To me, based on the info that's out there, it looks like CM is targeting a combo-ish guard for 2015 and a true PG for 2016. Not a bad strategy, as 2015 does seem to be a weak class for PG's.
SFBearz;842345171 said:
This Sunday would be a good time to check out Jordan Ford in person, at the Nor Cal Clash. Rabb is scheduled to play as is Ben Kone, Carlos Johnson (now at El Cerrito), Paris Austin, Christian Terrell, and other Cal prospects.
bearmanpg;842345187 said:
Rabb is not playing Saturday in New York because of a high and low ankle sprain. That casts some doubt about him playing Sunday out here. Zagoria says Ivan has confirmed that Cal and Kentucky will be in his final list.
Shocky1;842344907 said:
took my blair waldorf fashionista daughters shay & taylor to the interpol concert at the marquee theatre in tempe tonite (school nite too, dad of the year)...shaylor live concert rules applied meaning dad can't stand by them unless invited to do so...oh well
interpol lead guitarist daniel kessler is an amazing talent that i've enjoyed watching perform in several countries...dude just connects with his guitar & the music
look, i don't wanna complain about my life but driving home with the top down thru the warm summer desert nite & the music still buzzing in my ears, i contemplated my life & its direction and came to the following realization
if cal is such a "dream school," how come i'm not the lead guitarist for interpol?
studying in school & learning **** is a total waste of time...i'll bet daniel kessler never even went to college
let's face facts:
***am i pro golfer?...nope, a good day at the links might generate a couple of hundred dollars
***can i do a handstand?...not even close, just a headstand...my yoga muse thinks i'm a hopeless crooked toed wildebeest
***has the cal monster class thread convinced ivan to become a bear?...not even gonna answer that one
***am i the lead guitarist for interpol?....**** no
throw away all your schoolbooks & follow your dreams
the university of california, beserkly=#1 rated public university in the world (for losers who lack the talent & vision to become the lead guitarist for interpol)
turn out the bright lights#
tsubamoto2001;842345173 said:
To me, based on the info that's out there, it looks like CM is targeting a combo-ish guard for 2015 and a true PG for 2016. Not a bad strategy, as 2015 does seem to be a weak class for PG's.
Shocky1;842345261 said:
cal family#
mom matters#
Quote:
CB: What is your message to prospects in the Bay Area about staying home and representing their home school?
TW: LeBron just did it. There is no place like home. The love that guys get while being at home from having their family and friends come to every game in Berkeley to being a hero for representing their area on the national stage is like nothing else. Stephen Domingo went away to play in the east coast originally and didn’t have many opportunities to see his family, but now he is back where he grew up playing at Cal an spending time with his family and friends whenever he wants.
This is a great opportunity right in their backyard, why go away? It is a great school with a great fan base… why leave?
CB: What have you seen from the Cal campus and Haas Pavilion that really sticks out so far?
TW: The campus is great. It is very clean. It is a large size, but not too big. This is a gym in Haas Pavilion where you can get it to rock. If you watch it on film, the fans are on top of our players and give them a great boost. It is a great sixth man here. I really enjoy being in these facilities and bringing guys on campus to see it. We are the No. 1 public institution in the world… you can’t go wrong.
CB: Why do guys love playing for Coach Martin?
TW: It is about the relationship the guys have with him. They have that trust factor. He will always have their back. He is trying t make everyone better. He always has their best interests at heart. The guys believe in him and that means everything.
smokeyrover;842345339 said:
With uncertainty around Bird and Wallace being on the team next year, it's possible he wants two combo-ish guards for 2015. Lots of guys being focused on -- Dorsey, Cheatham, Sampson, Poyser, and Roach. All good and versatile enough to where you likely take two of them if possible (either now or in the spring) regardless of what Bird and Wallace decide.
In some ways 2015 seems like a natural year for a pg (2015 - Singer jr, Chauca soph, Wallace?), and then be in good position to add Damari Milstead two years later in 2017. Of course it's becoming rare when things work out according to plan...
SFCityBear;842345379 said:
Uncertainty? I don't see very much uncertainty for Bird or Wallace at all. Bird at least does have a starting job pretty much locked up, but he did not have as good a freshman year as Allen Crabbe did before him, and he will have to make big improvements in all phases of the game to think about leaving early. Wallace doesn't even have a starting job locked up. He could be beaten out for PG, because Singer handles the point very well, running the team more like a true point, and at the SG, Mathews can shoot the lights out, where Wallace's shooting is not remarkable in any way. In 2015-16, both Bird and Wallace could be challenged for some of their playing time by Domingo.
Of course, whether a player leaves early can depend on the strength of the draft at his position, as what happened with Allen Crabbe, who was not good enough to be leaving early and be a high draft pick. Still, with both Bird and Wallace, it will take work and improvement to get to the next level, and that may be the determining factor. I expect to see them both in Cal uniforms in 2015-16, and I will be thankful if that happens.
GATC;842345443 said:
It seems like when Wallace can drive and score in transition, he looks great. In a set offense, he doesn't look as comfortable and can take some scary looking 3's. He can be a good defender with his long arms. If he continues to improve his outside shot, it will be hard to keep him off the court.
smokeyrover;842345339 said:
With uncertainty around Bird and Wallace being on the team next year, it's possible he wants two combo-ish guards for 2015. Lots of guys being focused on -- Dorsey, Cheatham, Sampson, Poyser, and Roach. All good and versatile enough to where you likely take two of them if possible (either now or in the spring) regardless of what Bird and Wallace decide.
In some ways 2015 seems like a natural year for a pg (2015 - Singer jr, Chauca soph, Wallace?), and then be in good position to add Damari Milstead two years later in 2017. Of course it's becoming rare when things work out according to plan...
SFBearz;842345475 said:
Bird and Wallace are very likely to be on the team next year along with Domingo and Mathews so it actually makes more sense to bring in combo guards or wings in 2016. And that's what will happen with Frayer and Jonah Mathews. Still, if you can get a really good combo guard like Poyser, you have to take him.
parentswerebears;842345503 said:
Call me cautious, but is Jonah essentially a done deal?
Shocky1;842345511 said:
cuonzo martin has officially offered 2016 6'1" santa monica vikings man on fire sharpshooter jonah mathews
mathews is a huge cal recruiting priority and also has offers from asu & utah...like his older bro jordan he also excels academically in the classroom
jonah loved growing up in san francisco when his dad phil was the hc for the usf dons
dude already got the right gear
cal family#
Shocky1;842345509 said:
i asked that ? a week ago if jonah was a silent & the answer was no
SFCityBear;842345379 said:
Uncertainty? I don't see very much uncertainty for Bird or Wallace at all. Bird at least does have a starting job pretty much locked up, but he did not have as good a freshman year as Allen Crabbe did before him, and he will have to make big improvements in all phases of the game to think about leaving early. Wallace doesn't even have a starting job locked up. He could be beaten out for PG, because Singer handles the point very well, running the team more like a true point, and at the SG, Mathews can shoot the lights out, where Wallace's shooting is not remarkable in any way. In 2015-16, both Bird and Wallace could be challenged for some of their playing time by Domingo.
Of course, whether a player leaves early can depend on the strength of the draft at his position, as what happened with Allen Crabbe, who was not good enough to be leaving early and be a high draft pick. Still, with both Bird and Wallace, it will take work and improvement to get to the next level, and that may be the determining factor. I expect to see them both in Cal uniforms in 2015-16, and I will be thankful if that happens.
Shocky1;842345624 said:
the cal bb staff will be keeping a close eye on tomorrow's 6th annual nor classic at contra costa community college at 3:30 pm featuring the 2015 all stars (ivan rabb may not play because of an ankle injury) vs the 2016 all stars
check out the link below, more than half of the 2016 all stars being coached by former cal standout sir richard midgley (modesto christian crusaders) including ringleader oscar frayer are being actively scouted & recruited by the bears...the 2015 all stars are gonna be coached by frank knight (moreau catholic crusaders)
http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-talent-in-nor-cal-clash.html
just another perfect summer day in the san francisco bay area to chillax
http://vimeo.com/45797764
shocky's 1st kiss was on this hiking trail down to stinson beach with his dog blaze & a hottie...just to clarify, i kissed the girl, not the dog (don't be a dumb azz)
nor cal magic#
concernedparent;842345533 said:
When do you not start your 2nd best (or arguably best) returning player? Unless Singer is the second coming of Jimmer, Jordan Mathews is Jordan Adams 2.0 and Bird is actually Demar Derozan... in which case I'm okay with Wallace sitting because it means we have a final four team.
stivo;842345668 said:
Look, we've all found ourselves on a beautiful hiking trail with our favorite dog, and there is NOTHING to be ashamed of. You don't have to pretend that you're better than the rest of us. Go bears!