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Post by trillesthoya on Jan 2, 2018 17:55:57 GMT -5
I'm going to be honest, I like Blair a lot. Seems like his major flaws are because he's a freshman, not necessarily because of any inherent deficiencies on his part. If he is able to really work hard on his handle over the upcoming couple years I really like his potential. One of the best pure scorers we have had in a while. Gotta work on the decision making as his turnovers can be frustrating but there's nothing to suggest Ewing can't get that out of him.
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Post by bigskyhoya on Jan 2, 2018 18:17:34 GMT -5
The fact that heโs playing as much as he does is an indication of his value, despite obvious shortcomings. Letโs not pigeonhole him after half a season.
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Post by TC on Jan 2, 2018 18:53:01 GMT -5
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Jan 2, 2018 19:05:12 GMT -5
Strange that all the tweets so far have us potentially involved and name those who aren't. There have to be others sniffing around.
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Post by 95hoya on Jan 2, 2018 19:22:16 GMT -5
Also, a Tucker-McClung backcourt pairing could be nasty a couple years out. We may actually compete in the Big East. ๐ That's not a good backcourt at all. Not much creating. Tucker is more of a 3 and McClung a combo.
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Post by GIGAFAN99 on Jan 2, 2018 20:23:42 GMT -5
How about a frontcourt of Tucker, Pickett, Carter, LeBlanc, and Stewart in two years?
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Post by BeantownHoya on Jan 2, 2018 21:30:00 GMT -5
Also, a Tucker-McClung backcourt pairing could be nasty a couple years out. We may actually compete in the Big East. ๐ That's not a good backcourt at all. Not much creating. Tucker is more of a 3 and McClung a combo. We are currently rolling out Mulmore and Kaleb and all due to respect to them but thats a massive upgrade.
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Post by 95hoya on Jan 2, 2018 23:08:26 GMT -5
That's not a good backcourt at all. Not much creating. Tucker is more of a 3 and McClung a combo. We are currently rolling out Mulmore and Kaleb and all due to respect to them but thats a massive upgrade. Maybe, but it doesn't get us anywhere near where we want to go. But this doesnt solve our backcourt issues for next year.
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Post by Problem of Dog on Jan 2, 2018 23:19:37 GMT -5
Jordan Tucker is not good and it was obvious from the moment that he committed that he would end up transferring from Duke.
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Post by hoyaboya on Jan 3, 2018 11:22:35 GMT -5
Interesting article from when Tucker transferred to Wheeler HS (home of EJ Montgomery) prior to his senior year. Sounds like Tucker's talent had him on national radars since his freshman year but that he had been somewhat of an underachiever through his first 3 years of high school. My take on Tucker is he would upgrade the talent level which we need, as well as provide another wing shooter, which is also important. If he's good friends with Montgomery and it's a package deal, it's a no brainer. However, there are some warning signs... "Tucker's ability to shoot at his size has been his trademark and allowed him to garner so much interest from recruiters. He said he has narrowed that list of suitors to eight: Duke, Villanova, Louisville, Maryland, Indiana, Syracuse, UConn, and USC. All but Duke have offered him scholarships, and Tucker has an unofficial visit scheduled in Durham, North Carolina, next week. Tucker pointed to areas of his game that must improve, citing his defense and the consistency of his work ethic. He hopes the challenge of playing at Wheeler against a national schedule and surrounded by other elite recruits will force him to become a more well-rounded player than he was at Stepinac. 'Sometimes it made me lazy and I was taking plays off,' Tucker said. 'I knew I could get it back on the next play or the next possession. I think that hurt me last year. Now, having so many great players around me, I'm going to have to play hard every day.'" www.lohud.com/story/sports/columnists/josh-thomson/2016/08/26/thomson-jordan-tuckers-best-basketball-still-come/89354264/
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Jan 3, 2018 11:29:42 GMT -5
Sounds like a player Ewing can motivate and coach up.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jan 3, 2018 11:32:50 GMT -5
I might be a bigger Blair fan than anyone on this board, but that's not a reason not to take Tucker.
I would say the work ethic concern is very real, on and off the court. I don't think he's so talented that you necessarily take a guy who won't work. It will hurt the defense badly on the court, but too many of these guys and suddenly everyone isn't working. You need to build a culture of hard workers.
I still think JTIII was a very good coach in many ways, but I think one of his major issues at this level, I think, is that he expected these guys to work hard on their own. When we had people like Jon Wallace or Otto Porter to show leadership by working hard on and off the court, listening to coaching, putting in the extra hours, his teams were good. When he got some guys without the work ethic, it started to fall apart.
I love McClung and LeBlanc because everyone brings up how hard they work -- they are gym rats. I'll gladly pass on a talented guy with work ethic issues to keep a culture of constant improvement at Georgetown. Those guys rarely have the switch flip and reach their potential.
But that's something for Pat to judge; I can't do it from articles.
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Jan 3, 2018 11:39:36 GMT -5
I see Pat as a no nonsense coach. If Tucker doesn't work, he won't play. That simple. Still worth it. Agree that you mostly want self-motivated kids that will dive for loose balls.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jan 3, 2018 11:50:05 GMT -5
And if Patrick isn't convinced Tucker will do the work, we won't have to worry because he won't be coming here.
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Post by Elvado on Jan 3, 2018 11:54:51 GMT -5
And if Patrick isn't convinced Tucker will do the work, we won't have to worry because he won't be coming here. And this is why the program is in good hands. In addition to being supremely talented, Patrick worked harder than anyone else all the time to improve. He is relentless and his teams will be as well. We are underalented right now but we are not going to be for very long. When talent and effort even out, we will be no picnic.
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Post by hoyaboya on Jan 3, 2018 12:20:25 GMT -5
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Post by bostonfan on Jan 3, 2018 12:40:59 GMT -5
Any word on a visit to campus? I would think he would need to make a decision on a school by the end of this week , or early next week, if he wants to play the second half of next season.
From the way it sounds he would be a real asset to the program and help increase the talent level. Can never have too many shooters.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jan 3, 2018 13:27:14 GMT -5
And if Patrick isn't convinced Tucker will do the work, we won't have to worry because he won't be coming here. Right. At least I'm working off that assumption.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jan 3, 2018 13:29:47 GMT -5
And if Patrick isn't convinced Tucker will do the work, we won't have to worry because he won't be coming here. And this is why the program is in good hands. In addition to being supremely talented, Patrick worked harder than anyone else all the time to improve. He is relentless and his teams will be as well. We are underalented right now but we are not going to be for very long. When talent and effort even out, we will be no picnic. I so want you to be right. I was very skeptical about Ewing but am coming around. From what I've seen: I don't know that he's a great Xs and Os coach or technique coach, but he's proven he's at least decent. He definitely cares and is putting effort in. Now we need to see how much players improve, how well he recruits, and if he can get a team to play above its talent level. Despite the crushing losses, I am hopeful. But we need that recruiting win or some upsets.
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Post by calhoya on Jan 3, 2018 13:32:09 GMT -5
Is there some basis for all this speculation and any indication that the Hoyas are talking to the kid?
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