That is one of many in that MSU game. Don’t forget the Fears trip.
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blackdog
- Champaign
Its not great but for cherry picking those games as notably bad ones its also really not that bad. Especially when you add in we are taking about a true freshman.
Those are what they said were his 'bad' games. He was at 1.9 per game on the season, 3rd highest USG% at 22.6. For a forward handling the ball at his volume, averaging under 2.0 turnovers is in fact a very good rate.
It being a small tool is fine, wasn’t arguing that.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
Here’s some more evidence of foul play by that rat of a player…
Agreed. But with his above-average handling and (moreso) his court vision and passing, he can be a good safety valve if our primary ballhandlers are being hounded.
Mirk will be a top 5 player in college basketball this year, enjoy him while you can.
I really want to hear more about Lincoln Williams, I think the kid can be legit but just needs to be pushed a little.
I really want to hear more about Lincoln Williams, I think the kid can be legit but just needs to be pushed a little.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Gru appears to be fanboying.
He is a little taller than the other minions
Yeah, look at that smile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
he's gonna be pushed, for sure. holds for all the newbies. they're in the deep, deep end now. sink or swim
Brad is definitely going into his bag to maximize potential. and, FWLIW, I agree that Williams has a bunch
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
link?
Curbelo Fanboy
BERTBALL IS LIFE
Bring em on. If this team is gonna be what we hope & dream they can be, the best way to find that out is to take on all comers. There's a solid chance if Illinois makes a deep run every game from the sweet 16 on could be some sort of rematch from the regular season (either conference foe or one of the big dogs they have lined up). If it's gonna happen it might as well be a memorable run taking down a bunch of bluebloods along the way.
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
blackdog
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Comparing to Ayo is pretty high praise
But he's not Jason Kidd apparently.
Comparing to Ayo is low-balling IMO. Time to crank up the Underwood hyperbole machine by about 300% and compare him to someone like a young Michael Jordan.
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Michael Jordan with more athleticism.Comparing to Ayo is low-balling IMO. Time to crank up the Underwood hyperbole machine by about 300% and compare him to someone like a young Michael Jordan.
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