'13 Top 10 Backcourts in College Bball (cbssports)

[SJUalum98]

Alright, so I'm down to St. John's and Michigan State. The Johnnies probably have more pure talent and depth, especially with the return of D'Angelo Harrison from suspension and the addition of freshman Rysheed Jordan. Phil Greene and Jamal Branch are two more guys who can handle and score.
I'll go with Michigan State, though, even though it has questions. Keith Appling is the big key, as he needs to be effective on a consistent basis. Gary Harris should be healthy for the start of the season, and he could be poised for an All-American season. Travis Trice provides good depth.


Full article: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebas...ing-the-best-backcourts-in-college-basketball


1. Memphis
2. Louisville
3. Oklahoma State
4. Kentucky
5. Gonzaga
6. UConn
7. Notre Dame
8. Duke
9. Oregon
10. Boise State

 

[ccnobz]

Good to be in the discussion.

 

[tom in salem]

Alright, so I'm down to St. John's and Michigan State. The Johnnies probably have more pure talent and depth, especially with the return of D'Angelo Harrison from suspension and the addition of freshman Rysheed Jordan. Phil Greene and Jamal Branch are two more guys who can handle and score.
I'll go with Michigan State, though, even though it has questions. Keith Appling is the big key, as he needs to be effective on a consistent basis. Gary Harris should be healthy for the start of the season, and he could be poised for an All-American season. Travis Trice provides good depth.


Full article: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebas...ing-the-best-backcourts-in-college-basketball


1. Memphis
2. Louisville
3. Oklahoma State
4. Kentucky
5. Gonzaga
6. UConn
7. Notre Dame
8. Duke
9. Oregon
10. Boise State

F'in boise st?
Are they referring to backfield or backcourt?

 

[Marillac]

Wow. I can't believe we are even in this discussion. That is great news. It's pretty awesome that people are really taking notice now that these guys will be juniors. I feel they were completely ignored as freshmen and then a little interst was shown as sophs. The experts undersant the value of experience.

 

[jr49]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

 

[Amaseinyourface]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

 

[SJU61982]

Alright, so I'm down to St. John's and Michigan State. The Johnnies probably have more pure talent and depth, especially with the return of D'Angelo Harrison from suspension and the addition of freshman Rysheed Jordan. Phil Greene and Jamal Branch are two more guys who can handle and score.
I'll go with Michigan State, though, even though it has questions. Keith Appling is the big key, as he needs to be effective on a consistent basis. Gary Harris should be healthy for the start of the season, and he could be poised for an All-American season. Travis Trice provides good depth.


Full article: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebas...ing-the-best-backcourts-in-college-basketball


1. Memphis
2. Louisville
3. Oklahoma State
4. Kentucky
5. Gonzaga
6. UConn
7. Notre Dame
8. Duke
9. Oregon
10. Boise State

F'in boise st?
Are they referring to backfield or backcourt?

Doubt they are referring to the backfield after last week's performance.

 

[Pleasedontbanmeagain]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

I always think of UConn...last year they had so many great guards who could shoot from the outside, drive and score, kick it out, etc...they did it all. Branch can shoot...Rysheed looks like he can but hasn't proven it yet, Harrison can shoot on and off, Greene has 20 pt games then lays an egg the next, etc. If all our guards can click and be consistent scorers, we will be a beast.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

I always think of UConn...last year they had so many great guards who could shoot from the outside, drive and score, kick it out, etc...they did it all. Branch can shoot...Rysheed looks like he can but hasn't proven it yet, Harrison can shoot on and off, Greene has 20 pt games then lays an egg the next, etc. If all our guards can click and be consistent scorers, we will be a beast.

I'm surprised you don't think of Nova

 

[Pleasedontbanmeagain]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

I always think of UConn...last year they had so many great guards who could shoot from the outside, drive and score, kick it out, etc...they did it all. Branch can shoot...Rysheed looks like he can but hasn't proven it yet, Harrison can shoot on and off, Greene has 20 pt games then lays an egg the next, etc. If all our guards can click and be consistent scorers, we will be a beast.

I'm surprised you don't think of Nova

Watch for them to seriously compete for the Big East title. And a spot in the top 25 for most if not all season.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

I always think of UConn...last year they had so many great guards who could shoot from the outside, drive and score, kick it out, etc...they did it all. Branch can shoot...Rysheed looks like he can but hasn't proven it yet, Harrison can shoot on and off, Greene has 20 pt games then lays an egg the next, etc. If all our guards can click and be consistent scorers, we will be a beast.

I'm surprised you don't think of Nova

Watch for them to seriously compete for the Big East title. And a spot in the top 25 for most if not all season.

I'm right there with you.

 

[jr49]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

Teams count on their guards because they don't have talented bigs. Sure, you need good guard play, but if you got a couple of good bigs your in business. Obekpa is our best chance to be a game changer. If Sanchez and Sampson score and board the guards not pressured to shoot lights out. When teams are missing something, it's usually bigs, not guards. We all looking for coach to get us bigs. I do understand a top guard can take over the game in crunch time. Get to the rim, get fouled and make them.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

Teams count on their guards because they don't have talented bigs. Sure, you need good guard play, but if you got a couple of good bigs your in business. Obekpa is our best chance to be a game changer. If Sanchez and Sampson score and board the guards not pressured to shoot lights out. When teams are missing something, it's usually bigs, not guards. We all looking for coach to get us bigs. I do understand a top guard can take over the game in crunch time. Get to the rim, get fouled and make them.

It's impossible to disagree with you that having good bigs is great. No one could. Just think the college game is a guards game. All the great teams seem to have great guards, they don't alway seem to have great bigs.

 

[Pleasedontbanmeagain]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

Teams count on their guards because they don't have talented bigs. Sure, you need good guard play, but if you got a couple of good bigs your in business. Obekpa is our best chance to be a game changer. If Sanchez and Sampson score and board the guards not pressured to shoot lights out. When teams are missing something, it's usually bigs, not guards. We all looking for coach to get us bigs. I do understand a top guard can take over the game in crunch time. Get to the rim, get fouled and make them.

It's impossible to disagree with you that having good bigs is great. No one could. Just think the college game is a guards game. All the great teams seem to have great guards, they don't alway seem to have great bigs.

Last year's UConn team was damn good and this year they are going to be great. All I know of is that Wolf kid as one of their bigs but I don't think he's anything special. What drives them is clearly their 3 headed monster guard lineup of Calhoun, Napier, and Boatright.

 

[austour]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

Teams count on their guards because they don't have talented bigs. Sure, you need good guard play, but if you got a couple of good bigs your in business. Obekpa is our best chance to be a game changer. If Sanchez and Sampson score and board the guards not pressured to shoot lights out. When teams are missing something, it's usually bigs, not guards. We all looking for coach to get us bigs. I do understand a top guard can take over the game in crunch time. Get to the rim, get fouled and make them.

It's impossible to disagree with you that having good bigs is great. No one could. Just think the college game is a guards game. All the great teams seem to have great guards, they don't alway seem to have great bigs.

Last year's UConn team was damn good and this year they are going to be great. All I know of is that Wolf kid as one of their bigs but I don't think he's anything special. What drives them is clearly their 3 headed monster guard lineup of Calhoun, Napier, and Boatright.

Wolf actually followed up his legal problems, and Kevin Ollie revoking his scholly, by signing a pro contract in Germany this summer. This year's team will only be better because they're playing in a conference where all but a few teams suck. Unless Kenton Facey plays more like a top 50 than a bottom 100. They they might actually be a little better. But they do have a very good backcourt.

 

[Marillac]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

I always think of UConn...last year they had so many great guards who could shoot from the outside, drive and score, kick it out, etc...they did it all. Branch can shoot...Rysheed looks like he can but hasn't proven it yet, Harrison can shoot on and off, Greene has 20 pt games then lays an egg the next, etc. If all our guards can click and be consistent scorers, we will be a beast.

I'm surprised you don't think of Nova

Watch for them to seriously compete for the Big East title. And a spot in the top 25 for most if not all season.

This isn't exactly ground-breaking. I'd be shocked if Nova didn't spend time in the top 25.

 

[MCNPA]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

I always think of UConn...last year they had so many great guards who could shoot from the outside, drive and score, kick it out, etc...they did it all. Branch can shoot...Rysheed looks like he can but hasn't proven it yet, Harrison can shoot on and off, Greene has 20 pt games then lays an egg the next, etc. If all our guards can click and be consistent scorers, we will be a beast.

I'm surprised you don't think of Nova

Watch for them to seriously compete for the Big East title. And a spot in the top 25 for most if not all season.

This isn't exactly ground-breaking. I'd be shocked if Nova didn't spend time in the top 25.

Refresh my memory, but is Pinkston's knee healthy OT is he gonna be out this season?

 

[Andrew]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

I always think of UConn...last year they had so many great guards who could shoot from the outside, drive and score, kick it out, etc...they did it all. Branch can shoot...Rysheed looks like he can but hasn't proven it yet, Harrison can shoot on and off, Greene has 20 pt games then lays an egg the next, etc. If all our guards can click and be consistent scorers, we will be a beast.

I'm surprised you don't think of Nova

Watch for them to seriously compete for the Big East title. And a spot in the top 25 for most if not all season.

This isn't exactly ground-breaking. I'd be shocked if Nova didn't spend time in the top 25.

Refresh my memory, but is Pinkston's knee healthy OT is he gonna be out this season?

I think he is expected to play.

 

[beast of the east]

Ok. I'll say this, and I'd like some feedback. I don't know if this is close to our best backcourt ever (I don't think it is). It does have the potential if Phil Greene stays healthy, and Jordan plays up to his potential, as being our deepest backcourt in our history, with 4 guards capable of starting.

 

[Moose]

We got three maybe 4 if you like Pointer who have been mentioned as having NBA talent in the front court. The front court guys playing to potential is what can make this team special. Big mans game, right?

College game is a guards game. Basketball as a whole is becoming more and more a guards game.

Teams count on their guards because they don't have talented bigs. Sure, you need good guard play, but if you got a couple of good bigs your in business. Obekpa is our best chance to be a game changer. If Sanchez and Sampson score and board the guards not pressured to shoot lights out. When teams are missing something, it's usually bigs, not guards. We all looking for coach to get us bigs. I do understand a top guard can take over the game in crunch time. Get to the rim, get fouled and make them.

It's impossible to disagree with you that having good bigs is great. No one could. Just think the college game is a guards game. All the great teams seem to have great guards, they don't alway seem to have great bigs.

Last year's UConn team was damn good and this year they are going to be great. All I know of is that Wolf kid as one of their bigs but I don't think he's anything special. What drives them is clearly their 3 headed monster guard lineup of Calhoun, Napier, and Boatright.

Wolf actually followed up his legal problems, and Kevin Ollie revoking his scholly, by signing a pro contract in Germany this summer. This year's team will only be better because they're playing in a conference where all but a few teams suck. Unless Kenton Facey plays more like a top 50 than a bottom 100. They they might actually be a little better. But they do have a very good backcourt.

Did Facey even get eligible?