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Post by AztecBill on May 30, 2014 13:32:40 GMT -8
Is this real? You do realize he was second in every major statistical category last season for a team that was ranked in the top 5 and reached the sweet 16? You consider that mediocre? Also, While Shepard could very well end up in Europe (which is no shame by the way many of those Spanish league players can make a great salary while traveling the world and playing ball) To say "at best Shepard will be playing in Europe is just wrong. Shepard's Ceiling is a starter in the NBA. I'm not saying he will end up reaching that ceiling but given his physical tools that is without question where his ceiling is. In many cases guys drafted to the league are not drafted for what they are as much as where their ceiling is. He has all of the physical tools of an NBA wing and I am confident that with the coaching staff we have they will get the most out of him and we will see him even better than last year. I say even better because the kid was flat out really good last year. Was he a perfect player? Absolutely not but he provided big plays and important play for much of the season. Shepard's upside is huge. He is working real hard this offseason. One area where he excelled that goes unappreciated. Rebounds per 40 minutes played in MWC games1. Josh Davis 12.5 2. Winston Shepard 7.8 3. Dwayne Polee 7.0 4. Skylar Spencer 6.7 5. JJ O'Brien 6.2 This from a player who played mostly Shooting Guard. Shooting guards and rebounds: 1. Usually can not attempt offensive rebounds by design 2. Usually they defend the perimeter making defensive rebounds more difficult.
Shepard's ratio of FTA to 2PFGA in MWC games is .725. That is very good. Probably best on the team when you remove intentional fouls. Drawing fouls is something that greatly increases a players scoring efficiency. He is so close to being a very good offensive player. A little better FT%, a little better mid range game, and a little better finish mentality. It won't take much. If he shot 70% on FTs last year (9 extra points) instead of 63%, that would have moved his points per possession above Polee in MWC games. Getting to the free throw line is what makes the big difference. |
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Post by aztecindal on Jun 2, 2014 9:31:47 GMT -8
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Post by gigglyforshrigley on Jun 2, 2014 9:45:28 GMT -8
I wonder how Dakarai Allen and this kid are going to play together.. Seem like they have a really similar game, although Hemsley is probably more polished offensively but not quite as tall/long as DA.
EDIT: Then again they are 2 years apart so they might not have to worry about it that much
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Post by aztecryan on Jun 2, 2014 10:39:23 GMT -8
Hemsley-level recruits need to be the consistent norm. The results on the floor should continually put State near the top for these high level kids.
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Post by standiego on Jun 2, 2014 12:49:36 GMT -8
Per M.Zeigler on 1090 radio today . Aztec coaches really like Hemsley as a guy that can play either guard position, well coached , will play D and has a "nasty " streak in him - similar to Jamaal or Davis that plays to win . Has a swagger that will be infectious to the rest of the team .
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Post by Old School on Jun 2, 2014 13:02:10 GMT -8
Hemsley-level recruits need to be the consistent norm. The results on the floor should continually put State near the top for these high level kids. It's inevitable. All we need to do is win. Oldie Out |
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Post by aztecsman16 on Jun 2, 2014 14:13:47 GMT -8
Per M.Zeigler on 1090 radio today . Aztec coaches really like Hemsley as a guy that can play either guard position, well coached , will play D and has a "nasty " streak in him - similar to Jamaal or Davis that plays to win . Has a swagger that will be infectious to the rest of the team . I like it |
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Post by aztecswinagain on Jun 2, 2014 14:23:26 GMT -8
I wonder how Dakarai Allen and this kid are going to play together.. Seem like they have a really similar game, although Hemsley is probably more polished offensively but not quite as tall/long as DA. EDIT: Then again they are 2 years apart so they might not have to worry about it that much Dakarai and Hemsley have very very different games. Hemsley is a 1 or 2 and Dakarai is a 3. |
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Post by gigglyforshrigley on Jun 2, 2014 15:04:37 GMT -8
I wonder how Dakarai Allen and this kid are going to play together.. Seem like they have a really similar game, although Hemsley is probably more polished offensively but not quite as tall/long as DA. EDIT: Then again they are 2 years apart so they might not have to worry about it that much Dakarai and Hemsley have very very different games. Hemsley is a 1 or 2 and Dakarai is a 3. I think calling DA a 3 is a stretch. He's a 2/3 combo guard, depending on if we go big or small and Fisher usually likes a 6'6+ 3 guard such as DP or JJ (or Kyle spain, Lorenzo Wade, Kawhi, etc). They're similar in that they're a similar size (6'4-Hemsley and 6'5- Dakarai- which is generous IMO), and they can both handle it (although Hemsley I'm sure is a better dribbler), they both rely on defense and driving to the basket because they both can't shoot very well (which I'm sure they'll work on). If it's any issue I have no question Fisher will work it out seamlessly... it's just curious speculation talk, which is what this board is for EDIT: And I don't see how Hemsley is a PG since we have Zabo and Williams on the team. He played PG on his high school team but that's only because they needed him to, since he was so good. I see them DA and Hemsley sharing the 2 guard spot, with DA sometimes playing the 3.. But Fisher likes to get creative with lineups so who knows |
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Post by AztecBill on Jun 2, 2014 15:47:01 GMT -8
Dakarai and Hemsley have very very different games. Hemsley is a 1 or 2 and Dakarai is a 3. I think calling DA a 3 is a stretch. He's a 2/3 combo guard, depending on if we go big or small and Fisher usually likes a 6'6+ 3 guard such as DP or JJ (or Kyle spain, Lorenzo Wade, Kawhi, etc). They're similar in that they're a similar size (6'4-Hemsley and 6'5- Dakarai- which is generous IMO), and they can both handle it (although Hemsley I'm sure is a better dribbler), they both rely on defense and driving to the basket because they both can't shoot very well (which I'm sure they'll work on). If it's any issue I have no question Fisher will work it out seamlessly... it's just curious speculation talk, which is what this board is for EDIT: And I don't see how Hemsley is a PG since we have Zabo and Williams on the team. He played PG on his high school team but that's only because they needed him to, since he was so good. I see them DA and Hemsley sharing the 2 guard spot, with DA sometimes playing the 3.. But Fisher likes to get creative with lineups so who knows If the best combination of players is Hemsley and Kell, they will play together. Don't expect Fisher to insist on a traditional PG. Either Hemsley or Kell can handle playing PG in the Aztecs system. We have a bunch of players who can create for themselves and pass well. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2014 22:35:13 GMT -8
Damien is our brother school, I know Hemsley's game well. Hemsley is a score first pass later guy.
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Post by AztecBill on Jun 3, 2014 23:00:23 GMT -8
Damien is our brother school, I know Hemsley's game well. Hemsley is a score first pass later guy. So was Thames. |
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Post by standiego on Jun 4, 2014 8:39:08 GMT -8
Coaches still need to see how and which of the returning players have stepped up their game for 2014. The biggest improvement is usually after the first year they have played with the Aztecs so they will be watching Allen , Williams, , Shrigley,AQ .Also development of Shepard , Spencer , Polee ,JJ . First time looks at the 5 newer players Chol , Pope (is he healthy ? ) Kell , Cheatham, and Zabo ,how do they handle the transition and what kind of transition can they make ?
Allen is a SF - that was his best at slashing to the basket and solid D (after he learns he can not double hand check ). Believe Hemsley will play both guard positions in HS this year as needed and as the Aztecs work on the PG position . We have a year to see where he will fit in.
X was a more of a passer then shooter his first three years , then became the shooter his senior year at SDSU , when that was needed . All depends on what the other guys are doing and what they are going to need in 2015
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Post by yougotslaughtered on Jun 4, 2014 9:50:48 GMT -8
Yaa, I think sometimes we forget how good these guys are at the game. They all have the ability and talent to do what is asked of them or to transition into a new role if needed. We saw it with DJ and X. Jamaal played big or small when needed, Kawhi was a post player but then turned into one of the best wing players in the NBA. Thats what Fisher wants in his players...versatitlity. Hemsley, Kell, Pope, D'Erryl, Dakarai will all blend together and make it work. Bet on it.
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Post by Den60 on Jun 4, 2014 15:22:25 GMT -8
Per M.Zeigler on 1090 radio today . Aztec coaches really like Hemsley as a guy that can play either guard position, well coached , will play D and has a "nasty " streak in him - similar to Jamaal or Davis that plays to win . Has a swagger that will be infectious to the rest of the team . Yeah, I read that he brings a lot of intensity to his game and his HS coach emphasizes defense. Only "knock" on him is he needs to develop his 3 point shooting more. But, that is teachable. Effort isn't. |
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Post by theoracle on Jun 4, 2014 15:59:45 GMT -8
Bekays, is Brandon Heath a good comparison? The Oracle thinks that BH had a better outside shot at this point in their careers, but Hemsley is more athletic. Would this be an accurate statement? Damien is our brother school, I know Hemsley's game well. Hemsley is a score first pass later guy. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2014 19:44:00 GMT -8
Bekays, is Brandon Heath a good comparison? The Oracle thinks that BH had a better outside shot at this point in their careers, but Hemsley is more athletic. Would this be an accurate statement? Damien is our brother school, I know Hemsley's game well. Hemsley is a score first pass later guy. I think so. Being that he attend the brother school I can't really talk a whole lot about it. |
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Post by chauchat on Mar 18, 2016 21:33:00 GMT -8
Husky tears taste so sweet. Please, please let us taste them late Monday night. It would be for the best. |
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Post by 🥸 Hopeless Aztec on Mar 20, 2016 6:27:06 GMT -8
Bekays, is Brandon Heath a good comparison? The Oracle thinks that BH had a better outside shot at this point in their careers, but Hemsley is more athletic. Would this be an accurate statement? I think so. Being that he attend the brother school I can't really talk a whole lot about it. Anyone know why Bekays deleted his account? He always had good insight and I really liked reading his comments. |
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Post by kozy on Mar 20, 2016 6:34:31 GMT -8
Mind is fuzzy but I think he was coaching and commenting on this site might be a conflict in his eyes.
He did have good insight and I do miss him. funny I thought about him likewise this week.
Anyone know and could update would be appreciated. Then say hello to him from all of us.
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