big5vet
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Post by big5vet on Apr 29, 2013 17:52:55 GMT -5
Best of good fortune DJ in with basketball and your education. We'll miss the unselfishness, competetiveness & glue you provided to such a great season.
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Post by lwc4591 on Apr 29, 2013 17:56:53 GMT -5
Maybe J.Bond does have interest because he would be ideal as a number three under certain situations. We still have four quality guards a G now has depth in the big man department so we probably play two bigs more often than last season which in the long run is a good thing for development of T.Washington and J.Davis. Let's be honest the one type of player we don't have is a 6-6 or 6-7 small forward with shooting and ball handling skills. R.Brown is fine as a small forward rebounder but is not that type of player.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2013 18:02:50 GMT -5
A lot of critics on here either don't watch the games or don't know what they're watching. Peterson was the best 5th option shooter in the A10. He won the Gw game for us. He was as involved in the offense as we needed him to be. That was never good enough for some people. Has it ever occurred to the critics that the REASON he shot 40 percent from three was because he didn't force bad shots?
He put the other players ahead of himself perhaps but since when is that a negative quality?
He was a great role player and given the right circumstances could get quality minutes at a higher level. I hope the gophers are looking at him.
I guess my #1 DJ Peterson jersey has lost stock value but I will still wear it proudly on game days.
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Post by lwc4591 on Apr 29, 2013 18:11:20 GMT -5
Hykos for the most part on this board D.J. was well liked and appreciated. My only problem with D.J. was that I wanted him to shoot more often but that really wasn't a big a deal considering all the options we have. I wish D.J. well and continued success.
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Post by MisterD on Apr 29, 2013 18:12:24 GMT -5
I'm with you for the most part. Will be interested to see if he transfers down for a bigger offensive role or lateral/up to play the same role closer to home.
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Post by victoriouslasalle on Apr 29, 2013 19:13:58 GMT -5
I hate this.
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Post by SICguy84 on Apr 29, 2013 19:18:44 GMT -5
Sad to see DJ leave. Hard to believe someone would jump ship on a Sweet 16 team, but I guess if you're not getting the playing time you think you need...
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Post by phillysports07 on Apr 29, 2013 19:46:06 GMT -5
I am shocked just like everyone else. He was one of my favorite players on the team. For those who think he left because he wasn't getting enough playing time look at the facts this season: 18 games started overall, started the last 12 games of the season (all 4 tourney games). He also started 13 out of the 17 A10 games. Basically he started all the big games. He will be greatly missed, best of luck DJ!
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Post by MisterD on Apr 29, 2013 19:54:49 GMT -5
I don't think it would be past playing time, rather future playing time and, more importantly, role in the offense. If G was honest and let him know he'd never be more than the 4th option on the floor, that might have not been enough, right?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2013 20:02:58 GMT -5
Very disappointed that DJ is leaving. I doubt playing time was an issue. He averaged almost 26 minutes per game and despite what some people on here thought, he would have gotten just as many minutes next season. Rohan may be able to fill DJ's defensive role, but there's no one on the current roster who can be that fifth shooter that hykos mentioned.
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Post by lwc4591 on Apr 29, 2013 20:15:10 GMT -5
I think with J.Wright, S.Zack, J.Davis, R.Brown and T.Washington G may opt to change up a little more and work inside more often to free up outside game. Wright was a beast in the tournament and coach may have much more faith in his seasoned big guys with size to back them up. The next two years could be very enjoyable with an inside and outside game with talented players in both areas. This season's team has great potential if Lewis is solid and Davis/Washington combo can contribute 7-8 points and 5-6 rebounds per game.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2013 7:27:12 GMT -5
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Post by crayzeeguy on Apr 30, 2013 8:43:15 GMT -5
Ugh.. They got the wrong player in the picture that accompanies the piece.
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Post by luhoopsfan on Apr 30, 2013 8:55:15 GMT -5
Ugh.. They got the wrong player in the picture that accompanies the piece. In a way it's comforting to know that the local media still doesn't pay enough attention to our team to get everything right.
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Post by victoriouslasalle on Apr 30, 2013 9:12:43 GMT -5
Ugh.. They got the wrong player in the picture that accompanies the piece. Ditto, I also wish him luck! You have to have guys like DJ, character guys. Guys who play the whole game. He always seemed completely engaged and willing to do all of the little things. He will be missed.
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Post by Okayplayer on Apr 30, 2013 9:15:54 GMT -5
DJ Peterson transferring is a blessing for us. Thank you lord.
Jellybean, I'm going to let you slide for your sarcastic remark in my thread titled "DJ Peterson" this time. I really don't like the notion that once a person/coach starts winning (becuase he actually played in the game and executed the plays) then everything thing he sees or does turns to gold. Let's not play that card. I respect DJ Peterson's contributions, he earned his scholarship and unlimited meal plan. Dr. G is obviously on the right path, he's using what he has to get what he wants in order to build his dynasty. Every piece to the puzzle is not the best piece, DJ happened to be one of those pieces that was expendable and everything worked out in our favor.
I wonder what strategy Dr. G and the coaching squad will make next.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2013 9:29:56 GMT -5
DJ Peterson transferring is a blessing for us. Thank you lord. Jellybean, I'm going to let you slide for your sarcastic remark in my thread titled "DJ Peterson" this time. I really don't like the notion that once a person/coach starts winning (becuase he actually played in the game and executed the plays) then everything thing he sees or does turns to gold. Let's not play that card. I respect DJ Peterson's contributions, he earned his scholarship and unlimited meal plan. Dr. G is obviously on the right path, he's using what he has to get what he wants in order to build his dynasty. Every piece to the puzzle is not the best piece, DJ happened to be one of those pieces that was expendable and everything worked out in our favor. I wonder what strategy Dr. G and the coaching squad will make next. You couldn't be more wrong.
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Post by jellybean on Apr 30, 2013 9:34:37 GMT -5
DJ Peterson transferring is a blessing for us. Thank you lord. Jellybean, I'm going to let you slide for your sarcastic remark in my thread titled "DJ Peterson" this time. I really don't like the notion that once a person/coach starts winning (becuase he actually played in the game and executed the plays) then everything thing he sees or does turns to gold. Let's not play that card. I respect DJ Peterson's contributions, he earned his scholarship and unlimited meal plan. Dr. G is obviously on the right path, he's using what he has to get what he wants in order to build his dynasty. Every piece to the puzzle is not the best piece, DJ happened to be one of those pieces that was expendable and everything worked out in our favor. I wonder what strategy Dr. G and the coaching squad will make next. I just repeated what the Head Coach said(more than once) about DJ. He praised his ability to play defense at this level (high major) especially against guards and forwards. He was unique in that regard. I want to thank DJ for his contributions over the last two seasons. He made all the small plays that don't show up in the boxscore yet win games. I wish him good luck in the future both on and off the court. Kids get homesick all the time. I know of other athletes from La Salle who are also transferring due to homesickness this year. It happens. Thanks for giving me a slide. I really appreciate that.
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Post by Okayplayer on Apr 30, 2013 10:01:14 GMT -5
KJMac12, please elaborate? Here's the reality, I read the same article about the coaches being surprised of DJ's decision and wanting to retain him. In order for this or any program to really compete with the elite basketball programs in the country would DJ Peterson be in your starting lineup regardless of his role? Anyone who can answer this question with realistic answer, I will learn to show shine and polish them every game next season.
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Post by MisterD on Apr 30, 2013 10:04:25 GMT -5
Its too simplistic to only look at 1s, 2s and 3s in terms of scoring and ignore non-boxscore contributions like defense and ball protection (two things which doomed many recent La Salle teams). He's not a star and wouldn't be a star. He was a contributor and he does leave a hole.
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Post by talkinbball on Apr 30, 2013 10:09:55 GMT -5
Already a contributor. Always thought that his level of contribution would continue to increase each year. Definitely agree that he will be missed.
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Post by Okayplayer on Apr 30, 2013 10:10:34 GMT -5
MisterD, your absolutely correct in your analysis of DJ Peterson, however, isn't every players responsibility to protect the ball and play defense? He was a great role player, but I had concerns if we plan on moving the program forward.
"Everyone can score in the NBA, but the player who make it to the league can actually play defense".
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Post by MisterD on Apr 30, 2013 10:25:41 GMT -5
Like in theory? Sure. But, especially at the mid-major level, there's never a complete player anyway so asking for DJ to be DJ plus dump in 12-15 per game is asking for a kid who, at worst, is honorable mention A-10. DJ pretty much does everything well except score and people seem to key way too much on scoring, especially for a squad that really doesn't need more shots to hand out. If he did everything well except was a turnover machine or except he was a turnstile on defense, he'd get more love.
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Post by mookie on Apr 30, 2013 10:35:04 GMT -5
MisterD, your absolutely correct in your analysis of DJ Peterson, however, isn't every players responsibility to protect the ball and play defense? He was a great role player, but I had concerns if we plan on moving the program forward. "Everyone can score in the NBA, but the player who make it to the league can actually play defense". I have to agree w/okayplayer. DJ was a nice piece to the puzzle this past year and, like kjmac said, he played his role well. But in order for us to compete with the High majors and BCS programs, we need better players. DJ is expendable. Broderick mentioned previously DJ was top 50 in offensive efficiency and that's great, but we can't forget that it's everybody's job to play defense and protect the ball. If you can find a player who can provide defense and score even 6-8ppg via the 3 then you've upgraded over DJ. It's not just the box score that matters like many have said but we still need to elevate our game and expectations.
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Post by coqui900 on Apr 30, 2013 10:35:06 GMT -5
DJ was a very good role player. He was one of the most efficient players in college basketball, according to KenPom. That is so important, especially on a team that relies so much on outside shooting which can run hot and cold. He also knew how to use his length so well. We were very, very good at preventing threes from being taken, let alone made. His knowledge of how to play those angles was a huge reason for that.
He made very, very, very few mistakes. That goes a long way.
We're really going to feel the brunt without him next season.
Like everyone else on the team, everything any professor or staff member I've talked to who knows him says he was a great dude.
This 100% sounds like a homesick thing. It happens -- Minnesota's a really long way from Philadelphia and he hasn't been home full-time in a few years (since he prepped in Maine).
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Post by mookie on Apr 30, 2013 10:36:55 GMT -5
Like in theory? Sure. But, especially at the mid-major level, there's never a complete player anyway so asking for DJ to be DJ plus dump in 12-15 per game is asking for a kid who, at worst, is honorable mention A-10. DJ pretty much does everything well except score and people seem to key way too much on scoring, especially for a squad that really doesn't need more shots to hand out. If he did everything well except was a turnover machine or except he was a turnstile on defense, he'd get more love. No need to score 12-15ppg...but a highly efficient 6-8 from the perimeter to help with spacing. That means being able to shoot 43-45%.
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Post by cousinbern on Apr 30, 2013 10:43:03 GMT -5
Would a late night altercation he was involved in at the school triggered his decision to go closer to home.
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Post by 23won on Apr 30, 2013 10:54:13 GMT -5
Sorry to see him go. Quality person and dependable player. I totally buy the remarks in the article form G. I do not buy some of the ridiculous comments about other motives and expendablity.
If you were at the banquet, you would have heard G talk at length about the value of DJ's dependability. I see homesicknees as a big factor. You work out in the summer, go to summer school and are a long way from home 11 plus months out of a year and it can take a toll when home seems like a distant memory. Sorry to see him go, but he will be welcomed in many places, and who knows, maybe there's a hardship waiver circumstance that will allow him to play right away.
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Post by durenduren on Apr 30, 2013 11:24:18 GMT -5
Would a late night altercation he was involved in at the school triggered his decision to go closer to home. You're clearly speculating. But I want to hear more about this altercation anyway. Go.
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Post by ltrain38 on Apr 30, 2013 11:36:52 GMT -5
I feel like "late night altercation" can mean anything you want and is a set phrase lifted directly from ESPN reporting. Doesn't everyone have some kind of "late night altercation" in college, if we define it broadly enough?
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