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Post by calhoya on Oct 24, 2019 14:01:29 GMT -5
Wow, I actually did not realize it was that bad. That needs to improve substantially. Thanks for sharing. This actually raises a great point about our "pace." The transition possessions are those where we are likely pushing the tempo and moving the fastest, yet our offense was incredibly inefficient. It lends credence to my thought that sometimes we would be better off slowing it up and getting a better shot. There's nothing wrong with a fast tempo, but we should not go fast for the sake of going fast if it means we chuck up a bad shot.I agree 100% Transition play & defense have been sore spots for PE/staff so far... Actually running the faster uptempo game with two freshmen guards, it is not at all surprising that the efficiency suffered last year. I remember several games where I just wanted Akinjo or McClung to slow down and stop forcing the play and ended up with TOs and poor shots. Cannot believe that with maturity and experience this statistic will not improve.
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Post by EtomicB on Oct 24, 2019 15:06:14 GMT -5
I agree 100% Transition play & defense have been sore spots for PE/staff so far... Actually running the faster uptempo game with two freshmen guards, it is not at all surprising that the efficiency suffered last year. I remember several games where I just wanted Akinjo or McClung to slow down and stop forcing the play and ended up with TOs and poor shots. Cannot believe that with maturity and experience this statistic will not improve. That's definitely the hope but I don't rule out scheme... If I had posted before the start of last year that the 2017-18 team only scored 464 points in 486 transition possessions. I'm sure many posters would say lack of talent was probably the cause for the poor numbers, posters would say upgrading the back-court should improve transition play but it didn't happen...
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Post by jwp91 on Oct 24, 2019 18:31:03 GMT -5
I just hope we stay injury free. We should compete with anyone then. While I understand the sentiment, we have so much depth that we can produce an interesting line-up with an injury to any position. We can also provide an alternate line-up if someone loses their confidence or misbehaves or falls out of form for whatever reason. Akinjo >> Allen Mac >>. Blair/Alexander/Gardner Pickett>> Alexander/Gardner Leblanc>> Alexander/Wilson Yurtseven>>. Qudus
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Post by hoyas315 on Oct 24, 2019 19:09:19 GMT -5
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Post by hoyas315 on Oct 24, 2019 19:18:17 GMT -5
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Post by EtomicB on Oct 24, 2019 19:34:30 GMT -5
Speedy recovery to the young man, he's dealt with a lot of injuries in his short career...
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Post by seaweed on Oct 24, 2019 20:48:37 GMT -5
Tough deal for him and for CU - they only have one other guy over 6’8” and that is Kelvin Johnson, a journey man C who will be playing at his fourth school in 5 years, the best of which was UTEP his (RS) freshman season where he played about 12 minutes per game. And he was injured this summer. Expect them to swarm our big men on D and stretch us out on O, but they really have no answer for any BEast team w size. For their sake, hope this kid gets healthy quickly.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2019 3:44:06 GMT -5
Breaking Down Penn State Basketball’s 2019-20 Schedule Gavitt Games The Nittany Lions suit up against Georgetown in the latest version of the Gavitt Games. The Hoyas, led by Patrick Ewing, are looking for their first tournament berth since 2015. The Hoyas came close last year with a 19-15 overall record and 9-9 in the Big East. The Hoyas project to be 6th in the Big East preseason poll and were only two votes away from being 4th. With both the Hoyas and Nittany Lions looking like solid teams analytically, this is a huge non-conference game. To defeat the Hoyas the Nittany Lions will need to shut down 6-foot sophomore guard James Akinjo. The Hoyas also welcome junior 7-foot center Omer Yurtseven from North Carolina St. to shore up their frontline. If the Nittany Lions can get the Hoyas into a rock fight with Stevens playing well, then I think they come out of D.C. with a victory. But if they turn the ball over and let the Hoyas get out in transition, it could get ugly. Take a look at some highlights from Akinjo last season. www.btpowerhouse.com/2019/10/21/20922113/breaking-down-penn-state-nittany-lions-2019-20-schedule-basketball-big-ten-season-previewStevens might be the best player we face all year. I like our chances but we're going to need Pickett and Josh to defend at a high level to win.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2019 3:48:12 GMT -5
Five teams snubbed in the USA TODAY Sports preseason men's basketball poll
Georgetown (19-14 in 2018-19). The Big East has three teams — Creighton and Marquette being the others — worthy of being included in the poll. But the Hoyas have the most intriguing program trajectory under third-year coach Patrick Ewing, who had Georgetown on the bubble last year and way ahead of schedule in a rebuilding process. Now he has experience and talent — particularlysophomores Mac McClung, James Akinjo and Josh LeBlanc — to contend for a Big East title and get the Hoyas back in the tournament. Transfers Omer Yurtseven (North Carolina State) and Terrell Allen (Central Florida) will add even more firepower.
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Post by LCPolo18 on Oct 25, 2019 3:55:24 GMT -5
Hoyas first team out 😴
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2019 3:55:59 GMT -5
syracusefan.com/threads/my-2020-su-basketball-preview-the-schedule-january.147620/Saturday, December 14 at GEORGETOWN at 1PM TV: FOX RADIO: TK 99/105 Patrick Ewing continues to rebuild this program. Last year he started three freshmen and went 19-14, 9-9 in the Big East. He’s brought in some more talent and several guys he can look eye-eye to so the Hoyas should be most formidable, especially in their own place. His all-frosh backcourt of James Akinjo and Mac McClung were very productive. Akino, (6-0 180), averaged 13.4p/2.9r/5.2a. He’s “a tough point guard who shot better than 40% from three point range in Big East play and is unafraid of having the ball in his hands late in close games….Akinjo is a strong distributor who must cut back on his turnovers and improve his finishing inside the arc.” McClung, (6-2 185, 13.4p/2.6r/2.0a) was an internet sensation before he ever came to Georgetown: If Jimmy Cagney was a basketball player: “McClung showed glimpses of the highlight reel game that excited fans before his arrival but struggled with his outside shooting….He’s a better distributor than he’s given credit for and he also went for 38 points against Little Rock in December.” The third freshman was Josh LeBlanc, (6-7 230, 9.1p/7.3r), “establishing himself as one of the best rebounders in the conference. He’s efficient inside the paint, shooting 63% from the floor and was the team’s best shot blocker, (1.1 per game)”. 6-8 205 Jamarko Pickett (6.2p/3.8r) is a good three point shooter. 6-6 210 JUCO transfer Galen Alexander “was highly recruited coming out of high school”. He “can shoot and get to the basket”. 6-3 185 Terrell Allen is a grad transfer from UCF. He’s “an excellent distributor and defender who can also make threes” and “a battle-tested veteran who started 55 games and won 43 over the last two seasons”. He averaged 6.7 assists for a team that nearly beat Duke in the second round of the tournament last year. And here comes the tall trees. They lost one – a very good one named Jessie Govan but NC State transfer Omer Turtseven, (7-0 275 13.5p/6.7r), is a proven talent. We wanted 6-11 235 Qudus Wahab but Ewing got him. 6-11 205 Malcom Wilson “is another good defender with solid mobility and a somewhat raw offensive game”. Timothy Igohefe (6-11 240) is “an athletic freak with an 8-11 standing reach”. DON’T LOSE TO GEORGETOWN, EITHER! But we might.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2019 3:58:18 GMT -5
Top 50 Players in the Big East: #30-21 painttouches.com/2019/10/21/top-50-players-in-the-big-east-30-21-4/25. Mac McClung of Georgetown 6-2 185 lb SO SG 26.4 mpg, 13.1 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.1 bpg, 2.0 tpg, 45.2 eFG% Avg. Rank: 22.86 High Rank: 5 (Dobney – XA) Low Rank: 34 (Jackson – MU) Mac McClung was a member of the All Big East freshman team last season as well as the winner of the easiest to hate player in the conference. He checks all the classic boxes, a cocky, surprisingly athletic, high scoring white guy who loves to talk trash but can back it up with his play. McClung was known for his high-flying dunks coming out of high school, but it didn’t lead to a high recruiting ranking as most services put him in the 200-300s. He certainly didn’t play like a recruit ranked that low as he was an instant starter and an immediate priority on every defense’s scouting report. The talent McClung brings is in the scoring department. He doesn’t offer much on the boards, passing, or defense but he can put the ball in the hoop with the best of them. Despite his love of putting the ball on the floor, McClung is at his best when he can spot up for an open jumper. He got into trouble when he tried to break down the defense himself. In 35 possessions where McClung attempted a shot in an isolation play, he scored a measly 13 points (0.371 points per possession). Consistency is where McClung needs the most work. He has the capacity to drop near 40 in a night (38 against Little Rock) but can also shoot the Hoyas out of games (2-11 @villanova). Marquette fans certainly won’t be happy see McClung again as he scored a sweltering 27 points while going 6-10 from three in two games against the Golden Eagles. 24. Josh LeBlanc of Georgetown 6-7 213 lb SO PF 24.4 mpg, 9.1 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.9 spg, 1.1 bpg, 1.1 tpg, 64.3 eFG% Avg. Rank: 21.86 High Rank: 10 (Jackson – MU) Low Rank: 35 (Baliatico – SH) First this segment featured three consecutive Pirates, now we’ve got back to back Hoyas. Josh LeBlanc was the second of Georgetown’s trio of All-Big East freshmen from last season. While McClung and James Akinjo got all the pub due to their high scoring and flashy plays, LeBlanc was doing the garbage work, all the gritty things that needed to be done to put Georgetown in position to win games. He collected a double double in his first game as a Hoya and added 5 more the rest of the season to go with several more double-digit rebounding games. LeBlanc isn’t overly large or strong, he simply has an endless motor and a good understanding of how a missed shot is going to come off the rim. Offensively, he doesn’t have any range but converts with elite level efficiency. His eFG% is second highest on this list, behind only Christian Bishop who got limited scoring opportunities in his eight minutes a game. LeBlanc’s defense is based on disruption. He has an absurd wingspan and quick feet that allow him to poke away entry passes and swat away pull up attempts. He will never get the hype his two running mates do but he may be the most valuable player the Hoyas have.
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Post by seaweed on Oct 25, 2019 6:16:35 GMT -5
Top 50 Players in the Big East: #30-21 painttouches.com/2019/10/21/top-50-players-in-the-big-east-30-21-4/25. Mac McClung of Georgetown 6-2 185 lb SO SG 26.4 mpg, 13.1 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.1 bpg, 2.0 tpg, 45.2 eFG% Avg. Rank: 22.86 High Rank: 5 (Dobney – XA) Low Rank: 34 (Jackson – MU) Mac McClung was a member of the All Big East freshman team last season as well as the winner of the easiest to hate player in the conference. He checks all the classic boxes, a cocky, surprisingly athletic, high scoring white guy who loves to talk trash but can back it up with his play. McClung was known for his high-flying dunks coming out of high school, but it didn’t lead to a high recruiting ranking as most services put him in the 200-300s. He certainly didn’t play like a recruit ranked that low as he was an instant starter and an immediate priority on every defense’s scouting report. The talent McClung brings is in the scoring department. He doesn’t offer much on the boards, passing, or defense but he can put the ball in the hoop with the best of them. Despite his love of putting the ball on the floor, McClung is at his best when he can spot up for an open jumper. He got into trouble when he tried to break down the defense himself. In 35 possessions where McClung attempted a shot in an isolation play, he scored a measly 13 points (0.371 points per possession). Consistency is where McClung needs the most work. He has the capacity to drop near 40 in a night (38 against Little Rock) but can also shoot the Hoyas out of games (2-11 @villanova). Marquette fans certainly won’t be happy see McClung again as he scored a sweltering 27 points while going 6-10 from three in two games against the Golden Eagles. 24. Josh LeBlanc of Georgetown 6-7 213 lb SO PF 24.4 mpg, 9.1 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.9 spg, 1.1 bpg, 1.1 tpg, 64.3 eFG% Avg. Rank: 21.86 High Rank: 10 (Jackson – MU) Low Rank: 35 (Baliatico – SH) First this segment featured three consecutive Pirates, now we’ve got back to back Hoyas. Josh LeBlanc was the second of Georgetown’s trio of All-Big East freshmen from last season. While McClung and James Akinjo got all the pub due to their high scoring and flashy plays, LeBlanc was doing the garbage work, all the gritty things that needed to be done to put Georgetown in position to win games. He collected a double double in his first game as a Hoya and added 5 more the rest of the season to go with several more double-digit rebounding games. LeBlanc isn’t overly large or strong, he simply has an endless motor and a good understanding of how a missed shot is going to come off the rim. Offensively, he doesn’t have any range but converts with elite level efficiency. His eFG% is second highest on this list, behind only Christian Bishop who got limited scoring opportunities in his eight minutes a game. LeBlanc’s defense is based on disruption. He has an absurd wingspan and quick feet that allow him to poke away entry passes and swat away pull up attempts. He will never get the hype his two running mates do but he may be the most valuable player the Hoyas have. Just to be clear, they are releasing these in groups of 10, so 1-20 have not yet come out. Presumably, Yurt7 and Akinjo are in there somewhere. Here is Oickett, #39: 39. JaMarko Pickett of Georgetown 6-8 205 lb JR SF 23.6 mpg, 6.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.8 spg, 1.0 bpg, 1.6 tpg, 48.3 eFG% Avg. Rank: 34.29 High Rank: 16 (Watkins – VU) Low Rank: 43 (Jackson – MU) This is the third year that JaMarko Pickett has cracked our top 50. Pickett was the first big commit of the Patrick Ewing era at Georgetown and has been a starter from day one. His freshman season culminated with a spot on the All-Big East Freshman Team but his sophomore campaign saw his minutes drop significantly. This took a toll on his raw scoring and rebounding numbers but he did shoot a little more efficiently (he set a low bar his first year) and cut down on the turnovers that plagued him year one. He also realized his potential of being a disruptive shutdown defender. Pickett has enough lateral quickness to guard on the perimeter and has a 7-foot wingspan to keep guards corralled. He provides an important counterbalance to his more offensively minded running mates in the Hoya backcourt.
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Oct 25, 2019 6:25:11 GMT -5
I honestly can’t believe that characterization of McClung. I don’t think we saw him talk trash or act cocky at any point last year. He displayed impeccable sportsmanship. Total Garbage. Feeding a false narrative and stereotyping at its laziest/worst.
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Post by bigelephant on Oct 25, 2019 6:38:08 GMT -5
I honestly can’t believe that characterization of McClung. I don’t think we saw him talk trash or act cocky at any point last year. He displayed impeccable sportsmanship. Total Garbage. Feeding a false narrative and stereotyping at its laziest/worst. I agree He doesn't do any of the stuff they accuse him of. He is a class player.
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Post by seaweed on Oct 25, 2019 7:54:23 GMT -5
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Post by HometownHoya on Oct 25, 2019 9:24:07 GMT -5
Welcome Coach Crouch. Looks like a great add, proven at all levels. Knows how to improve players skills of all types. Can anyone remind me what the Special Assistant to the Coach does? Is he allowed to work with players directly?
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Post by MCIGuy on Oct 25, 2019 9:29:21 GMT -5
I agree 100% Transition play & defense have been sore spots for PE/staff so far... Actually running the faster uptempo game with two freshmen guards, it is not at all surprising that the efficiency suffered last year. I remember several games where I just wanted Akinjo or McClung to slow down and stop forcing the play and ended up with TOs and poor shots. Cannot believe that with maturity and experience this statistic will not improve. Not only that, we also should try first to get an understanding of the shots taken or not taken when these translation attempts took place. Were there a high number of turnovers as a result of frosh guards and other players who weren't necessarily reliable ballhandlers (such as Josh and Jamorko)? That obviously would limit points. Did the Hoyas settle for jumpers too often while in transition, pulling up for jumpshots or kicking ball to open teammates on the wing more than they should have? How many times did we see such moments end with Govan trailing for a three-point attempt? If such attempts from Govan or others end in a missed shot ood enough that's another missed opportunity for points. Finally there's the whole ideal of having good enough finishers for the fastbreak. Strong finishers on the break is how teams best take advantage of fastbreak opportunities. Who did we have last year that were highly effective. First come to mind is LeBlanc. After that? Perhaps McClung who managed to make a lot of layups when driving to the hoop. But how many of these attempts came off of actual transitions and fastbreaks? Not enough. And not enough dunking opportunities for him. Who is left? Akinjo may be better on the pull-up off of transitions than going in for layups. Pickett typically ran to the three point line during such instances and his drives to the hole have been rare. When he gets chances to finish after the basket he often would go up too soft to do do. Govan? Rarely was he near the front of the break which means he typically wasn't in a spot to take advantage of his height for dunks/layups to finish off a run. The good news is that there is as solid chance McLung, Pickett, Akinjo and even LeBlanc will be better this time around. The better news? Potentially the newcomers Yurtseven, Alexander, Wahab, Ighoefe, Wilson and Gardner may all be better at running the court and finishing than any player on last season's team other than LeBlanc and possibly McClung. A few of them actually could end up better on that front than LeBlanc. The point I'm making is that the Hoyas should be better equipped to take advantage of running opportunities. And that in of itself should make a big improvement in the team's transaction opportunities.
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Post by EtomicB on Oct 25, 2019 10:20:43 GMT -5
Welcome Coach Crouch. Looks like a great add, proven at all levels. Knows how to improve players skills of all types. Can anyone remind me what the Special Assistant to the Coach does? Is he allowed to work with players directly?It doesn't appear so... hoopdirt.com/job/special-assistant-head-coach-mens-basketball-georgetown-university-full-time/compliance.sports.uga.edu/coaches-staff/ncaa-rules-for-administrative-coaching-staff/non-coaching-staff-member-declaration/GENERAL RULE Non-coaching staff members with sport-specific responsibilities (e.g., administrative assistants, directors of operations, quality control personnel, directors of player development, video coordinators, assistant/associate athletics directors for specific sports), do not have to be included in the institution’s coaching limitations, provided they are not identified as coaches and do not engage in any coaching activities, on-court or on-field activities (e.g., shagging balls, assisting with drills, throwing batting practice, signaling in plays at the direction of a coaching staff member), off-campus recruiting activities or scouting of opponents. The SEC has given us the advice that a violation of this legislation could very well land an institution in an infractions hearing.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2019 11:04:40 GMT -5
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