SJU Transfer Targets/Possibilities
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While we all might wish to have a healthy GW, who has the ability to provide good and consistent offense and defense, IF HEALTHY, getting a battle-tested B10 guard with a defensive motor close to Posh's would be a nice replacement for GW.
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MakingPlays
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Another thing I wonder with Greg, since he's had some reoccurring back issues, if he may be looking for a school that maybe has a better training/medical staff. Sometimes a really good training staff can make a big difference, I'm not sure where St. John's ranks in that.bamafan post=431932 said:
WillyDilly
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Does the Duke know you cheated on him by watch a basketball game that he wasn't involved in?!?!?Duke of Earlington post=431911 said:
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I have no idea if the staff is actually looking at Mathis and WIlliams for the same spot but if that is true then I agree I would prefer having Greg back. That being said if Mathis ends up here it's because he's needed and we could do a lot worse. I've also watched Rutgers a bit and I think he'd be a much better fit here since he's better in transition. The problem with him in my eyes is that he's really inefficient in the half court offense. I'd hope he's coming in as a guy who will get good minutes off the bench but not play the lion's share.
Also, Williams coming back would help our outside shooting but I don't think he's the answer. We want to add outside shooting so we can spread the floor and open things up. Williams shoots a GREAT percentage but the reason for it is he never takes a bad shot. He never forces it. That's an excellent trait but he doesn't have a quick release and he usually takes it when it's obvious he'll take it (he's wide open) He's not a marksman. Opposing defenses don't game plan against St. John's by saying we have to keep an eye on this Williams kid from deep. He hits 1 a game. That's one of the reasons why I'm way higher than most on Stef Smith. He shoots 3's in volume. It's not just about the %. Smith will spread the floor more than Williams because his defender will know he needs to be attached. I want WIlliams back but if we add two more guards I would hope it's WIlliams and still another deep threat. Obviously if it's Mathis I'm personally fine with him but adding a shooter is that much more important then. Smith, Champagnie and another gunner would probably help our half court offense tremendously (like Soriano hopefully will for different reasons)
Also, Williams coming back would help our outside shooting but I don't think he's the answer. We want to add outside shooting so we can spread the floor and open things up. Williams shoots a GREAT percentage but the reason for it is he never takes a bad shot. He never forces it. That's an excellent trait but he doesn't have a quick release and he usually takes it when it's obvious he'll take it (he's wide open) He's not a marksman. Opposing defenses don't game plan against St. John's by saying we have to keep an eye on this Williams kid from deep. He hits 1 a game. That's one of the reasons why I'm way higher than most on Stef Smith. He shoots 3's in volume. It's not just about the %. Smith will spread the floor more than Williams because his defender will know he needs to be attached. I want WIlliams back but if we add two more guards I would hope it's WIlliams and still another deep threat. Obviously if it's Mathis I'm personally fine with him but adding a shooter is that much more important then. Smith, Champagnie and another gunner would probably help our half court offense tremendously (like Soriano hopefully will for different reasons)
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Paultzman post=431929 said:
As QueensBall posted SJU better not forget about the outside shooting. Champ and Smith right now are the only dependable three point shooters.
MakingPlays
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I think Posh, Wusu, Pinzon, Wheeler, Nyiwe, Traore are also all capable of shooting the 3. Champ and Smith are probably the only guys you probably would say have a chance to shoot 40+% from three, but that's alright. If you can get half of those other guys I mentioned to be respectable shooting the 3 in the mid 30's you can still be a very good team, especially since you now have a post scoring presence with Soriano, the ball will be worked into the post a lot more and get scoring from there now. Also, I'm sure with the remaining 2 guards they are bringing in at least one of them will be respectable at shooting.Enright post=431963 said:
Shooter and a combo guard with decent stroke and capable of running some point to me seems ideal duo. Guys who declared for NBA but left wiggle room like Alvarado and Jacob Young of Rutgers would be ideal IMO, but waiting for guys like that to decide has its risks. Tricky stuff
Must say staff has added three solid transfer additions and feel more confident they will complete the process positively with remaining moves despite some initial turbulence.
Must say staff has added three solid transfer additions and feel more confident they will complete the process positively with remaining moves despite some initial turbulence.
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Enright post=431963 said:
Smith has played well against high-major comp. But the vast majority of his playing time has been against the NJIT, Stony Brook and U of Maines of the world. He now has to deal with the closeout speed of BE defenders not just 2 or 3 times a season but every night. Hope he can still nail them.
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I agree. If you aren't a threat from outside as a 2G/SF, you had better be able to capitalize on your ability to drive to the basket, otherwise we are easy to defend when you are on the court. I can live with a defensive specialist who shoots 29% from three if he's explosive and attacks the basket, but in that scenario you have to be a good FT shooter and 55% for a 2G is horrific.fordham96 post=431945 said:
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Media guys seem to be really high on Mathis' defense. I wish kids would make defensive highlight video tapes as well... I'd watch a 20 minute long Posh steals highlight tape.
Media guys seem to be really high on Mathis' defense. I wish kids would make defensive highlight video tapes as well... I'd watch a 20 minute long Posh steals highlight tape.
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I think Posh, Wusu, Pinzon, Wheeler, Nyiwe, Traore are also all capable of shooting the 3. Champ and Smith are probably the only guys you probably would say have a chance to shoot 40+% from three, but that's alright. If you can get half of those other guys I mentioned to be respectable shooting the 3 in the mid 30's you can still be a very good team, especially since you now have a post scoring presence with Soriano, the ball will be worked into the post a lot more and get scoring from there now. Also, I'm sure with the remaining 2 guards they are bringing in at least one of them will be respectable at shooting.
MP, I agree that those guys are all capable of shooting the three, but not convinced most of them have shown the ability to make them consistently. Posh did show a nice stroke from there at times and believe he can improve on 30% he shot last year but Wusu shot 27% and threw up a lot of bricks from three, will have to show me more before I'd ever call him a three point threat. Wheeler may surprise if he goes back to the way he shot threes as a frosh; I think of Traore as an inside player who will not be shooting threes and from what I've heard Pinzon will need to develop a consistent three point shot over time. I don't think any of us know much about what the mysterious Nyiwe is capable of but doubt coach wants him hoisting many threes. Just my thoughts, but I think we absolutely need at least one more consistent, proven shooter.
I think Posh, Wusu, Pinzon, Wheeler, Nyiwe, Traore are also all capable of shooting the 3. Champ and Smith are probably the only guys you probably would say have a chance to shoot 40+% from three, but that's alright. If you can get half of those other guys I mentioned to be respectable shooting the 3 in the mid 30's you can still be a very good team, especially since you now have a post scoring presence with Soriano, the ball will be worked into the post a lot more and get scoring from there now. Also, I'm sure with the remaining 2 guards they are bringing in at least one of them will be respectable at shooting.
MP, I agree that those guys are all capable of shooting the three, but not convinced most of them have shown the ability to make them consistently. Posh did show a nice stroke from there at times and believe he can improve on 30% he shot last year but Wusu shot 27% and threw up a lot of bricks from three, will have to show me more before I'd ever call him a three point threat. Wheeler may surprise if he goes back to the way he shot threes as a frosh; I think of Traore as an inside player who will not be shooting threes and from what I've heard Pinzon will need to develop a consistent three point shot over time. I don't think any of us know much about what the mysterious Nyiwe is capable of but doubt coach wants him hoisting many threes. Just my thoughts, but I think we absolutely need at least one more consistent, proven shooter.
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Montez was 5/5 from 3 vs Purdue. Seems like he’s capable AND can really play defense and penetrate. I think we’d be crazy to pass on this kid and I don’t think cma will if he can land him. He’s very much a player who would thrive in CMA’s system at both ends.
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MCNPA post=431972 said:
That’s the worrisome part. Aside from that one game he was a 24% 3pt shooter.
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Kind of reminds me of the Nick Rutherford pickup. Guy with not so great offensive stats with a great motor and a senior leader. Rutherford worked out pretty well so I’m good with Mathis.