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Post by deacon on Apr 10, 2011 13:02:08 GMT -5
Never seen Davis play, but DSR can shoot it as well and has more size.
DSR.
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Post by idhoya on Apr 10, 2011 13:06:50 GMT -5
I think they're similar in size. Just depends on what you want. I agree, btw, I'd take DSR.
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Post by RDF on May 12, 2011 22:59:28 GMT -5
According to Adam Zagoria, Myles Davis was offered by Georgetown and Florida State today.
"Georgetown officially offered Notre Dame Prep guard Myles Davis, per his father. "
Interesting development. He's a guy who was in class of '11 too--but think he's set on staying in '12.
I'm all for it as long as you have athletes with him. Guy can stroke it--has tremendous jumpshot and is one of the best shooters in country.
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Post by chep3 on May 12, 2011 23:10:59 GMT -5
How is his handle? Can he play PG?
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Post by RDF on May 12, 2011 23:35:14 GMT -5
How is his handle? Can he play PG? Improved his PG skills this past year--which was reason he left his HS in NJ to play at Notre Dame Prep this year. Played with Khem Birch, and has reportedly improved his handle, but still best known as a knockdown shooter/one of best shooters in country. |
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Post by KirbyKeger on May 13, 2011 0:50:59 GMT -5
I could absolutely get on board with this. He is an incredible shooter with a really quick release. If he's going to play PG, he has good size at 6'3-6'4. So if he does tighten up the handle, he could be a serious force. Even if his PG skills don't become elite, I would still be really happy with a 6'3-6'4 combo guard who is a pure shooter. We'll need someone who can knock down the 3 by the 2012-2013 season.
Here's Davis dropping 35 against Oak Hill:
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Post by TBird41 on May 13, 2011 7:40:32 GMT -5
How is his handle? Can he play PG? Improved his PG skills this past year--which was reason he left his HS in NJ to play at Notre Dame Prep this year. Played with Khem Birch, and has reportedly improved his handle, but still best known as a knockdown shooter/one of best shooters in country. So, having not seen Davis, would a fair comparison be a more athletic J-Wall--decent handle, but not breaking a press by himself good, lights out shooter, athletic enough, but not NBA athletic (Davis>JWall here?) and good decision making (I assume JWall>Davis here) |
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Post by SirSaxa on May 13, 2011 8:48:41 GMT -5
So, having not seen Davis, would a fair comparison be a more athletic J-Wall--decent handle, but not breaking a press by himself good, lights out shooter, athletic enough, but not NBA athletic (Davis>JWall here?) and good decision making (I assume JWall>Davis here) From what I've read and clips I've seen, there is a significant difference to point out. Wallace was a GREAT shooter. No question. But he was not our primary offensive threat and generally shot open threes from behind screens. Davis, on the other hand, IS a big time offensive threat, the focus of opposing Ds, and STILL gets his shots off via myriad moves. And I love the idea of having a guy named "Miles Davis" or even "Myles Davis" on our HOYAS! I know Hoyainspirit loves that too!  |
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Post by chep3 on May 13, 2011 9:19:41 GMT -5
If the kid is 6'3-6'4 and can play point or combo, I don't see a problem with him. We're always going to need shooters with our roster, and it would be nice to have a lights out shooter like him to pair with Otto and Greg--would give us tall shooters for their positions. Plus, even if he is not super athletic, the fact that he's 6'3 at point will make up for some of that
What are our chances with him? Realistically, how are we prioritizing between Anderson, Davis, York, DSR, Christon? I assume we're looking to get 2 of that batch.
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Post by SirSaxa on May 13, 2011 9:34:56 GMT -5
If the kid is 6'3-6'4 and can play point or combo, I don't see a problem with him. We're always going to need shooters with our roster, and it would be nice to have a lights out shooter like him to pair with Otto and Greg--would give us tall shooters for their positions. Plus, even if he is not super athletic, the fact that he's 6'3 at point will make up for some of that What are our chances with him? Realistically, how are we prioritizing between Anderson, Davis, York, DSR, Christon? I assume we're looking to get 2 of that batch. Davis is "listed" at 6'2" I expect that was "with shoes" -- stupidest, most mis-leading stat ever. He's probably about 6'0, maybe 6'1 That could be better because it increases the chance he'll stick around 4 years. |
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Post by KirbyKeger on May 13, 2011 10:46:45 GMT -5
I personally think we're definitely going to miss on York, and likely DSR as well. So I'd say Christon and Davis would be the most likely suspects.
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Post by RDF on May 13, 2011 10:47:02 GMT -5
If the kid is 6'3-6'4 and can play point or combo, I don't see a problem with him. We're always going to need shooters with our roster, and it would be nice to have a lights out shooter like him to pair with Otto and Greg--would give us tall shooters for their positions. Plus, even if he is not super athletic, the fact that he's 6'3 at point will make up for some of that What are our chances with him? Realistically, how are we prioritizing between Anderson, Davis, York, DSR, Christon? I assume we're looking to get 2 of that batch. Myles plays with Kyle on NJ Playaz and has for years now. He usually benefits from Kyle's passes and his shooting ability helps space the court to let Kyle get into paint where he does best work. Not a very athletic player. He's improved his handle and PG skills this past year in Prep but more of an undersized 2--which is fine if you can shoot like he can-every team needs a knockdown shooter. Gabe York--you can write him off/he's moved GTown off list and replaced them with Uconn so if the spin is "Georgetown dropped him"---it's stupid. You aren't good enough for Hoyas but Uconn who obviously knows nothing about guard play likes him.  Smith Rivera to Oak Hill---he makes this announcement in the past week--Davis gets officially offered. Put 2 and 2 together. Christon--we'll know more after the visit Georgetown has with him this Summer--but he's listed Hoyas as leader. Kyle Anderson--Hoyas in mix--keeps talking up Seton Hall as doing best recruiting him/wants to stay close to home, so who knows but seems to be shaping up as a SH/GTown battle right now with SJU recruiting several PG's and having numerous guys like him on roster--but Lavin and company are great recruiters and have positive buzz GTown had back when III was building program too. |
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Post by tullamore2 on May 13, 2011 11:26:31 GMT -5
Recruiting Myles Davis can't hurt in the recruitment of Kyle Anderson. They both are from NJ and have been playing AAU ball together for the NJ Playerz for years.
Kyle Anderson might feel more comfortable away from home if Myles is on the team.
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Post by nychoya3 on May 13, 2011 12:11:23 GMT -5
Ashton Gibbs is about six feet tall, lacks outstanding athleticism, and has questionable point guard skills. He's also the favorite for player of the year in the Big East in 2011-12. Shooting ability, especially in college with the short line, goes a LONG way.
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Post by hoyasexy on May 13, 2011 14:19:51 GMT -5
Davis is "listed" at 6'2" I expect that was "with shoes" -- stupidest, most mis-leading stat ever. What's misleading about it? Last I checked, every time the Hoyas take the basketball court, they're wearing shoes. |
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Post by RBHoya on May 13, 2011 15:41:22 GMT -5
Davis is "listed" at 6'2" I expect that was "with shoes" -- stupidest, most mis-leading stat ever. What's misleading about it? Last I checked, every time the Hoyas take the basketball court, they're wearing shoes. Because guys game the system by wearing shoes that boost them up. If you could measure everybody in the same shoes they played in, that'd be great. But if everybody is wearing shoes, and some guys wear shoes that give them more boost than others, then it isn't an apples-to-apples comparison. That's why at the NBA combine and all that, they measure guys with no shoes. It's the only way to be sure that guys aren't cheating. |
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on May 13, 2011 17:43:14 GMT -5
What's misleading about it? Last I checked, every time the Hoyas take the basketball court, they're wearing shoes. Because guys game the system by wearing shoes that boost them up. If you could measure everybody in the same shoes they played in, that'd be great. But if everybody is wearing shoes, and some guys wear shoes that give them more boost than others, then it isn't an apples-to-apples comparison. That's why at the NBA combine and all that, they measure guys with no shoes. It's the only way to be sure that guys aren't cheating. for instance at the combine in jersey on the low end players like Tu Holloway, Rick Jackson, Carleton Scott, and Andrew Goudelock only had a 0.5" difference between their height with and w/o shoes. On the high end Hollis and Troy Gillenwater had a 2" difference between the two heights. |
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Post by blueandgray on May 13, 2011 18:58:16 GMT -5
Was Hollis wearing pumps?
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Post by hoyainspirit on May 15, 2011 14:53:42 GMT -5
So, having not seen Davis, would a fair comparison be a more athletic J-Wall--decent handle, but not breaking a press by himself good, lights out shooter, athletic enough, but not NBA athletic (Davis>JWall here?) and good decision making (I assume JWall>Davis here) From what I've read and clips I've seen, there is a significant difference to point out. Wallace was a GREAT shooter. No question. But he was not our primary offensive threat and generally shot open threes from behind screens. Davis, on the other hand, IS a big time offensive threat, the focus of opposing Ds, and STILL gets his shots off via myriad moves. And I love the idea of having a guy named "Miles Davis" or even "Myles Davis" on our HOYAS! I know Hoyainspirit loves that too! Without a doubt! |
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Post by hoyaboya on Jun 16, 2011 21:15:17 GMT -5
From ESPN's recruiting page:
"While Kyle Anderson (Fairview, N.J./St. Anthony) may have stolen the limelight for the New Jersey Playaz at the Rumble in the Bronx, Myles Davis (Jersey City, N.J./Notre Dame Prep) played an important supporting role for them and announced a list of his own.
Davis scored 14 points in the final, including a few of his trademark deep jumpers. Prior to the championship game, Davis spoke about his recruitment.
"It's really between Xavier, Georgetown, Pitt, Virginia Tech, South Carolina and VCU," Davis said. "I hear a lot from Xavier, Georgetown and Pitt. Those are really the main three. The others are just coming in."
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