Cashmere Wright

[bearcat jeff]

Rivals included Cash in this article about guards that could impact their teams this season:

Wright signed with Cincinnati as the No. 82 prospect in the 2008 recruiting class, but he has struggled to establish a niche so far. He sat out the 2008-09 campaign with a leg injury and averaged 5.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists while making 11 starts and playing 18.5 minutes per game last season. He must shoot better (he shot 35.6 percent last season), but his 24-point performance against Providence suggests he is capable of big things. Wright's scoring should increase this season as Cincinnati replaces Lance Stephenson and Deonta Vaughn in the backcourt.

http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1094517

 

[Thegreatone]

He is a center peice for this years team. He needs to learn how to finish near the rim.

 

[Catpaw]

Rivals included Cash in this article about guards that could impact their teams this season:

Wright signed with Cincinnati as the No. 82 prospect in the 2008 recruiting class, but he has struggled to establish a niche so far. He sat out the 2008-09 campaign with a leg injury and averaged 5.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists while making 11 starts and playing 18.5 minutes per game last season. He must shoot better (he shot 35.6 percent last season), but his 24-point performance against Providence suggests he is capable of big things. Wright's scoring should increase this season as Cincinnati replaces Lance Stephenson and Deonta Vaughn in the backcourt.

http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1094517

I think my grandma could score 24 against Providence. Cashmere is not someone you want to have the ball late in games. As a PG that is a mighty big problem.

 

[JasonS]

Cashmere is not someone you want to have the ball late in games. As a PG that is a mighty big problem.

How can you possibly say that after 1 year of college ball and coming off a serious knee injury? If he was going to be a senior, I could understand your comment. Not for a RS Sophomore after knee surgery. Ridiculous.

 

[JasonS]

He is a center peice for this years team. He needs to learn how to finish near the rim.

Agree. He seemed to improve as the year went on in this department. I expect him to be back to what he was athletically coming out of HS. It really does take a full year to come back from a knee injury and be 100% physically and athletically. He showed last year he could get to the rim quite often and I think he will finish those at a very high percentage this year. I look for Cash to have a big year this year.

 

[swg]

A good point guard goes a long way (see Celtics).

 

[JMac84]

I expect Cash will have a nice year. I think adding a bit of muscle and having his legs fully under him this year will help him finish at the rim. Hopefully he's been working on that outside shot as well.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

I think my grandma could score 24 against Providence. Cashmere is not someone you want to have the ball late in games. As a PG that is a mighty big problem.

Somewhat agree, he tends to over dribble and take a really tough lay-up in dire situations. However the talent is definitely there. Its Cash's decision of whether he is willing to improve on shot/pass selection. If UC could some how get an uptempo style going (wouldn't count on it) Cash will be just fine, in a half court game he really struggles, Park is a better option in those situations (they'll most likely be the starting back court which is good for either tempo).

 

[bearcat18]

I know many Xavier fans were terribly frustrated with Holloway's freshman year (too many turnovers, low shooting percentage, etc.). Then look at what he did last year. People have to remember Cash is only a sophomore and will be one of our better players for the next 3 years. I'm happy I get to watch him develop his skills and be the "man" for us soon.

 

[swg]

Bearcat18 posted. Nice.

 

[bearcat jeff]

I think my grandma could score 24 against Providence. Cashmere is not someone you want to have the ball late in games. As a PG that is a mighty big problem.[/QUOT

I don't get the thought process some people have. The kid sits for a year and can't even practice. Plays his first competitive ball in 2 seasons, and people label him a failure and say he shouldn't have the ball in his hand. let's let the guy play at least one more season before we judge him o.k.?

 

[JasonS]

I think my grandma could score 24 against Providence. Cashmere is not someone you want to have the ball late in games. As a PG that is a mighty big problem.[/QUOT

I don't get the thought process some people have. The kid sits for a year and can't even practice. Plays his first competitive ball in 2 seasons, and people label him a failure and say he shouldn't have the ball in his hand. let's let the guy play at least one more season before we judge him o.k.?

Thank you, Jeff. Why is this so difficult for people to understand? I can tell you from personal experience, it takes a while to come back. I had ankle surgery in April and it was minor surgery to repair a partially torn ligament, cartilage damage and a bone chip. I am still in a freaking walking boot and will be looking at at least 5 months total recovery before I can even think about playing ball or doing anything involving cutting. This kid had major knee surgery and people want him to play like he didn't sit out a year and play like a sophomore instead of a freshman when he never had a chance to play college ball? That is a bit ridiculous, no?

 

[ME80]

Somewhat agree, he tends to over dribble and take a really tough lay-up in dire situations. However the talent is definitely there. Its Cash's decision of whether he is willing to improve on shot/pass selection. If UC could some how get an uptempo style going (wouldn't count on it) Cash will be just fine, in a half court game he really struggles, Park is a better option in those situations (they'll most likely be the starting back court which is good for either tempo).

Interesting situation if both play. Could it be they share the duties while being on the floor at the same time. Fast moving game Cash handles the ball, slow up game Parker takes the lead. Key seems to be that both improve their outside shot.

 

[cincycpaw]

I think part of the problem with Cash was the fact that Mick used his injury as an excuse for the team's performance the year he was injured. In reality, most should have known that even if Cash had played that year he would have been a freshman PG in the Big East...not a recipe for early success.

Last year Cash showed some flashes and then again also looked like a freshman PG recovering from a severe injury. Not really surprising. Mick did him a disservice with some fans by using him as an excuse.

 

[JasonS]

I think part of the problem with Cash was the fact that Mick used his injury as an excuse for the team's performance the year he was injured. In reality, most should have known that even if Cash had played that year he would have been a freshman PG in the Big East...not a recipe for early success.

Last year Cash showed some flashes and then again also looked like a freshman PG recovering from a severe injury. Not really surprising. Mick did him a disservice with some fans by using him as an excuse.

Is it an excuse when there is truth to it? When Cash went out with an injury, there was not another PG on the roster to pick up the slack. Don't forget that Vaughn had to play PG the entire year and it wore him down. Mick said that Cash's injury affected how the team played and that they would have been better with him. He was a 4 star recruit. It's hard to argue that they wouldn't have been better. So now it is an excuse because Cash was rusty last year and didn't have a great season? I don't think Mick did him a disservice as much as some fans are looking for any reason to get on Mick. Was I frustrated with the missed layups? Absolutely. Did I understand the situation? Yep. Wouldn't you rather have a coach behind his players and pumping them up than constantly tearing them down? It just seems like some people are never happy and Mick can do nothing right.

(BTW, I am using "you" generally and not directing it at cincycpaw or any other poster)

 

[cincycpaw]

Is it an excuse when there is truth to it?

What I meant was, Mick made it seem like the freshman PG was going to make all the difference. Of course that wasn't true as we found out, and most should have expected.

I like that he pimps the players up, but he certainly goes a bit far. He went to far with Cash and we'll see if he is going to far with SK.

I'm just guessing, but it seems like Mick thinks about the potential of the recruit (over 4 years) and pumps them up as 1st year players to that level. Makes it hard on the players and himself when it doesn't turn out that way in year 1 as fans will criticize.

I personally think Cash has a great future, I'm leery as to whether he will be great this year though.

 

[ready2go]

Agree. He seemed to improve as the year went on in this department. I expect him to be back to what he was athletically coming out of HS. It really does take a full year to come back from a knee injury and be 100% physically and athletically. He showed last year he could get to the rim quite often and I think he will finish those at a very high percentage this year. I look for Cash to have a big year this year.

I didn't see an issue with his athletic ability, more his decision making. Driving too deep in the lane forcing crazy layups and bad passes.

 

[blackcattitude]

Cash needs to practice free throws heavy. I like the wild drives to the hoop; leads to either a foul call or sets up offensive rebounds. even with a miss, you can get back on D easily.

- I'm gonna like this team. the whole looks better than the sum of the parts.

 

[bearcat jeff]

I didn't see an issue with his athletic ability, more his decision making. Driving too deep in the lane forcing crazy layups and bad passes.

Typical of a first year pg. There are only a couple John Walls yearly.

 

[nparker1]

Exactly right with the Wall comment. I am looking for Cash to perform must better with a year under his belt and what I hope will be a more active offense. I also think that experience/confidence will help him regain his decent free throw shooting that he exhibited in high school.
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