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       #Post#: 130--------------------------------------------------
       Breakout Player of the 2011-12 season
   DIR By: sbufan
       Date: October 10, 2011, 9:53 pm
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       Vote for whoever you think is most likely to have a breakout
       year.
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       Re: Breakout Player of the 2011-12 season
   DIR By: ecasadoSBU
       Date: October 11, 2011, 2:15 pm
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       I think Bracey is going to be big for Stony Brook this year. He
       will definitely will be someone to look forward to.
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       Re: Breakout Player of the 2011-12 season
   DIR By: Quickdraw62
       Date: October 11, 2011, 3:28 pm
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       I agree, and voted for Bracey as well.  However, there are a
       couple players that could "breakout" as well:
       - Eric McAlister, although I don't see him starting, should have
       a big year.  He has all the tools, and being a redshirt Soph.,
       should be more mature and able to seize the opportunity.
       - Lenny Hayes is ready to be a big-time scorer with the addition
       of Bracey.  If teams have to focus on the scoring of Bracey,
       Hayes (and Dougher, for that matter) should see a lot of open
       jumpers from 3-point range.
       The Stony Brook backcourt may be the best 3-point shooting combo
       in the league this year, especially if Dougher takes better
       shots.  I think the addition of a "scorer" will help Dougher and
       Hayes get easier shot opportunities, as well as allow more room
       inside for the bigs.
       #Post#: 140--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breakout Player of the 2011-12 season
   DIR By: sbufan
       Date: October 11, 2011, 4:12 pm
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       --- Quote from: Quickdraw62 link ---
       >
       > I agree, and voted for Bracey as well.  However, there are a
       couple players that could "breakout" as well:
       > - Eric McAlister, although I don't see him starting, should
       have a big year.  He has all the tools, and being a redshirt
       Soph., should be more mature and able to seize the opportunity.
       > - Lenny Hayes is ready to be a big-time scorer with the
       addition of Bracey.  If teams have to focus on the scoring of
       Bracey, Hayes (and Dougher, for that matter) should see a lot of
       open jumpers from 3-point range.
       >
       > The Stony Brook backcourt may be the best 3-point shooting
       combo in the league this year, especially if Dougher takes
       better shots.  I think the addition of a "scorer" will help
       Dougher and Hayes get easier shot opportunities, as well as
       allow more room inside for the bigs.
       >
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       Yeah I was between Hayes and Bracey but voted for Bracey. Hayes
       was definitely the break out player last year but I think he
       could take another step forward and possibly be 15+ ppg type
       player. I think McAlister just lacks confidence. I said it on
       another thread but I'm convinced that at some point it will just
       click and he'll be one of the best bigs in the conference.
       Quick, did you see either any of the New Jersey kids while they
       were in high school (Dougher, Hayes, McAlister)? I would be
       interested in hearing what you thought of them back them.
       #Post#: 147--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breakout Player of the 2011-12 season
   DIR By: Seawolf97
       Date: October 11, 2011, 8:50 pm
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       Im ready to see Bracey play.  We open at indiana  which is a
       winnable game  if everyone stays focused -no mental lapses.
       #Post#: 148--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breakout Player of the 2011-12 season
   DIR By: Quickdraw62
       Date: October 12, 2011, 8:56 am
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       I didn't see any of those players in high school, although I had
       heard of McAlister and Hayes specifically.  Some thought
       McAlister had the most potential, and had the biggest upside of
       the 3.  Dougher's lack of speed/athleticism probably kept him
       from being more highly touted.  Nice to see him have such a good
       career despite that.  I also heard that Hayes and Puriefoy
       played for the same AAU coach, for whatever that's worth.....
       #Post#: 149--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breakout Player of the 2011-12 season
   DIR By: Seawolf97
       Date: October 12, 2011, 9:36 am
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       Hopefully it means we have a little on the inside track with his
       choice of a team to play for.
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       Re: Breakout Player of the 2011-12 season
   DIR By: Quickdraw62
       Date: October 12, 2011, 1:36 pm
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       I would doubt that it would make a difference, but who knows.
       Probably more important that the official visit goes well this
       weekend....who else is being looked at besides those already
       listed on this site for the last 2 scholarships?
       #Post#: 170--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breakout Player of the 2011-12 season
   DIR By: sbufan
       Date: October 13, 2011, 8:20 am
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       I listed some names that I've seen mention Stony Brook without
       offers under the 2012 recruit thread. I think the focus at this
       point is on Puriefoy and Cousins, but obviously I'm just
       guessing.
       #Post#: 172--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Breakout Player of the 2011-12 season
   DIR By: Quickdraw62
       Date: October 13, 2011, 10:00 am
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       Look forward to info on how his visit goes, as well as if there
       are any others up there this weekend.  Great time of year as the
       decisions are being made; this one is big for Stony Brook moving
       forward.  Pairing a dynamic PG with Warney/Burnett and one other
       is key with BU and UVM having good 2012 classes (although UVM
       needs a PG too!)
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