Wheeler going pro?
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we are sju
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Had nice touch and never gave him looks down there
Seriously we have been bad and was expected. This year was a disaster. And next year going to be much worse.
Had nice touch and never gave him looks down there
Seriously we have been bad and was expected. This year was a disaster. And next year going to be much worse.
I got to appreciate Wheeler the more I saw him play. Out of selfishness, I’d like to see him here for another year. He was often a leader on the court, interceding between our guys and an opposing player when hard fouls were committed.
we are sju post=466348 said:
Yea we had a coach who went 0-11 to start BE play. With the most talented guard in the conference and upperclassmen starting alongside him. So I really don’t know what you are talking about.
I don't think Soriano ever is going to be, nor should be, a focal point on offense. I saw great strides in development on the defense and rebounding side, particularly in positioning and switching off on screens.we are sju post=466354 said:
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Mullin made NCAA
Anderson going to leave after next season without ever doing that here
Anderson going to leave after next season without ever doing that here
we are sju post=466358 said:
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Amaseinyourface post=466360 said:
This is about Wheels not the future. I appreciated him from day one and thought he could work in our full court system. He developed nicely. I can remember him at first being reluctant to shoot the 3 and being encouraged by the bench to let it fly. He showed great growth throughout the season as evidenced by having 16 double point games of which 15 were in the BE games (with 4 single digit games in BE games). Check out his BE stats and one can say he probably produced better than expected. While I hate to see him go, it is probably the right decision after 5 years in college/grad school. He has shown the pros that his game has evolved and is growing, he has good size for the pro game, he is coachable, and he is a good teammate. His statement regarding leaving was put in a classy manner. Good luck Aaron!
Ray Morgan
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Good luck to Mr. Wheeler. He could have moped after early season benchings, but stayed engaged and was ready when called upon. One lucky bounce and we could have all remembered him for the the great defense and block on Nova's last possession. Instead the ball ended up in the hands of the shooter who gets stripped by Champ. only to have the ball bounce right to another Nova player. As Kenpom said, some teams, like Nova, have the luck factor going for them.
Wheeler leaving is unfortunate for the team but in no way should be seen as bad luck for CMA. He, like every other coach, has to reload and do so quickly. Not just with bodies, but with quality players that fit his system. Those players seem to be few and far between. Watching the intense man played by a number of team in the tournament, where nothing, including the 3 was conceded. was eye opening. Some zone here and there, but tough man combined with good communication and help defense was the path to the final 4.
Wheeler leaving is unfortunate for the team but in no way should be seen as bad luck for CMA. He, like every other coach, has to reload and do so quickly. Not just with bodies, but with quality players that fit his system. Those players seem to be few and far between. Watching the intense man played by a number of team in the tournament, where nothing, including the 3 was conceded. was eye opening. Some zone here and there, but tough man combined with good communication and help defense was the path to the final 4.
BOB BARKER
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WONDER IF WHEELER MISSES PURDUE RUN; THEN AGAIN THEY LOST TO PETERS...AT 24 HE'S ONLY YOUNGER THAN LOU.. TIME TO GO.. MAYBE THE STAFF CAN GET CHARLIE MOORE.. OR MAYBE WALTER BERRY IF HE HAS ANY ELIGIBILTY..
WHEELER DOESN'T WORRY ABOUT THAT. HE BEAT ST PETERS BY 20 AND TEXTS HIS EX-TEAMMATES EVERY DAY REMINDING THEM OF THAT.BOB BARKER post=466382 said:
But seriously, it's a big but not unexpected loss. Like everyone said he's a grad and 23. Gotta take the next step.
PS don't worry, SLYFOX is cloning berry and mullin for the 2042 season.
Johnny Rapper
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With Wheeler gone, where’s Arnoldo Toro when you need him?
What does being a Grad Student mean in these days of Portal Transferring ? Are they actually pursuing a Degree or just taking a few Courses ? I know Coburn is in a PA program that is rigorous but , what about the rest of these players ? And , I’m not just talking about Wheeler but , all the Grad Transfers everywhere ? Did Wheeler get his BA at Purdue or finish his degree here? As for progress on the MULBERRY clones , Dr Fauci advises Wuhan is making great advances . I join all Redmen fans in wishing Wheeler the best in his future , in BB and beyond . We could have used him for all of his eligible years .
SLYFOXX1968 post=466495 said:
Wheeler did indeed get his BA/BS from Purdue and was therefore listed as a Grad Student. I assume he was taking Grad Courses and not undergrad courses in another field of study. If he was a fifth year senior, he would be listed as a Redshirt Senior.
Good questions about grad students. I've also wondered if they need to take the GMATs and be accepted to grad school, or is that waived because they can play basketball? College basketball feeling more and more like a minor league system for the pros.SLYFOXX1968 post=466495 said:
Monte post=466507 said:
I don’t think GMATs are required as often anymore in general. When I got into my graduate program less then ten years ago I didn’t need to take them.