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Kadary
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Fair grade
The Georgia game was our third in 64 hours and was a big regression to the mean in three point shooting. It sucks but also isn't anything to worry about .
tom in salem
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Who is this guy?
Moose
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He's Travis Branham
“Kadary Richmond is still battling with inconsistency as he learns a new system. Richmond’s nine-point outing versus Bryant is the fourth time he was held to single-digit scoring this season, already matching the number of single-digit-scoring games he had last season in 35 games with Seton Hall. His assist rate has also dropped from 32.6 to 24.9 percent, while his turnover rate has ticked up from 19.0 to 21.5 percent. Perhaps Richmond can elevate his play entering conference season?”
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Wrong as usual. Kadary can play with anyone. His unselfishness actually rises to a weakness many games. You let either guy get something in secondary transition before the defense sets up...once they are set, let Deivon get first crack at something quick. If one of them has a favorable matchup, let them cook. If everything is even, Kadary late in the shot clock is the better option -- as Devion can space the floor better with his shooting and Kadary is so good at drawing defenders for fouls or kicks to open shooters.
Fans need to get over the fact that Kadary doesn't need shots to impact a game. He doesn't look like your typical superstar. RJ Luis is also the best player on this team and Zuby plays out of his mind at times. We don't need an alpha scorer to win. We need someone to set the table, get to the basket to draw fouls, and rebound.
carmineabbatiello
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Would it kill him to try and gather a loose ball every now and again?
Mullins Revenge
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He is what he is. Accept it and enjoy it.
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Admittedly I have been a little rough on Kadary at times. But thinking back on last nights game there was none of the lackadaisical play that bugged me in other games and his defense was pretty solid. An overall very good game and hopefully he and Smith can coexist on the floor with the same success they had last night.
We need that for the Johnnies to be really good all year.
THIS. This is the kind of output and effort that was expected. Hopefully, this is what we can expect most nights going forward. As RP said, we're 4 points (overt the losses) form being undefeated and one of the top ranked teams in the country. That is the upside of this team. But, we need to have each guy playing consistent, good, cohesive ball. Last night (against an opponent that was not that much competition) was a good start.
Despite Kadary’s issues to date, I still believe he, fellow veteran Smith and a learning, budding Sim gives us potentially as good a guard trio there is in the country. (Or damn close)
I remain of the opinion that people misinterpret what they see as "lacksadaisical" play from Richmond. Agreed he is not the sort of player who you see gritting his teeth out there. But two things:
First, he is a player who is interested in one thing, and that's winning. It doesn't matter to him how many points he has or who gets the glory. if someone else has a better shot, he's getting them the ball. If asked to guard a center, he's guarding a center. So in the low-level games, with a new team and a bunch of new players, and in a new system, he sits back and facilitates for others as part of a developmental process. If you like ball-dominant, shoot-first, selfish players, or if you thought that he was going to be Shamorie Ponds, then I could get that you would not be happy with that. But IMHO it was to his credit, not detriment and I am sure the staff appreciated it as well.
Now that time of the season is over and last night he started to assert himself more and show what he can do - be unstoppable to the rim, hit the mid-range jumper, draw attention and create space and shots for others. The shot and finishing is still uncharacteristically off, it seems like someone tried to tweak his form to help with three-point shooting and did more harm than good or maybe he's still adjusting to it. But the guy is going to be a horse in league play and Pitino is wisely going to ride him as far as it can go.
Second, the speed Richmond plays at is intentional. He always winds up where he needs to be when he needs to be there. It's just that on offense he uses that speed and control to operate as something like a gravitational force - he pulls defenders where he wants them to be so he can drive or pass. Smith puts pressure on a defense by playing fast; Richmond does it by playing slow.
As Larry Wright said to me elsewhere, maybe I'm watching a different game. If you're looking for dunks, threes and highlight reel plays then Richmond is not your guy. But he is a guy who does a whole lot of things that make a team better, is tremendously productive, and his play will be a big key to team success this season.
First, he is a player who is interested in one thing, and that's winning. It doesn't matter to him how many points he has or who gets the glory. if someone else has a better shot, he's getting them the ball. If asked to guard a center, he's guarding a center. So in the low-level games, with a new team and a bunch of new players, and in a new system, he sits back and facilitates for others as part of a developmental process. If you like ball-dominant, shoot-first, selfish players, or if you thought that he was going to be Shamorie Ponds, then I could get that you would not be happy with that. But IMHO it was to his credit, not detriment and I am sure the staff appreciated it as well.
Now that time of the season is over and last night he started to assert himself more and show what he can do - be unstoppable to the rim, hit the mid-range jumper, draw attention and create space and shots for others. The shot and finishing is still uncharacteristically off, it seems like someone tried to tweak his form to help with three-point shooting and did more harm than good or maybe he's still adjusting to it. But the guy is going to be a horse in league play and Pitino is wisely going to ride him as far as it can go.
Second, the speed Richmond plays at is intentional. He always winds up where he needs to be when he needs to be there. It's just that on offense he uses that speed and control to operate as something like a gravitational force - he pulls defenders where he wants them to be so he can drive or pass. Smith puts pressure on a defense by playing fast; Richmond does it by playing slow.
As Larry Wright said to me elsewhere, maybe I'm watching a different game. If you're looking for dunks, threes and highlight reel plays then Richmond is not your guy. But he is a guy who does a whole lot of things that make a team better, is tremendously productive, and his play will be a big key to team success this season.
Ok. He didn't dive for a loose ball. He's not Wendell Ladner. (LMAO. stupidly old reference).
Just say "I'm Khadsorry for hating on you"
Just say "I'm Khadsorry for hating on you"
His defense looked better last night which made me overall really happy with how he played. When he's not getting blown by on defense, we become a very formidable defensive unit with the length of Kadary/Luis, the rim protecting from Zuby, and the disruption Smith causes
As I said early on.... Richmond can get to any spot on the floor.
Larry Wright
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Richmond actually scares the crap out of me. Even when playing well. In BET and if we make the NCAA tournament, threes, making free throws, defense and limiting turnovers are what wins these games. Those just happen to be the 4 things he struggles with.
He is a good though turnover prone passer and a strong guard physically. But he is not a great finisher and not a good foul shooter. He is my biggest concern in a tournament setting.