Kenner League Wish List

[jwp91]

Ok...here is a pre-Kenner League conversation starter:

By player, what one thing (e.g. specific skill or developmental item) do you hope to see?

Mac- I want to see (or more accurately hear about) Mac take his defense as serious as his offense and lock down Division 1 caliber opponents.

Josh - I want to see Josh look more comfortable as an offensive option and maintain his shooting percentages (especially 3 pointer) on higher shot volumes.

Wilson - I want to hear about Wilson holding his own and not getting pushed around...also not looking lost.

Yurtseven - I want to hear about undersized opposing centers being unable to contain him.

Qudus - I want to hear about play that suggests to some that Qudus will challenge Yurt for playing time.

James - I want to see James be more effective with the PNR against taller defenders.

Jamarko- I want to see Jamarko perform as an offensive alpha in the flow of offense.

Alexander - I want to see evidence of a consistent outside threat.

Myron - I want to see a player who appears ready to play in the Big East skill-wise and not just spectate.

Javhon - I want to see an elite skill other than shooting.

I’ve left Jagan, Allen, Tim for others.

[gatormcclusky]

Jul 3, 2019 11:05:34 GMT -5 jwp91 said:

Ok...here is a pre-Kenner League conversation starter:

By player, what one thing (e.g. specific skill or developmental item) do you hope to see?

Mac- I want to see (or more accurately hear about) Mac take his defense as serious as his offense and lock down Division 1 caliber opponents.

Josh - I want to see Josh look more comfortable as an offensive option and maintain his shooting percentages (especially 3 pointer) on higher shot volumes.

Wilson - I want to hear about Wilson holding his own and not getting pushed around...also not looking lost.

Yurtseven - I want to hear about undersized opposing centers being unable to contain him.

Qudus - I want to hear about play that suggests to some that Qudus will challenge Yurt for playing time.

James - I want to see James be more effective with the PNR against taller defenders.

Jamarko- I want to see Jamarko perform as an offensive alpha in the flow of offense.

Alexander - I want to see evidence of a consistent outside threat.

Myron - I want to see a player who appears ready to play in the Big East skill-wise and not just spectate.

Javhon - I want to see an elite skill other than shooting.

I’ve left Jagan, Allen, Tim for others.

Good stuff - I'm with you on Mac's defense needing to improve but I think him becoming a lockdown guy in one off-season is maybe a bridge too far 😁 I'll be happy if I see better effort and recognition from him on that end - especially when guarding off the ball, no ballwatching and losing his man - and I want to see him hitting the 3ball at least at a 33-34% clip.

I'd like to see James show more ability scoring in the paint with floaters and jump stops to compensate for his size and lack of hops instead of trying to get all the way to the rim and lay it up every time. I'd also like to see him show more willingness to share the ball earlier in transition and halfcourt possessions rather than dribbling so much, but this being Kenner, that probably won't happen since his team may need him to dominate the ball more than the Hoyas will to get buckets.

Would like to see Josh score more like you mentioned and also be carrying about 10-15 lbs of extra muscle without any loss of hops and quickness.

Need to see Yurt dominating the post and knocking down his jumpers; Pickett handling the ball better and more fluidly and putting in more consistent effort on both ends; and I really want to see Jagan consistently hitting 3s, because if he can do that he can give the team a lot of great backup minutes on the wing. 

Agree on everything else you said w/r/t the other guys - can't wait to hear how they all look.

[Bigs"R"Us]

My wish is for no injuries! 😉

[hoyainla]

It’s a wish list so I guess you can put anything you want but if Qudus looks like he should be challenging Yurt7 than he has made some never before seen gains in the last 6 months. They should also be the starting frontcoutt if that’s the case.

[FrazierFanatic]

Jul 3, 2019 18:37:03 GMT -5 Bigs"R"Us said:

My wish is for no injuries! 😉

Now you gone and done it! #jinx 😤😠

[professorhoya]

Akinjo needs to finish better
reverse lay up

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I want to see Mac start dominating on the offensive end.

He's obviously got the athleticism - and often the fearlessness - to be a dynamic scoring guard at this level. Mix that with his confidence & year of experience - and hopefully add a big new dose of better decision making on our side of the ball. That will make him an elite college guard.

I understand the "hope he works on his defense" angle and want him to be better at that end, but ultimately above average and plus-plus skills are most important. Mac's bread is buttered by putting the ball in the hoop.

[jwp91]

Jul 3, 2019 11:05:34 GMT -5 jwp91 said:

Ok...here is a pre-Kenner League conversation starter:

By player, what one thing (e.g. specific skill or developmental item) do you hope to see?

Mac- I want to see (or more accurately hear about) Mac take his defense as serious as his offense and lock down Division 1 caliber opponents.

Josh - I want to see Josh look more comfortable as an offensive option and maintain his shooting percentages (especially 3 pointer) on higher shot volumes.

Wilson - I want to hear about Wilson holding his own and not getting pushed around...also not looking lost.

Yurtseven - I want to hear about undersized opposing centers being unable to contain him.

Qudus - I want to hear about play that suggests to some that Qudus will challenge Yurt for playing time.

James - I want to see James be more effective with the PNR against taller defenders.

Jamarko- I want to see Jamarko perform as an offensive alpha in the flow of offense.

Alexander - I want to see evidence of a consistent outside threat.

Myron - I want to see a player who appears ready to play in the Big East skill-wise and not just spectate.

Javhon - I want to see an elite skill other than shooting.

I’ve left Jagan, Allen, Tim for others.

Based on the Hoyas247 and vv83 reports, here is how I map it to the above.

Wilson - nope
Yurtseven - yep
Qudus - yep....defensive mobility may be what pushes him onto the court over Yurtseven at times
Jamarko- nope
Alexander - incomplete
Myron - incomplete
Javhon - incomplete. I will take the 25 points but is sounded like effective unstructured play vs. what can be expected in conference play.