95hoya
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Post by 95hoya on Jan 17, 2018 10:13:59 GMT -5
He makes me think of Giannis (Mil. Bucks).[/quot9e] There's nothing similar. The other guy is called a freak for a reason. There's never been a dude like him. |
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Bigs"R"Us
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Jan 17, 2018 10:19:56 GMT -5
How did the Freak's brother's visit at GU go?
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SSHoya
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Post by SSHoya on Jan 17, 2018 10:47:54 GMT -5
He makes me think of Giannis (Mil. Bucks).[/quot9e] There's nothing similar. The other guy is called a freak for a reason. There's never been a dude like him. How about Unicorn Porzingis? Freak a better rebounder but Porzingis better shooter? |
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on Jan 17, 2018 10:51:28 GMT -5
Unfortunately, right now, this Diamond is contributing at about the level of a Daymond (Jackson)...
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Post by hoyalove4ever on Jan 17, 2018 11:03:43 GMT -5
Daymond Jackson was not a bad player- just inconsistent and never all that good.
(And I know, there was some sarcasm/ humor there).
Seriously though, at this point the Hoyas need as much talent as they can get. Depending on who is assessing Pickett, he is either a pretty good or elite talent. Players with that ability need a chance to develop in any program, and certainly in the current Georgetown program. Give him time, be patient, and hopefully he will be more like Bo Jackson in the long run (Bo knows basketball, you know).
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SFHoya99
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jan 17, 2018 11:34:07 GMT -5
How about Unicorn Porzingis? Freak a better rebounder but Porzingis better shooter? Giannis effectively plays the point offensively for Milwaukee. Porzingis is a great shooter, vastly improved as a rim defender, but he's not an offensive creator or a truly versatile defender. Giannis is absolutely amazing, is 6-11, and is incredibly athletic at the NBA level. |
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on Jan 17, 2018 11:54:46 GMT -5
Keep in mind we are talking about a freshman here. I remember Michael Starks, in his freshman year, showing flashes but really struggling just like Demarko. We have to develop patience as a fan base right now. I keep saying let's give the young man some time. I guess I wasn't specific enough. Let's see where he is at the beginning of next year.
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hoyadimes
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Post by hoyadimes on Jan 17, 2018 14:28:36 GMT -5
This kid obviously has plenty of talent. The problem is there aren't enough players around him to take the pressure off of him. He's expected to carry more weight than he is ready to handle at the moment. Instead of developing gradually, he is being rushed due to the lack of talent around him on the perimeter. A legitimate Big East point guard with sure handles/leadership skills and a shooting guard who could get his own shot and be a serious threat from distance would help Pickett out tremendously. He'd be a better player on a better team that could mask some of his deficiencies.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jan 17, 2018 15:25:51 GMT -5
This kid obviously has plenty of talent. The problem is there aren't enough players around him to take the pressure off of him. He's expected to carry more weight than he is ready to handle at the moment. Instead of developing gradually, he is being rushed due to the lack of talent around him on the perimeter. A legitimate Big East point guard with sure handles/leadership skills and a shooting guard who could get his own shot and be a serious threat from distance would help Pickett out tremendously. He'd be a better player on a better team that could mask some of his deficiencies. Excellent point. A year of experience and work, better players around him will make a big difference. He showed flashes early on - his confidence has deflated somewhat, it will return. |
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Bigs"R"Us
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Jan 17, 2018 16:02:41 GMT -5
Besides McClung, we are not adding any backcourt help. Need to reel in Quinerly or Pinson. If Govan leaves, we may not be any better next season.
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drquigley
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Post by drquigley on Jan 19, 2018 11:07:30 GMT -5
I think Pickett will be the poster child of either our turnaround or continued deterioration. He, and our opinion of his ability, seems to fit the mold of past "talented, diamonds in the rough" who never panned out and left us with huge holes in our lineup. Right now I'm leaning toward another Nate Lubick/Mikael Hopkins/Reggie Cameron/Stephen Domingo/Isaac Copeland. Guys who had big flaws in their game and never got any better. Guys who we had great hopes for and who we deluded ourselves into thinking were better than they showed on the court. I hope I'm wrong but so far he has shown me nothing to get excited about -- and plenty to worry about.
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BigmanU
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Post by BigmanU on Jan 19, 2018 11:41:43 GMT -5
I think Pickett will be the poster child of either our turnaround or continued deterioration. He, and our opinion of his ability, seems to fit the mold of past "talented, diamonds in the rough" who never panned out and left us with huge holes in our lineup. Right now I'm leaning toward another Nate Lubick/Mikael Hopkins/Reggie Cameron/Stephen Domingo/Isaac Copeland. Guys who had big flaws in their game and never got any better. Guys who we had great hopes for and who we deluded ourselves into thinking were better than they showed on the court. I hope I'm wrong but so far he has shown me nothing to get excited about -- and plenty to worry about. No. You just keep recruiting talent at every position (LeBlanc etc.) and the cream will rise to the top. Others you hope will be good bench depth with proper development. In Pickett's defense, he is playing with a high school body (in a grown man's league) because of his late arrival. Give the kid a chance to fight for his time. Either he'll earn his time or he won't, the roster will not be reliant on faith. |
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miracles87
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Post by miracles87 on Jan 19, 2018 12:05:35 GMT -5
Jamorko, imo, needs to work on his D, first and foremost. He seems to be regularly out of position, both on the court, and as regards his body. I understand he is lanky and not particularly strong at this point, but he doesn't seem to be able to keep on balance and within himself in a structural sense. I feel like he would benefit terrifically watching vids of Reggie, they way he carried himself on the court. Jamorko, going forward, needs serious work on his fundamentals in this regard. His body type has advantages, but he isn't utilizing them. I think his overall confidence will blossom once he sets that baseline capability in his game.
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OldHoyafan
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Post by OldHoyafan on Jan 19, 2018 13:14:09 GMT -5
Young man has been forced to play out of position on this team because Ewing had no better option to go to at shooting guard than Pickett and Blair. He got to start early because Blair’s defense was behind his. Johnson should be the starting sg but lacks confidence in his outside shot and is reluctant to pull the trigger when team pack the lane to stop Govan and Derrickson. Let’s see what he does next year when he is moved back to his natural position at small forward and h has guards like McClung and Pinson(I hope) running the show.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Jan 19, 2018 13:27:00 GMT -5
Young man has been forced to play out of position on this team because Ewing had no better option to go to at shooting guard than Pickett and Blair. He got to start early because Blair’s defense was behind his. Johnson should be the starting sg but lacks confidence in his outside shot and is reluctant to pull the trigger when team pack the lane to stop Govan and Derrickson. Let’s see what he does next year when he is moved back to his natural position at small forward and h has guards like McClung and Pinson(I hope) running the show. I really think the "playing out of position" thing is overdone. Pickett's basic skills aren't even remotely at Big East level regardless of whether he's playing shooting guard and/or small forward. |
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Post by practice on Jan 19, 2018 13:37:17 GMT -5
Young man has been forced to play out of position on this team because Ewing had no better option to go to at shooting guard than Pickett and Blair. He got to start early because Blair’s defense was behind his. Johnson should be the starting sg but lacks confidence in his outside shot and is reluctant to pull the trigger when team pack the lane to stop Govan and Derrickson. Let’s see what he does next year when he is moved back to his natural position at small forward and h has guards like McClung and Pinson(I hope) running the show. I really think the "playing out of position" thing is overdone. Pickett's basic skills aren't even remotely at Big East level regardless of whether he's playing shooting guard and/or small forward. I agree ... it's not playing out of position so much as playing out of weight class! This kid is 6'7 or 6'8 and weighs about 185 lbs. He needs to mature physically and put on about 30+ lbs. Also the game needs to slow down for him ... or he needs to get quicker. I still have a lot of hope for him. |
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on Jan 19, 2018 17:24:22 GMT -5
I, for one, still believe in the kid. We (Ewing) have asked a lot from Pickett. He, like others, have been surprised by the level of play in the Big East, which has left him feeling--and looking--like a deer caught in the head lights. Hopefully, this all motivate him to work harder rather than lose confidence. I don't like what I have seen from him in the last couple of games, to be honest.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2018 18:15:14 GMT -5
Young man has been forced to play out of position on this team because Ewing had no better option to go to at shooting guard than Pickett and Blair. He got to start early because Blair’s defense was behind his. Johnson should be the starting sg but lacks confidence in his outside shot and is reluctant to pull the trigger when team pack the lane to stop Govan and Derrickson. Let’s see what he does next year when he is moved back to his natural position at small forward and h has guards like McClung and Pinson(I hope) running the show. I really think the "playing out of position" thing is overdone. Pickett's basic skills aren't even remotely at Big East level regardless of whether he's playing shooting guard and/or small forward. Playing out of position does have an effect though. Would Blair look serviceable as a PG? Did you think DSR looked descent when he was one? Do you think Kaleb would play well being the teams primary PF? I'd answer no to all 3... More often than not it has an effect on the player. |
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miracles87
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Post by miracles87 on Jan 20, 2018 1:42:45 GMT -5
Jamorko's issues lie with his fundamentals, which need to improve for him to realize his potential. The differences between playing 2 and 3 are more a function of the style of player you have to defend, as opposed to what your role is on offense. He's supposed to hit threes, and undoubtedly has in practice, that's why he keeps taking them in games. Imo, h,e needs to get more control over his movements. He is definitely pressing. Hopefully he'll gain the ability, and then the confidence, to play it straight, trust his talent, and let the game come to him. That's a lot of it right there. You see folks like Brunsen, and it seems as if he is imposing his will, when really he's just playing solid and aggressive.
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95hoya
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Post by 95hoya on Jan 20, 2018 8:31:28 GMT -5
Right, it's not that he is playing out of position. 2/3 are interchangeable. It's that he is not playing with a quality point guard.
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