Rothstein Updates from UC Practice 10/31/12

[JasonS]

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Greetings from Cincinnati. Here about to take in Bearcats practice. Juiced up for this one.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
David Nyarsuk may be the biggest person I've ever seen in my life. Looks like the T-Rex in Jurassic Park. Massive human being.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Cheikh Mbodji is a complete different person than he was last season. Must have dropped 40 pounds. Will start at C for Cincinnati.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
So much Mustafa Shakur in Cashmere Wright.....

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Shaquille Thomas may be a few years away --- but he's got the look of a big time Big East player down the road. 6-8 and long. RS freshman.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
The biggest thing that stands out immediately from Cincinnati's practice? Experience. Two fourth-year guards + one 5th year PG.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Cincinnati is going to need production from their perimeter reserves. Ge'lawn Guyn, Jeremiah Davis, + Jermaine Sanders are critical pieces.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Titus Rubles is a prototypical face up 4 man. Similar to Jae Crowder/Jamil Wilson at Marquette. Going to play a big role for Cincinnati.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Early prediction on Cincinnati's starting five --- Cashmere Wright, Sean Kilpatrick, JaQuon Parker, Justin Jackson, Cheikh Mbodji....

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Mick Cronin said his rotation will go 10 deep, similar to two seasons ago. Bearcats lack of depth hurt them down stretch of last season.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
So much Reece Gaines in Sean Kilpatrick.....

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Sean Kilpatrick could very well lead the Big East in scoring and be conference POY --- he's that good. Sporting a much tighter handle.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Loaded top 4 in the Big East --- Syracuse, Louisville, Cincinnati, Notre Dame. Would be one heck of a Friday night w those 4 at BE Tourney.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Cincinnati is better defensively with Cheikh Mbodji at C vs. Yancy Gates. Better shot blocker, better defending ball screens.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
As expected, Titus Rubles is the guy that really jumped out today for Cincinnati. Big time upside. Really skilled face up 4 at 6-7.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Will be LOCKED IN on the development of Ge'lawn Guyn all season long. Cincinnati's heir apparent at PG post Cashmere Wright.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Really underrated early season tourney Thanksgiving weeknd in Vegas. Global Sports Challenge. Iowa St-Cincy, UNLV-Oregon.

 

[#BearcatNation]

I am so excited for this season. That's really all I have to say. Rothstein also added a few hours ago:

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein
Good day at Cincinnati. This will be Mick Cronin's best Big East team. Looking forward to seeing Kentucky tomorrow.

 

[thebeast]

I like the Reece Gaines comparison (even though I don't hate many players more) but the Shakur comparison is off. He was a bigger guard that couldn't shoot. Cash reminds me more of Mario Chalmers. He has range out to 23' and can get in the lane.

 

[Hicks' Guns]

Rothstein loves us....does anyone really know why? Does he have any connection or is he just that impressed?

 

[westsidecat]

Rothstein loves us....does anyone really know why? Does he have any connection or is he just that impressed?

he loves everyone....read his tweets about x. he wont say anything bad about a program.why so many ppl take his word as gospel is beyond me.

 

[ralph1950]

Call me a doubting Ralph, what I saw at the Grand Valley State game was not that great.

 

[BearcatMick]

Call me a doubting Ralph, what I saw at the Grand Valley State game was not that great.

Now you are just being silly again

 

[JasonS]

he loves everyone....read his tweets about x. he wont say anything bad about a program.why so many ppl take his word as gospel is beyond me.

I don't know anyone taking his word as gospel but it is always nice to have someone on the National level giving UC some pub. You pretty much have Rothstein and Decourcy and that is about it.

Rothstein is always positive when he talks about a team but he doesn't make stuff up. If he doesn't have something nice to say, he doesn't say it at all. Frankly, you have to take his insights for what they are worth but considering he has seen the team practice in person more than any of us, I enjoy hearing what he has to say.

 

[JackBauer151]

Just wanted to pass this along. Cool stuff!

UC Ticket Office ‏@UCTickets
Next 5 Men's Basketball student tickets- SOLD OUT! Student overflow available and can still earn the student loyalty points! #GoBearcats

 

[ralph1950]

Just wanted to pass this along. Cool stuff!

UC Ticket Office ‏@UCTickets
Next 5 Men's Basketball student tickets- SOLD OUT! Student overflow available and can still earn the student loyalty points! #GoBearcats

It is not what it is made out to be as student advance tickets now only include the middle section behind each basket. Plenty of tickets remain in the other sections for students.

 

[anbuc88]

Now you are just being silly again

No more ad hominey attacks against Ralph, please. Otherwise we may not be entertained with more riviting conference realignment banter from you two in the future.

 

[JumpinJack5]

I think Shaq Thomas should join the track team in his spare time, because he is built more like a runner than a basketball player. Kidding aside, I think he will become a good player, they just need to let him eat, eat, and eat some more.