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Post by monty619 on Jul 20, 2014 18:46:54 GMT -8
I know we have a crazy loaded roster...especially at the guard spots, but what are the chances that this guy makes it? Obviously a pure shooter and you can never have enough of those. Will be interesting to see if he manages to force his way on to the roster like AQ. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9KKJdfGNaw |
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Post by Old School on Jul 20, 2014 19:54:34 GMT -8
Uh, does he play any defense? Nice spot shooting though, no doubt. Reminds me of Rahon. I figure the extra time absorbing Fisher's system and fighting for a spot in the rotation during practice may do him some good.
Oldie Out
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Post by aztec70 on Jul 20, 2014 20:30:24 GMT -8
I liked what I saw. I feel sure that he can play defense. Fisher's teams play defense. Fisher would not put him in a uniform if he could not defend. JMO
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Post by sdsudevil on Jul 20, 2014 21:30:36 GMT -8
Uh, does he play any defense? Nice spot shooting though, no doubt. Reminds me of Rahon. I figure the extra time absorbing Fisher's system and fighting for a spot in the rotation during practice may do him some good. Oldie Out That was exactly my thoughts. Highlights of threes over undersized defenders is rough to judge. That said I like his ability to be a catch and shoot, and if we can utilize him as a weapon against a zone, then we are doing something right. |
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Post by Gundo on Jul 20, 2014 22:00:40 GMT -8
Here's the kids bio from Hartford University.
Completed his high school basketball career at Jesuit High School where he played for three seasons … prior to Jesuit High School, attended Rio Americano for one year … as a senior at Jesuit, led his team to a 27-7 overall record and an appearance in the CIF NorCal championship game … wrapped up his final season averaging 16.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists … earned First Team All-Delta League honors in 2011-12 … garnered Second Team All-Metro honors for two-straight years … ranked as a top-15 prospect for the class of 2012 in the Northern California region … played AAU ball with Team 94 and spent one season with the Compton Magic … also lettered in swimming and water polo.
As A Freshman at Hartford (2012-13 Season)
Played 29 games for a team that earned a postseason bid for the first time in its Division I history... Helped the Hawks to a 17-14 record (10-6 America East) and a spot in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament... Was named to the America East Winter/Spring Honor Roll... Averaged 1.4 points and 1.1 rebounds in 7.5 minutes... Saw action in 29 of Hartford's 31 games... Played double-figure minutes nine times, including a four-game stretch in mid-December to early January... Scored in 10 games and picked up a rebound in 16 outings... Had a career-high two assists vs. Central Connecticut (11-24-12)... Top rebounding game came at Rice (12-15-12) when he grabbed seven boards... Played a career-high 22 minutes vs. Marist (12-22-12)... Scored a career-high nine points and had a personal-record four steals at NCAA participant Colorado (12-29-12)... Matched his career high with two assists vs. New Hampshire (2-20-13).
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Post by AztecBill on Jul 21, 2014 7:51:45 GMT -8
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Post by sdsustoner on Jul 21, 2014 7:58:31 GMT -8
I'm not sold. Quinn was starter at CSUN. Parker could barely see the floor at Hartford. There's your difference.
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Post by HighNTight on Jul 21, 2014 8:14:22 GMT -8
I'm not sold. Quinn was starter at CSUN. Parker could barely see the floor at Hartford. There's your difference. It's not how you start, but how you finish ... Coach Fisher will get to see these guys side by side in practice and we have a long tradition of putting the best team on the court, regardless of scholarship or walk-on status. Some players develop slower than others, but when it clicks (if it ever does) they can find themselves in the "preferred" 8-man rotation that is Fishers default. There's more than enough depth right now for a 10-man rotation, but we still have to sort out the lingering issues of injuries, familiarity with our system, defensive ability and the speed / athleticism of the game at our level (as opposed to that of CSU-N, Hartford or High School). |
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Post by Old School on Jul 21, 2014 8:42:55 GMT -8
Fish knows how to develop kids, that's part of his claim to fame. But if this kid doesn't meet expectations, he'll be transferring out (see LBF, Alec Williams, Steve Sir, etc.)
Oldie Out
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Post by standiego on Jul 21, 2014 9:09:59 GMT -8
Believe he came here as a walk on . He will probably be a walk on similar to Ryan Staten and others . There is usually an open try out each year . Fisher likes to have at least 15 guys for practice so he will have the opportunity to scrimmage against the guys . Play some in G.T . If he is a can't miss shooter they can always see in the next three years or he can go to another school . They also always note guys who are graduating on senior night. As noted AQ was a starter before he transferred here .
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Post by lovethelibrary on Jul 21, 2014 21:19:51 GMT -8
Just watched his highlight video on"u'u" tube, looks like this kid has a shot ! better than winstin anyway
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Post by docmm on Jul 22, 2014 5:15:47 GMT -8
I think his video is another classic example of selective editing. In his only year of Div 1 basketball at Hartford in the American East conference, he shot 29% from 3-point land and 30% from 2. That doesn't suggest he's a sharpshooter at all. And that's against the Vermonts, Stoney Brooks and Albanys of the world.I bet he's a great kid who wants to improve his game and live closer to home. Maybe by now his shot has gotten better too. I can't imagine him getting any kind of real floor time with all the other shooters on the roster this year. It would be a wonderful story if he suddenly became a long-range marksman who was good for 2-3 quick baskets without costing us on the defensive end but I don't think it's likely.
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Post by aztecindal on Jul 22, 2014 7:40:27 GMT -8
First off we have a deep team and he may not get on the floor. Second, lets not assume he can't shoot. Yea the stats don't look great but I would guess with better players around he should shoot a higher percentage. Last thing is he has had a year to practice with the team and I'm sure that helped his development.
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Post by AztecBill on Jul 22, 2014 7:48:43 GMT -8
First off we have a deep team and he may not get on the floor. Second, lets not assume he can't shoot. Yea the stats don't look great but I would guess with better players around he should shoot a higher percentage. Last thing is he has had a year to practice with the team and I'm sure that helped his development. Also small sample size. Those percentages were from very few attempts. But players who are second team in their high school conference, aren't rated by services, and have bad years as a freshman - let's just say there is a reason he is walking on. |
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Post by standiego on Jul 22, 2014 9:03:55 GMT -8
He is a walk on this year with 13 guys on scholarship ,we did not take scholarship transfers because we did not have any, but he can play if needed or in " GT" as a walk on. We are loaded with guards and not much PT . He practices with the team . Coaches evaluate him similar to Ryan Staten .
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