HometownHoya
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Post by HometownHoya on Sept 19, 2011 17:31:47 GMT -5
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Massholya
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Post by Massholya on Mar 2, 2012 8:42:46 GMT -5
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lichoya68
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Post by lichoya68 on Mar 2, 2012 16:35:32 GMT -5
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Mar 2, 2012 17:12:52 GMT -5
Yikes - this is somewhat embarassing, so I'll rush back here now to say I was dead wrong in my prediction. However, my player write-ups were not that far off. I obviously was wrong on Clark's ceiling/leadership role and did not predict Sims would improve so much (who could have?). The other stuff was not that far off. What I completely underestimated was the vast, vast improvement on the defensive end. Our offense, which is what I was primarily writing about, is still a tad shaky for many of the same reasons cited below. Funny to read this stuff now. _____
Clark proved himself as a mild disappointment last year. Can shoot the open jumper at an above average level, but creates offense at a below average level. Defense is average. Handle is below average for a guard. Above average intensity and stamina. Weak with the ball in traffic. I see him as a very solid role player on a good team, a nice piece. Probably not the type of player who can lead on the offensive/defensive ends. But he will have his chance this year to disprove that. This is his team.
Hollis is totally unproven in a starting, leading role. He was benched last season in favor of an underwhelming Nate. Yes, he was playing out of position, so a full time switch to the 3 will help. But I don't think we really know how he will respond to being asked to lead the team. Like Clark, Hollis can hit the open shot, but struggles with creating offense, is a below average on the ball defender, and has a shaky handle. I think he rebounds well for his size and as mentioned can be an above average shooter when open. A big year for Hollis to step up and develop other aspects of his game.
Markel is totally unproven. None of us knows exactly what we have at the PG. Some are talking about Jabril pushing for PG time, which frankly has me worried about Markel. I just didn't see enough last year to know what to expect. In my mind, PG is the biggest question mark - if Markel/Jabril prove to be above average PGs in the BE, I think our prospects for a solid season increase dramatically.
Nate - I hope some of that hustle translates this year into results. Other than some good passes last year, we didn't see a lot. Needs to develop a jumper. Needs to rebound like a fiend. Defending the 4/5 will be a challenge. Needs to step up as a sophomore.
Henry is among the weakest starting centers in the league. And the team has no true center to spell him - a bunch of young, 6'8' PFs.
We have a lot of exciting, athletic talent coming in the the freshman class. I am hoping 3 of the frosh prove to be solid contributors this year. Big question whether that happens.
FWIW, I had very high expectations (for me) heading into last season, so what the hell do I know. I just see a lot of pain this year given the youth and lack of experience.
And, yes, I will rush back to this board to fess up to my bad prediction if I am wrong. Very gladly will do that.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Mar 2, 2012 18:16:29 GMT -5
Yes, kudos to Daytona, although after re-reading his stuff, I wonder if he and Jay Bilas have ever been seen together in the same room?
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Boz
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Post by Boz on Mar 2, 2012 18:49:53 GMT -5
I say kudos to ME for not making any kind of prediction at all.
If the Jesuits instilled one thing in me it is the old adage:
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
;D
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