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Seems odd they didn't mention Mizzou legend Michael Porter Jr.
Maybe I wasn't fully paying attention but did he look inexperienced yes, but he was forced to play that position during the B1G season not from the beginning of the season. His ball handling was decent and should be better with time spent in the gym. Hopefully Brad or Geoff creates some fluid play to utilize others to assist when needed..
Playing PG should not limit his ability to rebound. Never stopped Ayo , Trent or Dre. Just a matter of effort and making sure some one covers the opponents PG on missed rebounds. Also lets keep in mind he should have a munch smaller guard trying to keep him.off of the boards.
If he's going to the boards, there's a good chance that 1)he's not going be be able to get back in transition on defense and 2)they won't be able to get in transition themselves on offense.
The PG is responsible for SO much....rebounding isn't on the critical list of to - dos
Loopholes will always exist and it seems like there are a ton with NIL. It’d be dumb for a coach to not take advantage of them. I really thought it’d be easier to do this with the bottom 1-2 guys with PWO and NIL but the staff and JW knows the best way of going about this. I’m curious on how the NCAA will attempt to close the loopholes.View attachment 26489
For the “Illini don’t have any open scholarships crowd” there’s always a way
Can't agree with this, and the main reason is, in almost every game we had at least a 10 min stretch where we looked like the best team in the nation.
The team didn't appear to like each other, they certainly didn't gel on the court, the offense looked horrible because it wasn't being run properly, but the talent was absolutely there. That really can't be denied.
To be real honest, they looked like a poorly coached team.
This aspect (or potential aspect) of NIL is what might turn me away from college basketball. I don’t mind players getting paid. I wish it was more regulated, but that integral section of the sport should get part of the pie too. But to bypass the scholarship rules using NIL may be a step too far for me to stomach. So now schools with large NIL programs/capabilities can basically have a taxi squad or JV team? I guess even before NIL this was technically possible with a good player walking on rather than taking a scholarship, but to my knowledge it rarely happened or certainly not with any regularity.View attachment 26489
For the “Illini don’t have any open scholarships crowd” there’s always a way
Any word what strip club is putting up the NIL?View attachment 26489
For the “Illini don’t have any open scholarships crowd” there’s always a way
Hockey is the sport in Canada that kids play when they can't make the hockey team?What about hockey?
“Not ideal”. Good term. Reminds me of what people said when Bill Cubit was hired as FB coach.Ty at point is not ideal. He looks to be a plus rebounder down low. He'll do lots less of that as point.
One other aspect about this that I haven't seen mentioned is what does he want? It's all well and good for him to do this for the team. But kids want to come here to develop for the next level. Playing out of position doesn't help that.
I don't really disagree with anything you said, but....Ty at point is not ideal. He looks to be a plus rebounder down low. He'll do lots less of that as point.
One other aspect about this that I haven't seen mentioned is what does he want? It's all well and good for him to do this for the team. But kids want to come here to develop for the next level. Playing out of position doesn't help that.
I would argue Ty showcasing that he can handle the ball, distribute well, and make his teammates better would be significantly more impactful for his professional upside than throwing him out on the wing where he is essentially a slasher, non-shooter and offensive rebound merchantTy at point is not ideal. He looks to be a plus rebounder down low. He'll do lots less of that as point.
One other aspect about this that I haven't seen mentioned is what does he want? It's all well and good for him to do this for the team. But kids want to come here to develop for the next level. Playing out of position doesn't help that.
Any word what strip club is putting up the NIL?
Suboptimal“Not ideal”. Good term. Reminds me of what people said when Bill Cubit was hired as FB coach.
What’s the next level for Ty? He’s an undersized power forward without a jumper. If he wants to play in the NBA, he’ll need to add a different skill or two to his arsenal. Norchad Omier is a tweener as well and he’s an elite rebounder, currently a better scorer, shoots 30% from 3, and he’s not on any mock drafts. Perhaps developing into a point forward is the best route if he wants to have a chance. He’s not just a jumper away from being a pro.Ty at point is not ideal. He looks to be a plus rebounder down low. He'll do lots less of that as point.
One other aspect about this that I haven't seen mentioned is what does he want? It's all well and good for him to do this for the team. But kids want to come here to develop for the next level. Playing out of position doesn't help that.
I think Chester is probably as good of a pg comp as there is, while not large at 6'2", I wouldn't call him a small point guard either; but I remember him drawing Robbie Hummel, so defensively he often wasn't the point guard, much like I would expect from TY. He also played along Dee as a freshman & Demetri as a JR/Sr...I don't really disagree with anything you said, but....
Chester Frazier was able to average like 5 boards a game as a small-ish point guard.
To an extent, you have to manage what a player's preference is, but ultimately, it's up to BU to put players in positions to help the team succeed.
Potentially, if he truly has to play a point-type position, it could absolutely help him in the eyes of the pros. It could continue to develop those ball handling, and passing skills that he has. Honestly, Ben Simmons (who was in another world as a prospect) made it as an all-star as a big dude who couldn't shoot, but could handle it and pass it. (I don't compare Ty to Ben Simmons as players.)
The NCAA is so far behind this NIL crap it's a mess. This is a simple fix, you make a rule that says walkons are not eligible for NIL. Problem fixed.This aspect (or potential aspect) of NIL is what might turn me away from college basketball. I don’t mind players getting paid. I wish it was more regulated, but that integral section of the sport should get part of the pie too. But to bypass the scholarship rules using NIL may be a step too far for me to stomach. So now schools with large NIL programs/capabilities can basically have a taxi squad or JV team? I guess even before NIL this was technically possible with a good player walking on rather than taking a scholarship, but to my knowledge it rarely happened or certainly not with any regularity.
One of the things that appeals to me and I believe a large percentage of fans is the “level playing field” aspect that makes the Cinderella stories possible. Sure we know that it hasn’t truly been a level playing field with money paid under the table and larger schools having much better facilities than most smaller schools. But it was close enough to level that one could make it appear so by just keeping your head titled a bit — and smaller schools could rise up and bite the Goliaths in the a$$ with some regularity. Now with NIL one actually has to lean their whole body to keep the illusion of a level playing field. Allowing schools to circumvent the roster limit rules would require a lean so great to make standing impossible. They really need to get a handle on this. Even professional sports has roster limitations.
I believe we need a Möbius strip for this one.Hockey is the sport in Canada that kids play when they can't make the hockey team?
...I'll allow it.
You want the NCAA to stop the thing they're not allowed to stop ?The NCAA is so far behind this NIL crap it's a mess. This is a simple fix, you make a rule that says walkons are not eligible for NIL. Problem fixed.
Yeah, I agree with you… I’m not sure how you can be in favor of NIL AND say that walk ons can’t get it. The NIL says that you can profit off your own Name, Image, and Likeness.You want the NCAA to stop the thing they're not allowed to stop ?
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I would define basketball talent as natural athletic ability that can enhanced but but not taught -- height, length, strength, hops, speed, and quickness. In contact with basketball skills like handles, passing, shooting, foot work, positioning ...If one defines talent as consistent talent that i would have to disagree.