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Which Freshman Wing Plays the Most in 21-22?
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<blockquote data-quote="BTM33" data-source="post: 1623882" data-attributes="member: 746744"><p>Ok, so IMO.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>I rate them as:</p><p>1. RJ</p><p>2. Podz</p><p>3. Goode</p><p></p><p>However,</p><p></p><p>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.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BTM33, post: 1623882, member: 746744"] 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. [/QUOTE]
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