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Post by 23won on Jun 3, 2019 5:33:35 GMT -5
I really like the way the staff went about methodically and carefully building this year’s class. Here’s a few reasons why I like it:
1) high level talent; no stretches or question marks; these guys can play and have proven abilities
2) we basically covered every position and
3) we provided depth where we needed to
4) there is now much better balance positionally across the lineup
5) our positional balance includes a better mix of youth and experience than we’ve had in years
I think Moore can provide rim protection we needed and I hope we can get a hardship waiver so he can play right away; that would be a big plus to improve in the A10 standings and increase our chances of landing talented recruiting classes going forward
If you consider that Clark could/should be granted a medical redshirt, you have five players who could take the floor at the same time for four years and elevate this program, especially if we can continue to add strength and talent around that group.
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Post by vital on Jun 3, 2019 11:04:48 GMT -5
If Moore plays this year that will be a game changing move..
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2019 11:14:33 GMT -5
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Post by sweat83 on Jun 3, 2019 11:58:53 GMT -5
Why all the concern about a "rim protection"? Croswell and Kimbrough performed adequately in their first year protecting the rim, and will only improve next year. Incoming freshman Brandon Stone at 6'10" is expected to add some depth to it as well.
Team shot piss poor last year. That's where we need to see improvement. Hopefully with a healthy Jack Clark seeing some minutes, along with Ray and Kenney, we'll see some progress made in the shooting department in '19-20
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Post by calidelphia on Jun 3, 2019 14:53:10 GMT -5
Don't forget about Scott Spencer. Healthy back and ready to play. I wouldn't give too much credence to his freshman year numbers at Clemson while playing through injury and minimal playing time. He was highly recruited out of high school and could play a bigger role than we are expecting.
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Post by explorerman on Jun 3, 2019 16:53:25 GMT -5
Don't forget about Scott Spencer. Healthy back and ready to play. I wouldn't give too much credence to his freshman year numbers at Clemson while playing through injury and minimal playing time. He was highly recruited out of high school and could play a bigger role than we are expecting. Yes this is very true... Also profiled as a plus shooter.. Just never really got the chance at Clemson.. Prep/AAU sample size much larger than sample size at Clemson... Boy maybe I should reconsider the '2 players away' bit, maybe it is one material low post presence. If we are going to challenge for postseason, we need depth in the low post.. All competitive sides have it.. Next year should see some high scoring games and entertaining basketball.. Program is unquestionably moving up at an important time.. School admin did a masterful job pulling this major upgrade off.. The A-10 should be pretty tough at the top next year.. Improved from this year anyways... |
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Jun 3, 2019 17:40:06 GMT -5
Why all the concern about a "rim protection"? Croswell and Kimbrough performed adequately in their first year protecting the rim, and will only improve next year. Incoming freshman Brandon Stone at 6'10" is expected to add some depth to it as well. Team shot piss poor last year. That's where we need to see improvement. Hopefully with a healthy Jack Clark seeing some minutes, along with Ray and Kenney, we'll see some progress made in the shooting department in '19-20 My biggest concern coming out of last season was lane protection..not necessarily rim protection, and it was a problem all season including the one A10 tourney game. Lots of points in the paint by the opposing teams on turning the corner and driving, and lots of back-door cuts with no help defense. Fix that and we can do a lot better. |
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Post by a10champion15 on Jun 3, 2019 18:33:49 GMT -5
I think our lane protection was as bad it was because we didn't have the size inside. If I recall correctly I'm pretty sure we were one of the better perimeter defensive teams.
You add Spencer, Stone, and Kenney who are all 6'5 and taller. Plus Christian Ray a good size for a SG on top of Crowell and Kimborough. We definitely should be improved especially in the paint. Just gonna be a little bit of adjustment until everyone clicks and gets comfortable with their role.
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Post by sweat83 on Jun 4, 2019 6:02:03 GMT -5
Why all the concern about a "rim protection"? Croswell and Kimbrough performed adequately in their first year protecting the rim, and will only improve next year. Incoming freshman Brandon Stone at 6'10" is expected to add some depth to it as well. Team shot piss poor last year. That's where we need to see improvement. Hopefully with a healthy Jack Clark seeing some minutes, along with Ray and Kenney, we'll see some progress made in the shooting department in '19-20 My biggest concern coming out of last season was lane protection..not necessarily rim protection, and it was a problem all season including the one A10 tourney game. Lots of points in the paint by the opposing teams on turning the corner and driving, and lots of back-door cuts with no help defense. Fix that and we can do a lot better. Agreed. Lane protection has been a problem for years. Quickness and size helps. |
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Post by jellybean on Jun 4, 2019 6:43:05 GMT -5
Stop the high post screen
Stop the high post screen
Stop the high post screen
then
stop the high post screen again.
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Post by diehardexplorer on Jun 4, 2019 12:19:32 GMT -5
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Post by lamontcarter on Jun 4, 2019 16:14:03 GMT -5
La Salle won the recruiting battle for his services over Arizona State, Boston College, UConn, DePaul, Kansas State, Penn State, Rutgers, and South Florida.
Damn I like that!
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Post by gymrat67 on Jun 5, 2019 11:19:04 GMT -5
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Post by jimmywhispers on Jun 7, 2019 10:58:41 GMT -5
WATCH OUT !!! There's a new sherif in town.
Any concerns that he has been at Multiple Schools in his high school career.
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Post by calsufan on Jun 7, 2019 12:50:10 GMT -5
WATCH OUT !!! There's a new sherif in town.
Any concerns that he has been at Multiple Schools in his high school career.
So what's your concern jimmy? |
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Post by jimmywhispers on Jun 7, 2019 16:35:16 GMT -5
Any concerns that he has been at Multiple Schools in his high school career.
So what's your concern jimmy? Many times it signals Baggage. IDK anything about this kid, so I hope everything is good with him. |
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Post by MisterD on Jun 7, 2019 19:19:55 GMT -5
Ted Kaczynski went to only one HS.
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Post by calsufan on Jun 7, 2019 19:52:12 GMT -5
So what's your concern jimmy? Many times it signals Baggage. IDK anything about this kid, so I hope everything is good with him. It's very nice of you that even though you admit you know nothing about "this kid", that you wish him well.  |
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Post by 23won on Jun 8, 2019 16:02:41 GMT -5
Beatty
Spencer
Ray
Stone
Hikim
Moore
Kenney
I’d like to add that this A really talented and balanced roster haul in just one year. Looking forward to more A10 and recruiting success in the coming season.
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Jun 9, 2019 10:35:26 GMT -5
Ted Kaczynski went to only one HS. Yeah but he graduated in 3 years and went to Harvard on an academic scholarship. |
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Post by jellybean on Jun 9, 2019 10:41:04 GMT -5
I see Women's Water Polo signed a young lady who was home schooled.
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Post by gymrat67 on Jun 9, 2019 15:27:23 GMT -5
Ayinde Hikim ( No. 2 ) and Sherif Kenney ( No. 1 ) contribute to DC Premier's road to the UAA Finals Championship in Las Vegas, NV -- July, 2018 :
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