot the ball with range, as well as make plays for their teammates. Both Napier and Boatwright are relentless on- and off-ball defenders with the ability to disrupt. They averaged almost four steals per game.



The development of freshman wing Omar Calhoun gives the Huskies a perimeter game that can compete with any in the country. George Washington transfer Lasan Kromah will add another physically mature and experienced shooter to the rotation for the Huskies.

thanks man. These rankings seem bogus, how could they put us at #8?

Maybe "Boatwright" isn't as good as Boatright.

 

[FeedTheDove]

I like this though. Keep that chip on our shoulder. See what happens.

 

[Kitaman]

Dissin a Championship Point Guard like this is absurd. I''l take our tough ass city guards (i.e. Boston/Chicago/NYC) against anyone and any team.

 

[Deleted member 3149]

Dissin a Championship Point Guard like this is absurd. I''l take our tough ass city guards (i.e. Boston/Chicago/NYC) against anyone and any team.

Don't forget Lasan representing DC

 

[Kitaman]

Don't forget Lasan representing DC

Good one, unfortunately Samuel is untested, but he too represents a fairly large City.

 

[kansashusky]

Kansas at four is a joke. Point guard is the biggest concern on the team, and apparently small forwards and power forwards make up a back court or perimeter now? I know Andrew Wiggins will be special but he is 6-8. Aaron Gordon is listed as a reason for Arizona (6-8), and Lebryan Nash is listed by Okie state and he is 6-7. Yet no mention of Deandre Daniels, who is perhaps our best pro prospect. I think UConn should easily be 3-4.

 

[CTBasketball]

Seems about right. Questionable schools in the top 10 though.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

Memphis with Dixon #1. Crawford, Johnson, Dixon & Jackson (all seniors) could be lethal if Pasner doesn't F it up which prob will. Without Dixon Memphis around #8. JMHO

 

[Sportsman5]

the title is "the top perimeter teams" not backcourts. It's a classic ambiguous ESPN article to stir up the pot. It also makes it easy for the author to write because he doesn't have to do deep research. He basically removed all one dimensional low post players with no perimeter skills from each roster and then ranked the teams. Since skill position players have about 90% of the influence in college games, than he was able to just pick 10 of the top 15 teams for next season and list their "perimeter" players. These articles really annoy me. An intern could have written this in about 45 minutes.

 

[Kitaman]

the title is "the top perimeter teams" not backcourts. It's a classic ambiguous ESPN article to stir up the pot. It also makes it easy for the author to write because he doesn't have to do deep research. He basically removed all one dimensional low post players with no perimeter skills from each roster and then ranked the teams. Since skill position players have about 90% of the influence in college games, than he was able to just pick 10 of the top 15 teams for next season and list their "perimeter" players. These articles really annoy me. An intern could have written this in about 45 minutes.

Thanks for the clarification, I wonder what that means. Jump shooters, outside picks, defensive lock-downs, offensive sets, etc.? You're right, its ambiguous. Hell I'd like an example of a perimeter based NBA team (3+ players?) just to understand what they are looking for.

 

[Waquoit]

Bazz alone gives UConn a Top 5 backcourt. Looks like UConn will be overlooked again going into the season.

 

[Pudge]

I just don't buy a Freshman Backcourt being better than ours. (*Ok Kentucky 2012 ... just an anomaly) With experience in the CBB game, you win a few in the last few minutes you never would with a fresh freaky talent.

 

[James]

Pukes starting point guard would get embarrassed by our guards. Fact

 

[gtcam]

We're way too low

8. Connecticut Huskies

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Kevin Ollie did a masterful job in his first season as head coach of the Huskies. One of the reasons was the dynamic backcourt of Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright. They combined for over 32 points and 9 assists a game. Ollie ran his offense through both Napier and Boatwright, putting them in random ball screens and giving them the freedom to attack and make plays. They both can shoot the ball with range, as well as make plays for their teammates. Both Napier and Boatwright are relentless on- and off-ball defenders with the ability to disrupt. They averaged almost four steals per game.



The development of freshman wing Omar Calhoun gives the Huskies a perimeter game that can compete with any in the country. George Washington transfer Lasan Kromah will add another physically mature and experienced shooter to the rotation for the Huskies.

TOO LOW TOO HIGH who cares as long as they stay healthy UCONN will be the best backcourt/perimeter team on the court every game

 

[mauconnfan]

Cook, Thornton and Soulaimon #2? Not sure about the frosh but as per usual a very highly overrated Duke piece!!