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Post by bornhoya on Nov 1, 2020 8:26:51 GMT -5
I have never seen him play in person...but would like to get some thoughts on what his ceiling might be and what a comp might look like for him. Is he more Jabril or LJ Peak? I’ve heard coaches on the staff say he’s more Myron Gardner than anyone. Not sure exactly what that means though....a raw talent with explosive athleticism perhaps? I can tell you if he is Myron with more dog in him and more maturity....we should all be very happy. How many coaches on the staff saw LJ play on a daily basis? I can imagine none saw Brilly. If Jordan comes in is Myron I'll be a little disappointed. I was expecting closer to LJ on the LJ-Brilly scale. And I believe Brilly was a better talent than Myron. Please be another LJ
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Post by jwp91 on Nov 1, 2020 13:39:18 GMT -5
How many coaches on the staff saw LJ play on a daily basis? I can imagine none saw Brilly. If Jordan comes in is Myron I'll be a little disappointed. I was expecting closer to LJ on the LJ-Brilly scale. And I believe Brilly was a better talent than Myron. Please be another LJ Please be much better.
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Post by HometownHoya on Nov 1, 2020 14:08:37 GMT -5
Outside of LJ leaving early due to having family to take care of, I would take 5 LJs on the court at any point. Of course I'd love a better LJ, but do not disrespect Peak like that. He was a star on our roster during dark times and while his FR year was inconsistent, he had the improvement we would love from all of our players. Plus, the entire post in context was about a guy that the staff hadn't seen so don't have the comparison on hand. They compared to Gardner, who was one of their recruits...if you want to go a step further and we could have compared Myron to LJ but with less dog and much less athleticism. Either way, our roster would help to have another LJ or Jabril...both were leaders on the court and expected teammates to follow their actions.
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Post by jwp91 on Nov 1, 2020 16:12:39 GMT -5
Outside of LJ leaving early due to having family to take care of, I would take 5 LJs on the court at any point. Of course I'd love a better LJ, but do not disrespect Peak like that. He was a star on our roster during dark times and while his FR year was inconsistent, he had the improvement we would love from all of our players. Plus, the entire post in context was about a guy that the staff hadn't seen so don't have the comparison on hand. They compared to Gardner, who was one of their recruits...if you want to go a step further and we could have compared Myron to LJ but with less dog and much less athleticism. Either way, our roster would help to have another LJ or Jabril...both were leaders on the court and expected teammates to follow their actions. With 5 LJ’s, those fearing a permanent placement in the cellar would have their worst fears come true. LJ was a fine player, but he wasn’t good enough. if you tell me that after he scored 23 points in his first game that his career was not a disappointment, I think you are lying. 12 points a game with 3 rebs and 2 assists career averages 46% FG 33% 3FG 76% FT If after 3 years, that is what Riley has provided, we won’t have made another traditional NCAA. I am hoping for more. I see why Peak is used as a comp based on athleticism and a bit of size. And he was a Hoya. We need to hope for more.
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Post by blueandgray on Nov 1, 2020 17:34:23 GMT -5
Outside of LJ leaving early due to having family to take care of, I would take 5 LJs on the court at any point. Of course I'd love a better LJ, but do not disrespect Peak like that. He was a star on our roster during dark times and while his FR year was inconsistent, he had the improvement we would love from all of our players. Plus, the entire post in context was about a guy that the staff hadn't seen so don't have the comparison on hand. They compared to Gardner, who was one of their recruits...if you want to go a step further and we could have compared Myron to LJ but with less dog and much less athleticism. Either way, our roster would help to have another LJ or Jabril...both were leaders on the court and expected teammates to follow their actions. With 5 LJ’s, those fearing a permanent placement in the cellar would have their worst fears come true. LJ was a fine player, but he wasn’t good enough. if you tell me that after he scored 23 points in his first game that his career was not a disappointment, I think you are lying. 12 points a game with 3 rebs and 2 assists career averages 46% FG 33% 3FG 76% FT If after 3 years, that is what Riley has provided, we won’t have made another traditional NCAA. I am hoping for more. I see why Peak is used as a comp based on athleticism and a bit of size. And he was a Hoya. We need to hope for more. Ooooh...not sure I agree here. I think most of us would take an LJ...especially had he stayed one more year.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2020 19:03:06 GMT -5
Outside of LJ leaving early due to having family to take care of, I would take 5 LJs on the court at any point. Of course I'd love a better LJ, but do not disrespect Peak like that. He was a star on our roster during dark times and while his FR year was inconsistent, he had the improvement we would love from all of our players. Plus, the entire post in context was about a guy that the staff hadn't seen so don't have the comparison on hand. They compared to Gardner, who was one of their recruits...if you want to go a step further and we could have compared Myron to LJ but with less dog and much less athleticism. Either way, our roster would help to have another LJ or Jabril...both were leaders on the court and expected teammates to follow their actions. With 5 LJ’s, those fearing a permanent placement in the cellar would have their worst fears come true. LJ was a fine player, but he wasn’t good enough. if you tell me that after he scored 23 points in his first game that his career was not a disappointment, I think you are lying. 12 points a game with 3 rebs and 2 assists career averages 46% FG 33% 3FG 76% FT If after 3 years, that is what Riley has provided, we won’t have made another traditional NCAA. I am hoping for more. I see why Peak is used as a comp based on athleticism and a bit of size. And he was a Hoya. We need to hope for more. When you adjust for pace those are pretty good numbers tbh. That's probably 14-15, 4, and 3 in Pat's system. Plus as a junior he was 16.3 3.8 3.5. You'd like to see the percentage from 3 be a bit higher but I'd take those numbers. A team full of kids that could produce those numbers in addition to his above average defense would be a dream come true right now imo.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2020 19:16:17 GMT -5
I don't think you can compare Riley to any of those kids right now. He probably has more raw talent than any of those kids but needs a lot of skill work in order to become the type of player he could be. I wouldn't expect a ton his Freshman year other than some flashes of what he could become. I think he starts to put it together more consistently in year 2.
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Post by hoyazeke on Nov 1, 2020 20:21:42 GMT -5
Outside of LJ leaving early due to having family to take care of, I would take 5 LJs on the court at any point. Of course I'd love a better LJ, but do not disrespect Peak like that. He was a star on our roster during dark times and while his FR year was inconsistent, he had the improvement we would love from all of our players. Plus, the entire post in context was about a guy that the staff hadn't seen so don't have the comparison on hand. They compared to Gardner, who was one of their recruits...if you want to go a step further and we could have compared Myron to LJ but with less dog and much less athleticism. Either way, our roster would help to have another LJ or Jabril...both were leaders on the court and expected teammates to follow their actions. With 5 LJ’s, those fearing a permanent placement in the cellar would have their worst fears come true. LJ was a fine player, but he wasn’t good enough. if you tell me that after he scored 23 points in his first game that his career was not a disappointment, I think you are lying. 12 points a game with 3 rebs and 2 assists career averages 46% FG 33% 3FG 76% FT If after 3 years, that is what Riley has provided, we won’t have made another traditional NCAA. I am hoping for more. I see why Peak is used as a comp based on athleticism and a bit of size. And he was a Hoya. We need to hope for more. Why do people use career stats to prove a point about a player's worth or in this case lack of worth. LJ averaged 16.3pts/gm his junior year on a team with Pryor jacking every chance he got. He was our 2nd best offensive player and our best defensive player. My memory could be fuzzy but I'm pretty sure that LJs fresh and soph year had DSR on the team so how many points are you expecting?
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Post by jwp91 on Nov 1, 2020 20:38:04 GMT -5
I just don’t think LJ fulfilled his potential as a Hoya, and I hope Riley can surpass what Peak achieved
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Post by jwp91 on Nov 2, 2020 14:36:31 GMT -5
YaboyNYP retweeted this but hasn't posted it here yet. I believe this was an invitational of the top 15 players in NYC.
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Post by jwp91 on Nov 2, 2020 14:46:16 GMT -5
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Post by RBHoya on Nov 2, 2020 14:59:22 GMT -5
I know this is Riley's thread and I don't want to stray too far off topic, but if we are still in the market for another guard in '21, I hope we stay in the mix with Khalil Brantley. That kid can play. If he was a little taller he'd have even more interest. As is his scholarship list is decent but beatable IMHO.
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Post by trotters10 on Nov 2, 2020 16:02:47 GMT -5
I agree. If we don't end up landing Aminu, I think Brantley would be an outstanding get. He's a high volume scoring, tough kid. I would also take A.J Neal, but of the two I'd lean towards Brantley.
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Post by trillesthoya on Nov 2, 2020 16:10:30 GMT -5
I'd lean towards Neal IMO. High level shooter. Height matters too.
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Nov 2, 2020 17:30:43 GMT -5
Love that he has a pull-up game. Athletically he's got all the tools, his jumpshot looks way more consistent form-wise than Peak. Give me a kid with that kind of athleticism, and seemingly no-nonsense work ethic/attitude all damn day. Can't wait to see what he can do on the hilltop.
Pair him with Aminu and Beard (and hell I think Harris is going to be a great piece too). I'll be verrrry excited for that squad.
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Post by hoopsmccan on Nov 2, 2020 18:51:58 GMT -5
Love that he has a pull-up game. Athletically he's got all the tools, his jumpshot looks way more consistent form-wise than Peak. Give me a kid with that kind of athleticism, and seemingly no-nonsense work ethic/attitude all damn day. Can't wait to see what he can do on the hilltop. Sounds good but how is his finger roll game? Asking for a friend. hm
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2020 12:19:50 GMT -5
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Nov 11, 2020 19:18:35 GMT -5
Signed his LOI today.
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Post by dense on Nov 11, 2020 20:54:06 GMT -5
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Post by LCPolo18 on Nov 12, 2020 5:35:18 GMT -5
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