This is why we need shooter(s).,.

[Boca Vol]

SIAP on here, but why didn't Woolridge see any action? He's a streaky shooter that could have given UT a spark at about the 5 minute mark. I know hindsight is 20/20 and I certainly don't know more than CCM and staff, just curious.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by Boca Vol

SIAP on here, but why didn't Woolridge see any action? He's a streaky shooter that could have given UT a spark at about the 5 minute mark. I know hindsight is 20/20 and I certainly don't know more than CCM and staff, just curious.

He can't guard his position.

[Boca Vol]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

He can't guard his position.

Gotcha. Doesn't do too much good if you can't stop them.

[dooley2]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

Their guards who play...
Releford 48%
Randolph 39%
Lacey 41%
Steele 49%

Those are their 4 guards, please tell me where you get they shoot 37.4%

You aren't counting Cooper (.384) and Hankerson Jr. (.360). And I counted Eblen because he played in 88 percent of the games this year, even though he only averaged 7 minutes. He still played in nearly every game, and I felt like he should be counted.

But if you don't count Eblen, they shoot .418, which isn't THAT much better than us.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by dooley2

You aren't counting Cooper (.384) and Hankerson Jr. (.360). And I counted Eblen because he played in 88 percent of the games this year, even though he only averaged 7 minutes. He still played in nearly every game, and I felt like he should be counted.

But if you don't count Eblen, they shoot .418, which isn't THAT much better than us.

That's 5% better than our guards.

Your talking 5-8 ppg difference. That wouldn't have helped this year?

And actually if you add up all those players fg and fg attempts instead of using averages, they average about 43% fg.

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by Spartacavolus

If you have players that can dribble and penetrate, everyone shoots better.

We handle the ball like a hs jv team, so help D isnt necessary, therefore you have less open looks.

Spot on! That is why, IMO, out biggest need is a difference-maker at SG or SF (preferably SG). Someone who can shoot 40%+ from three, can take his man off the dribble, and can get to the basket at will.

That is our most glaring weakness. Another PG would be nice, but we at least have one. Same with post players. But, we have no one on either wing that is a consistent threat to score whenever they want.

[OrangeBalls]

If McBee hits 2-3 3's at home like he normally does, we win the game I think. He and McRae didn't give us anything offensively. McRae killed our momentum during the 7 minute mark by taking 2 quick shots. We didn't run any clock or try to get the ball inside and he just started jacking shots. I would've taken his butt out after the first missed shot.

I don't know if he would've moved his feet in time, but I'd like to think Hall might've helped out on blocking some of those drives by the point guard last night. He's our leading shot blocker and Maymon and Stokes were both slow to react. You'd think if Hall would've been available then they would've been fresher down the stretch. Still pisses me off how he hurt the team with his selfishness.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by cncchris33

Spot on! That is why, IMO, out biggest need is a difference-maker at SG or SF (preferably SG). Someone who can shoot 40%+ from three, can take his man off the dribble, and can get to the basket at will.

That is our most glaring weakness. Another PG would be nice, but we at least have one. Same with post players. But, we have no one on either wing that is a consistent threat to score whenever they want.

This is why I want Fabyon.

1. Adds that true PG
2. Now we have 2 PG
3. Golden can slide to the 2. IMO would be a great scorer at the 2.
4. Much better defensively at the 1&2
5. Improves scoring and outside shooting at the 1&2


Adding that one guy improves so much IMO.

[golfballs]

Originally Posted by cncchris33

Spot on! That is why, IMO, out biggest need is a difference-maker at SG or SF (preferably SG). Someone who can shoot 40%+ from three, can take his man off the dribble, and can get to the basket at will.

That is our most glaring weakness. Another PG would be nice, but we at least have one. Same with post players. But, we have no one on either wing that is a consistent threat to score whenever they want.

that would be one hell of a get. most teams would love someone like this

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by golfballs03

that would be one hell of a get. most teams would love someone like this

Thats a nick king, Robert hubbs type of player, and we just aren't gonna get someone like that in this 12' class.

As I've said, our best option is adding Fabyon IMO.

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by golfballs03

that would be one hell of a get. most teams would love someone like this

Agree, and we had two at one time in Lofton and JaJuan. Hopson was close to this, but had little ball-handling skills. Tatum was hyped as this pre-knee injuries.

To me, a player like this us more valuable to us right now than any PG or post player available.

[OrangeBalls]

Right now we have Edwards and Reese coming in. Edwards is 6' 6" and Reese is 6' 8". Edwards is listed as a PG. That's pretty damn tall for a PG.

Reese is supposedly a great outside shooter. I don't follow recruiting much if it all. I wonder if Martin is going to go the juco route for a guard or stick with the 4 year guys.

I know Landry had committed, but we don't get him until 2013. Too bad he couldn't come in this year. Golden needs some help. Hopefully, Edwards will provide it and, most importantly, handle the ball.

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by OrangeBalls

Right now we have Edwards and Reese coming in. Edwards is 6' 6" and Reese is 6' 8". Edwards is listed as a PG. That's pretty damn tall for a PG.

Reese is supposedly a great outside shooter. I don't follow recruiting much if it all. I wonder if Martin is going to go the juco route for a guard or stick with the 4 year guys.

I know Landry had committed, but we don't get him until 2013. Too bad he couldn't come in this year. Golden needs some help. Hopefully, Edwards will provide it and, most importantly, handle the ball.

Edwards is no PG. He may be able to help bring it up occasionally, but he is a prototypical SF.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by OrangeBalls

Right now we have Edwards and Reese coming in. Edwards is 6' 6" and Reese is 6' 8". Edwards is listed as a PG. That's pretty damn tall for a PG.

Reese is supposedly a great outside shooter. I don't follow recruiting much if it all. I wonder if Martin is going to go the juco route for a guard or stick with the 4 year guys.

I know Landry had committed, but we don't get him until 2013. Too bad he couldn't come in this year. Golden needs some help. Hopefully, Edwards will provide it and, most importantly, handle the ball.

1. Who ever says Edwards is a PG is wrong, he's a SF.

2. Reese doesn't excite me the least but, and i go to bed every night praying I wake up to read he goes to prep school. Averaged 9ppg as a senior in hs, an a you said is supposed to be an outside shooter, yet shot like 23% from the HS 3pt line.

3. He has offered juco PG Fabyon Harris. I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT.....difference maker( see Pierre Jackson of Baylor)

[OrangeBalls]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

1. Who ever says Edwards is a PG is wrong, he's a SF.

2. Reese doesn't excite me the least but, and i go to bed every night praying I wake up to read he goes to prep school. Averaged 9ppg as a senior in hs, an a you said is supposed to be an outside shooter, yet shot like 23% from the HS 3pt line.

3. He has offered juco PG Fabyon Harris. I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT.....difference maker( see Pierre Jackson of Baylor)

That's what I get for reading the recruiting articles. I thought he was too big to be a PG unless he's a Magic Johnson clone.

The write up on Reese said he could fill it up from outside. I don't know what his HS competition is like though. Again, I don't follow recruiting because I think it's a waste of time over someone you may not get. Since we got those guys, I'll defer to someone who follows it.

Anyone seen these guys actually play?

How many schollies does Martin have left? 1? Harris sounds like the exact guy I thought Martin might try to get. A juco PG with some experience. If we are going to rely on another freshman PG to come in and relieve Golden then we will be disappointed.