Patrick Bateman
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Earlier in the year Chuck said on the radio he wishes we had DeBerry for 4 years. I also think that when Quad is a senior we will really wish that we redshirted him this year.
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Earlier in the year Chuck said on the radio he wishes we had DeBerry for 4 years. I also think that when Quad is a senior we will really wish that we redshirted him this year.
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Best effort I've seen yet out of Quadri on the floor.
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I wonder if in a lot of cases that JUCO helps develops players better. It amazes me to see how far Ellis has come and I have a hard time seeing him being this good had he stayed at UC. That isn't a knock on Mick or UC, just that being able to play at JUCO vs. sitting the bench in D1 and be better for you. Perhaps that is the same with Deberry. I'm just glad we got another year with these guys. If things keep progressing they could be very good next year.
Loved the effort out of everyone last night, Q really stuck out to me, the first time I've seen him really into a game, hustled everywhere, made some nice plays. The potential with him is off the charts, he's not polished yet, but when he gets there, watch out. If he continues with these kinds of efforts and from what I hear he practices hard everyday, he'll be there sooner than we think. This team excites me, and to think basically they'll have the same team back next year with even more raw talent, and a year experience under the current players belts. Wow!
There was one spectacular play by Moore. That screen he set on that player from UCONN. WOW!! Quadri "The Human Wall" Moore.
Hahaha I liked how Caupain stopped and looked at the ref assuming they were going to call it for something while Davis is screaming to keep going. Then the ref just shrugs his shoulders and says it was clean. Love it.
Adding in Evans, Jenifer, and Scott...that team will be very talented.
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What a game! That place was loud for 11,100. Those free white out shirts get the students there early and really makes a difference. I enjoyed hearing them chant "F*** you UConn," but at the same time... we don't live in Cleveland as Sam Wyche would put it.
I think our young Cats are getting real close to their full potential. Next year is our Final 4 year. If UConn can do it, so can we. Gary Clark might average a double double next season and maintain it the rest of his stay in Clifton... That guy has some great bball IQ and just knows where to be. From this point on Caupain is our leader and go to guy in clutch time. He and Gary are only 19... This team's future is BRIGHT. Throw a true PG in there with Jenifer and that might be the missing piece (plus maturity)
I think our young Cats are getting real close to their full potential. Next year is our Final 4 year. If UConn can do it, so can we. Gary Clark might average a double double next season and maintain it the rest of his stay in Clifton... That guy has some great bball IQ and just knows where to be. From this point on Caupain is our leader and go to guy in clutch time. He and Gary are only 19... This team's future is BRIGHT. Throw a true PG in there with Jenifer and that might be the missing piece (plus maturity)
He has been good, but I can't help but wonder when his emotional issues will cost us in a big moment. He has been for the most part in check this year, but he's been on the verge of exploding a few times. I definitely worry about his ability to control his emotions in big moments.
From my angle, it looked like the ref goes up and gives this "really?" look to the guy who flopped.
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Even though UConn is projected to be a NIT team, remember that the conference tourney is in Hartford.
Woah Xavier is #26 in the RPI?? I never would have guessed that.
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So now your stealing Bobby Knights comments
I don't watch alot of bball but wow they were crazy good last night.
Computers are loving the Big East. Xavier's non conference SOS is 72 and their overall is 16.
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Frontcourt depth is such a good problem to have. Hopefully next year DeBerry and Moore will keep Ellis and Clark fresh without much of a drop off. There will be enough minutes for everyone to contribute.
I'm glad the guys on the bench come in and play so hard. Everyone just seems to be focused on winning. Our heads definitely seem to be in the right place up and down the roster. We should be fired up to get another road win on Sunday.
I don't.
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Redshirting Moore this year couldn't have worked. You can't make it through 31 games + tournaments with 3 big guys. Even though Moore doesn't play a ton, we need his body a few times per game. 4 years is plenty of time for him to have a great career.
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I don't either. I think if anything, he has gotten better throughout this year about keeping himself in check. At this point, I don't think he is more likely than anyone else to cost us by losing his cool. This team has really turned the corner imo. Everyone seems very comfortable with their job and the guys are really getting to know each other on the floor.
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Honestly Jenifer might not get much PT his first 2 years. He's not going to be taking minutes away from Caupain.
I guess when people say "True point guard" they mean old school point guard. Most good PG's these days do it all. They aren't just passers. Caupain is a very good PG and I don't think it's very likely they will ever take the ball out of his hands.