ramster wrote: ↑5 years ago
Big game for Long and McNamara tonight (Tuesday) as they visit Gonzaga at 7:30pm
For the year Long is 60-83 on FTs for 72% but has hit 16 of his last 19 over the last 3 games (including 9-10 last game) for 84%
Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago
Let’s go recruit Terrance Williams (‘20) from Gonzaga HS. 6’7” PF who had 22 points in the game. Almost half his teams points.
McNamara lost last night to St John's College HS (Dowtin's school) 58-41.
Long led McNamara with 11 rebounds and 14 points.
He was 1-3 on FTs. On the season he is now 78-112 for FTs for 69.6%
ramster wrote: ↑5 years ago
McNamara lost last night to St John's College HS (Dowtin's school) 58-41.
Long led McNamara with 11 rebounds and 14 points.
He was 1-3 on FTs. On the season he is now 78-112 for FTs for 69.6%
Rhody is recruiting Darius Maddox (‘20 PG) from St John’s. Any stats on him from this game?
ramster wrote: ↑5 years ago
McNamara lost last night to St John's College HS (Dowtin's school) 58-41.
Long led McNamara with 11 rebounds and 14 points.
He was 1-3 on FTs. On the season he is now 78-112 for FTs for 69.6%
Rhody is recruiting Darius Maddox (‘20 PG) from St John’s. Any stats on him from this game?
He had 9 points - St Johns had a pretty good balance of scoring against Mcnamara
Question for the people who watch these guys play, Is your opinion of Long any different than last year? I recall the consensus seemed to be he was projected to be a TJ Buchanan type role player. Has your opinion changed?
RAMFAN wrote: ↑5 years ago
Question for the people who watch these guys play, Is your opinion of Long any different than last year? I recall the consensus seemed to be he was projected to be a TJ Buchanan type role player. Has your opinion changed?
Part of it is the level of competition. Massanutten plays a higher level competition than Long’s high school team.
I think it should benefit his offense some because he is getting more touches, plays, shots & attention defensively this year.
I still think he is a TJ type role player. Maybe Stan Robinson type for his high end. He does everything well especially defense and rebounding. He has a better shot/range than TJ. He will be a key player in the rotation. I don’t think he will get a lot of time as a Fr but should be a key contributor as a Soph and beyond.
reef wrote: ↑5 years ago
I am starting to think he will get a decent amount of playing time next year
He isn’t a Guard so he has the following players in front of him.
Cyril, Harris, Martin, Walker, Tate & Thompson. And he will be competing for minutes with Mading.
If Thompson leaves, that would help his chance for minutes. I don’t see Thompson leaving.
We definitely need a point guard. If Harris and/or Adams didn't decommit we'd be fine, but we're going to need someone to back up Fatts 2 years from now then take over in 3 years.
Bleed Keaney Blue!
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
RAMFAN wrote: ↑5 years ago
Question for the people who watch these guys play, Is your opinion of Long any different than last year? I recall the consensus seemed to be he was projected to be a TJ Buchanan type role player. Has your opinion changed?
Part of it is the level of competition. Massanutten plays a higher level competition than Long’s high school team.
I think it should benefit his offense some because he is getting more touches, plays, shots & attention defensively this year.
I still think he is a TJ type role player. Maybe Stan Robinson type for his high end. He does everything well especially defense and rebounding. He has a better shot/range than TJ. He will be a key player in the rotation. I don’t think he will get a lot of time as a Fr but should be a key contributor as a Soph and beyond.
Long plays in arguably one of the best high school conferences in the country. DeMatha, St. John’s, Paul VI, Gonzaga, O’Connell. All of those teams starting lineups have high major D1 talent.
steviep123 wrote: ↑5 years ago
We definitely need a point guard. If Harris and/or Adams didn't decommit we'd be fine, but we're going to need someone to back up Fatts 2 years from now then take over in 3 years.
The plan was always to recruit a PG for the ‘20 class. Adams and Harris are combo guards. I am not sure either will play PG at UConn and Nebraska.
steviep123 wrote: ↑5 years ago
We definitely need a point guard. If Harris and/or Adams didn't decommit we'd be fine, but we're going to need someone to back up Fatts 2 years from now then take over in 3 years.
The plan was always to recruit a PG for the ‘20 class. Adams and Harris are combo guards. I am not sure either will play PG at UConn and Nebraska.
Thanks. I thought they were point guards.
Bleed Keaney Blue!
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
RAMFAN wrote: ↑5 years ago
Question for the people who watch these guys play, Is your opinion of Long any different than last year? I recall the consensus seemed to be he was projected to be a TJ Buchanan type role player. Has your opinion changed?
Part of it is the level of competition. Massanutten plays a higher level competition than Long’s high school team.
I think it should benefit his offense some because he is getting more touches, plays, shots & attention defensively this year.
I still think he is a TJ type role player. Maybe Stan Robinson type for his high end. He does everything well especially defense and rebounding. He has a better shot/range than TJ. He will be a key player in the rotation. I don’t think he will get a lot of time as a Fr but should be a key contributor as a Soph and beyond.
Long plays in arguably one of the best high school conferences in the country. DeMatha, St. John’s, Paul VI, Gonzaga, O’Connell. All of those teams starting lineups have high major D1 talent.
Not questioning the top high school conference Long plays in. Top national prep schools are a level in between high school and college in my opinion. Usually play top competition around the country, number of top players on each team, travel, strength & conditioning etc.
He has had stronger rebounding games of late
Last 6 games for rebounds:
Bishop Ireton - 12
O'Connell - 15
Paul VI - 19
Annapolis Area Christian - 9
Carroll - 7
St Mary's Ryken - 15
Stats for the Season to Date:
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This was the signing I questioned more than any other. I am happy to say it looks like I was wrong.
His trajectory seems to be still trending up. Who knows, maybe he becomes the next Jordan Caroline.
However, I still wish he was either 6'10" or could really shoot it.
We are a team desperately in need of a star - a guy to carry us in the last 5 min or end a scoring drought. A shot maker. The GO TO GUY.
A player that can score despite the other team knowing he is getting the ball. We thought we had one. We don't.
While our 2019 class is solid, we're not getting that player as far as I can see.
rhodyblue12 wrote: ↑5 years ago
This was the signing I questioned more than any other. I am happy to say it looks like I was wrong.
His trajectory seems to be still trending up. Who knows, maybe he becomes the next Jordan Caroline.
However, I still wish he was either 6'10" or could really shoot it.
We are a team desperately in need of a star - a guy to carry us in the last 5 min or end a scoring drought. A shot maker. The GO TO GUY.
A player that can score despite the other team knowing he is getting the ball. We thought we had one. We don't.
While our 2019 class is solid, we're not getting that player as far as I can see.
I agree with what you’re saying the team needs, and have made the same point. But I don’t see what it has to do with Long. He is definitely an A10 caliber player - it remains to be seen whether he is a depth/program guy or capable of being a top player on a good team; that it seems unlikely he will be an all-conference go-to shot maker shouldn’t be held against him. And who knows, maybe he will become that but if he doesn’t it isn’t a failing on his part. It’s up to the staff to find that guy and get him on campus.
"If you build it, they will come." --Us, circa 2011
I never took a shot at anyone. Not holding anything against him or trying to hurt anyone's feelings.
He's a solid A-10 player in a class of solid players. Nothing wrong with that.
Heck, I even gave him Jordan Caroline as a ceiling, while you capped our whole program at 'good'.
I believe, subconsciously, you are thinking exactly the same way I am .....
Looks like he could be another good pickup - just wish we had a consistent shooter coming in with him. Lots of tough, physical guards who can drive is great but you do need a couple guys who can shoot over the top of defenses to let these guys function.
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I'm willing to take a flyer on anyone that can get their elbow over the rim. That said, I'm hoping for a Lamonte Ulmer type. Similar body type, skill set and athleticism from his tapes. Lamonte was just a jumping jack for his first 2-2.5 seasons and then added some more skill to his game and had a big Jr and Sr year.