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While I agree with your last sentence, the stats don't bear out his being consistent at putting the ball through the hoop. He was in a major slump the last 4 games, 3 of which we lost. (shooting about 22% from the field)
He ended up tied for 4th on the team in PPG, with the second lowest FG% of the guys in that group.
Shannon 17.2 PPG 44% FG
Meyer 12.5 PPG 40% FG
Hawkins 9.9 PPG 44% FG
Epps 9.5 PPG 41% FG
Dainja 9.5 PPG 64% FG
He definitely had his moments on both ends of the spectrum. Consistency was not part of his narrative.
That said, he is going to be a good player. Hopefully wearing Orange and Blue.
This type of PSA isn’t necessary. Back in the early Groce days, maybe, but most regulars on this forum have realized the insiders pass along knowledge as they know it right now and things can change.
If any particular forum member takes what they say as absolute that is on that member, not the insider. EVEN if an insider states something like “It is a fact that (blank) will happen.”
And yes, these insiders absolutely know more than us. Sure we may be able to ascertain generalities about the program, but the people connected are privy to specific info…info I definitely don’t have and never will have.
blackdog
- Champaign
They absolutely know more than us. And you.
Sencire is a fan favorite for his energy, and rightly so. But he has enough deficiencies that he's going to get recruited over almost every year. I hope he stays to help build the culture back, but understand if he wants a bigger role somewhere else.
Illini92and96
- Austin, TX
Why is Dain possibly leaving? I didn't find that discussed as I've tried to keep up.
Don't you think the fact that he is a frosh needs to be factored in rather than comparing him with Shannon and Meyer?
I do not have time to to back and and loo at the moment, k but as i recall Epps freshmen number compare well with Deron, Dee and Luther freshmen numbers.
When you say "couple of guys not in the portal yet," that sounds like feelers have been put out to our staff to see if there's mutual interest.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
I'm almost halfway through the 4 hours of Pink Floyd and YES, it is a big WOW...........It really really is....................
I was just responding to a previous post that he was only one of two guys who could consistently put the ball through the hoop. I assumed the other was Shannon. So that comparison was baked into the conversation.
I really only took issue with the word consistently. Like most freshmen, consistency is his biggest area of opportunity.
Epps has a tremendous ceiling.
sacraig
- The desert
Maybe a better question would be is Dain possibly leaving or is that a narrative created by our snakebitten message board fans?
There was legit buzz about Dain leaving a couple of weeks ago. He is now likely to come back-probably realizes how good his situation is here
Agree and probably as good a shooter as we are going to get. Believe a huge upside in three pt %.
These transfers are really hurting Brad's culture approach. You saw this season that transfers who are here for a year simply do not buy in. Brad's best guys are here for multiple years from the ground up. When you keep hitting the transfer portal, the skilled guys who you CAN work into the program won't stay because they are recruited (transferred) over by upper-classmen.
I did a quick check on Dee’s freshman numbers. A little better thanEpps. Dee though, was special. There was little doubt he was going to be a star from the beginning. Epps had a good freshman year but Dee… well, He was Dee Brown. It took a little longer for DW and LH to show. Just my opinion.
Joel Goodson
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Head, yes (no jokes, please). Williams almost led the league in assists as a frosh. And he ran the team pretty darn good from the get go. His scoring/shooting really picked up after his freshman year.
Seems like I remember Williams breaking his jaw, having it wired shut, losing about 20 lbs and coming back a much improved scorer and defender but it’s been a long time I might be mistaken.
Just imagine sencires shot follows his dunk progression this year.
First few times were wow great steal and defense.... Oh the rim can be unkind.
That progressed to WOW did he just slam that down! He's got some ups
Persistence and confidence paired with talent can be amazing!
First few times were wow great steal and defense.... Oh the rim can be unkind.
That progressed to WOW did he just slam that down! He's got some ups
Persistence and confidence paired with talent can be amazing!
Yikes
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
Aqualung is playing as I read this. True story.
This is from last year. Portal is a shoe store.
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