Benimon/Reid

[nashvillehoyas]

I see some simularities between Jerrelle Benimon and Don Reid.
Both recruited as roll players. Reid exceeded expectations. Went on to the NBA, very productive. I believe if Benimon progress as Reid he could.


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[MCIGuy]

Difference is Jerrelle in high school averaged 7 assists per game and supposedly could hit jumpshots like a guard. Don wasn't doing anything like that while at Largo.

I think the better comparison is Don and Julian. And Julian is a more skilled version of Don.

[hoyaboy1]

Jeez, let's relax. We had no expectations for Benimon, so obviously we are all happy that he's turned out to be decent for 10-15 minutes a game - but the NBA? Even if he was playing 35 minutes a game he'd only be putting up 6 points and 7 rebounds with no meaningful secondary stats.

Let's not confuse a guy coming out of nowhere to be a serviceable bench player with someone having NBA talent.

[SirSaxa]

I like that you two guys are discussing WHO matches up BETTER with Don Reid!
It's been a while since we've had ANYONE to compare to Don!

[JimmyHoya]

This thread is so funny. Go Hoyas.

[GUMBA]

Love the lunch pail guys. Benimon is going to be fan favorite over the next 3 1/2 years. The fact that he came out of nowhere makes it even more appealing. Right now he is more than serviceable on defense. Our own mound round. If he starts hitting some shots and developing an offense game, watch out.

[blueandgray]

Jan 23, 2010 15:14:03 GMT -5 MCIGuy said:

Difference is Jerrelle in high school averaged 7 assists per game and supposedly could hit jumpshots like a guard. Don wasn't doing anything like that while at Largo.

I think the better comparison is Don and Julian. And Julian is a more skilled version of Don.

Julian reminds me more of Ralph pre-knee injury. Jerrelle is more of a highsmith:).

[hoyabinx]

BENIMONSTER!

[hoya73]

Also notice, during the game, Bennimon directing Hollis to the right defensive spot on the floor.
Seems like he really understands how the game should be played, and he has 3+ years to develop offensive moves to go along with his defensive/rebounding skills.

[lichoya68]

I THINK JERRELLE MUCH BETTER COMING IN THAN DON BUT DON ONE OF THE MOST IMPROVED HARD WORKING HOYAS EVER AND I THINK JERRELLE DOES HAVE ALL AROUND GAME but boy his rebounding reminds ME of mr. jyd mr. jerome williams GREAT rebounder and only a frosh OG HOYAS

[harwoodhoya]

I see more Don Reid in vaughn as well.

[TC]

I like to think there's a little Don Reid in all of us.

[Boz]

Jan 23, 2010 16:38:55 GMT -5 TC said:

I like to think there's a little Don Reid in all of us.

TC wins.

;D

[MCIGuy]

Jan 23, 2010 16:38:55 GMT -5 TC said:

I like to think there's a little Don Reid in all of us.

Sounds like a good tagline for a beer commercial.

[SFHoya99]

Benimon isn't really all that much like Reid, except he likes to mix it up a bit while rebounding. His career path is going to be towards a tough, bruising three, I think, who can fill in at four. But he doesn't have the height, size or post game to really be a PF that I'd want playing big minutes there.

That said, it is probably for the best. Reid made the NBA but he also timed his career perfectly. The NBA was a physical, defensive league then and Reid fit right now. Now, it's faster-paced and more skill oriented. I don't think Reid sticks in today's NBA.

Jerelle's been a nice surprise off the bench. But to really take the next step, he's got to take those glimpses of offensive ability and make 'em happen more than once a game.

[lichoya68]

JERRELLE CAN AND HAS TAKEN IT TO THE HOOP WITH A PRETTY GOOD HANDLE AND QUICKNESS FOR A BIG GUY A FEW TIMES THIS YEAR NO MORE THREES BUT THAT HE CAN AND WILL DO go jerrelle you can take cuses big guys to the hole yup yes you can

[lichoya68]

after yesterdays great outlet pass he passes more like jerome than don LOVED BOTH JEROME AND DON BUT as a frosh hes more like jeromes first year altho he was a junior GO JERRELLE surprise of the big east in my book WHAT A TOUGH WORKER YES

[HOYAPLAYA]

I know the original intent was to compare him to a former Hoya, but I sure wouldn't mind him developing into a bulked up enforcer/rebounder with ball handling skills like Anthony Mason. If we land a couple more top bigs in the next two recruiting classes, then I also wouldn't mind a poor man's Ron Artest type progression in his 4 years. I figure JTIII is going to continue to land quality skilled scorers so Benimon's continued development really has the chance to help in recruiting a specific type of player that we haven't really had over the past few years.

[paranoia2]

The great value of Benimon on this Hoya team is his superior rebounding skill is a weapon because he is surrounded by capable scorers. Benimon also seems to play solid defense and not make a slew of turnovers when handling on the perimeter. A winning basketball player no matter how you analyze it.

[SFHoya99]

Jan 24, 2010 8:32:48 GMT -5 lichoya68 said:

hes more like jerome

This is a pretty good point. The other overachieving, strong-rebounding, Hoya forward from the 90s is a much better comp for Benimon than Reid.

Jerome was a junior by the time he came in, but I can completely see quite a bit of 'Rome in him. He bangs, he hustles, and he's got the foundations of a handle that will be very nice for a guy who otherwise plays as a big.