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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Mar 19, 2015 12:45:13 GMT -8
Who, where?
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Post by ab on Mar 19, 2015 14:05:42 GMT -8
as per today's UT, a shooter/scorer who can put the ball in the hoop Yes, this is exactly what Hut said when I heard him asked about that last open scholarship. We need a shooter as good as Johnny Dee or ucla HC Alford's kid.
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Post by ab on Mar 19, 2015 14:07:44 GMT -8
as per today's UT, a shooter/scorer who can put the ball in the hoop One thing about the Aztecs, the only constant is change. Looks like our focused has changed based on these three numbers 305, 304, 263. 305 - Aztecs point per game 61.8 304 - Aztecs assists per game 10.6 263 - Aztecs shooting percentage 41.9% I realize that the number of possessions dictate some of these metrics, but scoring is still a key KPI in basketball. I think I get your points but what do the 305, 304 and 263 signify?
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Post by Gundo on Mar 20, 2015 6:41:00 GMT -8
One thing about the Aztecs, the only constant is change. Looks like our focused has changed based on these three numbers 305, 304, 263. 305 - Aztecs point per game 61.8 304 - Aztecs assists per game 10.6 263 - Aztecs shooting percentage 41.9% I realize that the number of possessions dictate some of these metrics, but scoring is still a key KPI in basketball. I think I get your points but what do the 305, 304 and 263 signify? Rankings vs Division I teams, there are 350 D I MBB schools
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Post by Gundo on Mar 20, 2015 6:44:47 GMT -8
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Post by craztec on Mar 20, 2015 7:06:47 GMT -8
Tough defender? Struggled with his shot? Sounds like our guy!
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Post by adammclane on Mar 20, 2015 10:14:23 GMT -8
Yes, this is exactly what Hut said when I heard him asked about that last open scholarship. We need a shooter as good as Johnny Dee or ucla HC Alford's kid. Would love to have Johnny Dee. (Not that he's eligible.)
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Post by mySTRAS on Mar 20, 2015 10:38:44 GMT -8
Yes, this is exactly what Hut said when I heard him asked about that last open scholarship. We need a shooter as good as Johnny Dee or ucla HC Alford's kid. We don't necessarily need someone as good as Alford's kid... we just need 'that' ref that called goaltending!
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Post by standiego on Mar 20, 2015 11:38:17 GMT -8
So we had X for 3 years and USD had D for 4 years . Who do you think ended up better off ? Knowing Dee's defense how many games do you think he would have started or minutes played for the Aztecs . Gonzaga is a quality team but what other teams play D in the WCC , not BYU .
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Post by ab on Mar 22, 2015 13:57:51 GMT -8
I think I get your points but what do the 305, 304 and 263 signify? Rankings vs Division I teams, there are 350 D I MBB schools P.U.
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Post by myk13 on Mar 22, 2015 14:18:04 GMT -8
We need a shooter as good as Johnny Dee or ucla HC Alford's kid. Would love to have Johnny Dee. (Not that he's eligible.) can he be? I know he's a SR, hopefully he wants a Masters degree
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Post by Gundo on Mar 22, 2015 15:06:22 GMT -8
The top 3 transfer PGs at this point are:
3.7 - Star PG Brandon Randolph SO 6-2 189 Xavier 3.3 - Star PG Ron Patterson SO 6-3 200 Syracuse 3.3 - Star PG Jaren Sina SO 6-2 185 Seton Hall
None are scorers.
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Post by myk13 on Mar 22, 2015 16:53:18 GMT -8
I know the competition isn't the best, and I haven't seen the guy play, but there is a SR who just graduated from Cal State San Marcos named Blake Nash, PG, that averaged 18 a game.
We should monitor the local SD schools and use them as a farm system.
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Post by jdaztec on Mar 22, 2015 19:22:59 GMT -8
A good point guard doesn't have to be a great scorer. If he can penetrate and create shots for others he would be a big help for our team. Maybe Zabo or one of the other current players will step up.
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Post by ab on Mar 22, 2015 20:40:00 GMT -8
I know the competition isn't the best, and I haven't seen the guy play, but there is a SR who just graduated from Cal State San Marcos named Blake Nash, PG, that averaged 18 a game. We should monitor the local SD schools and use them as a farm system. Cal State San Marcos almost kicked our asses a couple times. I doubt they have the same stringent entrance restrictions as we do. I do like their athletes though.
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Post by standiego on Mar 23, 2015 9:12:02 GMT -8
We brought in two very good scoring freshman , Pope and Kell ( needs to stay at his natural position SG ). Also Zabo that is a pass first PG ,but can shoot ( had a good 3 point % , even here while he played in OOC ). Also ZC that can attack the basket . But if the coaches do not believe that as much energy and scheme is needed in the offense as it is on defense it does not help bringing in transfers . Zabo did not play because the coaches did not think he was able to break through screens on D . So first TK ( ruined his offense ) AQ - was the shooter more then PG , then JJ as point player . Pope did not play much first due to injury then because of his D . So if you do not play D , you sit more then you may on many teams . So is a "Johnny Dee" stlye player who plays O not D going to play here . Not if the coaches do not believe that it is important that as much energy is needed on offense as defense . play strong D and it takes away from your legs as you keep moving , that takes away from your legs and your shot . So you better decide if you are really going to play 10 plus guys or give time and energy to the offense . Polee was very effective last year as he had the legs to play coming off the bench . Polee was a guy who developed . Is the same talent there for DA , KZ , DW , ZC or do we try to bring in others . But the staff needs to realize they may need to look at changing their attitude on offense . right now it is more one and one . If we recruit the athletic guys ,then encourage them to run and score , not slow down ball screen play . K.L was not a great shooter / scorer here . He really worked on it in the NBA . We have guys that can run ,now create offensive schemes that use it . How many alley oops did we have this year , with Pope , Polee , Shepard , DA ... not enough . In transition we rarely really pushed it . Next year we have Pope , maybe Shepard , ZC , JH , DA ( hopefully ) and a PG , Zabo that looks for them .
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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Mar 23, 2015 9:51:16 GMT -8
This is one of those threads where you probably shouldn't hold your breath in anticipation! You will pass out before something big happens!
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Post by standiego on Mar 23, 2015 10:08:35 GMT -8
In the last three years the coaches have done their best job of recruiting WS, SS, Pope , TK , KZ , ZC , DA , MS , DW , then add JH and BJ( needs work in the gym and on the court) for this year, plus transfer AC . Time to analyze guys that are coming back and developing them not only on defense but how to use them on OFFENSE also . There is a lot of talent . guys that have been to MM , now also see if there is enough there to get to E8 . If there is a missing piece or two then add as needed . but also need to make adjustments to the way we play on offense and maybe some D against quality teams .
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Post by AztecBill on Mar 23, 2015 12:01:14 GMT -8
This is going to be a very long off season.
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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Mar 23, 2015 12:03:32 GMT -8
This is going to be a very long off season. One Bill to another, I fear you may be right!
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