Wouldn't it be great if Wilkinson came in and eliminated all of our worries by blowing everyone away? Anything is possible.TilWeWobble said:
There is a lot of concern on the boards about perceived lack of depth at point guard which leads me to wonder if DJ Campbell can play point. I see a low number of assists per game so maybe not but wouldn't be a bad thing to have a 41% 3 point shooter there if he can handle the spot, With Andrej expected to get the bulk of minutes at the two and Nwanko being described as a (6'7") guard) there may not be many minutes for a third shooting guard and Campbell may be our best outside threat.
Sam would have been fine if he didn't insist on wearing lead shoes.TilWeWobble said:
Yes, indeed it would. Don't think we have anyone else on the roster who averaged over 30 points a game in high school.
Then again, I think Sammy Singer had gawdy numbers like that
Bobodeluxe said:Sam would have been fine if he didn't insist on wearing lead shoes.TilWeWobble said:
Yes, indeed it would. Don't think we have anyone else on the roster who averaged over 30 points a game in high school.
Then again, I think Sammy Singer had gawdy numbers like that
Civil Bear said:Bobodeluxe said:Sam would have been fine if he didn't insist on wearing lead shoes.TilWeWobble said:
Yes, indeed it would. Don't think we have anyone else on the roster who averaged over 30 points a game in high school.
Then again, I think Sammy Singer had gawdy numbers like that
Sammy moved just fine. His problem was airballing freethrows.
You make a good point.Pittstop said:SFCityBear said:
I don't see what all the hoopla is about. The staff has managed to snag a lot of guards and wings, but where is the height? And where is the beef?
This team went no where except a little better than the previous year, maybe because they had fewer injured players. Now we have a team with serious deficiency up front. Teams with bigger taller players have an edge, most of the time.
The tallest talented big man we have is Mark Madsen, and his eligibility is all used up. Dort is projected as our center, and he is 6-10. But he has played in 18 games and averaged one point and two rebounds, or is it the other way around? I forget.
We have Curtis who is interesting, but do you think he is ready to start, or play major minutes? At least we had Daws last season, who could get rebounds and score well enough, even though his defense was not up to par. And you don't have Okafor, who might have helped.
I suggest you all stop dreaming about Mahaney. We have enough shooting guards, and we don't need another one, even though weeks ago, I would have loved it if we had signed him. What we need now is what we have always needed: tall and wide. Omot is 6-8, but he is skinny as a rail. 175 lbs. That is too skinny for a guard nowadays, and he is supposed to be a big on our roster, I think.
I don't understand it. Madsen was a terrific power forward, and played with one of themost dominant centers of all time in Shaquille, so he must know what a good big man player or a good big man recruit looks like. I would have thought he would have landed one by now, even though they are rare. End of rant, and I don't feel any better.
Rod Benson was "skinny." Chet Holmgren was "skinny." Joe Smith was skinny (in college). Porzingas is skinny. Jared Vanderbilt and Naz Reid were skinny "in college." Even Wembanyama is "skinny." How they are used, what they bring, and what Madsen will be asking of them (how he uses their particular talents) will be the thing. Not really how "skinny" they are.
Sam was a good shooter who got a long term case of the Yips. Which makes him a not-so-good shooter.calumnus said:Civil Bear said:Bobodeluxe said:Sam would have been fine if he didn't insist on wearing lead shoes.TilWeWobble said:
Yes, indeed it would. Don't think we have anyone else on the roster who averaged over 30 points a game in high school.
Then again, I think Sammy Singer had gawdy numbers like that
Sammy moved just fine. His problem was airballing freethrows.
His shooting got worse and worse. As a senior he was .263 from Three and he was .463 from the free throw line. Reminded me of Knezevic, who inexplicably many on this board thought was a better PG than Jerome Randle (though in their defense, Ben Braun seemed to think so too, or worse, thought he was a 2).
His shot was blocked often enough on layups that he lost all confidence, or just realized that was always going to get "out athleted", thus, lead shoes.BeachedBear said:Sam was a good shooter who got a long term case of the Yips. Which makes him a not-so-good shooter.calumnus said:Civil Bear said:Bobodeluxe said:Sam would have been fine if he didn't insist on wearing lead shoes.TilWeWobble said:
Yes, indeed it would. Don't think we have anyone else on the roster who averaged over 30 points a game in high school.
Then again, I think Sammy Singer had gawdy numbers like that
Sammy moved just fine. His problem was airballing freethrows.
His shooting got worse and worse. As a senior he was .263 from Three and he was .463 from the free throw line. Reminded me of Knezevic, who inexplicably many on this board thought was a better PG than Jerome Randle (though in their defense, Ben Braun seemed to think so too, or worse, thought he was a 2).
It is rare, but sometimes shooters get worse during their college career when they put more focus on physiological development than shooting. Some of it is natural growth - some is new S&C regimen. But it CAN affect a shooters touch, timing and rhythm.
I also think Martin's offensive schemes (compared to Monty's) didn't do Sam any favors - at all.
Bobodeluxe said:His shot was blocked often enough on layups that he lost all confidence, or just realized that was always going to get "out athleted", thus, lead shoes.BeachedBear said:Sam was a good shooter who got a long term case of the Yips. Which makes him a not-so-good shooter.calumnus said:Civil Bear said:Bobodeluxe said:Sam would have been fine if he didn't insist on wearing lead shoes.TilWeWobble said:
Yes, indeed it would. Don't think we have anyone else on the roster who averaged over 30 points a game in high school.
Then again, I think Sammy Singer had gawdy numbers like that
Sammy moved just fine. His problem was airballing freethrows.
His shooting got worse and worse. As a senior he was .263 from Three and he was .463 from the free throw line. Reminded me of Knezevic, who inexplicably many on this board thought was a better PG than Jerome Randle (though in their defense, Ben Braun seemed to think so too, or worse, thought he was a 2).
It is rare, but sometimes shooters get worse during their college career when they put more focus on physiological development than shooting. Some of it is natural growth - some is new S&C regimen. But it CAN affect a shooters touch, timing and rhythm.
I also think Martin's offensive schemes (compared to Monty's) didn't do Sam any favors - at all.
And this is what I'll always remember him for first and foremost.Civil Bear said:
game winning, buzzer-beating, fake-drive, step-back three against Udub his senior season.
Bu sezon UC Irvine'da %50,2 şut isabetiyle 10,1 sayı, 3.4 ribaund istatistikleri ile dikkat çeken Derin Saran ile ilgilenen takımlara Duke da eklendi. 💥 Daha önce Stanford, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Georgia ve Marquette gibi NCAA'in önde gelen takımlarının ilgisini çeken 1.93… pic.twitter.com/DVvtu2D067
— NFcomtr 🏀 (@NFcomtr) May 4, 2024
BC Calfan said:
Update on Derin Saran. Duke now involved:
https://www.si.com/college/duke/basketball-turkish-transfer-guard-attracts-interest-5-24Bu sezon UC Irvine'da %50,2 şut isabetiyle 10,1 sayı, 3.4 ribaund istatistikleri ile dikkat çeken Derin Saran ile ilgilenen takımlara Duke da eklendi. 💥 Daha önce Stanford, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Georgia ve Marquette gibi NCAA'in önde gelen takımlarının ilgisini çeken 1.93… pic.twitter.com/DVvtu2D067
— NFcomtr 🏀 (@NFcomtr) May 4, 2024
Pittstop said:BC Calfan said:
Update on Derin Saran. Duke now involved:
https://www.si.com/college/duke/basketball-turkish-transfer-guard-attracts-interest-5-24Bu sezon UC Irvine'da %50,2 şut isabetiyle 10,1 sayı, 3.4 ribaund istatistikleri ile dikkat çeken Derin Saran ile ilgilenen takımlara Duke da eklendi. 💥 Daha önce Stanford, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Georgia ve Marquette gibi NCAA'in önde gelen takımlarının ilgisini çeken 1.93… pic.twitter.com/DVvtu2D067
— NFcomtr 🏀 (@NFcomtr) May 4, 2024
Has he tripped to any of his finalists? Hopefully he enjoyed his time on the West Coast, in Irvine, and would like to stay on the WC.
UC Irvine transfer Derin Saran has committed to Stanford, per Egemen Onen of KIN Partners.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 10, 2024
6-4 PG averaged 10.1 PPG and 3.4 RPG.
One of the top remaining floor generals in the transfer portal. pic.twitter.com/XUjvP2wuUl
SpensBlack87 said:UC Irvine transfer Derin Saran has committed to Stanford, per Egemen Onen of KIN Partners.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 10, 2024
6-4 PG averaged 10.1 PPG and 3.4 RPG.
One of the top remaining floor generals in the transfer portal. pic.twitter.com/XUjvP2wuUl
I am getting the feeling the Madsen is waiting to see who withdraws from the NBA draft before utilizing the 13th scholarship
I can't find access to the projection of the early entrants. but where does Ajay Mitchell(UCSB) stand? Is it possible that the NBA passes? A point guard that would be fantastic.oskidunker said:SpensBlack87 said:UC Irvine transfer Derin Saran has committed to Stanford, per Egemen Onen of KIN Partners.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 10, 2024
6-4 PG averaged 10.1 PPG and 3.4 RPG.
One of the top remaining floor generals in the transfer portal. pic.twitter.com/XUjvP2wuUl
I am getting the feeling the Madsen is waiting to see who withdraws from the NBA draft before utilizing the 13th scholarship
Good idea, if true
Still one scholly open. (Ruff is a 2025 recruit)WalterSobchak said:
All 13 scholarships filled. Go Bears!
ManBearLion123 said:Still one scholly open. (Ruff is a 2025 recruit)WalterSobchak said:
All 13 scholarships filled. Go Bears!
ManBearLion123 said:Still one scholly open. (Ruff is a 2025 recruit)WalterSobchak said:
All 13 scholarships filled. Go Bears!
In this day and age, anyone can be poached at any point in their college career, let alone recruiting.Pittstop said:ManBearLion123 said:Still one scholly open. (Ruff is a 2025 recruit)WalterSobchak said:
All 13 scholarships filled. Go Bears!
So, technically, Ruff can still be poached for another year? Or just until signing day THIS year?
bearsandgiants said:
Is Stephon Marbury II a PWO or the final scholarship?
https://instagr.am/p/C72Le2fhNq-
Nothing definitive, but according to Sam Federman, a student in Syracuse's journalism school, he's probably a walk-on:bearsandgiants said:
Is Stephon Marbury II a PWO or the final scholarship?
Ready to feel old? Stephon Marbury II has committed to Cal, per his IG. I believe he has committed as a walk-on. pic.twitter.com/aiYsEQKAng
— Sam Federman (@Sam_Federman) June 5, 2024
HoopDreams said:
HOMETOWN
Purchase, NY
TEAM
Boys Basketball High School Regional
POSITION
PG
HEIGHT
6'3
https://www.hudl.com/profile/20762240/Stephon-Marbury-II
Oof!stanfurdbites said:
He may want to learn how to spell the school he's attending
Starbury II!brevity said:Nothing definitive, but according to Sam Federman, a student in Syracuse's journalism school, he's probably a walk-on:bearsandgiants said:
Is Stephon Marbury II a PWO or the final scholarship?Ready to feel old? Stephon Marbury II has committed to Cal, per his IG. I believe he has committed as a walk-on. pic.twitter.com/aiYsEQKAng
— Sam Federman (@Sam_Federman) June 5, 2024
I also found an article from The Spun and a social media post from New York Basketball (?) that quotes an exchange between father and son.
Morning Update: USA Today High School Sports has a piece with the headline "Stephon Marbury's son commits to Cal as preferred walk-on". So there you go.
"On Wednesday, Stephon Marbury II announced on Instagram that he had committed to the University of Cal as a preferred walk-on."01Bear said:Starbury II!brevity said:Nothing definitive, but according to Sam Federman, a student in Syracuse's journalism school, he's probably a walk-on:bearsandgiants said:
Is Stephon Marbury II a PWO or the final scholarship?Ready to feel old? Stephon Marbury II has committed to Cal, per his IG. I believe he has committed as a walk-on. pic.twitter.com/aiYsEQKAng
— Sam Federman (@Sam_Federman) June 5, 2024
I also found an article from The Spun and a social media post from New York Basketball (?) that quotes an exchange between father and son.
Morning Update: USA Today High School Sports has a piece with the headline "Stephon Marbury's son commits to Cal as preferred walk-on". So there you go.