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Post by Gundo on Apr 28, 2015 0:16:13 GMT -8
Florida's Eli Carter will transfer and is eligible to play immediately next season since he's a college graduate! the 6-2 guard averaged 8.8 points last season and made 43 three-point shots.
A New Jersey native, Carter began his career at Rutgers before breaking his leg and transferring to Florida in 2013, any interest in a 5th year three year starter at both Rutgers and Florida?
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Post by fisherville on Apr 28, 2015 3:42:45 GMT -8
AQ had his faults but along with Malik and Chol (which trended downward as season went on) was one our few efficient players. We will miss him,.
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Post by aztecfury on Apr 28, 2015 6:11:44 GMT -8
People seem to overlook the fact that we could not run up tempo last year because no one could pass OR catch. Basics which were overlooked and necessitated the half court slog. We will have the same post players we did last year and new PG. Will they grow new hands over the summer? Tempo does not determine a good offense. Wisconsin was #1 in offensive efficiency this year, they were the most efficient offense ever recorded in college basketball. They were also 346th out of 351 in possessions per game, yes lower than San Diego State. They made it to the NCAA championship game, so I think they are doing fine without a high tempo offense. |
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Post by azzfan on Apr 28, 2015 8:05:44 GMT -8
People seem to overlook the fact that we could not run up tempo last year because no one could pass OR catch. Basics which were overlooked and necessitated the half court slog. We will have the same post players we did last year and new PG. Will they grow new hands over the summer? Tempo does not determine a good offense. Wisconsin was #1 in offensive efficiency this year, they were the most efficient offense ever recorded in college basketball. They were also 346th out of 351 in possessions per game, yes lower than San Diego State. They made it to the NCAA championship game, so I think they are doing fine without a high tempo offense. I did not say up temp equates to better offense. |
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Post by sdcoug on Apr 28, 2015 8:24:16 GMT -8
AQ? AQ was a nice guy and, by all accounts, brought a positive, confident attitude onto the court, but he was an average or slightly above-average guard. Nothing more. I mean, honestly, Chase was a far better player than AQ. Concur. But I think the point miners22 is making has to do with experience, not talent. AQ was a scrappy, blue collar guy. But he got things done. And he scored points. But most importantly, he was a 5th-year senior. He was calm, controlled and rarely panicked. Were he a freshman with his talent level, last year would've been a disaster. But as a senior, he and JJ made a great combination. Very smart, very savvy and not mistake prone. And while I have high hopes for Hemsley, I do realize that he's a true freshman and could suffer growing pains stemming from inexperience. One of the more striking stats I saw a couple years ago was this: Of all the teams in the Sweet 16 over the past two or three decades, 80% were lead by senior PGs and 90% lead by juniors and/or seniors. Says a lot about the importance of experience in the PG position. If you go back 2-3 decades you're including a time frame that has no impact on today, and a period when "1 & dones" weren't even a possibility. Look at this year's final 4. Duke's PG - FR; Kentucky's - SO; Wisconsin's - SO. Only Trice at MSU was a senior and you can argue he & Nairns (a FR) shared the role and if you had to pigeon hole just one of the two into that title it'd be the FR.
Among the S16, here are the only teams with juniors/seniors at PG: - Arizona (SR) - Wichita St (JR) - Zags (SR) - Utah (SR) - UNC (JR) - West V (SR) - Xavier (SR)
So less than half of the S16 had even upper class leadership at the PG position.
Very good guard play is critical, no doubt. But in today's world it's less & less important for those guards to be seniors. Not with all the "Shoe ball" Tournament exposure, etc.
Hemsley will definitely struggle at times, and if surrounded by additional youth there will be a great learning curve. But we have several juniors/seniors who will be on the floor with him as well which will serve as the calming influence. He won't be asked to handle the ball all the time. Plus you have Williams, who albeit hasn't played much has been in the program for a while, and Kell - who got veteran minutes last year - to assist.
Hemsley will have played more against elite competition before he gets to SDSU than guards from the 80's or 90's ever had the opportunity to, even into their sophomore years of college. He's an elite talent, one the college staff has spent countless hours watching closely. Believe they've been to at least 8 or 9 of his games THIS YEAR alone.
Best case scenario is Williams or Kell improve so much that they take over the starting PG role, and keep Hemsley in a back-up role. Let him grow into it. But reality is he is simply the most gifted at that position, given the eyeball test. Now we'll see how quickly he adapts to the next level but I have no doubt it won't be long.
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Post by standiego on Apr 28, 2015 9:30:53 GMT -8
JH is coming into the MW as a top 100 Rivals recruit that actually played PG for his HS for 4 years . Plus a team leader . Yes that was HS but , as of today the coaches believe in him and from the time he starts playing Summer School Ball at SDSU , he is the front runner for the job . Our guard play last year was average at best . AQ was scrappy but more SG then PG , Same for Kell . Please let him go back to SG , the position he was recruited to play . the transition to PG did not help the offense and really took a toll on his scoring . He may develop into a decent SG but not if he does not play there. Time to stop trying to convert guys to positions they have not played .
Coaches have recruited a lot of very athletic guys , now let them use their athletic talent on offense as well as defense . Offense is not something that just develops . Time needs to spent on team offense , not just feeling the offense will be there .Establish the thought early in practice we want to rebound and get the ball out in transition as often as possible . Saw numerous times last year the wings were open but the guards slowed the play down . We do have guys that played in a faster paced offense that did well in HS , now time for the coaches to let them use it . We stand around too much , not enough quick passes and we Dribble way too much . If quick passing is worked on in practice then guys get accustomed to it , both passing and catching the ball . Our front line could be very solid if Spencer/Chol were involved , expected passes rather then surprised by getting the ball. But that means a lot of practice at it . The front line guys can all move , solid 6 Winston , Malik , Zylan , D.A , plus Skylar and Angelo, so get them involved and moving , believe JH can get them the ball , so should Kell at SG
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Post by Gundo on Apr 28, 2015 11:07:08 GMT -8
What about this kid who just made himself available? Seton Hall junior guard Sterling Gibbs, a second-team All-Big East selection, will transfer and be immediately eligible, multiple sources confirmed to SNY.tv. The 6-foot-2 Gibbs will be a hugely attractive graduate transfer as he is a seasoned guard with experience at Texas and Seton Hall. He dropped 40 points in one game last season and averaged 16.3 points and 3.8 assists. Gibbs Bio:www.shupirates.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/sterling_gibbs_849397.html |
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Post by KickAztec on Apr 28, 2015 11:26:11 GMT -8
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Post by hoobs on Apr 28, 2015 11:42:09 GMT -8
Gibbs would be an excellent fit, would definitely seem to be worth it since we have room.
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Post by dtay2004 on Apr 28, 2015 11:42:40 GMT -8
Why do people keep saying Trey Kell was recruited to be a SG, not a PG???
I'm pretty sure is Coach Fisher didn't recruit him to play PG, he wouldn't of had him starting there to begin the season.
Trey Kell was a freshmen and dealt with typical freshmen problems adjusting to college basketball. I expect him to play much better this year
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Post by standiego on Apr 28, 2015 11:45:57 GMT -8
Believe he is from the NJ area tried U of Texas , then went back to East area Seton Hall. Wonder if he would consider coming out to West / Aztecs . Do scoring guards see SDSU as the place to go ? Are Aztec coaches still looking for guys or do they see adding guys slowing the development of Kell , Shrigley , JH , DW .... ?
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Post by ignoranus on Apr 28, 2015 13:33:18 GMT -8
Gibbs is definitely worth a long look. If he can score in the BE, he can score in the MWC. Also, he certainly wants to play at the next level and the opportunity to polish his PG skills will enhance his future value. WS3 and the Twins will make his life easier.
MM exposure will give him the PR boost he is looking for. @ 6'2" his future prospects as a pro are much rosier as a PG.
Scoring and assists; just what the Aztecs need. And just what he needs to advance to the next level.
Choose palm trees, not another snowy winter.
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Post by AztecBill on Apr 28, 2015 14:09:54 GMT -8
Why do people keep saying Trey Kell was recruited to be a SG, not a PG??? I'm pretty sure is Coach Fisher didn't recruit him to play PG, he wouldn't of had him starting there to begin the season. Trey Kell was a freshmen and dealt with typical freshmen problems adjusting to college basketball. I expect him to play much better this year Polee was penciled in at SG to start last season. The coaches saw their choice as playing Trek Kell at PG or as a backup at SG/PG. They felt it would be quite a learning experience for Trey but the Aztecs would end up with the best team possible by conference play with Trey starting. Trey losing his starting position was a combination of his play and AQ's play. Trey got a lot of valuable experience last season that will allow him to share PG duties with Hemsley when both play together. He could also play PG when Hemsley sits allowing Shrigley and Allen more playing time. That would occur if Williams doesn't win time from those two. |
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Post by miners22 on Apr 28, 2015 21:52:53 GMT -8
Gentlemen, it does not make any difference whether a player can
do X, Y or Z. What is important is whether or not the Fisher
will TRUST said player with the ball in his hands over 75% of
the time during the game.
My money is on Kell! Fisher TRUSTS Kell to make the right
decisions and TAKE CARE of the BALL!! Again, Coaches do not like
TURNOVERS!! Has anyone seen Hemsley play against a player with
arms and leg? Can Cheatham play in a structured environment?
Outside of Kell, Aztecs may not have good decision makers and
players who value the basketball. Hopefully, Hemsley will be
good as advertised. I hope so.
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