Dominic Pointer

The only person stopping Dom from becoming a poor man's Victor Oladipo is Dom himself.

He has all the physical tools. He has a postseason game-winning jumper under his belt. He has the persona of a leader coming into his 3rd year.

It's up to Dom to decide if he really wants it and to put the time and effort into getting it.
 
The only person stopping Dom from becoming a poor man's Victor Oladipo is Dom himself.

He has all the physical tools. He has a postseason game-winning jumper under his belt. He has the persona of a leader coming into his 3rd year.

It's up to Dom to decide if he really wants it and to put the time and effort into getting it.
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You're actually question Pointer's effort and work ethic? I think that's how he's gotten to where he's at. His game is all about effort, and I don't think he was born with the physical gifts that somebody like say Harkless was. I have NO DOUBT that he's putting the time in, I just think there are some things he will never be good at , like shooting (though that should get somewhat better, since it did last year), and handling the ball.

Scary part is, I don't see him starting this year. Jordan, Harrison, Sampson, Sanchez, and Obekpa likely make up the starting five, with Pointer as 6th man. Although, with the style I expect Lavin to employ this year, starting really won't be that important, IMO.
 
The only person stopping Dom from becoming a poor man's Victor Oladipo is Dom himself.

He has all the physical tools. He has a postseason game-winning jumper under his belt. He has the persona of a leader coming into his 3rd year.

It's up to Dom to decide if he really wants it and to put the time and effort into getting it.
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You're actually question Pointer's effort and work ethic? I think that's how he's gotten to where he's at. His game is all about effort, and I don't think he was born with the physical gifts that somebody like say Harkless was. I have NO DOUBT that he's putting the time in, I just think there are some things he will never be good at , like shooting (though that should get somewhat better, since it did last year), and handling the ball.

Scary part is, I don't see him starting this year. Jordan, Harrison, Sampson, Sanchez, and Obekpa likely make up the starting five, with Pointer as 6th man. Although, with the style I expect Lavin to employ this year, starting really won't be that important, IMO.
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I'm not sure he is questioning Dom's effort, but merely pointing out that he has all the tools and can continue to develop. Other than a few inches and an overall smoothness to his game, I don't think Dom is lacking in too many of the skills Moe had. As far as shooting, I think that is one of the aspects of the game that is most likely to improve if worked on. Mechanics, concentration and confidence can turn a mediocre shooter into a very good shooter. Maybe not Ray Allen, Chris Mullin or Larry Bird, but certainly he can improve significantly. Even Oladipo (an unheralded recruit) improved his shooting significantly over 3 years and became a top draft pick.
 
Poor man's Oladipo is an apt comparison. The handle, as we've discussed before, is the major difference as was the need for IU to rely on Oladipo far more than STJ did with Pointer during both's sophomore years. If Dom really had the handle Coach was talking about last summer, and could play guard, NBA scouts would be drooling over his potential assuming his shot continues to improve. But he's undersized for a 3 at the next level obviously.

http://statsheet.com/mcb/players/co...er&p1=victor-oladipo&victor-oladipo=2011-2012

Here's a comparison of their sophomore years.
 
Never gave much thought to the pro potential of Pointer, but I recently saw him listed as the last pick in someone's 2015 mock NBA draft. Given his incredible defense and athletic ability, maybe he can be in the league. It looks like he can almost defend at the NBA level already, and he also looks taller than he did as a freshman. What say you?
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Dom's defensive ability is far from the NBA level right now. He is very inconsistent...I think he struggles mightily with quicker players. He defends bigger guys much better. He takes a lot of chances on defense and he needs to work on his fundamentals. I think he can really be a fantastic defener if he continues to improves...he's definitely showed glimpses.

I really don't see him as a pro right now. He needs to add some muscle and he needs to really improve his skill level. If he does that there are not many guyst that can match his athleticism.
 
Never gave much thought to the pro potential of Pointer, but I recently saw him listed as the last pick in someone's 2015 mock NBA draft. Given his incredible defense and athletic ability, maybe he can be in the league. It looks like he can almost defend at the NBA level already, and he also looks taller than he did as a freshman. What say you?
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Dom's defensive ability is far from the NBA level right now. He is very inconsistent...I think he struggles mightily with quicker players. He defends bigger guys much better. He takes a lot of chances on defense and he needs to work on his fundamentals. I think he can really be a fantastic defener if he continues to improves...he's definitely showed glimpses.

I really don't see him as a pro right now. He needs to add some muscle and he needs to really improve his skill level. If he does that there are not many guyst that can match his athleticism.
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based on his development I see him with NBA potential
 
The only person stopping Dom from becoming a poor man's Victor Oladipo is Dom himself.

He has all the physical tools. He has a postseason game-winning jumper under his belt. He has the persona of a leader coming into his 3rd year.

It's up to Dom to decide if he really wants it and to put the time and effort into getting it.
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You're actually question Pointer's effort and work ethic? I think that's how he's gotten to where he's at. His game is all about effort, and I don't think he was born with the physical gifts that somebody like say Harkless was. I have NO DOUBT that he's putting the time in, I just think there are some things he will never be good at , like shooting (though that should get somewhat better, since it did last year), and handling the ball.

Scary part is, I don't see him starting this year. Jordan, Harrison, Sampson, Sanchez, and Obekpa likely make up the starting five, with Pointer as 6th man. Although, with the style I expect Lavin to employ this year, starting really won't be that important, IMO.
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I'm not sure how exactly you gathered that from what I wrote.

It's not his work ethic. It's whether he wants to do everything it takes to reach that next level.

Dom can be the best perimeter defender in the conference if he wants to. He can get a consistent jumpshot if he wants to. He can also turn NBA scouts' heads (like he has the chance to do now at the Under Armour camp) if he makes certain additions to his game. The exposure and opportunity will be there for him.
 
But if his work ethic isn't good enough that stuff probably won't happen, we get it. ;)
 
Unfortunately, too many high school stars get away with steals, fast breaks and layups. Obviously they don't have to concentrate on outside shooting. In Dom's case it appears as if he excelled in the former. Have to agree with Marillac when it comes to his defense, not only did he take chances on defense but committed quite a few stupid fouls. Those most aggravating were the chances he took when in foul trouble. Still love his shooting improvement and constant hustle, just needs a little more control.
 
@JonRothstein: Hearing St. John's is working Dom Pointer in at PG thru PF in summer practice. Could technically play all 5 spots on floor. GLUE GUY. #stjbb
 
His ability to handle the ball would have to make a quantum leap if he's going to spend more than a few emergency minutes at PG.
 
One of the things I love about Dom (and the way our roster is taking shape) is that we have an ability to do some crazy things that could only work in college hoops. Yes, we'll be able to put a traditional 1-through-5 lineup on the floor; but – for a few minutes here and there – we can make teams nuts by putting five guards (Jordan, Branch, Greene, Harrison, Pointer) on the floor or five beasts (Gift, Sanchez, Obekpa, Pointer, Sampson). Could never get away with it in the high-skill world of the NBA, but you could send a young team around the bend by throwing the unconventional at them. And I think Lavin's the kind of coach that would have fun doing it...
 
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