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[paultzman]

Intra league transfer taboo in past becoming the norm or at least often. Not nuts about it, but change or perish I guess

 

[bucketshardy]

Intra league transfer taboo in past becoming the norm or at least often. Not nuts about it, but change or perish I guess

Change is inevitable... except from vending machines...

 

[logen]

I am being told by a friend who still scouts extensively, including major tournaments in Europe, to not underestimate the Greek; the last player I took his word for and broadcast here was Pointer and he still insists he was right about him but Lavin was hung up on positions instead of just putting him out there and letting him play.
Anyway, FWIW, great respect for his knowledge and he thinks the Greek would have started next to Jenkins this year if he had been here. Just a messenger here, obviously never saw the Greek play.

 

[bamafan]

I am being told by a friend who still scouts extensively, including major tournaments in Europe, to not underestimate the Greek; the last player I took his word for and broadcast here was Pointer and he still insists he was right about him but Lavin was hung up on positions instead of just putting him out there and letting him play.
Anyway, FWIW, great respect for his knowledge and he thinks the Greek would have started next to Jenkins this year if he had been here. Just a messenger here, obviously never saw the Greek play.

By the Greek are we talking about a descendant of Jimmy the Greek, Aristotle Onassis or Telly Savales, or perhaps Spartacus?

 

[Marillac2]

By the Greek are we talking about a descendant of Jimmy the Greek, Aristotle Onassis or Telly Savales, or perhaps Spartacus?

Shotacus

 

[logen]

By the Greek are we talking about a descendant of Jimmy the Greek, Aristotle Onassis or Telly Savales, or perhaps Spartacus.

Jimmy the Greek, pre-monkeying around days. Or was it Ari, pre-Jacqueline around?

 

[SummerHoops]

I am being told by a friend who still scouts extensively, including major tournaments in Europe, to not underestimate the Greek; the last player I took his word for and broadcast here was Pointer and he still insists he was right about him but Lavin was hung up on positions instead of just putting him out there and letting him play.
Anyway, FWIW, great respect for his knowledge and he thinks the Greek would have started next to Jenkins this year if he had been here. Just a messenger here, obviously never saw the Greek play.

“The Greek” - those who watched the wire will understand

 

[KG44]

We need a guard that can create their own space and rise up for a jump shot. Wilcher is not that. I like Wilcher and maybe he can grow into the role but I am not sure we put all of our eggs in his basket. We need another athletic shooter.

I haven’t seen enough of Wilcher to say. But RP loves him and has called him the future of the program.

 

[bucketshardy]

I haven’t seen enough of Wilcher to say. But RP loves him and has called him the future of the program.

rick trying to get as many kids to stay lol... he'll say anything.... its rough out there with retention

 

[Queens_Ball]

I think Pitino 100% sees Wilcher as a centerpiece of the team moving forward. I genuinely think Pitino views him as a soon to be star and people who think he’s only going to play 15-20 minutes will be surprised when he starts right away and is a big part of the offense. Agree it’s as a combo guard and they bring in a transfer who can handle the ball.

I’m not saying he’s above being benched if he plays poorly (I sense Pitino will bench anyone and everyone who isn’t meeting his expectations) only that there’s a good chance starting this upcoming season Wilcher emerges as one THE guys. I think there’s a plan here.

 

[KG44]

rick trying to get as many kids to stay lol... he'll say anything.... its rough out there with retention

Yeah I don’t think so. Jenkins and Soriano come to mind. I haven’t heard him say anything about Taylor and Luis. RP is so dedicated to player develpment. He sees things behind the scenes that we don’t see in games.

 

[KG44]

I think Pitino 100% sees Wilcher as a centerpiece of the team moving forward. I genuinely think Pitino views him as a soon to be star and people who think he’s only going to play 15-20 minutes will be surprised when he starts right away and is a big part of the offense. Agree it’s as a combo guard and they bring in a transfer who can handle the ball.

I’m not saying he’s above being benched if he plays poorly (I sense Pitino will bench anyone and everyone who isn’t meeting his expectations) only that there’s a good chance starting this upcoming season Wilcher emerges as one THE guys. I think there’s a plan here.

Agreed. Possibly 30 minutes. 20 at SG, 10 at PG as the primary backup.

 

[mattc]

Agreed. Possibly 30 minutes. 20 at SG, 10 at PG as the primary backup.

I would not go into next season expecting 30 minutes from Wilcher. 20-25 much more realistic.

 

[dk423]

Jenkins got us 30 mpg. Wilcher giving us 18-22 would be great.

 

[KG44]

Of course, “possibly” was the disclaimer. 25 minutes is not far off.

 

[Queens_Ball]

Agreed. Possibly 30 minutes. 20 at SG, 10 at PG as the primary backup.

Yeah I think we see how the roster fills out but agree he’s not the primary ball handler except for when whoever that ends up being is on the bench. I don’t really know how to project minutes without knowing the rest of the roster but I assume he’s going to be one of the guys who plays the most (whatever that is) I think they’ll work with him on his handle and on ball defense (those are really the 2 areas I personally see a need for growth) and they’ll emphasize they need him to be more aggressive as a scorer. I think he’s going to pop next year. He has a beautiful stroke, he has a midrange game and he can clearly get to the hoop. He’s a 3 level guy. I really do think Wilcher is easily the most gifted prospect offensively we’ve had since Ponds. I don’t think he was as much of an alpha as Ponds but I get the sense he may show more growth over the course of his college career. Just my opinion from what I’ve seen and what we’ve heard from coach. Maybe I’m wrong!

 

[JohnnyFan]

I would not go into next season expecting 30 minutes from Wilcher. 20-25 much more realistic.

I actually do expect Wilcher to play 30 minutes, and be 2nd team all-conference.

 

[Rocket]

I am being told by a friend who still scouts extensively, including major tournaments in Europe, to not underestimate the Greek; the last player I took his word for and broadcast here was Pointer and he still insists he was right about him but Lavin was hung up on positions instead of just putting him out there and letting him play.
Anyway, FWIW, great respect for his knowledge and he thinks the Greek would have started next to Jenkins this year if he had been here. Just a messenger here, obviously never saw the Greek play.

Hope you are right about the Greek because I would not want to be screwed at that position.

 

[Rocket]

I actually do expect Wilcher to play 30 minutes, and be 2nd team all-conference.

Until Wilcher improves his defense and in-game decision making, don't expect more than 20 minutes as a sophomore while a transfer gets major minutes. We can’t afford a key player in the rotation to collect 2 fouls within 5 minutes.

 

[JohnnyFan]

Until Wilcher improves his defense and in-game decision making, don't expect more than 20 minutes as a sophomore while a transfer gets major minutes. We can’t afford a key player in the rotation to collect 2 fouls within 5 minutes.

I hear you. I thought Wilcher's defense at MSG against Nova, when he got some decent burn, was excellent.

Also, I am typically at the games early watching warm-ups. Now, before I get attacked, I realize it is just warm-ups. But, this kid can really shoot the ball. This is a very good young player.