Who said 2?Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago So, put Green at the 2? At our deepest position by far? That makes no sense.
Certainly was not me
Who said 2?Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago So, put Green at the 2? At our deepest position by far? That makes no sense.
You literally said exactly that you god damn idiot.ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks agoReading comprehension issue number 99999999999Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoI mean, are you surprised Ramster said that?Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago So, put Green at the 2? At our deepest position by far? That makes no sense.
He knows little to nothing, just makes monologue posts spewing a whole lotta nothing.
Nowhere did I say Green at the 2. Was just mentioned above by another poster Green is the perfect 3. Then Billyboy said 2????
Green took more 3FG’s per 40 minutes than anyone last year, including House. He was our best 3 point shooter and an excellent guy driving to the hoop.
Never said 2 for Green. You just make things up?
Thomas will be PG, our nice Nebraska transfer will likely be 2.
Again,Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoYea man! 6'7' David Green who average under 1 assist to be our starting 2 guard!ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago1. I think Green could end up at Shooting Guard. Our best 3FG shooter last season, drives/slashes/weaves to the hoop as well as any player in the A10 and passes well. Traore or another Strong Forward tba could emerge. Note Abu Bakr makes this reference about Traore and 6-7 months to go before a starting 5 emerges. Like seeing Abu contrasting with Mr Negative Rhode Vault lately
2. Agree guards got beat a lot. Worst defensive player I’ve ever seen at URI was Brayon Freeman - Miller moved on him quickly. 2nd worst was Zek Montgomery - Miller moved him out of the starting line up, gave him many chances to get his starting role back but defense held him back. Miller likely starters are Fuchs, Green and Thomas. The other 2 slots will be a fight between Traore, Lawrence, House, Estevez and others. Good competition for the starting 5.
3. Leaky packline makes it sound like the packline is the issue. Miller called his defense F-. Not just F but F-minus!!!!
Miller has made many changes in the roster. Defensive performance or lack thereof was part of the roster changes.
Starting 5 is already better that last season
Soph Fuchs > Freshman Fuchs. He will be better with better defensive guards and guards who will look to find him with better passing
Green > last year Green. Better condition since he knows he will be eligible from day 1. Understands Millers system better. Better players around him.
Thomas > last year Thomas. Back home. Wanted back home. 77% FT shooter. Moved the ball passing. Can shoot and pass with either hand. Has shown improvement every year he plays. Expect more improvement this year.
Lawrence > last year Lawrence. 36% 3FG, 78% FT. Having Thomas and Lawrence shooting 78% FTs will be refreshing to say the least
House, Estevez, Traore and others all fighting it out for starting roles and playing time. All with 1 more year experience
Coaching - Miller said he wanted to go in another direction. New Assistant Coach.
Things are looking up. All positions improved.
Too early to call the starting 5 - which is a good thing.
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Cam? Nah. Jaden? Nah. Lawrence? Nah.
The most prototypical forward David Green? Starting 2 guard! Over those 3 I just listed!
You nailed it!
The literal first sentence of YOUR post says "I think Green could end up at shooting guard."ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks agoAgain,Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoYea man! 6'7' David Green who average under 1 assist to be our starting 2 guard!ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
1. I think Green could end up at Shooting Guard. Our best 3FG shooter last season, drives/slashes/weaves to the hoop as well as any player in the A10 and passes well. Traore or another Strong Forward tba could emerge. Note Abu Bakr makes this reference about Traore and 6-7 months to go before a starting 5 emerges. Like seeing Abu contrasting with Mr Negative Rhode Vault lately
2. Agree guards got beat a lot. Worst defensive player I’ve ever seen at URI was Brayon Freeman - Miller moved on him quickly. 2nd worst was Zek Montgomery - Miller moved him out of the starting line up, gave him many chances to get his starting role back but defense held him back. Miller likely starters are Fuchs, Green and Thomas. The other 2 slots will be a fight between Traore, Lawrence, House, Estevez and others. Good competition for the starting 5.
3. Leaky packline makes it sound like the packline is the issue. Miller called his defense F-. Not just F but F-minus!!!!
Miller has made many changes in the roster. Defensive performance or lack thereof was part of the roster changes.
Starting 5 is already better that last season
Soph Fuchs > Freshman Fuchs. He will be better with better defensive guards and guards who will look to find him with better passing
Green > last year Green. Better condition since he knows he will be eligible from day 1. Understands Millers system better. Better players around him.
Thomas > last year Thomas. Back home. Wanted back home. 77% FT shooter. Moved the ball passing. Can shoot and pass with either hand. Has shown improvement every year he plays. Expect more improvement this year.
Lawrence > last year Lawrence. 36% 3FG, 78% FT. Having Thomas and Lawrence shooting 78% FTs will be refreshing to say the least
House, Estevez, Traore and others all fighting it out for starting roles and playing time. All with 1 more year experience
Coaching - Miller said he wanted to go in another direction. New Assistant Coach.
Things are looking up. All positions improved.
Too early to call the starting 5 - which is a good thing.
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Cam? Nah. Jaden? Nah. Lawrence? Nah.
The most prototypical forward David Green? Starting 2 guard! Over those 3 I just listed!
You nailed it!
Never said 2.
Green Could play similar role to Leggett - shooting guard/wing. Green Can shoot the 3FG at an even better % than Leggett, can drive to the hoop with good creativity, handles the ball well, passes well, good leadership.
Some A10 teams play a Center, 2 Forwards and 2 guards
Some play 3 Forwards, 2 guards
We played 4 guards last season prior to Green being eligible.
Huh?ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks agoReading comprehension issue number 99999999999Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoI mean, are you surprised Ramster said that?Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago So, put Green at the 2? At our deepest position by far? That makes no sense.
He knows little to nothing, just makes monologue posts spewing a whole lotta nothing.
Nowhere did I say Green at the 2. Was just mentioned above by another poster Green is the perfect 3. Then Billyboy said 2????
Green took more 3FG’s per 40 minutes than anyone last year, including House. He was our best 3 point shooter and an excellent guy driving to the hoop.
Never said 2 for Green. You just make things up?
Thomas will be PG, our nice Nebraska transfer will likely be 2.
Yeah and some people want to use the per 40 minutes stats for Wilborn. But, dismiss the per 40minutes stats for Zapala.adam914 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoIt is kind of funny, you'd think they'd have at least a bit of hesitation and think "well last time I declared a coach done and that he stunk he literally turned in to the best coach in college basketball, so maybe I should wait this one out a bit and see how it plays out". But no, must doom spiral at all times!Blue Man wrote: ↑3 weeks ago To all on the side of reality here, just remember we are no longer talking to URI fans. We are talking to anti-Archie bots who have just decided that no amount of positive news will overshadow their own miserable worldview. Just like the same crew who said that we should fire Dan Hurley and if the players won it would be in spite of him.
Got a good player coming in? Doesn't matter who did we lose? Did we keep a good player? Doesn't matter the team sucked so did he. Other teams get kids from low level conferences? What a get! We get kids from low level conferences? They suck, no shot it'll work out. Other teams like Loyola get better by retaining players? Doesn't matter we suck our kids will never develop. Etc, etc, etc.
We're doing a great job of dispelling my notion that most of our fans SUCK.
There are like maybe 35 players in D1 that are 7' - 10% of the teams. I'm not sure why that's all of a sudden become a prerequisite to be a successful center at URI when we've had what...3 7 footers all time? Can anyone give me any other names besides Mike Anderson, Will Martell and Blake Vedder?
Our best shot blockers (Kenny Green and Hassan Martin) were nowhere close to 7'. Or 6'10. They were both 6'7/6'8. Our best rebounders were 6'7-6'8.
Our best bigs in the last 30 years: Cyril Langevine - 6'8. Hassan Martin - 6'7. Kaheim Seawright - 6'8. Andre Berry - 6'8. Luther Clay - 6'9. Kenny Green - 6'8. ARD - 6'7. Bonzie Colson - 6'9.
Our best historical teams haven't had a player in the rotation taller than 6'9.
David Fuchs is 6'9. David Fuchs was also a true freshman double double machine who improved as the season went on. He missed 5 games and we lost all 5 of them. He's important. And good. And will get better.
Seriously. If you're someone sitting here saying that we need to recruit over him or you're "out" on our chances next season, pick up a different hobby.
Good grief………. I never used numbers.Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoThe literal first sentence of YOUR post says "I think Green could end up at shooting guard."ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks agoAgain,
Never said 2.
Green Could play similar role to Leggett - shooting guard/wing. Green Can shoot the 3FG at an even better % than Leggett, can drive to the hoop with good creativity, handles the ball well, passes well, good leadership.
Some A10 teams play a Center, 2 Forwards and 2 guards
Some play 3 Forwards, 2 guards
We played 4 guards last season prior to Green being eligible.
So yes, you thickheaded idiot, you did say Green at 2.
Check out his per 40 statsBillyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoI don't normally use per 40 stats, but anyway, for Wilborn, they are Pts: 16.88, Reb: 11.56, Assists: 2.66, Blocks: 2.5.Blue Man wrote: ↑3 weeks ago What am I missing on Wilborn? I can't keep track of which angle people are taking to discredit our own guys to apply - but what need does Wilborn fill at URI?
He's the same measurables as Traore - though Traore rode the bench in one of the best conferences in the league, and this kid played more on one of the worst teams in one of the worst conferences in college basketball. Traore is also older and has spent 2 years playing against higher practice competition than Wilborn ever saw in a game, and spent a year playing for a college HOF coach.
Is this really a loss? He had roughly the same stats as Fuchs going up against future insurance sales reps while Fuchs was battling future pros.
If you're so set on this kid backing up Fuchs - why aren't you so sold on Traore?
He's a 56% FT shooter with 141 attempts.
What did we miss here?
This is the classic case of if we got him, people would be saying he sucks, he's not 7 feet, he came from nowhere, if he committed it wouldn't be good enough for anyone...but because he went somewhere else this is a "miss" and an indictment on our staff's inability to recruit. (ignoring the improved starting 5).
Zapala will be in his 5th year. Wilborn will be in his 2nd. Easy choice for me.sevegny7 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoYeah and some people want to use the per 40 minutes stats for Wilborn. But, dismiss the per 40minutes stats for Zapala.adam914 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoIt is kind of funny, you'd think they'd have at least a bit of hesitation and think "well last time I declared a coach done and that he stunk he literally turned in to the best coach in college basketball, so maybe I should wait this one out a bit and see how it plays out". But no, must doom spiral at all times!Blue Man wrote: ↑3 weeks ago To all on the side of reality here, just remember we are no longer talking to URI fans. We are talking to anti-Archie bots who have just decided that no amount of positive news will overshadow their own miserable worldview. Just like the same crew who said that we should fire Dan Hurley and if the players won it would be in spite of him.
Got a good player coming in? Doesn't matter who did we lose? Did we keep a good player? Doesn't matter the team sucked so did he. Other teams get kids from low level conferences? What a get! We get kids from low level conferences? They suck, no shot it'll work out. Other teams like Loyola get better by retaining players? Doesn't matter we suck our kids will never develop. Etc, etc, etc.
We're doing a great job of dispelling my notion that most of our fans SUCK.
There are like maybe 35 players in D1 that are 7' - 10% of the teams. I'm not sure why that's all of a sudden become a prerequisite to be a successful center at URI when we've had what...3 7 footers all time? Can anyone give me any other names besides Mike Anderson, Will Martell and Blake Vedder?
Our best shot blockers (Kenny Green and Hassan Martin) were nowhere close to 7'. Or 6'10. They were both 6'7/6'8. Our best rebounders were 6'7-6'8.
Our best bigs in the last 30 years: Cyril Langevine - 6'8. Hassan Martin - 6'7. Kaheim Seawright - 6'8. Andre Berry - 6'8. Luther Clay - 6'9. Kenny Green - 6'8. ARD - 6'7. Bonzie Colson - 6'9.
Our best historical teams haven't had a player in the rotation taller than 6'9.
David Fuchs is 6'9. David Fuchs was also a true freshman double double machine who improved as the season went on. He missed 5 games and we lost all 5 of them. He's important. And good. And will get better.
Seriously. If you're someone sitting here saying that we need to recruit over him or you're "out" on our chances next season, pick up a different hobby.
Like they can not even be consistent with the way the troll. It is best to just skip over all the negative nancies. We will laugh in their faces when they are dead wrong.
You are 100% correct Billyboy.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoHuh?ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks agoReading comprehension issue number 99999999999
Nowhere did I say Green at the 2. Was just mentioned above by another poster Green is the perfect 3. Then Billyboy said 2????
Green took more 3FG’s per 40 minutes than anyone last year, including House. He was our best 3 point shooter and an excellent guy driving to the hoop.
Never said 2 for Green. You just make things up?
Thomas will be PG, our nice Nebraska transfer will likely be 2.
"1. I think Green could end up at Shooting Guard. Our best 3FG shooter last season, drives/slashes/weaves to the hoop as well as any player in the A10 and passes well."
Maybe you look at things differently than I do but.....
1.PG
2.SG
3.SF
4.PF
5.C
I understand positionless basketball, but to me the SG has always been referred to as a 2.
Anyone who uses the phrase "change your diaper" suggests to me that they are a child, but, carry on.sevegny7 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoCheck out his per 40 statsBillyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoI don't normally use per 40 stats, but anyway, for Wilborn, they are Pts: 16.88, Reb: 11.56, Assists: 2.66, Blocks: 2.5.Blue Man wrote: ↑3 weeks ago What am I missing on Wilborn? I can't keep track of which angle people are taking to discredit our own guys to apply - but what need does Wilborn fill at URI?
He's the same measurables as Traore - though Traore rode the bench in one of the best conferences in the league, and this kid played more on one of the worst teams in one of the worst conferences in college basketball. Traore is also older and has spent 2 years playing against higher practice competition than Wilborn ever saw in a game, and spent a year playing for a college HOF coach.
Is this really a loss? He had roughly the same stats as Fuchs going up against future insurance sales reps while Fuchs was battling future pros.
If you're so set on this kid backing up Fuchs - why aren't you so sold on Traore?
He's a 56% FT shooter with 141 attempts.
What did we miss here?
This is the classic case of if we got him, people would be saying he sucks, he's not 7 feet, he came from nowhere, if he committed it wouldn't be good enough for anyone...but because he went somewhere else this is a "miss" and an indictment on our staff's inability to recruit. (ignoring the improved starting 5).
23.4 ppg
2.0 BLKS
13.4 REBS
So by your analysis Wilborn is worse than Zapala. But did you bring that up. No you didn't. Also a much better league. Zapala played against a future Pro in Drew Pember. And the big south Freshman of the year that could go Power5 anywhere in Bodo Bodo. He scored 17 points against both.
Try again with your negative slant. Change your diaper.
Dude you are clueless. Just shutup.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoAnyone who uses the phrase "change your diaper" suggests to me that they are a child, but, carry on.sevegny7 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoCheck out his per 40 statsBillyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
I don't normally use per 40 stats, but anyway, for Wilborn, they are Pts: 16.88, Reb: 11.56, Assists: 2.66, Blocks: 2.5.
23.4 ppg
2.0 BLKS
13.4 REBS
So by your analysis Wilborn is worse than Zapala. But did you bring that up. No you didn't. Also a much better league. Zapala played against a future Pro in Drew Pember. And the big south Freshman of the year that could go Power5 anywhere in Bodo Bodo. He scored 17 points against both.
Try again with your negative slant. Change your diaper.
You are missing the fact that he was only a freshman, being an impact player in his 1st year of Div. 1. I was hoping we would get him, but I am sure the staff has other options.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoI don't normally use per 40 stats, but anyway, for Wilborn, they are Pts: 16.88, Reb: 11.56, Assists: 2.66, Blocks: 2.5.Blue Man wrote: ↑3 weeks ago What am I missing on Wilborn? I can't keep track of which angle people are taking to discredit our own guys to apply - but what need does Wilborn fill at URI?
He's the same measurables as Traore - though Traore rode the bench in one of the best conferences in the league, and this kid played more on one of the worst teams in one of the worst conferences in college basketball. Traore is also older and has spent 2 years playing against higher practice competition than Wilborn ever saw in a game, and spent a year playing for a college HOF coach.
Is this really a loss? He had roughly the same stats as Fuchs going up against future insurance sales reps while Fuchs was battling future pros.
If you're so set on this kid backing up Fuchs - why aren't you so sold on Traore?
He's a 56% FT shooter with 141 attempts.
What did we miss here?
This is the classic case of if we got him, people would be saying he sucks, he's not 7 feet, he came from nowhere, if he committed it wouldn't be good enough for anyone...but because he went somewhere else this is a "miss" and an indictment on our staff's inability to recruit. (ignoring the improved starting 5).
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoZapala will be in his 5th year. Wilborn will be in his 2nd. Easy choice for me.sevegny7 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoYeah and some people want to use the per 40 minutes stats for Wilborn. But, dismiss the per 40minutes stats for Zapala.adam914 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
It is kind of funny, you'd think they'd have at least a bit of hesitation and think "well last time I declared a coach done and that he stunk he literally turned in to the best coach in college basketball, so maybe I should wait this one out a bit and see how it plays out". But no, must doom spiral at all times!
Like they can not even be consistent with the way the troll. It is best to just skip over all the negative nancies. We will laugh in their faces when they are dead wrong.
With all of the whining and complaining you do on this board, it actually seems very fitting.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoAnyone who uses the phrase "change your diaper" suggests to me that they are a child, but, carry on.sevegny7 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoCheck out his per 40 statsBillyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
I don't normally use per 40 stats, but anyway, for Wilborn, they are Pts: 16.88, Reb: 11.56, Assists: 2.66, Blocks: 2.5.
23.4 ppg
2.0 BLKS
13.4 REBS
So by your analysis Wilborn is worse than Zapala. But did you bring that up. No you didn't. Also a much better league. Zapala played against a future Pro in Drew Pember. And the big south Freshman of the year that could go Power5 anywhere in Bodo Bodo. He scored 17 points against both.
Try again with your negative slant. Change your diaper.
Jesus Christ (sorry for triggering some of you), you're going for the leg sweep huh, Johnny? LolRhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoThe literal first sentence of YOUR post says "I think Green could end up at shooting guard."ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks agoAgain,
Never said 2.
Green Could play similar role to Leggett - shooting guard/wing. Green Can shoot the 3FG at an even better % than Leggett, can drive to the hoop with good creativity, handles the ball well, passes well, good leadership.
Some A10 teams play a Center, 2 Forwards and 2 guards
Some play 3 Forwards, 2 guards
We played 4 guards last season prior to Green being eligible.
So yes, you thickheaded idiot, you did say Green at 2.
Yes, going for the leg sweep.RhodyKyle wrote: ↑3 weeks agoJesus Christ (sorry for triggering some of you), you're going for the leg sweep huh, Johnny? LolRhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoThe literal first sentence of YOUR post says "I think Green could end up at shooting guard."ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
Again,
Never said 2.
Green Could play similar role to Leggett - shooting guard/wing. Green Can shoot the 3FG at an even better % than Leggett, can drive to the hoop with good creativity, handles the ball well, passes well, good leadership.
Some A10 teams play a Center, 2 Forwards and 2 guards
Some play 3 Forwards, 2 guards
We played 4 guards last season prior to Green being eligible.
So yes, you thickheaded idiot, you did say Green at 2.
To quote the Falcon, "he's out of line but he's right"
RhodyKyle wrote: ↑3 weeks agoJesus Christ (sorry for triggering some of you), you're going for the leg sweep huh, Johnny? LolRhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoThe literal first sentence of YOUR post says "I think Green could end up at shooting guard."ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
Again,
Never said 2.
Green Could play similar role to Leggett - shooting guard/wing. Green Can shoot the 3FG at an even better % than Leggett, can drive to the hoop with good creativity, handles the ball well, passes well, good leadership.
Some A10 teams play a Center, 2 Forwards and 2 guards
Some play 3 Forwards, 2 guards
We played 4 guards last season prior to Green being eligible.
So yes, you thickheaded idiot, you did say Green at 2.
To quote the Falcon, "he's out of line but he's right"
105, I haven’t watched the vids yet that Stevey posted but I will check them out and watch for the footwork - which is one of the things to watch for with bigs.
Well, thankfully there's a chest-thumping Captain Call-out to keep you in line... otherwise I don't know what we'd all doramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
Look.
In my mind I tried to explain and show statistics that Green could be valuable at guard because of his 3P shooting proficiency, his height to get shots off, his ability to drive creatively and finish.
I even showed where Abu Bakr suggested 6-7 months to go whereby the new Transfer from St John’s could play at Power Forward paired with Fuchs with Green at Guard.
I envisioned Green at the wing, on the side, either right side or left side of the PG Thomas, to be able to shoot the 3P or drive to the hoop. A big guard.
I made the mistake of referring to him as a shooting guard and that would be construed as a 2. In my mind it’s an off guard, wing position.
In my mind Thomas is PG, Lawrence is off guard to assist Thomas and shoot at his 36% 3P rate.
My apologies to Billyboy78 and to Rhody15 for the confusion I created. Never meant to have people thinking of Green at the 2 but I see how you got there from the literal definition.
My mistake.
Great comeback, genius.sevegny7 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoDude you are clueless. Just shutup.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoAnyone who uses the phrase "change your diaper" suggests to me that they are a child, but, carry on.sevegny7 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
Check out his per 40 stats
23.4 ppg
2.0 BLKS
13.4 REBS
So by your analysis Wilborn is worse than Zapala. But did you bring that up. No you didn't. Also a much better league. Zapala played against a future Pro in Drew Pember. And the big south Freshman of the year that could go Power5 anywhere in Bodo Bodo. He scored 17 points against both.
Try again with your negative slant. Change your diaper.
I would just caution using the phrase "impact player" when we're talking about the guy who was the 2nd leading scorer on a 3 win team in one of the worst conferences in college basketball. There were 2 rotational players taller than 6'8 in the entire conference.Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoYou are missing the fact that he was only a freshman, being an impact player in his 1st year of Div. 1. I was hoping we would get him, but I am sure the staff has other options.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoI don't normally use per 40 stats, but anyway, for Wilborn, they are Pts: 16.88, Reb: 11.56, Assists: 2.66, Blocks: 2.5.Blue Man wrote: ↑3 weeks ago What am I missing on Wilborn? I can't keep track of which angle people are taking to discredit our own guys to apply - but what need does Wilborn fill at URI?
He's the same measurables as Traore - though Traore rode the bench in one of the best conferences in the league, and this kid played more on one of the worst teams in one of the worst conferences in college basketball. Traore is also older and has spent 2 years playing against higher practice competition than Wilborn ever saw in a game, and spent a year playing for a college HOF coach.
Is this really a loss? He had roughly the same stats as Fuchs going up against future insurance sales reps while Fuchs was battling future pros.
If you're so set on this kid backing up Fuchs - why aren't you so sold on Traore?
He's a 56% FT shooter with 141 attempts.
What did we miss here?
This is the classic case of if we got him, people would be saying he sucks, he's not 7 feet, he came from nowhere, if he committed it wouldn't be good enough for anyone...but because he went somewhere else this is a "miss" and an indictment on our staff's inability to recruit. (ignoring the improved starting 5).
At least you and I can disagree on stuff and have a civil conversation, unlike some certain douche bags here.ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
Look.
In my mind I tried to explain and show statistics that Green could be valuable at guard because of his 3P shooting proficiency, his height to get shots off, his ability to drive creatively and finish.
I even showed where Abu Bakr suggested 6-7 months to go whereby the new Transfer from St John’s could play at Power Forward paired with Fuchs with Green at Guard.
I envisioned Green at the wing, on the side, either right side or left side of the PG Thomas, to be able to shoot the 3P or drive to the hoop. A big guard.
I made the mistake of referring to him as a shooting guard and that would be construed as a 2. In my mind it’s an off guard, wing position.
In my mind Thomas is PG, Lawrence is off guard to assist Thomas and shoot at his 36% 3P rate.
My apologies to Billyboy78 and to Rhody15 for the confusion I created. Never meant to have people thinking of Green at the 2 but I see how you got there from the literal definition.
My mistake.
Yes, obviously I care. It's in my blood and has been for 55 years. Sorry a teenager (I assume?) like you can't understand that.
No hurt feelings at allRhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoYes, going for the leg sweep.
I mean the guy doubled and tripled down claiming he never said Green at 2, when it was the literal first sentence he typed.
Have no problem calling him out.
(This post will probably hurt his feelings like many other posts have)
Appreciate that Ramsterramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
Hearing that we are involved with some players whose names have not been mentioned which is not unusual. Some announcements since the Portapalooza era have been made with total surprise.
We are already in a stronger rotation place than a year ago. Patience could pay off in the weeks, months to come
It’s interesting to see RV predict the starting line up and Abu comment that a lot of time to go for players to prove themselves. Defensive performance will play a significant role in playing minutes distribution.
Things are looking up!!
It’s a yes for me as well , not as a starter but definitely in the rotation as 6-8 manRJRam wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Video looked good to me. Not a great leaper, but we all know that white guys can’t jump. But seems to move his feet well and can run the floor a little. Good hands and aggressive. I think he can give us some minutes and give us a different look. The Nellie nay sayers are nuts. Sign him up.
This is what I am thinking, too, Reef - if we do end up signing him.reef wrote: ↑3 weeks agoIt’s a yes for me as well , not as a starter but definitely in the rotation as 6-8 manRJRam wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Video looked good to me. Not a great leaper, but we all know that white guys can’t jump. But seems to move his feet well and can run the floor a little. Good hands and aggressive. I think he can give us some minutes and give us a different look. The Nellie nay sayers are nuts. Sign him up.
Yeah Blue Man, I am not ready to call this a miss, but he wouldn't have been a bad addition.Blue Man wrote: ↑3 weeks agoI would just caution using the phrase "impact player" when we're talking about the guy who was the 2nd leading scorer on a 3 win team in one of the worst conferences in college basketball. There were 2 rotational players taller than 6'8 in the entire conference.Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoYou are missing the fact that he was only a freshman, being an impact player in his 1st year of Div. 1. I was hoping we would get him, but I am sure the staff has other options.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
I don't normally use per 40 stats, but anyway, for Wilborn, they are Pts: 16.88, Reb: 11.56, Assists: 2.66, Blocks: 2.5.
This team finished 352/362 teams in NCAA basketball.
I wish I could say I can't believe that anyone (not you 77) on this board is even pretending to imply that not getting this kid is a "miss" by our recruiting staff - but I have ceased to be shocked by any of the garbage thrown out on here.
Well if true that’s not a step down is it?
They're seven seasons removed from their last NCAA appearance, and the days of Joe Dooley and Andy Enfield (11ish years ago). They went 14-18 last year and 17-15 the previous year in the Atlantic Sun conference (26th and 20th ranked conference in those two years). So, a pretty clear step down.
I don’t know, 57. But what I do know is that it is warmer.
Don’t drag my good name into this.Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks agoYes, going for the leg sweep.
I mean the guy doubled and tripled down claiming he never said Green at 2, when it was the literal first sentence he typed.
Have no problem calling him out.
(This post will probably hurt his feelings like many other posts have)
I don't think they'll all make a massive jump, but I think our key returning players will be better.RamStock wrote: ↑3 weeks agoI’m not sure we just say another year so that means every player is better. Can guys improve? Yes, but is no guarantee and the defensive liabilities aren’t going to get better in seniors. If you want to make the case with Fuchs, Lawrence and Cam that seems like the best candidates. House and Green are who they are. Green is known for having a history of getting hurt so we can’t complain that it is bad luck when he gets hurt. After this season many of these guys are gone with graduation or transfering so there is no more improvement towards next season. They will likely be trying to keep Fuchs and Lawrence from leaving.ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago1. I think Green could end up at Shooting Guard. Our best 3FG shooter last season, drives/slashes/weaves to the hoop as well as any player in the A10 and passes well. Traore or another Strong Forward tba could emerge. Note Abu Bakr makes this reference about Traore and 6-7 months to go before a starting 5 emerges. Like seeing Abu contrasting with Mr Negative Rhode Vault lately
2. Agree guards got beat a lot. Worst defensive player I’ve ever seen at URI was Brayon Freeman - Miller moved on him quickly. 2nd worst was Zek Montgomery - Miller moved him out of the starting line up, gave him many chances to get his starting role back but defense held him back. Miller likely starters are Fuchs, Green and Thomas. The other 2 slots will be a fight between Traore, Lawrence, House, Estevez and others. Good competition for the starting 5.
3. Leaky packline makes it sound like the packline is the issue. Miller called his defense F-. Not just F but F-minus!!!!
Miller has made many changes in the roster. Defensive performance or lack thereof was part of the roster changes.
Starting 5 is already better that last season
Soph Fuchs > Freshman Fuchs. He will be better with better defensive guards and guards who will look to find him with better passing
Green > last year Green. Better condition since he knows he will be eligible from day 1. Understands Millers system better. Better players around him.
Thomas > last year Thomas. Back home. Wanted back home. 77% FT shooter. Moved the ball passing. Can shoot and pass with either hand. Has shown improvement every year he plays. Expect more improvement this year.
Lawrence > last year Lawrence. 36% 3FG, 78% FT. Having Thomas and Lawrence shooting 78% FTs will be refreshing to say the least
House, Estevez, Traore and others all fighting it out for starting roles and playing time. All with 1 more year experience
Coaching - Miller said he wanted to go in another direction. New Assistant Coach.
Things are looking up. All positions improved.
Too early to call the starting 5 - which is a good thing.
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I would have loved Wilborn. I think he's going to be a great player. I think he's a better player than Zapala. But I don't understand why you think this kid is terrible.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago We're not talking about a project in Zapala. We're talking about a 5th year senior. C'mon.
He reminds me of Malik Martin. What Traore does is play harder than anyone on this team. How do I know that? I went to YouTube and watched an actual game. Michigan was killing St John's and Traore played most the second half because he was busting his ass and Pitino kept him in there. Plays as hard as he can when he's out here. He can hit an open 3 and he's plenty athletic for the A10. I think he'll be a solid glue guy off the bench.adam914 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago I still think Traore may end up surprising some people and be a bigger addition than it seems right now. I'm not saying he will put up huge numbers, but I think he is the exact type of player we have been missing the last couple years. A "does the little things" type guy that plays hard and helps the team win in ways that don't always show up in the stat sheet.