Heron at Pan Am Training
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[quote="NCJohnnie" post=354693]Is it me or does Mustapha look like has taken off a few pounds (opposite of my impression of picture of LJ posted yesterday at his games)?[/quote]
Definitely has it appears. Bet that really helps with his quickness.
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Definitely has it appears. Bet that really helps with his quickness.
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beast of the east
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[quote="Paultzman" post=354696][quote="NCJohnnie" post=354693]Is it me or does Mustapha look like has taken off a few pounds (opposite of my impression of picture of LJ posted yesterday at his games)?[/quote]
Definitely has it appears. Bet that really helps with his quickness.
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The first time I saw Heron with the ball in his hands at CA he took it strong to the hole with power, explosiveness, and under control, banking in a short jumper. Based on that one first move I thought he was heads and tails above nearly everyone, and thought he was going to be an incredible addition. Then he lost his way, and confidence, and never really asserted himself. This year will be different I believe.
Definitely has it appears. Bet that really helps with his quickness.
[attachment=1001]359D9146-DF36-497D-A3FB-8144F2EE8D4A.jpeg[/attachment][/quote]
The first time I saw Heron with the ball in his hands at CA he took it strong to the hole with power, explosiveness, and under control, banking in a short jumper. Based on that one first move I thought he was heads and tails above nearly everyone, and thought he was going to be an incredible addition. Then he lost his way, and confidence, and never really asserted himself. This year will be different I believe.
Per John Fanta
Mustapha Heron just looks like a different player at Pan Am Training Camp. Has a fresh energy, and the shots are falling. @NYPost_Brazille wrote about it this morning as well. As he goes, @StJohnsBBall will go, and Heron’s really embracing that. #SJUBB
Mustapha Heron just looks like a different player at Pan Am Training Camp. Has a fresh energy, and the shots are falling. @NYPost_Brazille wrote about it this morning as well. As he goes, @StJohnsBBall will go, and Heron’s really embracing that. #SJUBB
[quote="Beast of the East" post=354734][quote="Paultzman" post=354696][quote="NCJohnnie" post=354693]Is it me or does Mustapha look like has taken off a few pounds (opposite of my impression of picture of LJ posted yesterday at his games)?[/quote]
Definitely has it appears. Bet that really helps with his quickness.
[attachment=1001]359D9146-DF36-497D-A3FB-8144F2EE8D4A.jpeg[/attachment][/quote]
The first time I saw Heron with the ball in his hands at CA he took it strong to the hole with power, explosiveness, and under control, banking in a short jumper. Based on that one first move I thought he was heads and tails above nearly everyone, and thought he was going to be an incredible addition. Then he lost his way, and confidence, and never really asserted himself. This year will be different I believe.[/quote]
Thought same after seeing him at a Rutgers. Scored 27 (?) effortlessly. At that point, I thought he might be better than Ponds. But, as you say, seemed to lose his way. Lot of drives into traffic.
Definitely has it appears. Bet that really helps with his quickness.
[attachment=1001]359D9146-DF36-497D-A3FB-8144F2EE8D4A.jpeg[/attachment][/quote]
The first time I saw Heron with the ball in his hands at CA he took it strong to the hole with power, explosiveness, and under control, banking in a short jumper. Based on that one first move I thought he was heads and tails above nearly everyone, and thought he was going to be an incredible addition. Then he lost his way, and confidence, and never really asserted himself. This year will be different I believe.[/quote]
Thought same after seeing him at a Rutgers. Scored 27 (?) effortlessly. At that point, I thought he might be better than Ponds. But, as you say, seemed to lose his way. Lot of drives into traffic.
Nice short interview with a very mature, bright young man;
https://twitter.com/sjubarstool/status/1154083206519545856?s=21
https://twitter.com/sjubarstool/status/1154083206519545856?s=21
I'm a bit confused, he's on Team USA? The same Team USA that the top pros play on every 4 years for the Olympics? That doesn't sound right, unless the team has a bunch of reserves that don't end up playing. No disrespect to Heron obviously as I wouldn't expect any college player to be on that team.
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[quote="Adam" post=354910]I'm a bit confused, he's on Team USA? The same Team USA that the top pros play on every 4 years for the Olympics? That doesn't sound right, unless the team has a bunch of reserves that don't end up playing. No disrespect to Heron obviously as I wouldn't expect any college player to be on that team.[/quote]
Yes, USA Basketball sends out teams every year for different competition. This time its the Pan American games, which they use college players for and yes, for whatever event they are representing the USA, they are Team USA. Just like the U-19 Team that played this summer.
The pros only get called for the Olympics and maybe the World Championships.
Yes, USA Basketball sends out teams every year for different competition. This time its the Pan American games, which they use college players for and yes, for whatever event they are representing the USA, they are Team USA. Just like the U-19 Team that played this summer.
The pros only get called for the Olympics and maybe the World Championships.
[quote="Paultzman" post=354909]Nice short interview with a very mature, bright young man;
https://twitter.com/sjubarstool/status/1154083206519545856?s=21[/quote]
Paultzman, well said. And thanks
https://twitter.com/sjubarstool/status/1154083206519545856?s=21[/quote]
Paultzman, well said. And thanks
[quote="SJU85" post=354911][quote="Adam" post=354910]I'm a bit confused, he's on Team USA? The same Team USA that the top pros play on every 4 years for the Olympics? That doesn't sound right, unless the team has a bunch of reserves that don't end up playing. No disrespect to Heron obviously as I wouldn't expect any college player to be on that team.[/quote]
Yes, USA Basketball sends out teams every year for different competition. This time its the Pan American games, which they use college players for and yes, for whatever event they are representing the USA, they are Team USA. Just like the U-19 Team that played this summer.
The pros only get called for the Olympics and maybe the World Championships.[/quote]
To add this year's Pan Am games team is made up entirely of returning Big East players I believe and coached by Cooley. Willard is one of the AC's. The other is the coach of Brown.
Yes, USA Basketball sends out teams every year for different competition. This time its the Pan American games, which they use college players for and yes, for whatever event they are representing the USA, they are Team USA. Just like the U-19 Team that played this summer.
The pros only get called for the Olympics and maybe the World Championships.[/quote]
To add this year's Pan Am games team is made up entirely of returning Big East players I believe and coached by Cooley. Willard is one of the AC's. The other is the coach of Brown.
Knockout-Ned
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[quote="austour" post=354915][quote="SJU85" post=354911][quote="Adam" post=354910]I'm a bit confused, he's on Team USA? The same Team USA that the top pros play on every 4 years for the Olympics? That doesn't sound right, unless the team has a bunch of reserves that don't end up playing. No disrespect to Heron obviously as I wouldn't expect any college player to be on that team.[/quote]
Yes, USA Basketball sends out teams every year for different competition. This time its the Pan American games, which they use college players for and yes, for whatever event they are representing the USA, they are Team USA. Just like the U-19 Team that played this summer.
The pros only get called for the Olympics and maybe the World Championships.[/quote]
To add this year's Pan Am games team is made up entirely of returning Big East players I believe and coached by Cooley. Willard is one of the AC's. The other is the coach of Brown.[/quote]
There is actually two or three who graduated this past year or earlier. I know Wideman from Butler is one.
Yes, USA Basketball sends out teams every year for different competition. This time its the Pan American games, which they use college players for and yes, for whatever event they are representing the USA, they are Team USA. Just like the U-19 Team that played this summer.
The pros only get called for the Olympics and maybe the World Championships.[/quote]
To add this year's Pan Am games team is made up entirely of returning Big East players I believe and coached by Cooley. Willard is one of the AC's. The other is the coach of Brown.[/quote]
There is actually two or three who graduated this past year or earlier. I know Wideman from Butler is one.
[quote="austour" post=354915][quote="SJU85" post=354911][quote="Adam" post=354910]I'm a bit confused, he's on Team USA? The same Team USA that the top pros play on every 4 years for the Olympics? That doesn't sound right, unless the team has a bunch of reserves that don't end up playing. No disrespect to Heron obviously as I wouldn't expect any college player to be on that team.[/quote]
Yes, USA Basketball sends out teams every year for different competition. This time its the Pan American games, which they use college players for and yes, for whatever event they are representing the USA, they are Team USA. Just like the U-19 Team that played this summer.
The pros only get called for the Olympics and maybe the World Championships.[/quote]
To add this year's Pan Am games team is made up entirely of returning Big East players I believe and coached by Cooley. Willard is one of the AC's. The other is the coach of Brown.[/quote]
Thanks for the clarification. I didn't realize Team USA constantly plays and it makes sense that the players would change based on level of opponent/tournament. I remember hearing about this at the beginning of the year but didn't understand it at the time. Great that Heron gets to play for them.
Yes, USA Basketball sends out teams every year for different competition. This time its the Pan American games, which they use college players for and yes, for whatever event they are representing the USA, they are Team USA. Just like the U-19 Team that played this summer.
The pros only get called for the Olympics and maybe the World Championships.[/quote]
To add this year's Pan Am games team is made up entirely of returning Big East players I believe and coached by Cooley. Willard is one of the AC's. The other is the coach of Brown.[/quote]
Thanks for the clarification. I didn't realize Team USA constantly plays and it makes sense that the players would change based on level of opponent/tournament. I remember hearing about this at the beginning of the year but didn't understand it at the time. Great that Heron gets to play for them.
redstorm80
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Was at the scrimmage tonight, physically Heron is significantly slimmer then he was last year
Knockout-Ned
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[quote="RedStorm80" post=354930]Was at the scrimmage tonight, physically Heron is significantly slimmer then he was last year[/quote]
Did he start? Any update hoe he played?
Did he start? Any update hoe he played?
