He has decent form and isn’t afraid to take that shot. I don’t consider the number of shots he‘s taken in games a fair sample size.
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I agree, he didn’t have the right supporting cast around him.
Skilled7 footers are trees.
I agree. Its not enough to label him one way or another just yet. One thing it does look like which is ok is he appears to be a catch and shoot spot up shooter. A solid 3 like Cam Christie that shoot it quickly would be awesome too or Hawkins or someone back who can create a little bit would be nice.
That team competed with Houston for 30 minutes before Trent's pink eye, Grandi's shoulder, and RJ's tech caught up with us. A healthy team could easily have won that game.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
It's something he feels comfortable doing and the staff feels comfortable having him do.
Which is to say, we will see what the results look like at greater volume, but in terms of Hansberry's role on the team, taking perimeter shots clearly appears to be part of it.
When Hansberry arrived in Champaign to begin his freshman year he was 18 years old, competing for his role and position with a 24 year old veteran of two countries, two languages, two other major conferences, and 131 previous college games.
Hansberry will be a year older and more Fletch-ified, and the days of grown men like Guerrier in college basketball will soon recede.
(Btw, a not nice finish to Guerrier's very nice 169 game college career last night. 12 more than anyone in the history of the NCAA prior to Covid.)
FWIW, he was playing this year on a really bad hip that will almost certainly require surgery
It made me smile during a dark time. Great way to announce
Maybe, but that team was also insanely lucky not to get knocked out by Chattanooga in the first round
Of course our staff is seeking that evolution. Is there an indication that Storr is?
I felt that last year's team suffered from Mayer Shannon and Hawkins all having their sites set on the next level and less focused on the evolution. This year Hawkins and Shannon evolved in a positive way that is likely to mean they achieve their dream at the next level.
If Storr comes and takes a year to buy in, it will be rocky.
Happy easter to all of you who celebrate! Going to pick some things up tomorrow, although there is a chance of a Jake Davis commitment today from what I have heard. Regardless, I expect 2-3 transfers out and 5-6 guys to come in, some fourth or fifth years and some multiple eligibility guys.
Staff wants two studs, a primary ball handler, a stretch 4, and a shooter with multiple years (Jake Davis) along with possibly one more guy
Staff wants two studs, a primary ball handler, a stretch 4, and a shooter with multiple years (Jake Davis) along with possibly one more guy
DICKnaggie
- Champaign
I had completely forgotten about that and it was epic! What a great Easter egg to wake up with, lol!
it’s kinda crazy to think up to about 7 players likely won’t be on the roster next year
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
I have the same fear.
Now, I don't think there's any indication Storr is a bad guy personally. But there's no other way to describe the way he plays basketball currently than "selfish".
He's also probably the best scorer next year's team can possibly have.
It's a really hard opportunity to turn down in today's college basketball, it's one I really don't think we can turn down. But it's risky.
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
Davis on scholly? hard to imagine PWO (but I'd love it)
Kostas
- Naperville, IL
And this folks, is why spelling matters. Imagine how we'd feel if @LvilleILL said "skyy's the limit".
Side note/giggle. If you search online for skyy, he's listed as a content creator and not an athlete.
Well, I'd like to think we can be picky.
This year proved culture is king. Last year proved it as well.
All that glitters is not gold.
LOL! Good stuff!
I don’t understand taking Davis this early
Happy Easter to you as well. Appreciate the info.
Would one more guy be a big, especially if Dain leaves?
Who else offered Davis besides us? I never heard of him since I don't follow Mercer or that conference much.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Most of the other guys we're talking about are one and dones.
Taking 5 one-and-dones who will all expect major roles in their final season would be a really bad idea, imho. There needs to be more balance and homegrown development than that.
No slight to him, but I like Jake Davis' long term upside more than Jason Jakstys'. That's the way to think about it I think.
Is Wolf totally out of the picture for us? Duke or Northwestern seem most likely.
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