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Long time reader guy, wanted to weight in...
We have only seen a little bit of the new guys, so its way early to pass judgement. I would like to hear what people are seeing on these guys, and where their careers at the U might go. I'll pop the cork on this:
Iverson- I was at the EWU game, and obviously he impressed. His game with the back to the basket was the best I have seen hear in a few years at the U. Very nice footwork, a good powerful presence on both ends of the court. His game is made for Big Ten basketball. I think he will be one of our best players throughout his career and a 4 year starter.
Sampson- I agree with most, he looks a soft right now. Against EWU, he got fouled and made the hoop, but it looked like he was attempting to place a newborn on top of the rim, not put the ball away with some authority. However, I have faith that Tubby will mold him well. He has a ton of potential, a lot of raw skill and agility you don't find in big men very often. If he can develop physically and bring more aggressiveness on both ends, he could be incredible. However, he has a longggg way to go and I think the grind of playing in the Big Ten will wear him down in year 1. Be patient.
Carter- Right now he has to be one of the most athletic guys on our team. Its refreshing to have a 6'8'' slasher type that we have lacked for a long time. His jumper might need work, but his athleticism will get him 10-12 points a game if he gets the minutes.
DB- He is a lot thicker than I would have thought, yet he still plays away from the basket a bit. I can't put my finger on the type of player he is and can be...there is some potential...I need to see more, but I view him as a potential solid contributer, probably not a starter.
Devoe- I think he is similar to Sampson, lots of potential, but he will have to adjust. Right away he will have to play within the offense, but in the future I see the offense going through him (and Iverson). I think we found ourselves a pure scorer on the outside. I am expecting a couple games this season where he goes off for 18 to 24, but a lot of games where he barely shows up in the box score.
This class, with next years class...mainly Royce and Trevor to start with and the guys we have returning next year will make us extremely dangerous. I dont want to start looking to next year though, as I think this team certainly should be contending in the Big Ten and looking to go to the tournament and make a little noise.
We have only seen a little bit of the new guys, so its way early to pass judgement. I would like to hear what people are seeing on these guys, and where their careers at the U might go. I'll pop the cork on this:
Iverson- I was at the EWU game, and obviously he impressed. His game with the back to the basket was the best I have seen hear in a few years at the U. Very nice footwork, a good powerful presence on both ends of the court. His game is made for Big Ten basketball. I think he will be one of our best players throughout his career and a 4 year starter.
Sampson- I agree with most, he looks a soft right now. Against EWU, he got fouled and made the hoop, but it looked like he was attempting to place a newborn on top of the rim, not put the ball away with some authority. However, I have faith that Tubby will mold him well. He has a ton of potential, a lot of raw skill and agility you don't find in big men very often. If he can develop physically and bring more aggressiveness on both ends, he could be incredible. However, he has a longggg way to go and I think the grind of playing in the Big Ten will wear him down in year 1. Be patient.
Carter- Right now he has to be one of the most athletic guys on our team. Its refreshing to have a 6'8'' slasher type that we have lacked for a long time. His jumper might need work, but his athleticism will get him 10-12 points a game if he gets the minutes.
DB- He is a lot thicker than I would have thought, yet he still plays away from the basket a bit. I can't put my finger on the type of player he is and can be...there is some potential...I need to see more, but I view him as a potential solid contributer, probably not a starter.
Devoe- I think he is similar to Sampson, lots of potential, but he will have to adjust. Right away he will have to play within the offense, but in the future I see the offense going through him (and Iverson). I think we found ourselves a pure scorer on the outside. I am expecting a couple games this season where he goes off for 18 to 24, but a lot of games where he barely shows up in the box score.
This class, with next years class...mainly Royce and Trevor to start with and the guys we have returning next year will make us extremely dangerous. I dont want to start looking to next year though, as I think this team certainly should be contending in the Big Ten and looking to go to the tournament and make a little noise.