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Post by hoyalove4ever on Dec 6, 2019 11:27:29 GMT -5
No Josh, James, or The Uncle?
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Post by hoyaboya on Dec 6, 2019 11:31:44 GMT -5
No Josh, James, or The Uncle? Believe it's because the article was written before the Josh/James transfer news of this week... |
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Post by doublehoya0310 on Dec 6, 2019 11:57:53 GMT -5
Def need to be working on the two grad transfers -
Mike Smith - Columbia, 47.6% 3pt. 4.7 assists. A shooter and distributor. Yes please!
Brendan Barry - Dartmouth, 44.5% 3 pt. 3.2 assists.
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Post by HoyaDr on Dec 6, 2019 12:14:28 GMT -5
Def need to be working on the two grad transfers - Mike Smith - Columbia, 47.6% 3pt. 4.7 assists. A shooter and distributor. Yes please! Brendan Barry - Dartmouth, 44.5% 3 pt. 3.2 assists. So either of them have attitude problems? Or tend to play hero ball? Or doesn't get along with his teammates? |
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Post by doublehoya0310 on Dec 6, 2019 12:22:10 GMT -5
Def need to be working on the two grad transfers - Mike Smith - Columbia, 47.6% 3pt. 4.7 assists. A shooter and distributor. Yes please! Brendan Barry - Dartmouth, 44.5% 3 pt. 3.2 assists. So either of them have attitude problems? Or tend to play hero ball? Or doesn't get along with his teammates? "Yes. I'm working to go to the NBA. And if I can't, I have a great degree and I have so many connections. I'm already in New York City. (The NBA) is not the long-term goal. The long-term goal is just to be successful in life. I think, with a Columbia degree, I can do that. The short-term goal is to make it to the NBA or play overseas because I want to keep playing basketball. It's something I love to do." Sounds like Mike Smith has a good head on. Reminds me of Jon Wallace. Figure Pat could give him a solid pitch for a one year NBA audition. |
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Post by HoyaDr on Dec 6, 2019 12:38:53 GMT -5
So either of them have attitude problems? Or tend to play hero ball? Or doesn't get along with his teammates? "Yes. I'm working to go to the NBA. And if I can't, I have a great degree and I have so many connections. I'm already in New York City. (The NBA) is not the long-term goal. The long-term goal is just to be successful in life. I think, with a Columbia degree, I can do that. The short-term goal is to make it to the NBA or play overseas because I want to keep playing basketball. It's something I love to do." Sounds like Mike Smith has a good head on. Reminds me of Jon Wallace. Figure Pat could give him a solid pitch for a one year NBA audition. Thanks for the article, very encouraging words, hope he takes a good look at us |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2019 12:56:50 GMT -5
The backcourt situation for next year might depend on what Pat can bring in. He's going to need at least 1 starting-caliber guard - that's a given. But what to do with Mac?
Mac is a scorer right now, but does he want to move to the point? Does he think that's his ticket to pro ball? Is Pat open to it?
Maybe Pat brings in a PG and Mac stays put. But I could easily see him handing Mac the lead/point guard duties if he brought in a shooter or more of a wing to play the 2 spot. Especially since, even if Pat brings in a Grad Xfer at the point for next year, he'd have to do it all over again in '21 - either with another Grad Xfer or a freshman PG.
I'm not saying that move wouldn't come w/o hesitation, but it would at least give Pat some flexibility if he strikes out on top PG options.
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Dec 6, 2019 13:08:04 GMT -5
Mac is so much better on the wing. I prefer he not expend energy bringing the ball upcourt.
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on Dec 6, 2019 13:38:13 GMT -5
Mac is so much better on the wing. I prefer he not expend energy bringing the ball upcourt. Couldn't agree with you more! |
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Post by doublehoya0310 on Dec 6, 2019 13:50:44 GMT -5
Agreed but I see where nyc is coming from. Even if Mac is thinking how to improve his handle with a vision towards the next level, not sure if coach would commit to him running the show during his 4th and likely make or break year.
Most likely scenario is get a ready to play PG like allen, mentor Harris and recruit like crazy for a stud PG to come in the next year.
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Post by eastcoastteddy58 on Dec 6, 2019 13:59:19 GMT -5
Harris may need a little help but the team will need a second ball handler for sure, its a must that we get a backup!
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Post by gunny on Dec 6, 2019 14:03:40 GMT -5
IMO, the ideal situation would be a top level/older transfer like Mike Smith and another guard recruit. This would give you 5 guards on the roster next year (McClung, Blair, Harris, and the two newbies).
What do we know about Smith?
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Post by EtomicB on Dec 6, 2019 14:24:09 GMT -5
IMO, the ideal situation would be a top level/older transfer like Mike Smith and another guard recruit. This would give you 5 guards on the roster next year (McClung, Blair, Harris, and the two newbies). What do we know about Smith? Reminds me of DSR, not a knock in any way, I loved DSR... His stats show that he's taken a big jump in accuracy from deep this season... www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/columbia/2020.html |
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Post by sleepyjackson21 on Dec 6, 2019 14:29:19 GMT -5
He's from my neck of the woods, western suburbs of Chicago. He would have gone to my high school but ended up going to Fenwick (catholic school where Corey Maggette is an alum). He is quick but not super quick and he can really shoot the ball. He had a great senior year and was catholic school poy. The knock on him was his size. He was maybe 5 ft 8 or 5 ft 9 his senior year. Absolutely destroyed Simeon in the IHSA playoffs. I haven't really watched him at Columbia other than to know he has done really well. He would be a great add.
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Post by EtomicB on Dec 6, 2019 14:30:06 GMT -5
Here's another clip from this year against St. John's
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Post by madgesiq92 on Dec 6, 2019 16:31:01 GMT -5
Def need to be working on the two grad transfers - Mike Smith - Columbia, 47.6% 3pt. 4.7 assists. A shooter and distributor. Yes please! Brendan Barry - Dartmouth, 44.5% 3 pt. 3.2 assists. Brendan Barry has deep Hoya roots. His grandfather Jim is in the Hoya Athletics Hall of Fame and #8 on the Hoya 100. www.hoyabasketball.com/players/j_barry.htmHe also did my alumni interview. www.vnews.com/Brendan-Barry-feature-22907772“He’s got the best basketball IQ I’ve ever seen on a young kid, but he’s also a throwback who shows up, laces his sneakers and goes to work,” said Champeau, who routinely razzes higher-level college coaches that they could have landed Barry. “He could be playing at Duke or Villanova. There’s not a program in the country that couldn’t use him.” |
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Post by gunny on Dec 6, 2019 16:40:36 GMT -5
IMO, the ideal situation would be a top level/older transfer like Mike Smith and another guard recruit. This would give you 5 guards on the roster next year (McClung, Blair, Harris, and the two newbies). What do we know about Smith? Reminds me of DSR, not a knock in any way, I loved DSR... His stats show that he's taken a big jump in accuracy from deep this season... www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/columbia/2020.htmlOn the couple clips that were posted, it looks like he is more than willing to pass the ball, finished at the rim and has a nice stroke. If he could shoot like DSR with some more point guard attributes then sign me up. |
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Post by EtomicB on Dec 6, 2019 17:45:15 GMT -5
Def need to be working on the two grad transfers - Mike Smith - Columbia, 47.6% 3pt. 4.7 assists. A shooter and distributor. Yes please! Brendan Barry - Dartmouth, 44.5% 3 pt. 3.2 assists. Brendan Barry has deep Hoya roots. His grandfather Jim is in the Hoya Athletics Hall of Fame and #8 on the Hoya 100. www.hoyabasketball.com/players/j_barry.htmHe also did my alumni interview. www.vnews.com/Brendan-Barry-feature-22907772“He’s got the best basketball IQ I’ve ever seen on a young kid, but he’s also a throwback who shows up, laces his sneakers and goes to work,” said Champeau, who routinely razzes higher-level college coaches that they could have landed Barry. “He could be playing at Duke or Villanova. There’s not a program in the country that couldn’t use him.” He is a LEGIT shooter, man is his form pure... Career-wise he's gone 159-357 from 3, that is ridiculously good... www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/brendan-barry-1.html |
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Post by kbones17 on Dec 6, 2019 18:58:36 GMT -5
Brendan Barry has deep Hoya roots. His grandfather Jim is in the Hoya Athletics Hall of Fame and #8 on the Hoya 100. www.hoyabasketball.com/players/j_barry.htmHe also did my alumni interview. www.vnews.com/Brendan-Barry-feature-22907772“He’s got the best basketball IQ I’ve ever seen on a young kid, but he’s also a throwback who shows up, laces his sneakers and goes to work,” said Champeau, who routinely razzes higher-level college coaches that they could have landed Barry. “He could be playing at Duke or Villanova. There’s not a program in the country that couldn’t use him.” He is a LEGIT shooter, man is his form pure... Career-wise he's gone 159-357 from 3, that is ridiculously good... www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/brendan-barry-1.htmlBarry looks like a good fit for a 3 pt specialist. Still need a point guard in addition, but I hope staff takes a look. |
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Post by EtomicB on Dec 6, 2019 19:48:24 GMT -5
Barry looks like a good fit for a 3 pt specialist. Still need a point guard in addition, but I hope staff takes a look. By point guard I take it you mean another ball handler? |
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