EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on Jul 21, 2024 21:54:15 GMT -5
And you can exacerbate problems if you encourage the wrong personalities and discourage the right ones. Epps had way too much free rein to play his game (even accounting for limited offensive options) and Cooley was not able to encourage serious defense. I think there was a lot of frustration that Cooley could have / should have addressed. Losing does that. And playing Massoud as much as he did was plain idiocy given the (even the limited) alternatives. No way the team should have won only 2 Big East games and was so horrific on defense. Coaches are supposed to make a difference. Cooley did not last year. i agree but i think cooley felt he had to do that. we'll see what happens this season. I get that Cooley wanted to win games but last season was over early plus he continually talked about having patience with the team's progress. It could easily be argued that allowing Epps to play the way that he did wasn't a good choice in the long or short-term success of the team.
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hoyaroc
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Post by hoyaroc on Jul 22, 2024 3:00:27 GMT -5
Coach EC is bluntly saying that the players have to play up to BE standard for Gtown to be successful.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Jul 22, 2024 17:45:45 GMT -5
And you can exacerbate problems if you encourage the wrong personalities and discourage the right ones. Epps had way too much free rein to play his game (even accounting for limited offensive options) and Cooley was not able to encourage serious defense. I think there was a lot of frustration that Cooley could have / should have addressed. Losing does that. And playing Massoud as much as he did was plain idiocy given the (even the limited) alternatives. No way the team should have won only 2 Big East games and was so horrific on defense. Coaches are supposed to make a difference. Cooley did not last year. Two quick thoughts: 1. We probably mean the same thing, but to me the concerning thing was that Cooley clearly WAS trying different things on defense and it didn’t work. Other than Cook being abysmal near the rim I still have no explanation for why the defense was so bad. 2. There is some evidence that because of Fielder’s knees that Massoud played more than otherwise. Because I agree. Playing Massoud by the end of the season made no sense. He was horrible in every way.
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DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Jul 22, 2024 18:39:08 GMT -5
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Jul 22, 2024 20:28:56 GMT -5
Ron is sitting in practices and posting observations. I am unaware of any other first hand reporting on the Hoyas this summer…especially without Kenner.
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SDHoya
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Post by SDHoya on Jul 22, 2024 20:30:08 GMT -5
The assumption is this is Seal?
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kghoya
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Post by kghoya on Jul 22, 2024 20:33:08 GMT -5
The assumption is this is Seal? Yes. Works out nicely with the reclass.
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Post by DanMcQ on Jul 22, 2024 20:52:38 GMT -5
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jul 22, 2024 23:26:17 GMT -5
The assumption is this is Seal? Yes. Works out nicely with the reclass. Check the recruiting page. Texas Tech making a big late push.
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SFHoya99
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jul 23, 2024 8:53:06 GMT -5
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Post by Gammo on Jul 23, 2024 9:07:45 GMT -5
Welcome!! Great to get another big to strengthen our front court! Hoya Saxa!!!
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Post by bluechi on Jul 23, 2024 9:30:33 GMT -5
Yes. Works out nicely with the reclass. Check the recruiting page. Texas Tech making a big late push. on a side note, didn't GU lose out on an international recruit of similar build last year to Tech?
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Post by hoyaatheart55 on Jul 23, 2024 10:02:47 GMT -5
The assumption is this is Seal? Yes. Works out nicely with the reclass. REALLLLY hope he can make a positive impact but…. A 2025 three star is supposed to reclass and step right in and fill a hole?
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Post by IDenj on Jul 23, 2024 10:08:00 GMT -5
Is he joining this class? And is his three star ranking based on being an international kid who hasn’t been exposed??
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Post by conshyhoya on Jul 23, 2024 10:16:50 GMT -5
Yes. Works out nicely with the reclass. REALLLLY hope he can make a positive impact but…. A 2025 three star is supposed to reclass and step right in and fill a hole? Yes, the role he is filling if he did reclassify is depth and the practice aspect. It may also allow someone like Fielder to play in his natural position instead of making him play the 5 and it may allow a lineup with Sorber and Fielder more often since we have another big athletic body that can play spot minutes if there is foul trouble.
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bluechi
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Post by bluechi on Jul 23, 2024 11:09:02 GMT -5
Yes. Works out nicely with the reclass. REALLLLY hope he can make a positive impact but…. A 2025 three star is supposed to reclass and step right in and fill a hole? may be true skepticism now but at some point you'll be glad GU has him.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jul 23, 2024 11:31:41 GMT -5
Yes. Works out nicely with the reclass. REALLLLY hope he can make a positive impact but…. A 2025 three star is supposed to reclass and step right in and fill a hole? Supposedly, he's 6'8" - 6'9" and built with a lot of athleticism and bounce. If the hole that is being filled is #3 or #4 big, then I think that's doable if he's physically able. But yeah, there's always skepticism over reclasses playing immediately unless they are in a prep year or something, and lower rated ones as well. We'll see. I do think that he is probably underrated due to him basically not being seen until recently. Perhaps he won't even reclassify.
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Post by hoyasaxaphone on Jul 23, 2024 14:22:11 GMT -5
Diouf clearly has some upside but not sure a 6' 8' agile 215 pound guy qualifies as a "big" in the context of what Georgetown was looking for. Sounds much more like a 4 than a 5. But Cooley had the scholarship..........so........why not.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jul 23, 2024 14:28:51 GMT -5
The young man is only 17, so may still have some growing to do.
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Post by SSHoya on Jul 23, 2024 14:34:08 GMT -5
Not saying he's the next Junkyard Dog but Jerome Williams was listed at 6' 9" and 206 lbs. He's got some growing to do!
In 1992, however, he was an undersized 6-2 forward from Magruder HS who was too small to play forward at Georgetown. Williams appeared headed for American University but opted to go to junior college instead and work on his game.
Two years later, thanks to a growth spurt, Georgetown was very interested. Williams had grown to 6-9, averaging 26 points and 17 rebounds a game at Montgomery College. "When I got [to Georgetown]," he said, "I already knew what I was going to be asked to do."
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