EasyEd
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Post by EasyEd on Feb 8, 2020 20:22:46 GMT -5
The expectations from this board on Pickett were such that there is great disappointment. Maybe the problem is our expectations. I, for one, admire that Pickett is giving his all, often at a position he is less suited for, and nothing more than maximum effort can be expected from anyone.
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s4hoyas
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Post by s4hoyas on Feb 8, 2020 22:59:29 GMT -5
Jamorko seems to either shoot the corner three ball (or occasionally the 45 degree side 3), and he's trying to drive and score but is a work in progress trying to finish, but even though he's been struggling with both of late, he still makes his f/ts consistently...so I'd like to see him translate that into mid range, f/t line jumpers which I think would help the other areas and complement his overall game...
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Feb 9, 2020 12:52:19 GMT -5
The expectations from this board on Pickett were such that there is great disappointment. Maybe the problem is our expectations. I, for one, admire that Pickett is giving his all, often at a position he is less suited for, and nothing more than maximum effort can be expected from anyone. No, it's not our expectations. He isn't even playing up to the level of an average player (who is a junior) on the offensive end. Yesterday, he was 2-12 from the field (0-5 from two), and in Big East play he's shooting 29% from two point range. I realize that because of the short roster, our options are very limited, but Pickett absolutely must stop taking twos. He's terrible at them. Given how many minutes Pickett has received in his 3 years on the Hilltop, Pickett is one of the worst offensive players who has gotten so many minutes in the post-2000 era. If not for the LeBlanc/Alexander/Gardner departures, I doubt he would deserve to play much at all. But, given that we have no alternatives, he's got to play. He should stop taking twos though unless he's wide open. He tries to create for himself and he fails almost every time.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Feb 9, 2020 14:09:22 GMT -5
While he is still somewhat awkward going to the hoop, I don't agree that he has to abandon it entirely; he just needs to better recognize when he actually has an open path, instead of driving into traffic where his handle is too sketchy, or getting his shot blocked. Without at least the threat of going to the basket, he will be crowded even more on the perimeter, and although his perimeter accuracy has declined lately, he is a guy who needs open looks to have any chance of success. His last 5 games have been pretty bad especially from 3 point range, but up until that stretch he was 17 for 33. We need some production from him to have any chance of getting in the hunt for a tournament slot.
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DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Feb 15, 2020 17:52:24 GMT -5
37 solid minutes produced 12 points, 6 rebounds and a solid Q1 win on the road today. I’ll take that.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Feb 15, 2020 18:35:56 GMT -5
Never gives less than 100%. Not a perfect game, but pretty darn good.
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hoyazeke
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Post by hoyazeke on Feb 15, 2020 19:30:27 GMT -5
Morko is the key to the season. If he can give us what he gave today we will be a tourney team.
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smokeyjack
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Post by smokeyjack on Feb 15, 2020 19:38:30 GMT -5
Morko is the key to the season. If he can give us what he gave today we will be a tourney team. Totally agree. What he did today is fantastic relative to his BE season to date. Give us a steady flow.
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Massholya
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Post by Massholya on Feb 15, 2020 21:49:15 GMT -5
Good game today. Keep it up!
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blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Feb 16, 2020 1:06:27 GMT -5
Happy for him. You can see the relief on his face when he makes a big shot. Just play jamarko...don’t put too much pressure on yourself. You were active today and that’s all that matters.
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dchoya72
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Post by dchoya72 on Feb 17, 2020 7:53:41 GMT -5
I am happy the board is showing him appreciation. Encouragement, high expectations and affirmation are very empowering. For whatever he doesn't do in a game, he is definitely doing all he can! You better believe he knows what time it is! I have to say given the turn of events earlier in the season, this team is playing well above all expectations. They are resilient and resourceful!! Go Hoyas. Keep turning it on Marko!!
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on Feb 17, 2020 12:23:14 GMT -5
Morko is one of those guys who has a ton of potential and can impact the game in so many ways. Now he has to work on putting it all together. love the way he has been playing of late. Fantastic job yesterday!
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Post by hootowl60 on Feb 17, 2020 13:23:18 GMT -5
Keep looking for your shot Jamorko keep up the good defense just relax play your game.
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joey0403p
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Post by joey0403p on Feb 17, 2020 14:02:32 GMT -5
Really happy for him. Keep working hard - shots will drop
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justsaying
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Post by justsaying on Mar 29, 2020 16:04:39 GMT -5
If cv19 situation pass soon enough and the NBA open again before fall it maybe be good for JP to go through the NBA team interviews and team evaluation processes for his contiuned development and return to GU with a additional information of skill usage just as Myles Powell did for SHU.
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blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Mar 30, 2020 18:09:59 GMT -5
Agree. Whatever JP is told to work on will only help is game. He’s right there.
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hoya9797
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Post by hoya9797 on Mar 30, 2020 19:00:56 GMT -5
Agree. Whatever JP is told to work on will only help is game. He’s right there. Right where? He’s awful.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Mar 30, 2020 19:07:20 GMT -5
Agree. Whatever JP is told to work on will only help is game. He’s right there. Right where? He’s awful. I don't think I have ever said this in 14,000+ posts. You are a jerk.
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rockhoya
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Post by rockhoya on Mar 30, 2020 19:54:55 GMT -5
Agree. Whatever JP is told to work on will only help is game. He’s right there. Right where? He’s awful. Says a dude who knows nothing about basketball and has no credentials....
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hoya9797
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Post by hoya9797 on Mar 31, 2020 9:14:41 GMT -5
I don't think I have ever said this in 14,000+ posts. You are a jerk. yeah, I am but nothing I have said is wrong. The truth can hurt sometimes.
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