Excellent stuff as usual SJU79
Easy to forget about Taylor, there has been very little chatter about him.
Had a nice little conversation with him on the autograph signing day. He was very open to talk to me.
From what I observed this past Saturday, I agree about Brady’s and Simon’s talent, and, Zuby’s and Ledlum’s toughness. Dingle gets the shot at the end of the game.
I have never seen Dingle play but a friend who’s basketball knowledge is off the charts has and raved about the fact that he not only can get his shot by himself he can get a GOOD shot by himself. He loves (who doesn’t) that late game intersection of poise, intelligence and ability and he assures me Dingle has it.
In crunch time, that is an incredibly important quality that we haven't had since Ponds (like him or not). I think him and Jenkins will be the guys with the ball in their hands under 2 minutes.
Going to nice to see smart basketball plays being made.
If he doesn’t average 18 points, I will be absolutely shocked. He can score off the bounce in a variety of ways on his own or with screens, he looks great in the pick and roll, his midrange is outstanding, and he looks great when he’s given the ball heading to the rim back door, off cuts, or just hi-low. And obviously he is a very good spot up shooter. He can score every way imaginable. The jump in competition won’t be a big factor for him based on what I’ve seen.
) I think he’ll touch 40 once…30 a few times. Good point on defense; FWIW my buddy shared that unless that improves he expects Pitino to play offense/defense down the stretch with Dingle.If he doesn’t average 18 points, I will be absolutely shocked. He can score off the bounce in a variety of ways on his own or with screens, he looks great in the pick and roll, his midrange is outstanding, and he looks great when he’s given the ball heading to the rim back door, off cuts, or just hi-low. And obviously he is a very good spot up shooter. He can score every way imaginable. The jump in competition won’t be a big factor for him based on what I’ve seen.
I predict 18.6 points and 3.1 assists a game (to be as precise as possible
His defense was nonexistent at Penn, but somewhat understandable. That has to change with Pitino and it obviously will. I still don’t expect him to be one of our top 3 backcourt defenders.
speaking of "haven't heard".... Haven't heard ANYthing regarding Glen Taylor.... P5 double digit scoring transfer (albeit a bad team)... 0 mention of him....
There are a few guys not just him that haven’t been talked about much. . One of the reasons why is one of the only true insiders here that goes to practice is Panther and he’s openly said each day he’s gone ( and that’s a lot ) is a different guy has stepped up that day.. Rutgers is going to be an amazing test of where we are much better than our first couple games. Tons of time to correct stuff and I’m a slower start guy anyway.
