Parrish to enter draft, portal.

[biotec]

Many times last year, Micah reminded me of Matt Mitchell in his Fr/So years where his shot selection wasn't refined. Micah seemed to force shots a lot of times and tbh, played with a little too much emotion. If a guy he was guarding shot a 3 pointer in his face, everyone in the arena knew that Micah was going to try to respond with a 3 the next time down the court. I wish him well and hope he gets his shot back at his next school.

[hoobs]

Apr 12, 2024 7:28:47 GMT -8 Den60 said:

Apr 12, 2024 7:03:03 GMT -8 kushandfishersweets said:

I see Micah transferring to a school like Michigan State with more NIL money to give and closer to home.

IIRC, Mich St. tried to sign him but his parents are Michigan people. Perhaps he goes to Michigan?

I *love* that transfering from SDSU to Michigan would be a 'step down' in program to seek a better chance at more playing time.

[junior]

Best wishes. Nice kid, but not NBA bound. He can play somewhere, though.

[Morpheus]

I bet Micah takes a step forward in productivity wherever he plays next year, if its at the collegiate level. He has the skillset and ability, just didn't shoot well this year obviously. It happens.

[docmm]

Apr 12, 2024 7:38:29 GMT -8 hoobs said:

Apr 12, 2024 7:28:47 GMT -8 Den60 said:

IIRC, Mich St. tried to sign him but his parents are Michigan people. Perhaps he goes to Michigan?

I *love* that transfering from SDSU to Michigan would be a 'step down' in program to seek a better chance at more playing time.

Michigan's new coach, Dusty May, will be familiar with him from last year's Final Four. Parrish was ok that game; 5 rebounds, 6 points on 2-6 shooting, including 2-4 from 3. He was 0-2 in FTs. But he probably guarded hard.

[aztecking]

It’s fine by me. Hopefully we can bring in a better shooter. Dutcher considers him gone now so I’m not even sure why he has a return to SDSU as an option.

[couldashoulda]

He can probably make mid 6 figures overseas. That is where I expect him to end up.

[Gundo]

Apr 12, 2024 10:25:29 GMT -8 couldashoulda said:

He can probably make mid-figures overseas. That is where I expect him to end up.

Here are the Aztec backcourt players in Europe; you can assess how Parrish stacks up against past SDSU players on the international stage.

SDSU Backcourt Players in Europe/Asia
Bradley: German BBL, Rostock Seawolves
Gomez: Polish OBL, Rawlplug Sokol Lancut
Kell; Turkish BSL, Bahcesehir Koleji
Mitchell: Turkish, BSL Besiktas Icrypex
O'Brien: Turkish BSL, Tofas SC
Pulliam: Serbian KLS, KK Cacak 94
Sieko: German Pro A, PS Karlsruhe

Franklin: Australian National Basketball League, Adelaide 36ers
Feagin: Australian National Basketball League, Knox Raiders 

Sheppard: was playing in Ukraine (Escaped through Romania at the beginning of the war)
Hemsley: played in the UK (Now, Entrepreneur & designer)

[standiego]

Parrish said he will enter the Portal but could be back at SDSU -

Per Dutcher in Zeigler's article once a player enters the Portal they are saying they already have one foot out the door and Dutcher is going to try to recruit for that player's position on the team

Parrish made it sound as amical that he was going to get NBA evaluation - also enter the Portal but could come back - is a nice way of saying he might come back but knows that Dutcher will be trying to replace him - so can say he was leaving it open as he shops for PT and NIL

So parting of the waves and gives Dutcher the opportunity to try to find an experienced SF or possibly SG - depending on what Waters does and what position might be best for him and the Aztecs

[azson]

Apr 11, 2024 14:36:26 GMT -8 sdsu2000 said:

Parrish came here and did what he had to do and was a part of our success. I feel our offense didn’t do a good job of getting him and Waters in better situations. They were sort of put in spots based on LeDee and not their strengths.

I wish him well whether it be overseas or at some school iwilling to pay him more than that salary.

Respectfully disagree. Yes, the offense was designed around LeBeast, but there were numerous times throughout the season and post-season where they were wide open (thanks to focus on LeBeast) and neither could knock it down.

[Gundo]

Apr 12, 2024 11:30:33 GMT -8 azson said:

Apr 11, 2024 14:36:26 GMT -8 sdsu2000 said:

Parrish came here and did what he had to do and was a part of our success. I feel our offense didn’t do a good job of getting him and Waters in better situations. They were sort of put in spots based on LeDee and not their strengths.

I wish him well whether it be overseas or at some school willing to pay him more than that salary.

Respectfully disagree. Yes, the offense was designed around LeBeast, but there were numerous times throughout the season and post-season where they were wide open (thanks to focus on LeBeast) and neither could knock it down.

Yes, this year marked our first time playing through LeDee (the post) in five years, a departure from the norm during Nathan's tenure. There may have been some experimentation during the 2019-2020 Covid year with Wetzel, but Yanni wasn't your typical post-player either.

However, our three-point shooting this season tells a different story. This season we attempted 822 shots from beyond the arc, hitting at a rate of 31.5%, which is 44 more attempts than our Finalist year (and two more games), where we shot 34.8% on 778 attempts. This marks an increase from the 2021-22 season when we took 542 shots, hitting 35.4%. Consequently, we took 280 more three-point attempts last season compared to two seasons ago (32 games).

Despite getting numerous open looks, we struggled to convert behind the arc this season. Here's a breakdown of our top three-point shooters:

1. Parrish: 47 made out of 161 attempts, shooting 29.2%

2. Waters: 46 made out of 134 attempts, shooting 34.3%

3. Sanders: 39 made out of 122 attempts, shooting 32.2%

4. Trammell: 39 made out of 120 attempts, shooting 32.5%

5. Butler: 32 made out of 106 attempts, shooting 30.2%

Team Total: 259 made out of 822 attempts, shooting 31.5%


 

[azson]

Apr 12, 2024 13:02:42 GMT -8 Gundo said:

Apr 12, 2024 11:30:33 GMT -8 azson said:

Respectfully disagree. Yes, the offense was designed around LeBeast, but there were numerous times throughout the season and post-season where they were wide open (thanks to focus on LeBeast) and neither could knock it down.

Yes, this year marked our first time playing through LeDee (the post) in five years, a departure from the norm during Nathan's tenure. There may have been some experimentation during the 2019-2020 Covid year with Wetzel, but Yanni wasn't your typical post-player either.

However, our three-point shooting this season tells a different story. This season we attempted 822 shots from beyond the arc, hitting at a rate of 31.5%, which is 44 more attempts than our Finalist year (and two more games), where we shot 34.8% on 778 attempts. This marks an increase from the 2021-22 season when we took 542 shots, hitting 35.4%. Consequently, we took 280 more three-point attempts last season compared to two seasons ago (32 games).

Despite getting numerous open looks, we struggled to convert behind the arc this season. Here's a breakdown of our top three-point shooters:

1. Parrish: 47 made out of 161 attempts, shooting 29.2%

2. Waters: 46 made out of 134 attempts, shooting 34.3%

3. Sanders: 39 made out of 122 attempts, shooting 32.2%

4. Trammell: 39 made out of 120 attempts, shooting 32.5%

5. Butler: 32 made out of 106 attempts, shooting 30.2%
 

The fact we made the S16 with those numbers and no Nate/true 5 makes this season even more satisfying.

[couldashoulda]

Apr 12, 2024 13:51:24 GMT -8 azson said:

Apr 12, 2024 13:02:42 GMT -8 Gundo said:

Yes, this year marked our first time playing through LeDee (the post) in five years, a departure from the norm during Nathan's tenure. There may have been some experimentation during the 2019-2020 Covid year with Wetzel, but Yanni wasn't your typical post-player either.

However, our three-point shooting this season tells a different story. This season we attempted 822 shots from beyond the arc, hitting at a rate of 31.5%, which is 44 more attempts than our Finalist year (and two more games), where we shot 34.8% on 778 attempts. This marks an increase from the 2021-22 season when we took 542 shots, hitting 35.4%. Consequently, we took 280 more three-point attempts last season compared to two seasons ago (32 games).

Despite getting numerous open looks, we struggled to convert behind the arc this season. Here's a breakdown of our top three-point shooters:

1. Parrish: 47 made out of 161 attempts, shooting 29.2%

2. Waters: 46 made out of 134 attempts, shooting 34.3%

3. Sanders: 39 made out of 122 attempts, shooting 32.2%

4. Trammell: 39 made out of 120 attempts, shooting 32.5%

5. Butler: 32 made out of 106 attempts, shooting 30.2%
 

The fact we made the S16 with those numbers and no Nate/true 5 makes this season even more satisfying.

We have always had a good coaching staff.  That is how we have maintained the success of the last 15-20 years.  Good coaching can make up for some bad shooting.  As regards Parrish's shooting...late in the season, and into March he obviously lost confidence in his shot.  He was getting the ball plenty, and was passing up wide open shots.  It was getting to the point where I was yelling at him to shoot the friggin ball!

[standiego]

He is simply using the system as it is set up and similar to Keshad can look to see where he might get the best combination of PT and or NIL

as for his shooting - Parrish was getting numerous open uncontested threes as were many of the other players but their % of made threes continued to drop as they continued to miss making them .

Parrish was not afraid to keep taking them - when he was on - he kept taking them and even when he was cold he kept taking them - even when it was early in the shot clock . What it did result in was him getting less PT unless he hit the boards or made more assists . His defense did not exactly improve as much as many expected and he quite often got into foul trouble .

Would guess he will get other opportunities and Dutcher can now recruit a replacement even harder as this could open up an opportunity in the Portal - so a possible win - win for both sides

[docmm]

Don’t forget
Byrd 75 attempts. 31%
LeDee 45 attempts 44%

[kushandfishersweets]

I got all love for Micah. He chose SDSU over Michigan State 2 years ago when he transferred. He was part of the national championship team. Go get your money Micah

[aztecm]

I will add maybe 2/3 of the way through the season during a post game interview Dutch mentioned Parrish had a calf injury that had hobbled him. Dutch mentioned Micah isn’t one to talk about it. That would explain part of his shooting regression.

[sdsu2000]

Apr 12, 2024 11:30:33 GMT -8 azson said:

Apr 11, 2024 14:36:26 GMT -8 sdsu2000 said:

Parrish came here and did what he had to do and was a part of our success. I feel our offense didn’t do a good job of getting him and Waters in better situations. They were sort of put in spots based on LeDee and not their strengths.

I wish him well whether it be overseas or at some school iwilling to pay him more than that salary.

Respectfully disagree. Yes, the offense was designed around LeBeast, but there were numerous times throughout the season and post-season where they were wide open (thanks to focus on LeBeast) and neither could knock it down.

Here’s a quote about Waters from Dutcher. “But Reese is a really, really good player, and I’ve got to do a better job of putting him in positions to be successful.”

Same goes for Parrish. Look at where Parrish was getting the ball this year compared to last year. How he was getting the ball. When on the shot clock he was getting the ball this year compared to last. These things matter. If he would have just knocked down 10 more 3’s this year and his average is the same as last year.

[chris92065]

Apr 12, 2024 18:34:14 GMT -8 sdsu2000 said:

Apr 12, 2024 11:30:33 GMT -8 azson said:

Respectfully disagree. Yes, the offense was designed around LeBeast, but there were numerous times throughout the season and post-season where they were wide open (thanks to focus on LeBeast) and neither could knock it down.

Here’s a quote about Waters from Dutcher. “But Reese is a really, really good player, and I’ve got to do a better job of putting him in positions to be successful.”

Same goes for Parrish. Look at where Parrish was getting the ball this year compared to last year. How he was getting the ball. When on the shot clock he was getting the ball this year compared to last. These things matter. If he would have just knocked down 10 more 3’s this year and his average is the same as last year.

If I was 5 inches taller and had a 4 ft vertical , I would have been in the show.


Parrish can’t create his shot. End of story. He reached his max potential here. I wish him the best of luck and thank him for his efforts as an Aztec.

[Aztecole]

Apr 12, 2024 18:34:14 GMT -8 sdsu2000 said:

Apr 12, 2024 11:30:33 GMT -8 azson said:

Respectfully disagree. Yes, the offense was designed around LeBeast, but there were numerous times throughout the season and post-season where they were wide open (thanks to focus on LeBeast) and neither could knock it down.

Here’s a quote about Waters from Dutcher. “But Reese is a really, really good player, and I’ve got to do a better job of putting him in positions to be successful.”

Same goes for Parrish. Look at where Parrish was getting the ball this year compared to last year. How he was getting the ball. When on the shot clock he was getting the ball this year compared to last. These things matter. If he would have just knocked down 10 more 3’s this year and his average is the same as last year.

I agree in some sense, but I also feel like some of that was on Parrish. A lot of times he would catch the ball and instead of take the wide open shot, he would hold it and then take a much harder contested shot.