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Re: 2018 Recruiting
DIR By: guest282
Date: February 22, 2018, 12:11 pm
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--- Quote from: OldSeawolf link ---
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> [quote author=Checkmate link=topic=531.msg21477#msg21477
date=1519314887]
> [quote author=Seawolf97 link=topic=531.msg21444#msg21444
date=1519245847]
> We can only hope at this point that a decent big for the AE is
on the radar . Ochefu is 6'8 and Christi is 7 ft. need a 6'10
type in there to balance things . Someone who is defensively
minded but could give us 10-12 points in a game.
>
--- End Quote ---
I thought Almonacy wouldn't be on the team after last year. I
believe it to be even more likely now with Cornish, McKenzie and
(probably) Long back, and with Ceesay and Latimer on their way.
Any movement would open up a much needed roster spot.
[/quote]
Are Ceesay and Latimer considered to be point guard material?
Neither Cornish or McKenzie are starting point material, IMO.
[/quote]
I think McKenzie could be a solid starting PG and is already
showing signs as a freshman. I suspect his outside shot will get
there. In general, I think overall the team will take a step
forward next year and even Boals is learning.
#Post#: 21493--------------------------------------------------
Re: 2018 Recruiting
DIR By: Hammertime
Date: February 22, 2018, 12:13 pm
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--- Quote from: avmsbu link ---
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> [quote author=OldSeawolf link=topic=531.msg21478#msg21478
date=1519316535]
> [quote author=Checkmate link=topic=531.msg21477#msg21477
date=1519314887]
> [quote author=Seawolf97 link=topic=531.msg21444#msg21444
date=1519245847]
> We can only hope at this point that a decent big for the AE is
on the radar . Ochefu is 6'8 and Christi is 7 ft. need a 6'10
type in there to balance things . Someone who is defensively
minded but could give us 10-12 points in a game.
>
--- End Quote ---
I thought Almonacy wouldn't be on the team after last year. I
believe it to be even more likely now with Cornish, McKenzie and
(probably) Long back, and with Ceesay and Latimer on their way.
Any movement would open up a much needed roster spot.
[/quote]
Are Ceesay and Latimer considered to be point guard material?
Neither Cornish or McKenzie are starting point material, IMO.
[/quote]
I think McKenzie could be a solid starting PG and is already
showing signs as a freshman. I suspect his outside shot will get
there. In general, I think overall the team will take a step
forward next year and even Boals is learning.
[/quote]
I just dont see that with McKenzie. How many points did he have
yesterday? I feel like he doesnt belong in Div1..Div 2 or 3
yes..
#Post#: 21494--------------------------------------------------
Re: 2018 Recruiting
DIR By: sbufan
Date: February 22, 2018, 12:17 pm
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--- Quote from: Hammertime link ---
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>
> I just dont see that with McKenzie. How many points did he
have yesterday? I feel like he doesnt belong in Div1..Div 2 or 3
yes..
>
--- End Quote ---
He had 6 assists in 22 minutes yesterday. He just needs to work
on his three ball, and he will have a very solid career at Stony
Brook.
#Post#: 21495--------------------------------------------------
Re: 2018 Recruiting
DIR By: Ballhard000
Date: February 22, 2018, 12:34 pm
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--- Quote from: OldSeawolf link ---
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> [quote author=Ballhard000 link=topic=531.msg21484#msg21484
date=1519320155]
> Cornish is a stud if he could harness his athleticism. He will
get a lot better over the summer, I wouldn't count him out.
Latimer can help some with Bball handling duties.
>
--- End Quote ---
Don't disagree with his athleticism - next to Saintel, probably
the 2nd most athletic guy on team currently. However, he needs
to slow the game down, be a lot more prudent and judicious in
his decision making, and as you state, harness that athleticism.
He is out of control currently more than he is in control.
Looking forward to seeing this Latimer kid.
[/quote]
I think you're absolutely right, hopefully he improves over the
summer. Some guys make a big jump over the summer. Hope he's one
of them.
#Post#: 21496--------------------------------------------------
Re: 2018 Recruiting
DIR By: sbugold
Date: February 22, 2018, 1:54 pm
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A lot of good discussion and analysis here. And you guys
certainly seem to know what you're talking about.
So, let me ask you this. What has diminished Almonacy and
Garcia so dramatically in Coach B's mind? Neither one of them
even gets to take off his warmup jersey any more! Almonacy was
certainly a stud out of high school, and even broke Kuphak's
school record!! There was every expectation he would be
Woodhouse's heir-apparent. What the hell happened? And, from
my observations, Garcia should be a real asset, and has a good
Div I body. I think he would be great at this level!!
#Post#: 21497--------------------------------------------------
Re: 2018 Recruiting
DIR By: Hammertime
Date: February 22, 2018, 2:01 pm
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--- Quote from: sbugold link ---
>
> A lot of good discussion and analysis here. And you guys
certainly seem to know what you're talking about.
>
> So, let me ask you this. What has diminished Almonacy and
Garcia so dramatically in Coach B's mind? Neither one of them
even gets to take off his warmup jersey any more! Almonacy was
certainly a stud out of high school, and even broke Kuphak's
school record!! There was every expectation he would be
Woodhouse's heir-apparent. What the hell happened? And, from
my observations, Garcia should be a real asset, and has a good
Div I body. I think he would be great at this level!!
>
--- End Quote ---
Your guess is as good as mine, gold with Almonacy. As far as
Garcia not seeing the floor very often is understandable. He is
a raw as an onion. Hopefully next year he improves..
#Post#: 21498--------------------------------------------------
Re: 2018 Recruiting
DIR By: OldSeawolf
Date: February 22, 2018, 2:13 pm
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--- Quote from: sbugold link ---
>
> A lot of good discussion and analysis here. And you guys
certainly seem to know what you're talking about.
>
> So, let me ask you this. What has diminished Almonacy and
Garcia so dramatically in Coach B's mind? Neither one of them
even gets to take off his warmup jersey any more! Almonacy was
certainly a stud out of high school, and even broke Kuphak's
school record!! There was every expectation he would be
Woodhouse's heir-apparent. What the hell happened? And, from
my observations, Garcia should be a real asset, and has a good
Div I body. I think he would be great at this level!!
>
--- End Quote ---
Great question, re:Almonacy. For the life of me, I cannot
understand Boals' decision not to play him. Maybe there's a
problem between them. Almonacy is always supportive on the
bench, and yesterday was the first time that I actually saw
disappointment in his face, when the teams were shaking hands
after the game. If there was a game to use him, yesterday's
game at UMBC was the game. The turnover barrage in the first 10
minutes of the 2nd half at point (Cornish, McKenzie, and UC) was
horrendous - and they could have used a ball control person at
that point. I am as bewildered as you.
Garcia has not shown me anything. Every time he was in he was
either dropping passes or taking wild, forced shots. For a guy
whose nickname is "buckets", I have not been impressed. Maybe
he was trying to hard, trying to make up for lost time, and
maybe a summer camp is what he needs to be ready for next year.
Or maybe Boals just has a really short leash for guys he didn't
recruit himself.
#Post#: 21503--------------------------------------------------
Re: 2018 Recruiting
DIR By: Checkmate
Date: February 22, 2018, 7:32 pm
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--- Quote from: Hammertime link ---
>
> [quote author=avmsbu link=topic=531.msg21492#msg21492
date=1519323103]
> [quote author=OldSeawolf link=topic=531.msg21478#msg21478
date=1519316535]
> [quote author=Checkmate link=topic=531.msg21477#msg21477
date=1519314887]
> [quote author=Seawolf97 link=topic=531.msg21444#msg21444
date=1519245847]
> We can only hope at this point that a decent big for the AE is
on the radar . Ochefu is 6'8 and Christi is 7 ft. need a 6'10
type in there to balance things . Someone who is defensively
minded but could give us 10-12 points in a game.
>
--- End Quote ---
I thought Almonacy wouldn't be on the team after last year. I
believe it to be even more likely now with Cornish, McKenzie and
(probably) Long back, and with Ceesay and Latimer on their way.
Any movement would open up a much needed roster spot.
[/quote]
Are Ceesay and Latimer considered to be point guard material?
Neither Cornish or McKenzie are starting point material, IMO.
[/quote]
I think McKenzie could be a solid starting PG and is already
showing signs as a freshman. I suspect his outside shot will get
there. In general, I think overall the team will take a step
forward next year and even Boals is learning.
[/quote]
I just dont see that with McKenzie. How many points did he have
yesterday? I feel like he doesnt belong in Div1..Div 2 or 3
yes..
[/quote]
This board has a few people who cite point totals when talking
about point guards. Very puzzling. They can't be a total zero in
terms of their offensive ability, but if they lead the offense
and take care of the ball, I'm fine with them putting up a
bagel. Mac showed some more aggressiveness in the last couple
games, which is much needed. He was timid the first half of the
season. His issue now is his perimeter shot and staying on the
floor.
#Post#: 21504--------------------------------------------------
Re: 2018 Recruiting
DIR By: Checkmate
Date: February 22, 2018, 7:42 pm
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--- Quote from: OldSeawolf link ---
>
> [quote author=sbugold link=topic=531.msg21496#msg21496
date=1519329286]
> A lot of good discussion and analysis here. And you guys
certainly seem to know what you're talking about.
>
> So, let me ask you this. What has diminished Almonacy and
Garcia so dramatically in Coach B's mind? Neither one of them
even gets to take off his warmup jersey any more! Almonacy was
certainly a stud out of high school, and even broke Kuphak's
school record!! There was every expectation he would be
Woodhouse's heir-apparent. What the hell happened? And, from
my observations, Garcia should be a real asset, and has a good
Div I body. I think he would be great at this level!!
>
--- End Quote ---
Great question, re:Almonacy. For the life of me, I cannot
understand Boals' decision not to play him. Maybe there's a
problem between them. Almonacy is always supportive on the
bench, and yesterday was the first time that I actually saw
disappointment in his face, when the teams were shaking hands
after the game. If there was a game to use him, yesterday's
game at UMBC was the game. The turnover barrage in the first 10
minutes of the 2nd half at point (Cornish, McKenzie, and UC) was
horrendous - and they could have used a ball control person at
that point. I am as bewildered as you.
Garcia has not shown me anything. Every time he was in he was
either dropping passes or taking wild, forced shots. For a guy
whose nickname is "buckets", I have not been impressed. Maybe
he was trying to hard, trying to make up for lost time, and
maybe a summer camp is what he needs to be ready for next year.
Or maybe Boals just has a really short leash for guys he didn't
recruit himself.
[/quote]
I'm surprised that Almonacy hasn't seen the floor whatsoever,
but I just think it comes down to him being a tweener. He's not
a good enough distributor to play the 1 and he's too small to
play the 2, particularly on the defensive end. UC isn't really
the prototypical 2, but he's more built, more aggressive going
to the goal and is tough on D. I like Mike as a spot-up shooter
but don't see him as much more than that at this level. As for
your comment on him being disappointed, I think the word is
disinterested. He just looks disinterested. There's no fire at
all.
Agree on Garcia to this point, particularly in year two under
Boals. And in his first game, I thought maybe he was a third or
fourth scorer for conference play. With he and Mike, I thought
maybe Boals was giving him an extended break like he did
McKenzie midseason, but now I'd be surprised if we saw him the
rest of the way. I'll give Garcia a longer leash.
#Post#: 21505--------------------------------------------------
Re: 2018 Recruiting
DIR By: guest282
Date: February 22, 2018, 10:00 pm
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--- Quote from: Checkmate link ---
>
> [quote author=OldSeawolf link=topic=531.msg21498#msg21498
date=1519330429]
> [quote author=sbugold link=topic=531.msg21496#msg21496
date=1519329286]
> A lot of good discussion and analysis here. And you guys
certainly seem to know what you're talking about.
>
> So, let me ask you this. What has diminished Almonacy and
Garcia so dramatically in Coach B's mind? Neither one of them
even gets to take off his warmup jersey any more! Almonacy was
certainly a stud out of high school, and even broke Kuphak's
school record!! There was every expectation he would be
Woodhouse's heir-apparent. What the hell happened? And, from
my observations, Garcia should be a real asset, and has a good
Div I body. I think he would be great at this level!!
>
--- End Quote ---
Great question, re:Almonacy. For the life of me, I cannot
understand Boals' decision not to play him. Maybe there's a
problem between them. Almonacy is always supportive on the
bench, and yesterday was the first time that I actually saw
disappointment in his face, when the teams were shaking hands
after the game. If there was a game to use him, yesterday's
game at UMBC was the game. The turnover barrage in the first 10
minutes of the 2nd half at point (Cornish, McKenzie, and UC) was
horrendous - and they could have used a ball control person at
that point. I am as bewildered as you.
Garcia has not shown me anything. Every time he was in he was
either dropping passes or taking wild, forced shots. For a guy
whose nickname is "buckets", I have not been impressed. Maybe
he was trying to hard, trying to make up for lost time, and
maybe a summer camp is what he needs to be ready for next year.
Or maybe Boals just has a really short leash for guys he didn't
recruit himself.
[/quote]
I'm surprised that Almonacy hasn't seen the floor whatsoever,
but I just think it comes down to him being a tweener. He's not
a good enough distributor to play the 1 and he's too small to
play the 2, particularly on the defensive end. UC isn't really
the prototypical 2, but he's more built, more aggressive going
to the goal and is tough on D. I like Mike as a spot-up shooter
but don't see him as much more than that at this level. As for
your comment on him being disappointed, I think the word is
disinterested. He just looks disinterested. There's no fire at
all.
Agree on Garcia to this point, particularly in year two under
Boals. And in his first game, I thought maybe he was a third or
fourth scorer for conference play. With he and Mike, I thought
maybe Boals was giving him an extended break like he did
McKenzie midseason, but now I'd be surprised if we saw him the
rest of the way. I'll give Garcia a longer leash.
[/quote]
I would like to have seen more of Garcia. I though he looked
pretty good in the Albany game (8 pts?) and then he disappeared
to the bench. But in fairness to Boals, who do you sit? The only
person I could think of is Sekunda, but he's a solid defender
who helps spread the floor on offense and I keep hoping he will
have a lights out game from three. Maybe he's saving it for the
tournament.
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