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Post by blueandgray on Nov 9, 2014 18:16:25 GMT -5
By all accounts, we looked good ...very good. Score isn't kept per se, but it it were, it's safe to say we would have gotten our first signature win.
Freshman made contributions and LJ Peak led the team in rebounds, but the upperclassmen stole the show. DSR and Josh led us in scoring. Hop and Reggie were very solid. Think we are going to see a very different Reggie Cameron this year.
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MCIGuy
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Post by MCIGuy on Nov 9, 2014 18:53:35 GMT -5
Yeah, that was pretty much the consensus from other reports (all except LJ's rebounding). It is a truly good sign indeed that we could take on a team that is drilled like a machine such as UVA. Looks like we're going to have a lot of guys who can contribute this season.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Nov 9, 2014 19:22:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the info guys, definitely starting to get pumped up for the season!
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Post by matersammich on Nov 9, 2014 19:38:09 GMT -5
Love to hear that DSR and Josh led in scoring. Almost as nice is that Reggie looked good.
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Post by Highsmith on Nov 9, 2014 20:05:15 GMT -5
Great news! Add me to the list of those getting pumped for this season....we have some exciting players and I like the early reports of just about everyone.
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Post by IDenj on Nov 9, 2014 21:47:09 GMT -5
By all accounts, we looked good ...very good. Score isn't kept per se, but it it were, it's safe to say we would have gotten our first signature win. Freshman made contributions and LJ Peak led the team in rebounds, but the upperclassmen stole the show. DSR and Josh led us in scoring. Hop and Reggie were very solid. Think we are going to see a very different Reggie Cameron this year. Reggie different how? Thanks for the update. |
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Post by tashoya on Nov 9, 2014 21:54:14 GMT -5
By all accounts, we looked good ...very good. Score isn't kept per se, but it it were, it's safe to say we would have gotten our first signature win. Freshman made contributions and LJ Peak led the team in rebounds, but the upperclassmen stole the show. DSR and Josh led us in scoring. Hop and Reggie were very solid. Think we are going to see a very different Reggie Cameron this year. Reggie different how? Thanks for the update. I don't know much but I do know that he dropped some bad weight which can't do anything but help. I'm sure that's not what you're asking though. I'm curious to know how his stroke is looking and if he's looking confident out there. This champing at the bit stuff is killing me! |
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Nov 9, 2014 22:02:21 GMT -5
With Reggie alot of his struggles last year seemed to be mental. Rushing everything/pressing. I think he even mentioned that in one of his pre-season quotes. Losing bad weight and just physically getting stronger as he's matured a year is going to help for sure. He's never going to be a super athlete, but if he's able to hold his own and that stroke of his (that we all know he has) comes back he's exactly how a sniper on a super athletic team will be effective. Asking him to create his own shot is not his game. The kick-outs and step backs from screens are. With the other guys to be able to cover defensively he's a great weapon to have.
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on Nov 9, 2014 22:16:59 GMT -5
great news! Thanks guys for the insight.
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Post by eastcoastteddy58 on Nov 10, 2014 7:30:48 GMT -5
Going out on a limb, but IMO we have a better chance at winning the BE and getting back to the tournament this year then in the next few years. This is a pretty stacked team, not solid but stacked. We can make some waves this year barring any major issues. The theme for the team this year is "Improvements", the juniors need to fine tune while Smith, Hopkins, Aaron and Jabril need to solidify their game. The time is NOW, if we can make great strides this year then next year may not be so bad.
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Post by tashoya on Nov 10, 2014 9:13:21 GMT -5
Going out on a limb, but IMO we have a better chance at winning the BE and getting back to the tournament this year then in the next few years. This is a pretty stacked team, not solid but stacked. We can make some waves this year barring any major issues. The theme for the team this year is "Improvements", the juniors need to fine tune while Smith, Hopkins, Aaron and Jabril need to solidify their game. The time is NOW, if we can make great strides this year then next year may not be so bad. Who thinks next year is going to be bad? Certainly not me. I'm excited about the guys on campus and the guys coming in. |
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Post by beenaround on Nov 10, 2014 9:18:33 GMT -5
I agree with Eastcoast that this "should" be a year of very high expectations. There is a lot of quality depth..for the first time in awhile. There is also skill, size, and athleticism up and down the lineup. Further, although I hope I am wrong...not sure who in the BE is all that strong (maybe Nova.) So, yeah...I agree the time is NOW. Obviously, the frosh will be better as sophs...but not sure with the way recruiting is going, that we will be as deep next year.
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Post by TBird41 on Nov 10, 2014 9:40:39 GMT -5
I agree with Eastcoast that this "should" be a year of very high expectations. There is a lot of quality depth..for the first time in awhile. There is also skill, size, and athleticism up and down the lineup. Further, although I hope I am wrong...not sure who in the BE is all that strong (maybe Nova.) So, yeah...I agree the time is NOW. Obviously, the frosh will be better as sophs...but not sure with the way recruiting is going, that we will be as deep next year. Assuming DSR doesn't leave, we shouldn't lose too much depth. We lose Trawick, Bowen, Hopkins and Smith. Presumably sophomore Tre and Peak can cover Trawick and Bowen's minutes (Tre by shifting DSR to SG). Sophomore's Copeland, White and Derrickson should be able handle the 3/4 at least as well as Trawick / Hopkins handle the 3 & 4 respectively (if not better than Hopkins). The big question will be how big the drop off from Smith/Hopkins/Hayes to Govan/Hayes ends up being. That being said, we're still at least 9 deep next year. PG: DSR/Tre SG: Peak/DSR/Copeland SF: Copeland/White/Cameron PF: White/Copeland/Derrickson/Cameron C: Govan/Hayes |
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Post by beenaround on Nov 10, 2014 9:49:03 GMT -5
I agree with Eastcoast that this "should" be a year of very high expectations. There is a lot of quality depth..for the first time in awhile. There is also skill, size, and athleticism up and down the lineup. Further, although I hope I am wrong...not sure who in the BE is all that strong (maybe Nova.) So, yeah...I agree the time is NOW. Obviously, the frosh will be better as sophs...but not sure with the way recruiting is going, that we will be as deep next year. Assuming DSR doesn't leave, we shouldn't lose too much depth. We lose Trawick, Bowen, Hopkins and Smith. Presumably sophomore Tre and Peak can cover Trawick and Bowen's minutes (Tre by shifting DSR to SG). Sophomore's Copeland, White and Derrickson should be able handle the 3/4 at least as well as Trawick / Hopkins handle the 3 & 4 respectively (if not better than Hopkins). The big question will be how big the drop off from Smith/Hopkins/Hayes to Govan/Hayes ends up being. That being said, we're still at least 9 deep next year. PG: DSR/Tre SG: Peak/DSR/Copeland SF: Copeland/White/Cameron PF: White/Copeland/Derrickson/Cameron C: Govan/Hayes Tbird...I am with you all the way. Maybe I am delusional, but I think that despite his deficiencies, an older, somewhat slimmed down Josh Smith will be a very big weapon on offense for us this year, and Hopkins at the power forward and backup center is pretty nice, as well. They will both be gone next year, and not sure if Govan/hayes will come close to that. Definitely not worried about next year...just feel THIS year's team is stacked. |
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Post by eastcoastteddy58 on Nov 10, 2014 10:05:48 GMT -5
Going out on a limb, but IMO we have a better chance at winning the BE and getting back to the tournament this year then in the next few years. This is a pretty stacked team, not solid but stacked. We can make some waves this year barring any major issues. The theme for the team this year is "Improvements", the juniors need to fine tune while Smith, Hopkins, Aaron and Jabril need to solidify their game. The time is NOW, if we can make great strides this year then next year may not be so bad. Who thinks next year is going to be bad? Certainly not me. I'm excited about the guys on campus and the guys coming in. With the possibility of losing DSR as well as four seniors I would imagine a slight dip. Especially losing a true center and the defense that Jabril brings to the table. |
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Post by TBird41 on Nov 10, 2014 10:08:27 GMT -5
Assuming DSR doesn't leave, we shouldn't lose too much depth. We lose Trawick, Bowen, Hopkins and Smith. Presumably sophomore Tre and Peak can cover Trawick and Bowen's minutes (Tre by shifting DSR to SG). Sophomore's Copeland, White and Derrickson should be able handle the 3/4 at least as well as Trawick / Hopkins handle the 3 & 4 respectively (if not better than Hopkins). The big question will be how big the drop off from Smith/Hopkins/Hayes to Govan/Hayes ends up being. That being said, we're still at least 9 deep next year. PG: DSR/Tre SG: Peak/DSR/Copeland SF: Copeland/White/Cameron PF: White/Copeland/Derrickson/Cameron C: Govan/Hayes Tbird...I am with you all the way. Maybe I am delusional, but I think that despite his deficiencies, an older, somewhat slimmed down Josh Smith will be a very big weapon on offense for us this year, and Hopkins at the power forward and backup center is pretty nice, as well. They will both be gone next year, and not sure if Govan/hayes will come close to that. Definitely not worried about next year...just feel THIS year's team is stacked. The hope is that Sophomore Copeland/White and a freshman Derrickson are as big, if not bigger, an improvement at PF over freshman Copeland/White than the drop off from Smith/Hopkins to Govan/Hayes. Guess we'll see, but really, we're set up for two big years if Smith can step up this year and Govan can step up next year. |
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Post by eastcoastteddy58 on Nov 10, 2014 10:13:32 GMT -5
As long as we keep reloading I'm happy. Comon Sat!!!!!!!
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Post by TC on Nov 10, 2014 10:32:20 GMT -5
Too many cooks will spoil the broth but will fill our hearts with so much so much love!
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Post by seaweed on Nov 10, 2014 10:34:24 GMT -5
Beenaround just needs to take a dig at recruiting, can't help himself. Fact is we are set for two or more years starting SATURDAY
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Post by calhoya on Nov 10, 2014 10:38:37 GMT -5
I expect a great second half of the year, but believe that there are going to be growing pains throughout the first 15 games. Not realistic to expect freshmen to come in and excel as a group or individually against tough competition. Also, it seems that when you have so many new bodies, and you must include Josh Smith in that category, there is a learning curve. Recall that as good as Porter was, his first season was erratic and he did not really "take off" until Whittington left the team. By the middle of the conference season this team should be clicking, but everyone should be prepared for at least a few bumps in the road as they learn to adapt to each other.
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