IUfaninIllinois Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 8 hours ago, btownqb said: Imo.. its just natural progression. And some focus. But.. there have been times, and rightfully so.. where he was playing well/really well and was pulled with 6-8 mins to go, in favor of getting TG/JHS/MK back in the game... that isn't going to happen next year. So that's fine, he does need to be more consistent, but the 8 games with 0 points doesn't tell the whole story. Some of those games we won easily anyways, I believe. I think his shot selection has to get better. Taking two to three dribbles and shooting over someone early in the shot clock and missing most of those shots is just not what you want to see as part of his progression. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 6 hours ago, Danomatic said: I also like Gunn, but he’s going to have to be a first in, last out guy all off season if he hopes to get involved. He showed flashes at times, but not enough yet, in terms of me buying his stock for next season. I hope he does though! He’s long and athletic enough to be a nice piece! First day of off-season I’m asking Hulls to help fix my shot and work on it every day with him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 6 hours ago, IUfaninIllinois said: I think his shot selection has to get better. Taking two to three dribbles and shooting over someone early in the shot clock and missing most of those shots is just not what you want to see as part of his progression. It's no more than a mental error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Bulldog Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 13 hours ago, MoyeCowbell said: I think there absolutely is a mental element that is in play, and it's this one: Tamar knows TJD and JHS are playing. I fully believe that Bates has the talent and ability to score the basketball at this level. Yes he hasn't been consistent, but he hasn't really needed to be. We've managed to win despite his lackluster offensive contributions. Because of TJD & JHS's effectiveness at scoring (and because we run so much of our offense through them) there isn't the urgency and imperativeness for Bates to score. If he does, it's almost like a bonus, rather than an expectation. With those two gone next season, it's very reasonable that his own expectations rise -- and with it his production. Sorry, Bates bad shot selection almost immediately every time he comes in doesn’t jive with this take imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, 94Bulldog said: Sorry, Bates bad shot selection almost immediately every time he comes in doesn’t jive with this take imo. Then you're putting too much emphasis on one or two plays a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Bulldog Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Just now, btownqb said: Then you're putting too much emphasis on one or two plays a game. Not when those one or two plays a game are momentum killers. A bad shot early in the shot clock is the same as a turnover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, 94Bulldog said: Not when those one or two plays a game are momentum killers. A bad shot early in the shot clock is the same as a turnover. That mental error isn't anymore of a momentum killer then any other mistakes. Tamars mistakes aren't worse than others mistakes. Edited March 9, 2023 by btownqb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 I really don't remember Bates just coming in and firing up shots. I've seen a couple I think we're questionable shot selections, but if he's open, I think Woody wants him to shoot the ball. Out of all of our shooters, I think he's the one that can string 3 or 4 together and get us on a roll. Heck, in the 3 games before the Michigan game, he'd only taken 2 shots (missed both) total in 38 minutes... Woody's happy I'm happy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomatic Posted March 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Wing Chris Ledlum of Harvard is a name to watch. He averaged 18.8 points and 8.5 rebounds this season. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, Danomatic said: Wing Chris Ledlum of Harvard is a name to watch. He averaged 18.8 points and 8.5 rebounds this season. We've wanted him since Page 4, Dano!😆 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomatic Posted March 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 13 minutes ago, btownqb said: We've wanted him since Page 4, Dano!😆 Sorry bro! I can’t keep up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Danomatic said: Sorry bro! I can’t keep up! I've not watched him. Impressive avgs for two straight years. It was mentioned A LOT of teams had reached out already, and we were one of them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Fardaws Aimaq 6-11, 245lb Averages 12 ppg and 8 boards for Texas Tech (and you knew there were going to be some transfers from there) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 minute ago, IUFLA said: Fardaws Aimaq 6-11, 245lb Averages 12 ppg and 8 boards for Texas Tech (and you knew there were going to be some transfers from there) Saw this as well. He's a one year guy, too. Get him a good NIL package and I'd love to have him off the bench like Tennessee uses Plavsic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Fardaws Aimaq 6-11, 245lb Averages 12 ppg and 8 boards for Texas Tech (and you knew there were going to be some transfers from there) Love the idea of having an athletic big for rim protection, rebounding, garbage buckets and to match up against the Edeys out there. Not sure if he is that guy, but I'd like to add someone that fits that profile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Reacher said: Love the idea of having an athletic big for rim protection, rebounding, garbage buckets and to match up against the Edeys out there. Not sure if he is that guy, but I'd like to add someone that fits that profile. Hold up. I just realized... this kid was WAC POY x1 and WAC DPOY x2. Yeah we definitely want this kid. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/fardaws-aimaq-1.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierDom Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Look at that kid's rebounding numbers when he was at Utah Valley. I'll take that in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IUFLA Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 This article lists a few more intriguing transfers... Josh Cohen – St. Francis 6’10 Forward 2022-23 Stats: 22ppg, 9rpg, 3apg, 59% shooting The 6’10 junior prospect was graded and ranked as one of the top effective prospects in the country, as the St. Francis big man is coming off a season in which he averaged 22.1ppg, shot 59 percent, 8.3rpg, and 2.5apg. And it is not like he hasn’t performed against some strong competition either; recording two 40-point games vs. Lehigh and Hawaii, 30pts, 9rebs vs. Miami, 18pts, 10rebs vs. Ohio State, and scoring 25 or more points in 10 games. When you watch highlights, he is one that shows good footwork and presence without the ball, a good understanding in the post with his back to the basket as well as footwork, and has a soft touch. Paxson Wojcik – Brown 6’5 Guard Coming from South Carolina, Wojcik had his best season at Brown this year in which he averaged nearly 15ppg, but also showed how effective he can be in other areas, averaging 7.2rpg and 3.2 apg. He shows that he can be effective in scoring in a variety of ways, but also averaged 2.1 made 3-pointers a game. Nicolas Timberlake – Towson 6’4 Guard The leading scorer at Towson this season, Timberlake had his best season of his long career at Towson. He is coming off a year in which he averaged 17.7ppg, 3.9rpg, and 2.4apg, while shooting 41.6 percent from 3 (2.8 made threes per game), and shooting 45 percent overall. Each year, Timberlake made strides and increased his number, and certainly has plenty of experience under his belt with 90 starts and 122 total games. Does a nice job in getting to his spots for his shot, and has a little bounce to his game. Evan Taylor – Lehigh 6’6 Guard Taylor is a big guard that can produce in a variety of ways when you watch his game. At his size (6’6), Taylor shows his ability to be a threat from multiple levels, rising up from behind the arc and shooting 42.5 percent from three, but also his ability to get to the basket and score over defenders. He also has always been productive on the glass, averaging 5.6 rebounds throughout his four-year career at Lehigh. He has started 88 games, and played in over 100 of them. Nate Calmese – Lamar 6’2 Guard Only a freshman, Calmese proved to be one of the top-scoring freshmen in the country. He is coming off a season in which he averaged 17.6ppg, and started all 31 games. He shot 48 percent from the floor, 36 percent from three, and showed his ability to be a scoring threat with the ball in his hands. It is something he did in high school as well; after missing his junior season, he averaged nearly 32ppg as a senior. He should have plenty of suitors. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kdug Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: Fardaws Aimaq 6-11, 245lb Averages 12 ppg and 8 boards for Texas Tech (and you knew there were going to be some transfers from there) Yup, he's a solid player. It'll be interesting to see who all transfers from Texas Tech. The most intriguing one to me would be Jaylon Tyson. He seems like a true impact player, though he seems like he might be more likely to transfer to another Texas school if he does leave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 4 hours ago, btownqb said: It's no more than a mental error. I agree but it’s one that happens every game consistently. Luckily it’s something that can be fixed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IUfaninIllinois Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 3 hours ago, btownqb said: Then you're putting too much emphasis on one or two plays a game. When he only shoot4-5 times a game you’re darn tootin it’s a big emphasis on his game… you and I agree on 99.9% of things but this is the .01% we disagree on lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, IUfaninIllinois said: When he only shoot4-5 times a game you’re darn tootin it’s a big emphasis on his game… you and I agree on 99.9% of things but this is the .01% we disagree on lol It's not different than TGs inability to stay out of foul trouble/commit continuous unnecessary fouls, TJD's stupid waist level/one hand passes out of the post, Race Thompson getting lost off the ball to give one of the Murrays an open 3, JHS taking a poor shot, Malik committing a dumb foul/not staying on the ground, etc. All of these mistakes the other players happen with regularity, as some of Bates poor shots have this season. We chose what frustrates us. His mistakes aren't bigger than any of the ones I mentioned, and imo, I'd categorized them as not that big of a deal, at all. Again, that's my opinion. Edited March 9, 2023 by btownqb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, btownqb said: It's not different than TGs inability to stay out of foul trouble/commit continuous unnecessary fouls, TJD's stupid waist level/one hand passes out of the post, Race Thompson getting lost off the ball to give one of the Murrays an open 3, JHS taking a poor shot, Malik committing a dumb foul/not staying on the ground, etc. All of this mistake the other players happen with regularity, as some of Bates poor shots have this season. We chose what frustrates us. His mistakes aren't bigger than any of the ones I mentioned, and imo, I'd categorized them as not that big of a deal, at all. Again, that's my opinion. I know you’re making a broader point but I love Trey’s game and moxie in so many ways but he’s got to be less hands-on with his D or at least be savvier about it. Edited March 9, 2023 by BobSaccamanno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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