still expect us to add one more guard regardless of monte's decisionWho plays the most? Who has the lowest of expectations from the three incoming wings? Now that the backcourt is effectively set (maybe still waiting on word from Damonte) it should be a little easier to make our predictions (and laugh at our choices later).
This will be interesting! RJ is clearly the most athletic and that gives him an edge. Goode might be the best outside shooter and that is his edge. Podz. is a comboWho plays the most? Who has the lowest of expectations from the three incoming wings? Now that the backcourt is effectively set (maybe still waiting on word from Damonte) it should be a little easier to make our predictions (and laugh at our choices later).
The thing I like about Podz is he averaged 10 rebounds a game. Tells me he was playing hard and wasn’t just chucking it. Granted, not the best competition, but I remember Eddy Curry didn’t average 10 rebounds a game in high school. Should have been a red flag right there.Ok, so IMO.
From listening to BU, I think they view Podz as more of a 2/1. He made a few mentions of his IQ and his ability to handle the ball and make good decisions.
Melendez is more a 2/3. He is 6'7" and may even be able to play a few minutes at the 4. He played against the best competition, is probably the best athlete of the 3 and has the highest ceiling. I also think he will be able to defend the best as well.
Goode to me, from watching tape and looking at his game is, for me, strictly a 3 point shooter. I don't see much dribble drive in his game so for him to make an impact he is going to need to hit shots right away.
It probably will come down to who plays the best defense and ALSO the status of Hutcherson, who probably can be better then all 3 if he is healthy.
I rate them as:
1. RJ
2. Podz
3. Goode
However,
I'm a Podz fan. There is stuff he does offensively that the other 2 cannot do. He can step back on a 3, he can shoot a fadeaway, I've seen him hit a 1 legged Dirk style fadeaway off the block, he can euro step, his release is legit quick, left handed, great range, solid athlete and I think he plays with a bit of swag. Now this is all against inferior competition, I get it, but if he isnt fazed by the big stage and can be that good of a scorer, he is the one to watch out for.
Does a transfer 4 look like a pipe dream at this point? I know Mitchel is out there, but it doesn’t seem promising. Hawkins will get there, but I’m not sure he’ll be ready for starter minutes next year.still expect us to add one more guard regardless of monte's decision
Ok, so IMO.
From listening to BU, I think they view Podz as more of a 2/1. He made a few mentions of his IQ and his ability to handle the ball and make good decisions.
Melendez is more a 2/3. He is 6'7" and may even be able to play a few minutes at the 4. He played against the best competition, is probably the best athlete of the 3 and has the highest ceiling. I also think he will be able to defend the best as well.
Goode to me, from watching tape and looking at his game is, for me, strictly a 3 point shooter. I don't see much dribble drive in his game so for him to make an impact he is going to need to hit shots right away.
It probably will come down to who plays the best defense and ALSO the status of Hutcherson, who probably can be better then all 3 if he is healthy.
I rate them as:
1. RJ
2. Podz
3. Goode
However,
I'm a Podz fan. There is stuff he does offensively that the other 2 cannot do. He can step back on a 3, he can shoot a fadeaway, I've seen him hit a 1 legged Dirk style fadeaway off the block, he can euro step, his release is legit quick, left handed, great range, solid athlete and I think he plays with a bit of swag. Now this is all against inferior competition, I get it, but if he isnt fazed by the big stage and can be that good of a scorer, he is the one to watch out for.
Eddy curry had a solid NBA career?The thing I like about Podz is he averaged 10 rebounds a game. Tells me he was playing hard and wasn’t just chucking it. Granted, not the best competition, but I remember Eddy Curry didn’t average 10 rebounds a game in high school. Should have been a red flag right there.
We seem to find guards who have a knack for rebounding. Podz seems to fit that mold.
completely agreeOk, so IMO.
From listening to BU, I think they view Podz as more of a 2/1. He made a few mentions of his IQ and his ability to handle the ball and make good decisions.
Melendez is more a 2/3. He is 6'7" and may even be able to play a few minutes at the 4. He played against the best competition, is probably the best athlete of the 3 and has the highest ceiling. I also think he will be able to defend the best as well.
Goode to me, from watching tape and looking at his game is, for me, strictly a 3 point shooter. I don't see much dribble drive in his game so for him to make an impact he is going to need to hit shots right away.
It probably will come down to who plays the best defense and ALSO the status of Hutcherson, who probably can be better then all 3 if he is healthy.
I rate them as:
1. RJ
2. Podz
3. Goode
However,
I'm a Podz fan. There is stuff he does offensively that the other 2 cannot do. He can step back on a 3, he can shoot a fadeaway, I've seen him hit a 1 legged Dirk style fadeaway off the block, he can euro step, his release is legit quick, left handed, great range, solid athlete and I think he plays with a bit of swag. Now this is all against inferior competition, I get it, but if he isnt fazed by the big stage and can be that good of a scorer, he is the one to watch out for.
Transfer or high school kid?still expect us to add one more guard regardless of monte's decision
transferTransfer or high school kid?
And you can't spell attitude without it.I got Podz. I don't think anyone will outwork Podz. If he gets to the 190-195lbs. he mentions in his signing day video.
He's got some of that "it" that I saw in Curbelo's HS videos last year. Attitude.
And you can't spell attitude without it.
And you can't spell attitude without it.
I'm so tired I totally forgot to finish a sentence. Sigh. Now I can't remember what I was thinking.
Go Illini.