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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2018 11:57:23 GMT -5
This kid has 89 rebounds on the season. 39/44% of his total rebounds on the season have come in his last 5 games. He's averaging 7.8 rbds over his last 5, that's a nice trend we hope continues... Had a decent game last night against a tough physical Provi team... 7pts (2-7), 7rbds, 3assts, 1 blk. And two of those assists were tremendous feeds to Jessie for layups. Actually thought he he had another one in the first half too. A wrap around post entry that led to a layup but didn't get credited in the boxscore for some reason. Anyways, The only person that's pulled down more boards during that span is Marcus... 43 to 39...
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 10, 2018 18:48:34 GMT -5
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Post by MCIGuy on Feb 10, 2018 19:04:18 GMT -5
I'm guessing players on Providence and Seton Hall have been trash-talking to our guys for the past few years.
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Post by hoyazeke on Feb 10, 2018 19:05:51 GMT -5
Jamorko is becoming a beast. I'm gonna put my prediction in now: BE POY 2018/19
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Post by DanMcQ on Feb 10, 2018 19:08:45 GMT -5
Pickett had a very good, confident game last night. With another offseason in the weight room and more maturity - the kid is going to be a star. Continues the roll. Can’t underestimate how important that third scorer is to this team.
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Post by EtomicB on Feb 10, 2018 19:14:35 GMT -5
Pickett had a very good, confident game last night. With another offseason in the weight room and more maturity - the kid is going to be a star. Continues the roll. Can’t underestimate how important that third scorer is to this team. The fact that he did damage without shooting a lot of threes is most impressive to me, as has been stated the young man is playing very well right now..
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Post by MCIGuy on Feb 10, 2018 19:19:07 GMT -5
This is why even when he was puzzling us with his struggles during BE play, I could not understand why people were losing hope for him or thinking he would lose out his starting position to incoming recruits next season. I mean couldn't people see his length, his all-world potential on his three-point shot, his ability to handle like a legit two when he concentrated, his quick first step? And if you check out his youtube highlights you can bear witness to his explosive leaping ability that he hasn't put on display yet. This kid is going to be fantastic in college and will be a pro one day. He is now tracking down shots from behind (or from the side-help slot)for blocks ala Pippen, Paul George and a skinny LeBron. I wrote after the Xavier loss the program hasn't had a prospect like this in a long while.
Oh, that two point, rainbow, pull-up jumpshot over the Providence defender during the first half of Tuesday's game? That was sick. Should have made opposing coaches of the BE ill too going forward.
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Post by blueandgray on Feb 10, 2018 19:31:41 GMT -5
This may have been his best all around game. Scored inside, mid-range and from deep. Played much better help defense. Wanted the ball during crunch time and looked comfortable with the game in his hands.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Feb 10, 2018 21:15:52 GMT -5
This is why even when he was puzzling us with his struggles during BE play, I could not understand why people were losing hope for him or thinking he would lose out his starting position to incoming recruits next season. Who said this? There were a couple of us who basically said "maybe he should play 20 minutes instead of 30 minutes next game" but I don't remember anyone questioning his long term skill set.
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Post by mapei on Feb 10, 2018 21:18:55 GMT -5
Don't forget his very impressive blocks today. Big time.
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Post by MCIGuy on Feb 10, 2018 21:27:40 GMT -5
This is why even when he was puzzling us with his struggles during BE play, I could not understand why people were losing hope for him or thinking he would lose out his starting position to incoming recruits next season. Who said this? There were a couple of us who basically said "maybe he should play 20 minutes instead of 30 minutes next game" but I don't remember anyone questioning his long term skill set. Good Lord. Do you just like stalking me and questioning everything I bring up? If you need to know our fave Magnum PI fan, TC, was one who pretty much had Blair and Pinkett being left in the dust by the next incoming class. One of two others had similar opinions. I guessed you were too busy to be here those days when such remarks were made. Of course after Villanova there were probably folks who wanted to shut down the program.
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on Feb 10, 2018 21:28:41 GMT -5
...And he can handle the ball. That's why I said he's a diamond in the...
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Post by HoyaChris on Feb 10, 2018 22:49:50 GMT -5
...And he can handle the ball. That's why I said he's a diamond in the... Fairway?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2018 12:18:18 GMT -5
Last 4 games vs teams in the top half of the conference.
14ppg, 6rbds, 2 assts, 1blk, 1to per game....
One thing about Pickett, because of his role he is getting the other teams best perimeter defender each night. He's the only scorer on the perimeter with that opening group. He's not hiding out, he's getting the bulk of the attention from opposing coaches on their scouting reports. This is true for Blair also considering he is the major scoring threat off the bench.
Imo Pat did a great job last night getting him open looks. Nice adjustment to have him come off the pin down for 15-18ft jumpers instead of running to the 3 point line every time. Think he got 3 buckets off that action.
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Post by bamahoya11 on Feb 11, 2018 12:57:19 GMT -5
I'm guessing players on Providence and Seton Hall have been trash-talking to our guys for the past few years. Everything about this quote is exciting, from Pickett learning to play with an edge and have an inside-outside game to Ewing being clear that he expects our guys to play with an edge. I imagine you're right, and we have had plenty of trash coming our way in recent years. I always doubted that Ewing would return this team to the 80s, but I like how he has the team playing. He seems good at getting players to go hard without going over the top, as he similarly can go after the officials without getting a technical. In terms of Pickett's game, the progress is clear. Once he found his outside shot, he seemed more willing to go inside. Now he's also rebounding and blocking shots and doing things all over the floor. It has been a really fun progression to watch, especially in person when he really took over at times against St. John's a few weeks ago and then yesterday when he was a big part of the win.
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Post by hoyalove4ever on Feb 11, 2018 14:46:11 GMT -5
Plus his defense on the last play may have prevented OT.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2018 11:34:40 GMT -5
Remember:
BIG SHOTS @bigshotsnation 2 May 2015
@metroball Jamarko Pickett 6'8 7'0 wingspan just started playing 2 yrs ago.ON FAST TRACK.SHOT BLOCKER!#BIGSHOTSLOADED pic.twitter.com/WNH9Gza2hx
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Post by DanMcQ on Feb 12, 2018 13:35:28 GMT -5
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Post by seaweed on Feb 12, 2018 14:47:51 GMT -5
Congratulations JP - in a year when not many honors are flowing our way, this feels extra sweet. Well deserved, the first of many I have no doubt.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Feb 12, 2018 16:15:02 GMT -5
This is a really great turnaround and deserved honor for Pickett. I was tough on him earlier this season because he was basically struggling in every aspect of his game through the first 7 Big East games, but he has improved. For whatever reason, the light really seemed to turn on after the St. John's game on January 20. Since then he's shooting 40.5% from three, and has turned it over 2 or fewer times (except the St. John's game) per game, and his rebounding has improved. There's still plenty to work on but I hope he continues to develop, and most importantly, makes a nice freshman to sophomore jump you tend to see in a lot of guys. Pickett continuing to play better is really one of the keys to improving next year (aside from Derrickson and Govan staying, which seems likely to me). I know there's a lot of focus on guard play (rightfully so), but the keys to having a success 2019 season will be maximizing our current players, and filling in some of the gaps with our freshman.
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