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Post by idhoya on Jan 24, 2008 17:03:00 GMT -5
Even Jerome Williams would be nice at this point. Not a banger, but an excellent rebounder with a nose for the ball.
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Post by prhoya on Jan 24, 2008 17:18:01 GMT -5
Thanks, guys.
One more thing... how would you describe each recruit in terms of past or current players (Hoyas or non-Hoyas). For example, I would describe Monroe (and only from watching that recent game on ESPN2) as a taller Green when he had his off nights where he really wasn't aggressive. I know that he's better than that effort, so could you expand? Also, after watching last year's McD AAs, I thought Austin looked like a mix between Reggie Williams and David Wingate, and Wright's speed and style as somewhere between Page's and Iverson's.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by idhoya on Jan 24, 2008 20:31:54 GMT -5
I would compare wright to david edwards; speedy with nice handle, but out of control sometimes. Wright has a better jumper.
Monroe is a more polished player with his handle and a better athlete than Jeff. Jeff was a post when he got to GU, then developed outward. Greg vice versa in a way.
Braswell could be Don Reid with offense.
Sims could become a taller bill martin.
Clark may be Wingate or a poor man's Mark Tillmon.
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Jan 26, 2008 0:42:05 GMT -5
Mt. St. Joe's knocked off St. Frances (Sean Mosley's school) earlier this week. Sims had 19 points in the win. He had 13 yesterday in a win over Calvert Hall.
Helen Cox beat Vandy Catholic tonight by 13. No word on how Monroe did.
Clark had 19 in a blowout win over Ireton.
Loyola HS has won 7 of 8 with the loss coming against Harvard-Westlake. There's a rematch of that one on February 1. -------- As for pr's question, id's comparison of Braswell to Reid is interesting and well thought out. I think some folks underestimate Braswell by labeling him a "banger." He sees the floor really well and passes well.
In large part, I think the Kenner League and summer development/workouts are going to be critical for this team. We need all of the freshmen to come in and commit to conditioning for the BE level. At the same time, they're going to need reps on the court playing at a high level.
Playing time will be up for grabs, with Sapp, Summers, and Freeman being the only sure bets in the starting lineup.
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Post by prhoya on Jan 27, 2008 0:31:53 GMT -5
Id, balla, RDF and Ambass (JH34), thanks for your take re: recruits.
I like that Braswell is a Don Reid with offense. Next year, we will need this type of presence down low.
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Post by idhoya on Jan 27, 2008 1:37:58 GMT -5
pr, that's not to say Bras is a juggernaut on offense, but he finsihes at the rim, can turn and face and is an exceptional rebounder and passer.
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Post by 02hoya on Jan 27, 2008 1:43:10 GMT -5
An update from HoyaReport about Hollis: georgetown.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=766366An excerpt: "Hollis Thompson, a 6-foot-8 190 pound junior wing from Loyola, HS in Los Angeles, CA is leading his high school team in scoring at 17.8 ppg, rebounding at 10 rpg, block shots at 1.3 per game, and is third overall in assists averaging 3.1. His team's record stands at 14-6 overall including 7-1 in Mission league play, with the only setback being to league favorite Harvard-Westlake that is led by former Georgetown recruit and University of Tennessee bound Renaldo Woolridge. Despite the loss, Thompson matched a season high with 31 points, including an eye opening six 3-pointers. He also grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 5 assists. Woolridge was limited to 13 points and 11 rebounds, but more importantly walked off the court with the victory." ... "With his overall feel for the game and unselfish nature, Thompson appears to be a natural fit for the Georgetown offense, "I love the offense. I think I could pretty much play wherever the coach wants me in the offense so I'm definitely excited about that", said Thompson...Thompson went on to add, "I'm getting in the weight room, but I think could pretty much work on everything. I could get better in every area. One of my weaknesses would probably be on the defensive end. I need to get quicker laterally. But I think my strength would be scoring and getting my teammates open." PM me if you want the full article
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Post by idhoya on Jan 27, 2008 2:13:25 GMT -5
Reggie Williams anyone?
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Post by balla on Jan 27, 2008 2:23:00 GMT -5
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Post by idhoya on Jan 27, 2008 2:25:40 GMT -5
got any links to his games balla?
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Post by balla on Jan 27, 2008 2:30:31 GMT -5
got any links to his games balla? Dash does(LOL). He is not putting up great numbers scoring wise, but he is doing everything else well. He is one of those guys that is going to look better on O when he gets to the Hilltop. He struggled in the North Canton Pizza Oven Classic last week only getting 4pts and 6 rbs, but the whole team struggled there. www.dashonteriley.org/news011408.php
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Post by MCIGuy on Jan 27, 2008 2:37:37 GMT -5
An update from HoyaReport about Hollis: georgetown.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=766366An excerpt: "Hollis Thompson, a 6-foot-8 190 pound junior wing from Loyola, HS in Los Angeles, CA is leading his high school team in scoring at 17.8 ppg, rebounding at 10 rpg, block shots at 1.3 per game, and is third overall in assists averaging 3.1. His team's record stands at 14-6 overall including 7-1 in Mission league play, with the only setback being to league favorite Harvard-Westlake that is led by former Georgetown recruit and University of Tennessee bound Renaldo Woolridge. Despite the loss, Thompson matched a season high with 31 points, including an eye opening six 3-pointers. He also grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 5 assists. Woolridge was limited to 13 points and 11 rebounds, but more importantly walked off the court with the victory." ... "With his overall feel for the game and unselfish nature, Thompson appears to be a natural fit for the Georgetown offense, "I love the offense. I think I could pretty much play wherever the coach wants me in the offense so I'm definitely excited about that", said Thompson...Thompson went on to add, "I'm getting in the weight room, but I think could pretty much work on everything. I could get better in every area. One of my weaknesses would probably be on the defensive end. I need to get quicker laterally. But I think my strength would be scoring and getting my teammates open." PM me if you want the full article No offense but don't screw over the people who run HR by offering to give away their content for free. This is a fellow Hoya site we're talking about (with a limited susbscribers base) not some huge national sports website with thousands upon thousands of paying readers.
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Post by idhoya on Jan 27, 2008 3:11:03 GMT -5
thanks balla. He said they were winning, but he was doing "okay".
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Post by HoyaSkin on Jan 27, 2008 12:53:38 GMT -5
got any links to his games balla? Dash does(LOL). He is not putting up great numbers scoring wise, but he is doing everything else well. He is one of those guys that is going to look better on O when he gets to the Hilltop. He struggled in the North Canton Pizza Oven Classic last week only getting 4pts and 6 rbs, but the whole team struggled there. www.dashonteriley.org/news011408.phpLet's not get ahead of ourselves. Sure, Riley was at MM and is purportedly due on the Hilltop for the Louisville game, but he is certainly not a lock. As he recently pointed out at duke.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=764814:Currently, Riley says his recruitment is wide open and that he doesn't plan on making a decision until the end of his AAU season this summer. That said, the junior indicated that there is certainly time left for a team such as Duke to come into the picture. "I'm pretty balanced right now," he said. "I don't have any leaders. A lot of schools backed off because they thought I was a lock to go to Georgetown and that's not true. "Don't get me wrong, I like Georgetown, but I don't have a favorite and nobody is a lock for me. I did an interview over the summer and the reporter asked me if I had a favorite team as a kid and told him I liked Georgetown. "After that, everyone started printing that Georgetown was my favorite. I'm open and I'm listening to all the schools. I'm still trying to get to know the schools better and decide which ones fit me the best. Right now it is all pretty balanced."
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Post by balla on Jan 27, 2008 13:08:07 GMT -5
Quoting Riley from a dook article(LOL). Might as-well sub Riley's name for Hollis or Monroe in that article.
Get the feeling Riley will be a government major like Roy(LOL).
There are NO locks until a kid signs.
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Post by prhoya on Jan 27, 2008 14:56:16 GMT -5
pr, that's not to say Bras is a juggernaut on offense, but he finsihes at the rim, can turn and face and is an exceptional rebounder and passer. Exceptional rebounder and passer - good enough. We will need exceptional rebounder more than scorers next year. We'll have enough of the latter. We need someone to clean boards and get offensive rebounds and putbacks.
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Post by balla on Jan 27, 2008 19:53:47 GMT -5
There will be a lot of minutes available for Hollis as a freshman. So it is good that he recognizes his weakness, and will be working hard on them between now and when he gets to the Hilltop. Obviously he knows his strength, handles, and athleticism(explosiveness/lateral quickness) needs to improve.
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Post by EasyEd on Jan 28, 2008 13:27:17 GMT -5
1-27-08 #5 (Washington Post) O'Connell 66, #3 Carroll 59. "Senior G Jason Clark had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead O'Connell on the road. Clark hit two free throws with just over a minute remaining to make it a two-possession game."
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Post by hoyaLS05 on Jan 28, 2008 14:33:35 GMT -5
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Post by idhoya on Jan 28, 2008 16:19:04 GMT -5
great read. As a single dad, who works multiple jobs myself, I can certainly empathize. She's doing what black mothers have been doing for generations. Keeping the family together.
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