8legs1dream
Graduate Assistant
big time Giping! I was worried about how difficult it would be for us to replace a guy like Bigs but Neskovic seems to fill that void extremely well by the looks of it.
I think Beagle/Walz will have to pick up some rebounding slack, but offensively Neskovic should be a home run.big time Giping! I was worried about how difficult it would be for us to replace a guy like Bigs but Neskovic seems to fill that void extremely well by the looks of it.
No offense, but I am not counting on freshman to step into a starter's role. When was the last time a freshman came in, started, and performed at a high enough level to justify them starting. It was probably Gilly, who is the NBA right now. I don't know when the last freshman wing player has done so.I think Beagle/Walz will have to pick up some rebounding slack, but offensively Neskovic should be a home run.
we don't know what we don't know regarding the other starting forward spot, but I really think we might have the answer internally already between Tanner, McGlothin and Robinson.
Sorry, I was referring to the picture reference.come on, g. this is an easy one. Beagle's pic was blue too. so easy to correct. kids who commit look forward to the social media release, and we're posting pics like they're in the cast of Avatar.
You don’t have to, I guess you don’t remember two freshmen named Johnny Newman or Michael Perry, They were special freshmen!!No offense, but I am not counting on freshman to step into a starter's role. When was the last time a freshman came in, started, and performed at a high enough level to justify them starting. It was probably Gilly, who is the NBA right now. I don't know when the last freshman wing player has done so.
I forgot, Newman played in the NBA over 17 years.You don’t have to, I guess you don’t remember two freshmen named Johnny Newman or Michael Perry, They were special freshmen!!
true, but you can’t count them out either. That is your opinion not based on facts!Indeed, but that was 40 years ago, which basically proves 97's point. We can't really rely on any freshmen to come in and give us key starter minutes and stats. Gotta pull a couple more good pieces from the portal.
While I agree we want to land another guard/wing type in the portal, if and when our freshman are good enough, they get good minutes and play. Buck averaged 29.8 mpg as a freshman, started 23 games, averaged 10.5 a game and won A-10 freshman of the year. Nick averaged 21.5 mpg as a freshman, started 16 games, and scored in double figures 13 times. And, Tyler still got over 14 minutes a game with all the returning guys in front of him.Indeed, but that was 40 years ago, which basically proves 97's point. We can't really rely on any freshmen to come in and give us key starter minutes and stats. Gotta pull a couple more good pieces from the portal.
exactly. and for guys who came here as freshmen, if you aren't getting starter type minutes as a sophomore, you might never. so it's Tanner's time.if and when our freshman are good enough, they get good minutes and play.
If we have to pull guys from the 1980's as example of notable freshman wing players, I think we have enough data to say that we shouldn't count on freshman to make a notable impact this coming year.You don’t have to, I guess you don’t remember two freshmen named Johnny Newman or Michael Perry, They were special freshmen!!
If not starters minutes, at least good rotation minutes. Losing 4 starters like we did, if Tanner is good enough, he should at least be part of the rotation getting good minutes this year.exactly. and for guys who came here as freshmen, if you aren't getting starter type minutes as a sophomore, you might never. so it's Tanner's time.
I think you missed my post above?If we have to pull guys from the 1980's as example of notable freshman wing players, I think we have enough data to say that we shouldn't count on freshman to make a notable impact this coming year.
how many really good wing players have we had in the past 10 years or so that came here as freshmen and didn't play early?If we have to pull guys from the 1980's as example of notable freshman wing players, I think we have enough data to say that we shouldn't count on freshman to make a notable impact this coming year.
Exactly...if you are good enough to get time, you will play. And, funny this got narrowed down to "wing" to prove the point.how many really good wing players have we had in the past 10 years or so that came here as freshmen and didn't play early?
Great pick-up. Really like our front court now with Neskovic, Beagle, and Walz. Way to reload with great talent up front.
Probably our biggest need now is a 3. Another shooting guard would be great as well.
big enough if he has to cover a big forward. and if he's next to someone like Tanner. but could certainly play SF in a big lineup.Neskovic might play the 3. Positionless basketball!
I was surprised how little time he got last season, since he is the next Dominque Wilkins…exactly. and for guys who came here as freshmen, if you aren't getting starter type minutes as a sophomore, you might never. so it's Tanner's time.
that's the new world of the portal.I was surprised how little time he got last season, since he is the next Dominque Wilkins…
It was always wing players from the initial post. We have had guards come in and start right away (I gave Gilly as an example). Kevin Anderson, Kendall Anthony are others. I will give you Buck/ Sherod as example. I'm not sure I would classify them as wings, but Buck did play all over the court. Sherod was more of a shooting guard when he came here and evolved more into a wing but I think "evolved" into a hybrid player after all of his knee injuries.Exactly...if you are good enough to get time, you will play. And, funny this got narrowed down to "wing" to prove the point.
Offer them a buy game for $30k...tomorrow is May 1 and I think Canisius has 2 players on their roster ... one kid back and one incoming freshmen.
Offer them a buy game for $30k...
Who's the older gentleman with him? His Dad, or a new assistant coach?
Think that’s his Dad? Looks just like him, but 20+ years older.