Looking ahead to 2021-2022

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We will not go into next year as one of the BIG poorer 3 point shooting team. Our 4-14 performance against Loyola was one of the keys in the loss. Look for the remaining 2 or 3 slots to be filled with an elite 3 point shooter.
We talking elite, elite or elite shooter? Because BU prefers elite, elite shooters.
 
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I think he is in a better starting position now than Ayo was his freshman year. Frankly I think he has shown a better all around game than Ayo did his freshman year and the games this year were far more important. The thing that made Ayo great was he eliminated most of his weaknesses. If Adam can do the same I wouldn’t be surprised to see him have a better trajectory.
I like AM and am looking forward to his development from year 1 and year 2, but no way do I think he showed a better all-around game this year than Ayo did his freshman year. I think AM is better defensively than Ayo was at that point, but Ayo wasn’t a slouch and averaged more steals per game than AM. And offensively Ayo was further along and a better rebounder.
 
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I like AM and am looking forward to his development from year 1 and year 2, but no way do I think he showed a better all-around game this year than Ayo did his freshman year. I think AM is better defensively than Ayo was at that point, but Ayo wasn’t a slouch and averaged more steals per game than AM. And offensively Ayo was further along and a better rebounder.
Ayo’s freshman year Underwood was still in his press heavy D that inflated Ayo’s steal numbers significantly. Ayo also averaged about six more MPG than Ace as a freshman, and, more significantly, was the best player and primary offensive weapon on a bad team, whereas Ace was what, the fifth option on offense on a one seed? Based on the foregoing apples and oranges, think the verdict is out on what Ace’s ceiling is. We should know rather quickly next season, but he will undoubtedly be a higher priority on offense. In my view, he’s got all the tools to be great. Stroke looks good (albeit it was inconsistent on the year), he’s already packed on muscle on a good frame, decent athlete, and appears to have a quick first step. Defensively, he was incredible for a freshman and improved to one of the best on the team during the year. Was super impressed on that side of the ball.
 
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Ayo’s freshman year Underwood was still in his press heavy D that inflated Ayo’s steal numbers significantly. Ayo also averaged about six more MPG than Ace as a freshman, and, more significantly, was the best player and primary offensive weapon on a bad team, whereas Ace was what, the fifth option on offense on a one seed? Based on the foregoing apples and oranges, think the verdict is out on what Ace’s ceiling is. We should know rather quickly next season, but he will undoubtedly be a higher priority on offense. In my view, he’s got all the tools to be great. Stroke looks good (albeit it was inconsistent on the year), he’s already packed on muscle on a good frame, decent athlete, and appears to have a quick first step. Defensively, he was incredible for a freshman and improved to one of the best on the team during the year. Was super impressed on that side of the ball.
100% agree. Oddly enough, whereas Curbelo (and tons of other players) needs to add an outside shot to open up his drive game, AM is the exact opposite. He needs to become more crafty and tenacious around the rim, develop more dribble moves to get separation, and be more cognizant of where help defenders are. All of those seem very attainable given his current skill level; the latter comes with experience. I also think he'll be better in a bigger role. Some guys need to be more involved in the offense to settle into a groove, and I get the sense he's like that. That said, I expect he'll be streaky given the reliance on his shot. Ayo was almost automatic getting to the rim, and he doesn't have that (yet).
 
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One more thought on Miller's ascension: there is an enormous gulf between being a good player and being the guy (or simply an alpha).

Does he have it in him? Possibly. Can he get there in one offseason? Doubtful. I'll be ecstatic to eat a heaping plate of crow if he proves me wrong.
Well, we all know that recruiting rankings are a perfect representation of ability and future success. So, given that he had was RSCI #29 and Ayo was #32, I expect him to be 3 basketball units better as a sophomore than Ayo was.
 
#209      
I think we need a permanent “our best (insert player/shooter/athlete/defender) is on the bench this year (insert redshirting/recent transfer/injured) and will be the difference maker next year “ thread, so these endless “just wait til next year” discussions can live in one place.

I look forward to not venturing into that thread.
Did somebody forget to send you Orange Kool-aid when you signed up here? Dan?
 
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mhuml32

Cincinnati, OH
There are two Hutcherson camps:

(1) He's a DIII transfer who hasn't played in two years because of transfer rules and injuries. I am not sure what to expect.

(2) The unofficial reports on him are off the charts. He's going to be an all-B1G player.
 
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Ayo’s freshman year Underwood was still in his press heavy D that inflated Ayo’s steal numbers significantly. Ayo also averaged about six more MPG than Ace as a freshman, and, more significantly, was the best player and primary offensive weapon on a bad team, whereas Ace was what, the fifth option on offense on a one seed? Based on the foregoing apples and oranges, think the verdict is out on what Ace’s ceiling is. We should know rather quickly next season, but he will undoubtedly be a higher priority on offense. In my view, he’s got all the tools to be great. Stroke looks good (albeit it was inconsistent on the year), he’s already packed on muscle on a good frame, decent athlete, and appears to have a quick first step. Defensively, he was incredible for a freshman and improved to one of the best on the team during the year. Was super impressed on that side of the ball.
I don’t disagree that the AM has a high ceiling. I just don’t think that he showed a better all around game this year than Ayo did in his freshman year.

I’m bullish on the team going forward, I just think people on here get a bit carried away in their assessment of individual players. If I believed all the hype on here, national player of the year in two years will be a three way race between AM, Curbelo and Hutch. Hawkins will be a double-double guy. And BBV will be a Swiss Army knife player on the frontline. I get it; part of being a fan is optimism. I just have a bridle on mine and a bit of wait and see in me.
 
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Probably the best player in the world.
LOL....the thing that I love is that he is grinding and working already to pursue greatness...regardless of where he would rank!

....And I'll put a vote for "best player in the universe" :)

We have players that love to work which is awesome!
 
#223      
If Hutch is good to go, and even 75% as good as advertised, that calms my nerves a bunch for next year.

I am of the philosophy that a lot of times basketball comes down to your dude has to beat their dude, and he looks and is reported to be a dude that can beat other teams dudes.

I’d imagine the ball is in his hands late. A 6’6 guy who can handle, hit the 3, get to the rim and finish, or elevate over defenders to hit the pullup sounds like the guy who you give the ball to in those situations.

The (non-injury) concern is that he’s pretty slim, so hopefully he’s one of those wiry strong guys who can get through contact.
 
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