EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on Mar 11, 2024 12:49:12 GMT -5
A very nice end to the regular season for Fielder, look forward to seeing him progress next season. Based on what Cooley has told us; seems like his mobility was really affected by his knee issues. Good to hear that he’s the healthiest he’s been in sometime as it gives him the platform to really develop this off-season physically. Imagine a 6’10 Fielder with another 15 pounds of muscle and improved mobility? I think his ceiling is a better version of Freemantle because Drew embraces physicality and looks to give it out as good as he takes it. He will be a huge piece as an upperclassman but hoping we get a big jump from him as soon as next fall. 1000% agree plus he plays hard & with some passion.. If I were the staff I'd think hard about making him captain, he has what Coolery wants in a player as much or more than anyone else on the team |
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Post by hoyaboya on Mar 11, 2024 12:51:11 GMT -5
Based on what Cooley has told us; seems like his mobility was really affected by his knee issues. Good to hear that he’s the healthiest he’s been in sometime as it gives him the platform to really develop this off-season physically. Imagine a 6’10 Fielder with another 15 pounds of muscle and improved mobility? I think his ceiling is a better version of Freemantle because Drew embraces physicality and looks to give it out as good as he takes it. He will be a huge piece as an upperclassman but hoping we get a big jump from him as soon as next fall. 1000% agree plus he plays hard & with some passion.. If I were the staff I'd think hard about making him captain, he has what Coolery wants in a player as much or more than anyone else on the team We don't have a lot of good options for captain but I'd be surprised if Fielder was named a captain over guys like Cook and Styles next season. |
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Post by EtomicB on Mar 11, 2024 13:02:29 GMT -5
1000% agree plus he plays hard & with some passion.. If I were the staff I'd think hard about making him captain, he has what Coolery wants in a player as much or more than anyone else on the team We don't have a lot of good options for captain but I'd be surprised if Fielder was named a captain over guys like Cook and Styles next season. It's about setting the tone for the future in my view. Also, Styles is too quiet and only has a year left & Cook isn't good enough. |
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EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on Mar 14, 2024 16:43:11 GMT -5
I’m very high on Fielder
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Post by jwp91 on Mar 14, 2024 17:00:45 GMT -5
Do you see an all-conference team in his future? Or just solid contributions? |
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Post by BigmanU on Mar 14, 2024 17:15:55 GMT -5
He'll be all conference by his Junior year.
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Post by EtomicB on Mar 14, 2024 17:30:49 GMT -5
Do you see an all-conference team in his future? Or just solid contributions? I do, especially if his ability to put it on the floor keeps progressing |
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Post by hoyaguy on Mar 15, 2024 0:51:30 GMT -5
This is what I have been sayin since November, he's the kind of front court player I have wanted for awhile and that other teams use really well to succeed |
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Post by hoyariv71 on Mar 15, 2024 6:12:43 GMT -5
I think Fielder is a typical big man that needs to adjust to the speed size strength difference between high school and college, he looked aloe better at the end of the season. I really hope the plan is to move to a stretch 4 I don’t believe he will be strong enough to handle true centers, but we will see. With that outside shot and developing ability to drive, he goes well with a center like Sorber.
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Post by jwp91 on Mar 15, 2024 6:38:20 GMT -5
I was reviewing data from Evan Miya statistic website.
The site calculates a Bayesian Performance Rating for every player. (More detail below)
Drew Fielder had the highest rating on the Hoya squad with a minimum number of possessions (450). Note that the highest Hoya in the Big East conference was the 61st ranked player. The conference had 93 ranked players. Very sad but not unexpected.
Fielder had an offensive rating of .63 and a defensive rating of 1.8. Fielder had the only positive defensive rating on the team meaning he was 1.8 points per 100 possessions better than the D1 average assuming 9 other average players on the floor.
OBPR: Offensive Bayesian Performance Rating reflects the offensive value a player brings to his team when he is on the court. This rating incorporates a player’s individual efficiency stats and on-court play-by-play impact, and also accounts for the offensive strength of other teammates on the floor with him, along with the defensive strength of the opponent’s players on the floor. OBPR is interpreted as the number of offensive points per 100 possessions above D1 average expected by the player’s team if the player were on the court with 9 other average players. A higher rating is better.
DBPR: Defensive Bayesian Performance Rating reflects the defensive value a player brings to his team when he is on the court. This rating incorporates a player’s individual efficiency stats and on-court play-by-play impact, and also accounts for the defensive strength of other teammates on the floor with him, along with the offensive strength of the opponent’s players on the floor. DBPR is interpreted as the number of defensive points per 100 possessions better than (below) D1 average expected to be allowed by the player’s team if the player were on the court with 9 other average players. A higher rating is better.
BPR: Bayesian Performance Rating is the sum of a player’s OBPR and DBPR. This rating is the ultimate measure of a player’s overall value to his team when he is on the floor. BPR is interpreted as the number of points per 100 possessions better than the opponent the player’s team is expected to be if the player were on the court with 9 other average players. A higher rating is better.
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Post by hibernatinghoyafan on Mar 15, 2024 8:10:27 GMT -5
I take Ed at face value regarding his knee health but it looked to me that he was moving far more fluidly the last month or so versus November/December. He was a traffic cone laterally but didn’t really notice a pattern of him getting blown so I think we still can’t be entirely sure he’s not quick enough to play the 4. Get a stretch 5, like a Y7, or a bigger PF and he pairs really nicely with them.
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Post by sweetness on Mar 15, 2024 10:26:12 GMT -5
Fielder is a keeper. A pick and pop big who can also take it to the basket - that's exactly what you need these days. And on top of it seems to really care, so I am sure he will continue to develop and get stronger. Definitely one of the things that has me positive about the future.
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Post by seaweed on Mar 15, 2024 10:33:26 GMT -5
Fielder is a keeper. A pick and pop big who can also take it to the basket - that's exactly what you need these days. And on top of it seems to really care, so I am sure he will continue to develop and get stronger. Definitely one of the things that has me positive about the future. Plus he’s an in your face, mix it up and go kind of guy who will take no bull$hit. He’ll flex on their student section and back up any teammate any time. That is Hoya Paranoia and that kid gets it. If we’re lucky enough to have four years from him, I bet he sells a ton of jerseys. |
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Post by MCIGuy on Mar 19, 2024 9:32:56 GMT -5
He'll be all conference by his Junior year. Before the season began, the coaching staff echoed that remark and claimed he had the most upside of anyone on the team. I believe he is on track. Despite his limited minutes he provided more “wow” moments for me than anyone else on the Hoyas. |
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Mar 19, 2024 9:39:03 GMT -5
He'll be all conference by his Junior year. Before the season began, the coaching staff echoed that remark and claimed he had the most upside of anyone on the team. I believe he is on track. Despite his limited minutes he provided more “wow” moments for me than anyone else on the Hoyas. If he can develop into a reliable 2-5 3PFG threat each game and gets stronger to withstand some more pounding down low, we'd have a helluva player in a year or 2. Definitely someone we should retain and develop. |
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Post by TC on Mar 19, 2024 9:42:30 GMT -5
Before the season began, the coaching staff echoed that remark and claimed he had the most upside of anyone on the team. I believe he is on track. Despite his limited minutes he provided more “wow” moments for me than anyone else on the Hoyas. If he can develop into a reliable 2-5 3PFG threat each game and gets stronger to withstand some more pounding down low, we'd have a helluva player in a year or 2. Definitely someone we should retain and develop. He's good for 2 threes every game right now. |
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Post by jwp91 on Mar 19, 2024 9:42:59 GMT -5
I hope this all happens. I am not a full believer. He needs to add a lot of strength to hold his position in the paint as of 5. He is going to mature as he ages so that could happen. He needs to add some lateral quickness to be effective as a 4. That could happen too with some work but he is pretty fit so it is not like he isn't already working. He is a tweener. I trust Cooley can deploy him successfully and hide his shortcomings.
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Mar 19, 2024 9:53:55 GMT -5
If he can develop into a reliable 2-5 3PFG threat each game and gets stronger to withstand some more pounding down low, we'd have a helluva player in a year or 2. Definitely someone we should retain and develop. He's good for 2 threes every game right now. In the final 15 games, Fielder hit 8 3PFGs total. So, he's not there quite yet. He did shoot 40% for the year, so if he can get the volume up and maintain the same efficiency, it will really open up his game. |
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Post by TC on Mar 19, 2024 10:01:14 GMT -5
He's good for 2 threes every game right now. In the final 15 games, Fielder hit 8 3PFGs total. So, he's not there quite yet. He did shoot 40% for the year, so if he can get the volume up and maintain the same efficiency, it will really open up his game. I think that's mostly opportunity / fouls though - there was only one game where Fielder took 5 or more attempts and didn't hit two threes (Lemoyne). |
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Mar 19, 2024 10:04:06 GMT -5
In the final 15 games, Fielder hit 8 3PFGs total. So, he's not there quite yet. He did shoot 40% for the year, so if he can get the volume up and maintain the same efficiency, it will really open up his game. I think that's mostly opportunity / fouls though - there was only one game where Fielder took 5 or more attempts and didn't hit two threes (Lemoyne). He's definitely got it in him. The stroke is smooth, confident, and he can get it off pretty easily with his height and release point. |
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