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Post by tribecalledquest2024 on Sept 20, 2024 13:38:21 GMT -6
Every year we would take a guy who had Sutherland's resume and stats coming out of a JUCO. His team played in the national tournament as well. Sometimes it doesn't work. I don't remember anyone really hyping Ka'Darryl Bell much but as I get older my memory fades.
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Post by SFP on Sept 20, 2024 13:51:58 GMT -6
I honestly don't understand Wardle's affinity for tiny point guards. Just once, I would love to see a 6'3 point guard run his stuff. Thing is though, I still haven't figured out what his offense actually is. In fairness - I don't know the last 6-3 PG that ran a team in the MVC. The best teams in recent MVC history were run by a 5-11, not physically imposing Fred VanVleet. (And before the responses coming - those Shocker teams wipe the floor with the Loyola Final Four team) I agree Tribal. A 6'3"+ quality PG is going to get BCS offers. That's why. Let's face it VanVleet did not get BCS offers and if he did he'd probably would have taken it. Now would I love us to get a 6'2" Steph Curry who was under recruited? Yes, but there's a reason he was overlooked. I also wonder if it is getting harder to be overlooked. 5'8" is small and I just hope he can shoot. We know he'll be a defensive liability to an extent but if he can flat out shoot and manage the ball on offense he can become an overall positive asset for the team. Duke Dean is an asset to the team because he can shoot and he's also a floor leader. Hoping he improves on his ball management skill ;-)
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Post by tribecalledquest2024 on Sept 20, 2024 14:10:20 GMT -6
In fairness - I don't know the last 6-3 PG that ran a team in the MVC. The best teams in recent MVC history were run by a 5-11, not physically imposing Fred VanVleet. (And before the responses coming - those Shocker teams wipe the floor with the Loyola Final Four team) I agree Tribal. A 6'3"+ quality PG is going to get BCS offers. That's why. Let's face it VanVleet did not get BCS offers and if he did he'd probably would have taken it. Now would I love us to get a 6'2" Steph Curry who was under recruited? Yes, but there's a reason he was overlooked. I also wonder if it is getting harder to be overlooked. 5'8" is small and I just hope he can shoot. We know he'll be a defensive liability to an extent but if he can flat out shoot and manage the ball on offense he can become an overall positive asset for the team. Duke Dean is an asset to the team because he can shoot and he's also a floor leader. Hoping he improves on his ball management skill ;-) Do you think Duke Deen is a poor ball handler or turns it over too much? None of the numbers bear that out at all. He’s quite good in that regard.
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Post by ph on Sept 20, 2024 14:33:06 GMT -6
It’s great having a coach that knows the type of players he can get and are successful on the court.
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Post by Butler Blue on Sept 20, 2024 15:53:04 GMT -6
In fairness - I don't know the last 6-3 PG that ran a team in the MVC. The best teams in recent MVC history were run by a 5-11, not physically imposing Fred VanVleet. (And before the responses coming - those Shocker teams wipe the floor with the Loyola Final Four team) I also wonder if it is getting harder to be overlooked. This.
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Post by Braves4Life on Sept 20, 2024 21:10:45 GMT -6
I honestly don't understand Wardle's affinity for tiny point guards. Just once, I would love to see a 6'3 point guard run his stuff. Thing is though, I still haven't figured out what his offense actually is. I think he's probably found it's much more difficult to recruit quality point guards over 6' than under due to their likelihood of being recruited by bigger schools. Plus, he's had a lot of success over the years with smurfs as his point guards
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Post by Spoon on Sept 20, 2024 22:30:32 GMT -6
This is so dumb. Height doesn’t matter. This guy is the same height as our current point guard and betting favorite for MVC POY. We’re a mid-major. We need to recruit players with physical limitations sometimes. Height doesn’t dictate skill, and while it can impact performance, there are also 4 other teammates on the court that can compensate for that.
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Post by kingadard1959 on Sept 20, 2024 22:46:00 GMT -6
Exactly, his dad is a coach, and the kid plays like a well coached kid.
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Post by bcg on Sept 23, 2024 5:11:42 GMT -6
A friend of mine this weekend said that he talked to the family after their BU visit while waiting for their flight back to Houston. He said that the family had visited Tulane and Sam Houston State recently. He said they enjoyed their trip to Peoria and were decked out in Bradley/Home of the Brave gear.
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Post by bravesfan69 on Sept 23, 2024 12:09:27 GMT -6
This is so dumb. Height doesn’t matter. This guy is the same height as our current point guard and betting favorite for MVC POY. We’re a mid-major. We need to recruit players with physical limitations sometimes. Height doesn’t dictate skill, and while it can impact performance, there are also 4 other teammates on the court that can compensate for that. Wow. You actually said height doesn't matter in basketball. Ok, lol. So, when ER3 comes in here and starts bitching that our point guard is a midget, and can't get to the rim, and we're playing 4 on 5 on offense, I'm bumping this fucking thread.
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Post by bravesfan69 on Sept 23, 2024 12:22:31 GMT -6
So, height doesn't matter, yet multiple people are on here saying 6'3 point guards don't go to Bradley because they're going BCS.
Which is it? Does height matter or not?
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Post by bradleyfan3423 on Sept 23, 2024 12:58:09 GMT -6
So, height doesn't matter, yet multiple people are on here saying 6'3 point guards don't go to Bradley because they're going BCS. Which is it? Does height matter or not? Obviously being undersized is a disadvantage, but we're talking about a point guard. It's not like we're trotting out a 6'2 center and hoping he can lock down the paint against 7 footers. If the kid can shoot, and is crafty enough to get to the lane, then what's the problem? Let's just be happy the team is bringing in some talent.
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Post by bravesfan69 on Sept 23, 2024 14:38:13 GMT -6
So, height doesn't matter, yet multiple people are on here saying 6'3 point guards don't go to Bradley because they're going BCS. Which is it? Does height matter or not? Obviously being undersized is a disadvantage, but we're talking about a point guard. It's not like we're trotting out a 6'2 center and hoping he can lock down the paint against 7 footers. If the kid can shoot, and is crafty enough to get to the lane, then what's the problem? Let's just be happy the team is bringing in some talent. Haha, if we bring in a 6'2 guy with the hope he can play center, I would want our entire coaching staff fired into the sun. I see what you mean. Obviously point guard isn't as height dependent. But 5'6 or 5'7 is pretty damn hard. I don't know. If he can get in the lane and play against Valley bigs, distribute the ball and shoot, I'll be thrilled.
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Post by Braves4Life on Sept 23, 2024 17:45:54 GMT -6
I don't think having a small point guard is as big a deal against Valley teams, however it has shown to be problematic against certain teams. FWIW, I really like what I've seen on video about Wheeler. He actually seems to be quicker and more talented than Johnson to me, but it's a good problem to have two quality guards challenging each other every day in practice for playing time.
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