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Post by blueandgray on Apr 8, 2015 14:34:16 GMT -5
Time for this kid to have his own thread. A lot has already been written and said about him, its safe to say that the staff really likes him and sees him having an immediate impact. If this happens, expect Collins to be a big time playmaker, expect the Hoyas to run, and expect to see a 3 guard line up along with Peak and DSR.
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Post by centercourt400s on Apr 8, 2015 14:48:07 GMT -5
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Post by gunny on Apr 8, 2015 14:56:08 GMT -5
There are others that I would prefer instead of Collins. I did not watch South Florida this year because they were not on TV at all, but if my memory serves me right, I remember teams would play way off him daring him to shoot. Not a very good shooter. I do not want to play 4 vs 5 on offense anymore.
My order of preference would be: 1. Damion Lee 2. Kenny Williams 3. Adam Smith
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Apr 8, 2015 15:09:42 GMT -5
Time for this kid to have his own thread. A lot has already been written and said about him, its safe to say that the staff really likes him and sees him having an immediate impact. If this happens, expect Collins to be a big time playmaker, expect the Hoyas to run, and expect to see a 3 guard line up along with Peak and DSR. B&G - is the interest mutual?
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Post by BubbleVisionBiff on Apr 8, 2015 15:15:32 GMT -5
Time for this kid to have his own thread. A lot has already been written and said about him, its safe to say that the staff really likes him and sees him having an immediate impact. If this happens, expect Collins to be a big time playmaker, expect the Hoyas to run, and expect to see a 3 guard line up along with Peak and DSR. B&G - is the interest mutual? FF-He named us in his final 3 along with TN and Baylor (or so said Jon Rothstein), so I would hope so.
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Post by hoyasaxa18 on Apr 8, 2015 15:15:33 GMT -5
There are others that I would prefer instead of Collins. I did not watch South Florida this year because they were not on TV at all, but if my memory serves me right, I remember teams would play way off him daring him to shoot. Not a very good shooter. I do not want to play 4 vs 5 on offense anymore. My order of preference would be: 1. Damion Lee 2. Kenny Williams 3. Adam Smith I agree with you, but Lee and Williams in particular seem extremely unlikely. I trust the staff the fill the last slot with a capable guard.
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Post by nychoya3 on Apr 8, 2015 15:17:35 GMT -5
Collins can't shoot at all, but he's a unique player as a ball handler. I doubt there's a better handle in college basketball. I think he defends too. Anyway, he'd be a very interesting piece to add. Damion Lee is a level above him, but everyone and their mothers is after Lee.
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Post by TBird41 on Apr 8, 2015 15:18:41 GMT -5
If he does end up coming here, hopefully Peak is working on his three point shooting, because Collins is basically Aaron Bowen from behind the arc. Last year, Collins was 8-29 from behind the arc, while Bowen was 9-30. Hard to drive when two of your three guards are non-factors from three.
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Post by blueandgray on Apr 8, 2015 15:24:37 GMT -5
Time for this kid to have his own thread. A lot has already been written and said about him, its safe to say that the staff really likes him and sees him having an immediate impact. If this happens, expect Collins to be a big time playmaker, expect the Hoyas to run, and expect to see a 3 guard line up along with Peak and DSR. B&G - is the interest mutual? He's down to three schools: ✔ @jonrothstein Follow South Florida transfer Anthony Collins has cut his list to Georgetown, Tennessee, and Baylor, source told @cbssports. Immediately eligible.
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Post by blueandgray on Apr 8, 2015 15:34:43 GMT -5
One assessment of Collins coming out of high school (note, we tracked him closely back then as well....staff has always liked him):
"Anthony is an excellent creator. He is a pass first point guard. He is super fast and quick. Collins is almost impossible to keep out of the lane. He has a tight handle and a nice crossover. Collins is great in transition. He is a good passer and is excellent pushing the ball on the break. He is a solid defender... needs to improve as an outside shooter."
He was USF's top assist man. He was 34th in the NCAA in assts last year on a team that shot 43% from the field.
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Post by hoyamonarch on Apr 8, 2015 15:39:44 GMT -5
With the way we handled the press vs. Eastern Washington, maybe JT3 just wants another ball handler.
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Post by daytonahoya31 on Apr 8, 2015 15:40:41 GMT -5
Collins may not be able to shoot, but he's such a good passer and such a good ballhandler that it doesn't hurt you at all. Plus, think of this: DSR, Peak, White, Copeland, Derrickson are all guys who can make 3-pointers. Tre Campbell makes threes and Jessie Govan makes mid-range jumpers. That means Collins would have a stable of shooters around him. And that kid gets wherever he wants off the dribble practically whenever he wants. And he's a pest defensively.
My only worry is how small the backcourt would be defensively. But if we do get Collins, next year has the potential to be the best offensive Georgetown team since 1996. Even if we don't get him, we have elite potential offensively.
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Post by blueandgray on Apr 8, 2015 15:41:29 GMT -5
He wants a kid who feels comfortable running the break, a kid who can get into the lane at will and create for others and a kid who is a very good floor general who would have an immediate impact.
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on Apr 8, 2015 15:46:00 GMT -5
He wants a kid who feels comfortable running the break, a kid who can get into the lane at will and create for others and a kid who is a very good floor general who would have an immediate impact. Sounds like Anthony Collins. Let's reel him in! Anthony Collins, come on down, sir!
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Post by aleutianhoya on Apr 8, 2015 15:51:01 GMT -5
He wants a kid who feels comfortable running the break, a kid who can get into the lane at will and create for others and a kid who is a very good floor general who would have an immediate impact. It's hard to argue any of that. And the size issue doesn't concern me. I just haven't seen a ton of teams that take advantage of guard height. In any event, if it ever were an issue, there's always a zone option, and we do have LJ available to play the two if its really an issue with specific matchups. We're going to have plenty of size at the four and five and with Peak and Paul as options at the three, that's not an issue there either.
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Post by TBird41 on Apr 8, 2015 15:55:51 GMT -5
Collins may not be able to shoot, but he's such a good passer and such a good ballhandler that it doesn't hurt you at all. Plus, think of this: DSR, Peak, White, Copeland, Derrickson are all guys who can make 3-pointers. Tre Campbell makes threes and Jessie Govan makes mid-range jumpers. That means Collins would have a stable of shooters around him. And that kid gets wherever he wants off the dribble practically whenever he wants. And he's a pest defensively. My only worry is how small the backcourt would be defensively. But if we do get Collins, next year has the potential to be the best offensive Georgetown team since 1996. Even if we don't get him, we have elite potential offensively. That makes sense, provided Peak gets a lot better from behind the arc as a sophomore. He made less than a quarter of his threes this year. (17/69 aka 24.6%).
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Post by Nevada Hoya on Apr 8, 2015 16:00:49 GMT -5
The point guard from the other USF did the same thing and played for UNLV this year.
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Post by hoyabinx on Apr 8, 2015 16:02:44 GMT -5
He wants a kid who feels comfortable running the break, a kid who can get into the lane at will and create for others and a kid who is a very good floor general who would have an immediate impact. No doubt Collins can do that. But I see Tre as being able to as well. And the idea of running a ton next year is exciting! If Collins wants to win next year for the first time in his career, you have to think its really down to us or Baylor. Tennessee will be horrible next year.
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Post by aleutianhoya on Apr 8, 2015 16:03:10 GMT -5
Collins may not be able to shoot, but he's such a good passer and such a good ballhandler that it doesn't hurt you at all. Plus, think of this: DSR, Peak, White, Copeland, Derrickson are all guys who can make 3-pointers. Tre Campbell makes threes and Jessie Govan makes mid-range jumpers. That means Collins would have a stable of shooters around him. And that kid gets wherever he wants off the dribble practically whenever he wants. And he's a pest defensively. My only worry is how small the backcourt would be defensively. But if we do get Collins, next year has the potential to be the best offensive Georgetown team since 1996. Even if we don't get him, we have elite potential offensively. That makes sense, provided Peak gets a lot better from behind the arc as a sophomore. He made less than a quarter of his threes this year. (17/69 aka 24.6%). Right. One of the challenges -- it's a good challenge, but still a challenge -- would be to mix and match personnel appropriately, so as often as possible you have two/three shooters in there alongside Collins. We all wish we had another truly elite shooter, but even absent it, we have enough competent shooters to make it work, even not counting Peak.
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Post by ColumbiaHeightsHoya on Apr 8, 2015 16:11:51 GMT -5
If I am peak, I try to reinvent my shot because I don't see that knuckleball approach working at the next level. If not worried about that, just focus on reps. He just has to be a serviceable shooter with his finishing ability. The penetrate and pitch with Collins would be exciting and I think I recall a game where he single handedly beat us. You could play DSR & Collins/Peak or Campbell & Collins/Peak but probably not a backcourt of Peak/Collins due to shooting unless something really changes for those two this off season. The depth he would bring would be great and if I am Peak, I am excited about them focusing on me as a 2 versus playing the undersized 3.
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