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Unfortunately, this years team is gonna need him to be able to at least make a shot from time to time. Taylor was overrated but if he was rated correctly (somewhere in 100’s) had a decent career. Don’t think same will be said of Jeffress’ unfortunately.
I think Leggett was fine. I was just hoping that he'd be even better than his A10 numbers showed. Like Burton's numbers werent good before he came here and he improved. Leggett's numbers were good in a high major league and I was hoping he'd make that "great leap forward" from that and be like an A10 POY candidate had he stayed so that would be like all-league in the ACC. I still think he's a starter but not as good as Carrington (different positions though).
If I recall your dribbles last year for open practice were pretty far off the mark for the season that resulted. Maybe you are the new Filipino of the board.
To be fair … I don’t really think I was trying to make a mark last year, or this year for that matter. Last year we were all pretty downbeat though because of the Dior news the day prior.
Why does everyone expect Wil to be something he’s not . He can be a solid player who plays good D and rebounds and if he can knock down a few mid range jumpers plus put back a few around the bucket he’d be a major asset to this team . Expecting him to be an offensive juggernaut isn’t in his DNA .
I’ve already owned “we are back” for two years! Lol
Zach Austin is going to do a lot of what Elliot did on offense. We are going to utilize him as a stand still shooter a lot to make open 3's, while also using him as a strong finisher in the transition game and on the inside. He made 39 dunks a year ago and 59 three point baskets. He's basically the perfect player for Nate Oats, a player that shoots a lot of 3's and short shots with zero midrange game to speak of. He isn't going to be asked to create his own offense and beat guys off the dribble or shoot from the midrange, its just not his game.
Our 2 new transfers shot 37% and 36% from catch and shoot 3's last year. They can make 3's if we can get them open looks. We need the new freshmen point guards to get these guys clean looks. And we need Leggett to be a 3 level scorer, which I think he will be. Our team passing needs to be good for Pitt to be good.
Austin is going to have really good scoring games and quiet games, that's just who he is depending on if his shot if falling. He's a good shooter but an inconsistent shooter. He is going to be a better rebounder and a better defender than Elliot while being considerably taller. We just need him to make open shots especially from 3, which is exactly what he did on the trip to Spain.
We need Will to contribute on defense, rebounding, be a good passer, and hit open shots. Basically, we need Will to be an upgrade over Nate Santos in every facet of the game a year ago. Can Will do that? I think he can on defense and rebounding. But its up to him to start making shots to give us real depth.
Our 2 new transfers shot 37% and 36% from catch and shoot 3's last year. They can make 3's if we can get them open looks. We need the new freshmen point guards to get these guys clean looks. And we need Leggett to be a 3 level scorer, which I think he will be. Our team passing needs to be good for Pitt to be good.
Austin is going to have really good scoring games and quiet games, that's just who he is depending on if his shot if falling. He's a good shooter but an inconsistent shooter. He is going to be a better rebounder and a better defender than Elliot while being considerably taller. We just need him to make open shots especially from 3, which is exactly what he did on the trip to Spain.
We need Will to contribute on defense, rebounding, be a good passer, and hit open shots. Basically, we need Will to be an upgrade over Nate Santos in every facet of the game a year ago. Can Will do that? I think he can on defense and rebounding. But its up to him to start making shots to give us real depth.
Keeping this Pitt related,
Pomeroy's first set of 2024 efficiency rankings have been released. Pitt is 62nd in the country in those rankings with a preseason DR efficiency rating of 57th Nationally. That puts us right in line for NCAA Tournament expectations, which is the expectation.
Our first opponent is ranked 356th in the country from pomeroy and 361st by torvik. We need to beat this team by at least 30 points in the opening game if not 40. We can't let the NET punish us again for win / loss margin like last year. Freshmen point guards or not, we have to come out of the gate a lot faster this year in game 1 and be ready.
Pomeroy's first set of 2024 efficiency rankings have been released. Pitt is 62nd in the country in those rankings with a preseason DR efficiency rating of 57th Nationally. That puts us right in line for NCAA Tournament expectations, which is the expectation.
Our first opponent is ranked 356th in the country from pomeroy and 361st by torvik. We need to beat this team by at least 30 points in the opening game if not 40. We can't let the NET punish us again for win / loss margin like last year. Freshmen point guards or not, we have to come out of the gate a lot faster this year in game 1 and be ready.
Whoever convinced him in his circle he needed to be Kevin Durant, with his poor shooting form and limited handle, instead of just getting stronger, becoming a dominant post then moving out to what he does now, probably ruined his career.
Brad Stevens style of development at Butler. Everyone gets 1 hour of individual instruction. 50 mins is for the coaches, team, what you’re gonna be asked to do. Then 10 mins are what you want to become and work on yourself. Should’ve been applied to this kid when he was in Pittsburgh.
I’ve never seen him play live. What’s the best player comparison for him?
I saw Zeke Marshall play at McKeesport and was shocked he was rated so highly and surprised he did well at Akron to be honest.
Zeke at least wanted to play like a big man. He is a homeless dog’s Kevin Durant. That’s how he plays. Likes to float around the perimeter. He’s good when he goes inside. He should be elite at this level but no one told him he should develop any leg strength at all. It’s like no one in western PA has ever developed any good players and just says hey do what this NBA player does and let’s film it to show WE WORKIN!!! Western PA basketball has such a bad culture
Me and you are “upgrades over to Nate Santos” so there’s that. Not a very high bar. Nice kid. Wrong level of Hoops.
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Hamilton has the market cornered on African bigs. How much do you think NIL played in this? Did FSU outbid everyone?
From the games I have watched he lacks a motor as well. That wasn't the case in 6th - 8th grade.
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