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Post by prhoya on Jun 7, 2015 20:06:56 GMT -5
How many minutes will Reggie play next year? I seriously think the switch will turn on next year.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jun 7, 2015 23:04:21 GMT -5
How many minutes will Reggie play next year? I seriously think the switch will turn on next year. Not holding my breath - but certainly hoping those 3's start to fall, we could use that weapon.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2015 17:14:18 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2015 17:20:31 GMT -5
www.blacktoptv.com/newsDetail.aspx?SID=20&NewsId=1128 Jessie Govan To Make Big Impact On Hoyas Updated : 12-Jun-2015 8:45 AM Add Comment Georgetown hasn’t had the best recruiting circuit over the last few years, but they may have a pretty solid team this year with the addition of New York native Jessie Govan. He’s a 6-10, 250-pound center who will be replacing big man Joshua Smith this upcoming season. Hoya head coach John Thompson III has a well-known history of developing big men, whose students have included Pacer Roy Hibbert, Piston Greg Monroe, and Philadelphia 76er Henry Sims. Govan seems to be right in line with being the next center to come out of Georgetown and be ready for the next level. Govan has proven to have what it takes to win games over his last two seasons at Wings Academy. He led his team to a back-to-back Bronx borough championship titles and helped get his team to their first PSAL Championship game this season at Madison Square Garden. During the PSAL title game, Govan scored 17 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in a 50-46 victory over the defending champion Cardozo high school. The McDonald’s All American nominee is an agile big with great footwork who can play off the block on both ends. It is a skill set which is very different from last season’s Joshua Smith who sometimes slowed down the pace of the offense and congested the area below the basket. And Govan’s mid-range shooting ability will pull defenders away from the paint, opening up better driving lanes for the guards.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2015 12:32:38 GMT -5
Jason Smith said in order for Copeland to improve during his sophomore season, "he will need to continue to improve everyday, improve his ball-handling, shoot the ball more consistently from the perimeter and become more of a complete player. He is already as versatile as a player that I have ever coached, he is great kid and works hard", As for Copeland's new teammate, Marcus Derrickson, who transferred to Brewster during his senior season, the first thing that Smith noticed about him was that he was between 270-280 pounds. Smith said that he has never been around a player who has transformed his body in a short period of time. Derrickson went from 280 to 237 right now and will need to continue to work on his body. When Marcus was at Brewster, he put in all the time in order to get his body to were he can be more of a better player. Josh Lee, who helped Derrickson, mentioned that he changed his diet and drank a lot of water. The one thing that many people do not recognize about Derrickson is that he can shoot the ball extremely well from the perimeter. Smith told Big East Coast Bias that he is a "tremendous three point shooter". Before he even lost weight, Derrickson always was on the shooting machine to improve the consistency of his shot. He has always been able to shoot the ball, even when he was at Paul VI in Fairfax. Brewster was the perfect situation for him because he had to leave his house at 6AM to get to the school, and had enough time to shoot and work out before classes began. www.bigeastcoastbias.com/2015/6/16/8743341/brewster-head-coach-jason-smith-discusses-issac-copeland-and-marcus
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Post by prhoya on Jun 16, 2015 12:39:22 GMT -5
Tremendous 3-point shooter? As long as it does not say sharp-shooter, he'll (and we'll) be fine. McD/Verizon and sharp-shooter do not mix.
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Post by DanMcQ on Jun 21, 2015 22:17:58 GMT -5
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Post by tashoya on Jun 21, 2015 22:43:32 GMT -5
I can't wait to see how Govan expands the offense. He's not a traditional center that plays only on the blocks and with his added mobility as a result of the insane transformation of his body, he's going to open up a lot of things for us. No longer (maybe) will we have to cringe seeing our 5 at the top of the key knowing he lacks the mobility to recover. Not to mention, he's going to stretch opposing D because he can knock down that shot. Obviously, we don't know his level of readiness but I am really excited to see what this group is able to do. This is, IMHO, the most versatile group that we've had in recent memory and I don't think it's close. If the guys have tightened up certain things over the summer and the frosh are ready to contribute (yes, huge ifs) fairly early on, this could be a lot of fun to watch. Fun may not necessarily equate to success but I'm optimistic.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2015 8:00:46 GMT -5
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Post by seaweed on Jun 23, 2015 8:24:46 GMT -5
"The best guys don't always play. The guys who do what I ask play." "No dunks" (in practice) "Tight spin" - we've seen that move over and over and over and over... "We feel that the low post is a great passing position." "Move the ball. Be ready to shot it. It's not rocket science."
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Post by johnnysnowplow on Jun 23, 2015 8:54:12 GMT -5
This is just dripping with irony...
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OK YOUNGINS ARE HERE AND ARE VERY VERY GOOD cant wait GO HOYAS
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Post by lichoya68 on Jun 24, 2015 12:35:51 GMT -5
GO ALL HOYAS EVERYONE TO THE GYM AT SIX am just saying go hoyas
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Post by DanMcQ on Jul 8, 2015 15:08:36 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2015 9:05:49 GMT -5
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Post by gmhoya1987 on Jul 18, 2015 13:35:51 GMT -5
Love LJ as a person and player!
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Post by EtomicB on Jul 21, 2015 17:34:34 GMT -5
I don't think the front-court is thin at all, I would love to see Derrickson, Agua or both help out at the 5 spot if the matchup is right..
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Post by kchoya on Jul 21, 2015 17:36:16 GMT -5
Just getting ready to post that link to those tweets. Man, those tweets are enthusiastic. Govan as a started and a 10 & 7 player? That'd be awesome.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jul 21, 2015 19:18:46 GMT -5
Can't wait to see this story unfold. Could be a happy season well into March.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2015 19:45:41 GMT -5
I don't think the front-court is thin at all, I would love to see Derrickson, Agua or both help out at the 5 spot if the matchup is right.. Looked up some measurements of both guys Derrickson 7'1.5 and Agau 7'3 wingspan. So even though both would be undersized they do have nice length to compensate. Not a groundbreaking concept but a lot of coaches say it's where you can reach not where your head is at, since you block shots with your hands not your head.. haha It's an interesting mix of players for sure. I expect Paul to have a really good year, I think guys are undervaluing Paul a little bit but we need him to be the glue this season. He's the most natural playmaker of our returning players. Agau will probably be our best defensive big, his ability to guard on the perimeter probably sets him apart from the other guys. Need him to be a high energy gritty lunch pail guy of the bench. Marcus is the best shooter/scorer. Definitely not going to block many shots but very smart on D will step up and take charges when he can similar to Dajuan Blair. Guys are just going to have to stay ready I could see scenarios where Agau and Marcus are on the Floor together as well tbh. Also like the fact Ike is being forced to guard Center in Kenner. Should toughen him up a bit and hopefully by mid season if not earlier he's comfortable guarding in the paint. Ike said last year the team had already experimented with Paul at Center in practice as well. Going to be fun and interesting to watch these kids develop
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Post by professorhoya on Jul 21, 2015 20:23:53 GMT -5
I don't think the front-court is thin at all, I would love to see Derrickson, Agua or both help out at the 5 spot if the matchup is right.. Looked up some measurements of both guys Derrickson 7'1.5 and Agau 7'3 Standing Reach. So even though both would be undersized they do have nice length to compensate. Not a groundbreaking concept but a lot of coaches say it's where you can reach not where your head is at, since you block shots with your hands not your head.. haha It's an interesting mix of players for sure. I expect Paul to have a really good year, I think guys are undervaluing Paul a little bit but we need him to be the glue this season. He's the most natural playmaker of our returning players. Agau will probably be our best defensive big, his ability to guard on the perimeter probably sets him apart from the other guys. Need him to be a high energy gritty lunch pail guy of the bench. Marcus is the best shooter/scorer. Definitely not going to block many shots but very smart on D will step up and take charges when he can similar to Dajuan Blair. Guys are just going to have to stay ready I could see scenarios where Agau and Marcus are on the Floor together as well tbh. Also like the fact Ike is being forced to guard Center in Kenner. Should toughen him up a bit and hopefully by mid season if not earlier he's comfortable guarding in the paint. Ike said last year the team had already experimented with Paul at Center in practice as well. Going to be fun and interesting to watch these kids develop I think you mean wingspan because 7 feet would be really short for standing reach. Otto for example has a 7'1.5 wingpan, 8'9.5 standing reach.
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