the_one_32
Recruiting Analyst
I made reference to some of the fan base needing a reality check during the Crosstown Shootout. It would be unfair for me not to explain in detail what I was referring to so here goes. Let's go player by player...
Troy Capuain- could be our best all our offensive player but shows lack of aggressiveness in key times. Has shown himself as someone is not 100% capable of running the show at the point. At times looks as if the offense is in slow motion when he handles the ball.
Kevin Johnson- is a good defensive player and a decent 3 point shooter. However he commits a lot of silly turnovers and sometimes gets lost of defense. Has shown zero ability to finish at the rim or even a willingness to attack it.
Jermaine Sanders- a "glue" guy. Best suited to come off the bench to give you mistake free solid basketball but was pressed into starting action. Has lost his 3 point stroke and lack of athleticism hurts on the defensive end.
Gary Clark- I have been really impressed with his back to the basket game and his nack for being right on time on the help side defense. Needs to develop a mid range jumpshot and cannot disappear from games like he has at times this season.
Octavious Ellis- good shot blocker who shows touch around the rim and plays with a passion and spark. However takes too many jumpers, is an overrated defender and doesn't attack nearly enough with his back to the basket.
Farad Cobb- a streaky 3 point shooter who has also shown the ability to penetrate the lane. He is not a great defensive player but can pick the pocket of opposing guards. Like KJ Cobb is loose with the ball and commits turnovers that a PG should never make.
DeShaun Mormon- our best perimeter defender and it's not even close. Attacks the rim and can finish in traffic. Has no jumpshot, plays too fast at times and commits too many silly turnovers.
Corentae DeBerry- our most underrated player. He is not the shot blocker Ellis is but is a better rebounder and more of an offensive game with his back to the basket. Needs to play with more toughness and contest post passes a little more.
Shaq Thomas- our best slasher and finisher at the rim. He is a freak of an athlete but takes too many jumpshots. Has shown the ability to get to the rim at will. Defensively he is good especially with his length but sags too much on 3 point shooters.
Quadri Moore- offensively he can be very very good. Shows great touch out to the 3 point line. But is very very raw. Turns the ball over going too fast, lazy and out of it on defense and doesn't look interested in rebounding. All of that and add in the fact he has the attitude problem and he could be on his way out.
So all in all here's what we have... A good defensive team with zero identitity on offense and players who are doing things that their skill set isn't suited for. Obviously not having Mick on the sideline has effected this team negatively. However even with him at the helm this team just isn't that good period. Temper your expectations soon or you'll just be letting yourself down. We lost a lot from last seasons team and gain a lot with the incoming class. Mick will add a big man and maybe a pure shooter if Moore is let go. The program is in good shape but sometimes fans act like we have the same amount of talent as a Duke or Kansas. We simply just don't.
Troy Capuain- could be our best all our offensive player but shows lack of aggressiveness in key times. Has shown himself as someone is not 100% capable of running the show at the point. At times looks as if the offense is in slow motion when he handles the ball.
Kevin Johnson- is a good defensive player and a decent 3 point shooter. However he commits a lot of silly turnovers and sometimes gets lost of defense. Has shown zero ability to finish at the rim or even a willingness to attack it.
Jermaine Sanders- a "glue" guy. Best suited to come off the bench to give you mistake free solid basketball but was pressed into starting action. Has lost his 3 point stroke and lack of athleticism hurts on the defensive end.
Gary Clark- I have been really impressed with his back to the basket game and his nack for being right on time on the help side defense. Needs to develop a mid range jumpshot and cannot disappear from games like he has at times this season.
Octavious Ellis- good shot blocker who shows touch around the rim and plays with a passion and spark. However takes too many jumpers, is an overrated defender and doesn't attack nearly enough with his back to the basket.
Farad Cobb- a streaky 3 point shooter who has also shown the ability to penetrate the lane. He is not a great defensive player but can pick the pocket of opposing guards. Like KJ Cobb is loose with the ball and commits turnovers that a PG should never make.
DeShaun Mormon- our best perimeter defender and it's not even close. Attacks the rim and can finish in traffic. Has no jumpshot, plays too fast at times and commits too many silly turnovers.
Corentae DeBerry- our most underrated player. He is not the shot blocker Ellis is but is a better rebounder and more of an offensive game with his back to the basket. Needs to play with more toughness and contest post passes a little more.
Shaq Thomas- our best slasher and finisher at the rim. He is a freak of an athlete but takes too many jumpshots. Has shown the ability to get to the rim at will. Defensively he is good especially with his length but sags too much on 3 point shooters.
Quadri Moore- offensively he can be very very good. Shows great touch out to the 3 point line. But is very very raw. Turns the ball over going too fast, lazy and out of it on defense and doesn't look interested in rebounding. All of that and add in the fact he has the attitude problem and he could be on his way out.
So all in all here's what we have... A good defensive team with zero identitity on offense and players who are doing things that their skill set isn't suited for. Obviously not having Mick on the sideline has effected this team negatively. However even with him at the helm this team just isn't that good period. Temper your expectations soon or you'll just be letting yourself down. We lost a lot from last seasons team and gain a lot with the incoming class. Mick will add a big man and maybe a pure shooter if Moore is let go. The program is in good shape but sometimes fans act like we have the same amount of talent as a Duke or Kansas. We simply just don't.
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