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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 23, 2016 14:48:54 GMT -5
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Feb 23, 2016 16:51:58 GMT -5
A "point guard coach" is really irrelevant if we don't have a point guard, and right now we don't have one. I am not saying having a true point guard would be a bad thing (it's not), but I really think defense and reducing fouling is much more important.
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Post by Lethal_Interjection on Feb 23, 2016 17:16:24 GMT -5
JT3 probably wants a multifaceted coach for the program, I don't think he'll put his chips going to one specific positional coach.
Just like he don't believe in the structured position of the point guard, he just want players on the court who can multitask.
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Post by bostonfan on Feb 23, 2016 17:29:00 GMT -5
At this point all major programs should have a "big man" coach working with post players and "perimeter" coach working with the wing player and guards. If you can find a coach who brings a lot of point guard knowledge that can only help develop players who have the athletic ability and make them into productive players who can score, distribute and create.
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Post by sleepy on Feb 23, 2016 19:56:56 GMT -5
Point guard coach, big man coach, defensive coach throw in an attendance and atmosphere coach, and maybe a former ref to be our fouling director.
What the program needs is a recruiter someone who can actually evaluate basic basketball skills from both sides of the ball for whatever needs that are determined to be based on the game that is played today, and be able to close a decent percentage of those targeted. Someone who leans strongly towards the back court.
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Post by professorhoya on Feb 23, 2016 20:16:25 GMT -5
Allen Iverson. Of course he will probably cost 1 million dollars and then people will complain.
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Post by blueandgray on Feb 23, 2016 20:29:43 GMT -5
Does anyone really think iverson would show up for practice? Jt3 was a point guard and a very good one at that. Ultimately it was he who coached up guys like Jonathan Wallace and Markel Starks who improved greatly under his guidance.
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Post by TC on Feb 23, 2016 21:00:20 GMT -5
This point guard mania is kinda ridiculous. I'm all for us getting a point guard, but I'd rather see us pound the ball to the high post for those dump downs that Govan and Derrickson did a great job on on Saturday.
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Post by hoyarad on Feb 23, 2016 22:01:39 GMT -5
This point guard mania is kinda ridiculous. I'm all for us getting a point guard, but I'd rather see us pound the ball to the high post for those dump downs that Govan and Derrickson did a great job on on Saturday. Agreed. How about actually dumping it down low and letting the big guys go to work? We have abandoned even trying to post up and settled for high post screens and tossing it around the outside. Rarely do we even make the entry passes that are available...frustrating.
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Post by SaxaCD on Feb 23, 2016 23:01:32 GMT -5
Does anyone really think iverson would show up for practice? Jt3 was a point guard and a very good one at that. Ultimately it was he who coached up guys like Jonathan Wallace and Markel Starks who improved greatly under his guidance. JT3 was more of a point forward, wasn't he?
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Post by Loyal Hoya on Feb 23, 2016 23:24:18 GMT -5
Does anyone really think iverson would show up for practice? Jt3 was a point guard and a very good one at that. Ultimately it was he who coached up guys like Jonathan Wallace and Markel Starks who improved greatly under his guidance. Chris Wright made a great jump in his senior year as well. I thought we would see a greater progression for Tre Campbell this year.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 23, 2016 23:47:59 GMT -5
This point guard mania is kinda ridiculous. I'm all for us getting a point guard, but I'd rather see us pound the ball to the high post for those dump downs that Govan and Derrickson did a great job on on Saturday. Oh boy. You must not be a member in Glide's #1 Georgetown Hoyas Fans Facebook group. If you were, you would know to never question the fact that the lack of an accomplished PG is our sole problem! [Just kidding around Glide - don't kick me out of the group!]
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 24, 2016 10:21:11 GMT -5
A "point guard coach" is really irrelevant if we don't have a point guard, and right now we don't have one. I am not saying having a true point guard would be a bad thing (it's not), but I really think defense and reducing fouling is much more important. Did you read the title??? REGARDLESS! YOUR POINT GUARD IS YOUR LEADER OFFENSIVELY AND DEFENSIVELY...HE'S SUPPOSE TO BE YOUR FLOOR GENERAL.
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 24, 2016 10:28:28 GMT -5
This point guard mania is kinda ridiculous. I'm all for us getting a point guard, but I'd rather see us pound the ball to the high post for those dump downs that Govan and Derrickson did a great job on on Saturday. Oh boy. You must not be a member in Glide's #1 Georgetown Hoyas Fans Facebook group. If you were, you would know to never question the fact that the lack of an accomplished PG is our sole problem! [Just kidding around Glide - don't kick me out of the group!] THIS IS YOUR POINT GUARDS RESPONSIBILITY!!! THIS IS WHY IT'S POINT GUARD MANIA. I'm TRYNG TO GET YOU PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND THE POINT GUARD POSITION AND BASKETBALL.. YOU ARE DOING TO MUCH GUESSING LOL! WOW... WHERE DID JESSIE AND DERRICKSON GET THE BALL FROM .. COULD BE MULTIPLE PLAYERS IN OUR OFFENSE BUT NORMALLY A POINT GUARDS FIRST LOOK SHOULD BE INTO THE POST! AGAIN AND AGAIN IF YOUR POINT GUARD IS YOUR LEADER AND CONTROLS THE GAME, CONTROLS THE TEMPO OF A GAME AND IF THIS IS NOT HAPPENING SIMPLY MEANS YOUR GUARDS ARE NOT PLAYING WELL AND THIS MESSES EVERYTHING ELSE UP!!! DO YOU GET IT NOW??? LOL ..
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 24, 2016 10:29:01 GMT -5
if you watched Kentucky's Ulis last night you'd see what I'm saying!
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 24, 2016 10:29:21 GMT -5
POINT GUARDS ARE UNDERRATED!!!
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 24, 2016 10:35:18 GMT -5
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 24, 2016 10:36:42 GMT -5
This point guard mania is kinda ridiculous. I'm all for us getting a point guard, but I'd rather see us pound the ball to the high post for those dump downs that Govan and Derrickson did a great job on on Saturday. Agreed. How about actually dumping it down low and letting the big guys go to work? We have abandoned even trying to post up and settled for high post screens and tossing it around the outside. Rarely do we even make the entry passes that are available...frustrating. Again, this is your point guards responsibility ..hmmm
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Feb 24, 2016 10:47:00 GMT -5
A "point guard coach" is really irrelevant if we don't have a point guard, and right now we don't have one. I am not saying having a true point guard would be a bad thing (it's not), but I really think defense and reducing fouling is much more important. Did you read the title??? REGARDLESS! YOUR POINT GUARD IS YOUR LEADER OFFENSIVELY AND DEFENSIVELY...HE'S SUPPOSE TO BE YOUR FLOOR GENERAL. Glide, I very much appreciate your fandom, and I agree that getting a great point guard would be ideal. All I am saying is that with the way our players have been this year, I am not sure how much it would matter given all the fouling, poor defense, etc. Obviously, adding ANY great player to the floor would greatly help us, but that's true at any position.
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 24, 2016 23:45:09 GMT -5
Did you read the title??? REGARDLESS! YOUR POINT GUARD IS YOUR LEADER OFFENSIVELY AND DEFENSIVELY...HE'S SUPPOSE TO BE YOUR FLOOR GENERAL. Glide, I very much appreciate your fandom, and I agree that getting a great point guard would be ideal. All I am saying is that with the way our players have been this year, I am not sure how much it would matter given all the fouling, poor defense, etc. Obviously, adding ANY great player to the floor would greatly help us, but that's true at any position. Watch Kentucky's point guard Ulis then you'll FULLY understand what I'm saying. You need a floor general he's the leader of your team. He/she is a coach on the floor! Know point guard play and watch Ulis. It doesn't too much better than him at the point.
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