Garrett has been really damn good.
BeddieKU23
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Cunliffe, airballed a 3. Not a good start to his career
justanotherfan said:
Going from 46% to 58% is actually a pretty hefty jump. That's basically a quarter more makes over the season. If a guy gets to the line 150 times (Josh got to the line over 170 times last year). That's an 18 point swing on the season. That's a legitimate difference, particularly with the existence of the one and one in college. We're talking about half a point per game - you won't find much that can move the needle like that.
I should have included how many attempts Onuaku had which gives some more perspective.
In 17 minutes as a Sophomore he was 14-30 coming off the bench for the 46%. He played 600 ish minutes
In 24 minutes as a Jr and a starter he was 33-56 from the line for the 58%. He played over 700 minutes
Doke had 29 FT attempts in just under 150 minutes last year in the limited time he played.
Doke, starting, and playing a full season will attempt well over 100 FT's with his size and aggressive play around the basket. If we used 100 as a baseline and with his season average of 37% last season if he made 12% more on average we are only talking 12 FT's over the course of the season.
Doke has a broken shot. I'd like to hear what you'd do to fix it as you've given excellent breakdowns in the past on shooting.
I can see Dotson picking Florida if no competition for the PG spot is what he wants. He also has a good relationship with White and the assistants.
Sean Miller has apparently told Dotson that he's switching to a 2 PG offense so that he can compete with what KU has been doing. Miller has become a lot like Calipari in that he's just going to tell kids what they want to hear.
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Grimes dropping his top 7 today.
I'm sure it will look like this: KU, Texas, Baylor, Texas A&M, Arizona & Marquette.
Not that it really means anything but I'd love to see UK and Duke not be on it. Arizona is always worrisome though.
Yeah he probably does include one of them just because that is what kids do to keep people interested. His list will look "boring" without Duke/UK boards thinking they still got him.
I don't think he's in any rush to commit and could wait til spring as I've mentioned. He keeps deflecting in interviews that KU is the favorite but reiterates KU is on him daily.
Arizona is going to continue selling its soul to land either of Dotson/Grimes. More on Dotson in my next post to your reply.
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
KU out of it for Montez Mathis. Says Uconn, Rutgers, Virginia Tech his final 3
Yeah despite what he was saying I'm not sure he could have committed to KU. His final 3 kinda backs this up too.
Yup seems KU kicked the tires but Mathis wants to go somewhere more to his level. I think the KU interest in Locke had something to do with that.
Grimes dropping his top 7 today.
I'm sure it will look like this: KU, Texas, Baylor, Texas A&M, Arizona & Marquette.
KU out of it for Montez Mathis. Says Uconn, Rutgers, Virginia Tech his final 3
FYI Bagley never made it to Arizona for his visit because they are out of scholarships.
jayballer54 said:
Well read where we picked up a couple more CB'S for Devon -- -that's my boy - -I know the CB'S are pretty much a mute point, - -well at least for the most part. - -Ayton is solid proof of that as he showed us 100% right up until the end. - -Anyways like I have said many times , Would be really sweet if we were able to land Grimes and Dotson both, add Williams that would be a pretty solid start for next year --- -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Did some research. Here's what led to the change in his CB.
*It's too soon to draw a red line through Dotson's name, but after appearing to gain ground on the Charlotte star this summer, it seems his recent research of the roster hasn't been good for Maryland. The Terps have an entrenched starting point guard in Anthony Cowan, so they'd have to incorporate Dotson with him. Is that a concern?
"Yes, yes it is. I think that he had a pretty good season. They kind of moved Melo off the ball, so [there are] concerns about how they would use him," Dotson said.
The younger Dotson visited Arizona this week and likely will visit Kansas and Florida before long. A decision might come soon thereafter so that he can claim his spot at whichever school he likes. So Maryland doesn't have much time to allay their concerns.*
Sounds exactly how KU was recruited against the last few years with Mason/Graham still around in regards to elite PG's. I also think the Dotson's don't have the relationship with Maryland that other schools have even with Wiggins in his ear. Florida is the main danger if the Arizona visit didn't change things completely.
From a Western Kentucky fan posting in KU board
Has nothing to do with being homesick at all. Has everything to do with him getting bad advice from "handlers" and people trying to cash in on him. Mainly his Godfather and former WKU assistant Shammond Williams. His mother wants him at WKU and not to listen to those other people. But he has a lot of people in his ear.
He has not gotten along with his teammates at WKU because he hasn't treated many of them with any respect. There is a whole lot more to this saga than what is being reported. The whole team has been better off since he went on "vacation" because he was quickly becoming a cancer in the locker room with his prima donna act.
KUSTEVE said:
@BShark What did he do?
Last Wednesday night, Western Kentucky freshman center Mitchell Robinson packed up all of his stuff and went back to his home in Louisiana without telling anyone at WKU. When he didn’t report to a workout the next day, staff members went to his dorm room and discovered that it was empty.
On Sunday, Western Kentucky head coach Rick Stansbury traveled to New Orleans to meet with both Robinson and his mother. Robinson reportedly expressed that he was having second thoughts about attending WKU, and was wanting to leave before the new summer semester began and before the Hilltoppers team trip to Costa Rica next week.
On Monday, Stansbury announced that Robinson was suspended indefinitely for leaving campus. On Tuesday, the head coach released a statement announcing that Robinson was free to transfer.
Mitchell is a good kid, but the team will always be more important than one individual player," Stansbury said in a statement. "He needs to understand the value of structure and accountability in his life, and his return will be dependent upon requirements that will be handled internally.
HighEliteMajor said:
@BeddieKU23 @JayHawkFanToo Only solution is Rick Barry style. But no coach ever insists on that.
Louisville's Onuaku 2 years ago switched to the Rick Barry style and went from 46% to 58% with the switch. Not exactly ground-breaking numbers.
Doke makes Josh J look like Ray Allen at the line
Sounds like WKU players were happy he's gone.
Probably the type of person you don't want, but the talent and need for a big of his potential would make it hard to pass up.
I thought he would have landed at LSU first time around. Wade has inspired life into a terrible basketball program. They don't have an open scholarship to give him but I'm sure those things just work themselves out
JayHawkFanToo said:
So...he can dunk. Now he better start practicing FTs or we will see opponents using the "poke-a-Doke" and sending him to the line.
I'm afraid practicing them will not help. The shot is just ugly, even Shaq's looked better
BShark said:
Yeah hack a doke can definitely be a thing.
A definite concern late in the game.
Stastically Lightfoot was even worse, we'll see if that was just a product of sporadic minutes
KUSTEVE said:
@BeddieKU23 LOL..I just burst out laughing at work, and they're looking at me now...hehehehehe..
In all seriousness he's the worst FT shooter we've ever had. There isn't anything that can change that unless they find a different motion. We have to hope he makes a good % of his shots before being fouled.
KUSTEVE said:
@BeddieKU23 LOL..I just burst out laughing at work, and they're looking at me now...hehehehehe..
Glad to provide some entertainment. Your Colin Kap one's last week had me in a similar situation at work
KUSTEVE said:
1- how does preston look?
2- newman???
3- doke???/
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He played well. I think 8 points?
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Silky smooth scorer, a natural
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Breaks rims. can't shoot a FT unless Jesus took the wheel
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
KJ, Moore, Cunliffe, Teahan, Young.
lol
Still better then K-St's 5
ROASTED.
We might not see the starters again today.
Yeah its a smart move. Let the transfers and young guys get some minutes
After the break, Chris to the line for 2
Great having another Teehan on the team
86-47
BShark said:
KJ, Moore, Cunliffe, Teahan, Young.
lol
Still better then K-St's 5
Mitch with a lob from Devonte. Great decision
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
It's hard to even imagine a backcourt being better then last year's Frank/Devonte combo but its entirely possible Devonte a yr older and Newman a matured Soph could be just as good
If Newman's head is on right all year WATCH OUT. One of the most talented guards Self has had. Period.
Exactly. If Newman defends and plays team ball. Man he can score and you can tell its so natural for him
It's hard to even imagine a backcourt being better then last year's Frank/Devonte combo but its entirely possible Devonte a yr older and Newman a matured Soph could be just as good
heat check for Graham
Malik is so good offensively
It's a nice warm up game after the long 19hr travel to get there
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
22 point lead
Opponent is um not good.
besides the one big they got no, they are terrible
22 point lead
WOW that's crazy
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
10-3 KU early.
Starters were Graham, Newman, Vick, Preston, Doke.
I predict the same starters throughout the year.
Me too, stacked 2nd unit with Svi, Mitch, Garrett and Sam. Still need another big body its clear
The only way Doke makes FT's this year is if he shoots them underhand
Udoka is literally trying to break the rim
24 second shot clock, 4 10 minute qtr's for those wondering
40-24 after another Svi basket
Svi with a really nice pull up J. wow
steal and fastbreak dunk for Lightfoot.
36-20
Newman with another jumper, now with 4..
32-20
Devonte 4-4 from 3 already
Newman finally on the board
Then airballed his FT, no wind didn't take it
Doke just about BROKE THE BACKBOARD
Brought the rim down at least a foot. wow
Graham with another 3 to start the qtr
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Garrett's hair makes him 6'10
Confirmed, he will play PF
the new new hybrid
Moore with a qtr ending 3. 22-15
19-12 after Preston FT's and a Svi basket