Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

This forum is for Basketball discussion only. Other topics will be moved to the appropriate forum.
Pacobag
Posts: 1115
Joined: November 13th, 2010, 7:34 pm
Has thanked: 624 times
Been thanked: 375 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by Pacobag » November 25th, 2019, 7:00 pm

bullshot wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 6:19 pm
Blitz79 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 5:53 pm
Awesome. He can move extremly well for a big guy. Hope he is playing tougher competition now. The way he moves reminds me of a poor man's Zion. That's a compliment, no body moves like Zion.

22, does this mean we are no longer recruiting the other guy you couldn't tell us about? Who is he? I guess if Stall and/or Grootfam move on then there is a spot for him. We still need another wing though.
Actually, I think we need a point guard, Able P. Will be moving on. I’m pretty sure Ashworth will not be ready for prime time just yet.
Our other primary ball handlers (Merrill/Brito) will also be gone. I'm not very confident that Ashworth/Worster/Bairstow/Anthony will be the right solution for next season's PG duties. Getting an experienced PG (transfer or JC) that is eligible to play in 20/21 would be a good addition.



Yossarian
Posts: 10490
Joined: November 14th, 2010, 11:56 pm
Has thanked: 349 times
Been thanked: 3053 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by Yossarian » November 25th, 2019, 8:32 pm

AgMan21 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 3:47 pm
aggies22 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 3:42 pm
flying_scotsman2.0 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 3:40 pm
Wait, so did he graduate in 2019? What's that all about?
I believe Nigel is at a prep school now.
In case you missed this post about him before (like I did) here are two videos and some links:
aggies1 wrote:
September 13th, 2019, 9:37 am
Its good to hear the staff is out recruiting. Looks like he committed to Washington State last year but decommitted in March.



https://www.cougcenter.com/2019/3/19/18 ... su-cougars

https://247sports.com/player/nigel-john-46051905/

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/ ... ohn-244000




Why does it always look like our big recruits are playing against the deacons quorum in their highlight videos?


Eutaw St. Aggie

Imakeitrain
Posts: 13962
Joined: March 11th, 2011, 9:12 pm
Has thanked: 906 times
Been thanked: 1884 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by Imakeitrain » November 25th, 2019, 8:57 pm

AgMan21 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 3:47 pm
aggies22 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 3:42 pm
flying_scotsman2.0 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 3:40 pm
Wait, so did he graduate in 2019? What's that all about?
I believe Nigel is at a prep school now.
In case you missed this post about him before (like I did) here are two videos and some links:
aggies1 wrote:
September 13th, 2019, 9:37 am
Its good to hear the staff is out recruiting. Looks like he committed to Washington State last year but decommitted in March.



https://www.cougcenter.com/2019/3/19/18 ... su-cougars

https://247sports.com/player/nigel-john-46051905/

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/ ... ohn-244000





It legitimately looks like he is playing against 5th graders. I'm not sure I've ever really knew what men among boys was until I've seen this.

This guy is going to be exciting. The intensity level seems so clear to me. Hopefully it sticks when he is playing against guys his own size. But there aren't many bigs that will be able to bang the boards with him



utaggies
Posts: 8364
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 12:25 pm
Has thanked: 990 times
Been thanked: 867 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by utaggies » November 25th, 2019, 9:14 pm

No one has looked like he was playing against 5th graders like Modou Niang. He probably WAS playing against 5th graders. He was our original aircraft carrier.



ususports
Posts: 2188
Joined: November 7th, 2011, 4:54 pm
Has thanked: 85 times
Been thanked: 926 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by ususports » November 25th, 2019, 9:15 pm

bullshot wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 6:41 pm
This is a very good pickup. However, before you guys get all mentally erected, please note the competition. The look like 7th graders
Please let us know when we have your permission to be erected. ;)



Imakeitrain
Posts: 13962
Joined: March 11th, 2011, 9:12 pm
Has thanked: 906 times
Been thanked: 1884 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by Imakeitrain » November 25th, 2019, 9:17 pm

Yossarian wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 8:32 pm
AgMan21 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 3:47 pm
aggies22 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 3:42 pm
flying_scotsman2.0 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 3:40 pm
Wait, so did he graduate in 2019? What's that all about?
I believe Nigel is at a prep school now.
In case you missed this post about him before (like I did) here are two videos and some links:
aggies1 wrote:
September 13th, 2019, 9:37 am
Its good to hear the staff is out recruiting. Looks like he committed to Washington State last year but decommitted in March.



https://www.cougcenter.com/2019/3/19/18 ... su-cougars

https://247sports.com/player/nigel-john-46051905/

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/ ... ohn-244000




Why does it always look like our big recruits are playing against the deacons quorum in their highlight videos?
This is actually a pet peeve of mine in HS athletics.

HS Athletics are designed to "win the game"- and coaches tend to not give 2 craps about the future of their players. They'll have a perfectly good 6'3" kid who could be a beast guard- play Center because he is literally the tallest player on the team. Instead of trying to find a tall kid at the school and develop them through Freshman and JV basketball into a solid varsity player. Although basketball wasn't/isn't my sport, I would suspect that there is a reason a lot of the college recruiting goes through AAU teams. What's a shame is that there are probably kids who would actually have a future in basketball- and could at least get college paid for if their coaches were concerned about it.

It hurts all of the kids development- because when you do have a 6'9" kid who is supposed to guard him, your 6'1" PF?



aggies22
Aggie Insider, Pick'em Champ - '18 Kickoff, '19 Weekly
Posts: 19217
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 8:17 pm
Location: Smithfield, Utah
Has thanked: 23187 times
Been thanked: 14799 times
Contact:

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by aggies22 » November 25th, 2019, 9:51 pm

Oh boy, here we go again. Fellas, don't be surprised when we don't recruit a point guard.
These users thanked the author aggies22 for the post:
Real Life Aggie



Bank Shot
Posts: 1870
Joined: January 26th, 2019, 6:27 pm
Has thanked: 476 times
Been thanked: 887 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by Bank Shot » November 25th, 2019, 10:13 pm

aggies22 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 9:51 pm
Oh boy, here we go again. Fellas, don't be surprised when we don't recruit a point guard.
I could see that coming a mile away. Smith and co. have no clue and we should turn recruiting over to the board.



User avatar
Real Life Aggie
Posts: 3920
Joined: April 10th, 2019, 4:28 pm
Location: Tucson, AZ
Has thanked: 5004 times
Been thanked: 1776 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by Real Life Aggie » November 25th, 2019, 10:53 pm

Turtle wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 6:55 pm
utaggies wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 6:50 pm
bullshot wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 6:19 pm
Blitz79 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 5:53 pm
Awesome. He can move extremly well for a big guy. Hope he is playing tougher competition now. The way he moves reminds me of a poor man's Zion. That's a compliment, no body moves like Zion.

22, does this mean we are no longer recruiting the other guy you couldn't tell us about? Who is he? I guess if Stall and/or Grootfam move on then there is a spot for him. We still need another wing though.
Actually, I think we need a point guard, Able P. Will be moving on. I’m pretty sure Ashworth will not be ready for prime time just yet.
Help me out here. I have seen a similar comment a couple of times. But I guess I have not been paying attention. Porter is a Junior this year. Why is it that we don’t expect him to return to USU for his Senior season? Thanks.
I actually know this! He graduates this year and doesn't plan on pursuing basketball professionally so he is thinking he will move on with his life, which is understandable!
Graduates with his Master's degree. I mean, he's already going to wrap up grad school... I'd be hard pressed to stick around any longer if I were him.



User avatar
AGNUMPI
Posts: 1680
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 11:41 pm
Has thanked: 84 times
Been thanked: 261 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by AGNUMPI » November 26th, 2019, 2:37 am

TrueAG wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 6:36 pm
It's so nice to have legit size for a change.
Image
These users thanked the author AGNUMPI for the post (total 4):
QuackAttackAggieflying_scotsman2.0BLUERUFiOReal Life Aggie


"Be there. Get crazy. Go Aggies!" - Matt 'Fafner' Sonnenberg

User avatar
QuackAttackAggie
Pick'em Champ - '12, '22 Bowl; '15, '17 Weekly; '18 BB Predict the Score; '22 Kickoff
Posts: 18146
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 12:08 pm
Location: Sonora, MX
Has thanked: 308 times
Been thanked: 2831 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by QuackAttackAggie » November 26th, 2019, 5:13 am

AGNUMPI wrote:
TrueAG wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 6:36 pm
It's so nice to have legit size for a change.
Image
A guy can't even quote his wife once without getting flak for it these days.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
These users thanked the author QuackAttackAggie for the post (total 3):
BLUERUFiOBadElbownewtonianblue



Blitz79
Posts: 2296
Joined: January 16th, 2011, 8:11 am
Has thanked: 7 times
Been thanked: 416 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by Blitz79 » November 26th, 2019, 6:23 am

If you have 3 guys(Ashworth/Worster/Bairstow) already to play the point why would you recruit a 4th?



bullshot
Posts: 1007
Joined: December 2nd, 2010, 3:22 pm
Has thanked: 3 times
Been thanked: 91 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by bullshot » November 26th, 2019, 6:38 am

Ashworth - Another version of C. Ainge
Worster - inexperienced freshman combo guard
Bairstow - How many minutes has he played this year? How many assists does he have, compared to turnovers?
(There is no Rylan Jones in this group)



slcagg
Posts: 14097
Joined: December 15th, 2010, 6:29 pm
Has thanked: 4383 times
Been thanked: 4014 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by slcagg » November 26th, 2019, 6:46 am

bullshot wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 6:38 am
Ashworth - Another version of C. Ainge
Worster - inexperienced freshman combo guard
Bairstow - How many minutes has he played this year? How many assists does he have, compared to turnovers?
(There is no Rylan Jones in this group)
I disagree with the crew ainge comparison. He was much better in hs than ainge.



User avatar
brownjeans
Flatulent
Posts: 18612
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 10:21 am
Has thanked: 951 times
Been thanked: 1739 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by brownjeans » November 26th, 2019, 6:51 am

PG-obsessed fans need to understand, Smith isn't interested in 5'10" fast players who dribble 15 seconds every shot clock. He wants four 6'5" to 6'8" guys on the floor who can all handle, pass, and shoot. He wants the ball moving. He wants everyone sharing. He wants everyone to be a threat to drive, pass, or shoot.
If you must have a traditional PG to be happy, you may want a different coach.
These users thanked the author brownjeans for the post (total 4):
Usu0505sneedReal Life Aggieusufan1



User avatar
Roy McAvoy
Posts: 7419
Joined: November 2nd, 2011, 1:30 pm
Has thanked: 1143 times
Been thanked: 2839 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by Roy McAvoy » November 26th, 2019, 7:32 am

bullshot wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 6:38 am
Ashworth - Another version of C. Ainge
Worster - inexperienced freshman combo guard
Bairstow - How many minutes has he played this year? How many assists does he have, compared to turnovers?
(There is no Rylan Jones in this group)
IMO this is quite a bit off. Ashworth is a completely different player than Crew. He's a much better player and a better shooter.



User avatar
flying_scotsman2.0
Posts: 3451
Joined: January 23rd, 2018, 12:29 pm
Location: The Mighty City-State of Roy, Utah
Has thanked: 5616 times
Been thanked: 2180 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by flying_scotsman2.0 » November 26th, 2019, 7:33 am

brownjeans wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 6:51 am
PG-obsessed fans need to understand, Smith isn't interested in 5'10" fast players who dribble 15 seconds every shot clock. He wants four 6'5" to 6'8" guys on the floor who can all handle, pass, and shoot. He wants the ball moving. He wants everyone sharing. He wants everyone to be a threat to drive, pass, or shoot.
If you must have a traditional PG to be happy, you may want a different coach.
Honestly, I don't feel like we've been hurt by our current pg situation. Our ball movement is fantastic and has really helped us to score points. Porter is also a pretty good three point shooter, that's much more valuable in this offense than a "typical" pg.
These users thanked the author flying_scotsman2.0 for the post (total 2):
brownjeansImakeitrain



User avatar
Roy McAvoy
Posts: 7419
Joined: November 2nd, 2011, 1:30 pm
Has thanked: 1143 times
Been thanked: 2839 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by Roy McAvoy » November 26th, 2019, 7:41 am

flying_scotsman2.0 wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 7:33 am
brownjeans wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 6:51 am
PG-obsessed fans need to understand, Smith isn't interested in 5'10" fast players who dribble 15 seconds every shot clock. He wants four 6'5" to 6'8" guys on the floor who can all handle, pass, and shoot. He wants the ball moving. He wants everyone sharing. He wants everyone to be a threat to drive, pass, or shoot.
If you must have a traditional PG to be happy, you may want a different coach.
Honestly, I don't feel like we've been hurt by our current pg situation. Our ball movement is fantastic and has really helped us to score points. Porter is also a pretty good three point shooter, that's much more valuable in this offense than a "typical" pg.
Did you watch the New Mexico game in the MWC tournament last year? Or the Washington game in the NCAA tournament last year?

Also, Abel is shooting 27% from the 3 point line so far this year.



NVAggie
SJSU Ultimate Loser Award Winner - Given to someone that should probably give up but won't.
Posts: 23316
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 8:09 am
Location: Where the sagebrush grows!
Has thanked: 1397 times
Been thanked: 3125 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by NVAggie » November 26th, 2019, 7:54 am

I did watch the UNM game in the PIT last year too.
These users thanked the author NVAggie for the post:
sneed



User avatar
ChicAggie
Posts: 2816
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 1:18 pm
Location: Chicago
Has thanked: 357 times
Been thanked: 380 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by ChicAggie » November 26th, 2019, 8:24 am

brownjeans wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 6:51 am
PG-obsessed fans need to understand, Smith isn't interested in 5'10" fast players who dribble 15 seconds every shot clock. He wants four 6'5" to 6'8" guys on the floor who can all handle, pass, and shoot. He wants the ball moving. He wants everyone sharing. He wants everyone to be a threat to drive, pass, or shoot.
If you must have a traditional PG to be happy, you may want a different coach.
"5'10" fast players who dribble 15 seconds every shot clock" = "a traditional PG?"

False equivalence/faulty comparison.

The desire to upgrade our "PG/break-the-press/distributor/3P-threat/solid perimeter defender" position does not mean people want a "5'10" fast player who dribble[s] 15 seconds every shot clock." Literally no one on this board has suggested USU should recruit the player you describe.
These users thanked the author ChicAggie for the post:
Roy McAvoy


"Good is the enemy of great.” ~ Jim Collins

User avatar
ChicAggie
Posts: 2816
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 1:18 pm
Location: Chicago
Has thanked: 357 times
Been thanked: 380 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by ChicAggie » November 26th, 2019, 8:29 am

As reflected in my post entitled "USU Stats Through 6 Games," USU's production has suffered when Porter has been on the court. His turnover numbers are atrocious, and he lags behind his teammates in nearly every other advanced statistic that measures efficiency, production, and contribution to wins. As I noted in that post, I do believe Porter played much better during the conference portion of the schedule last season so perhaps he will turn things around, but so far this season he has been more a liability than an asset.
These users thanked the author ChicAggie for the post:
Roy McAvoy


"Good is the enemy of great.” ~ Jim Collins

User avatar
kofdog
Posts: 2397
Joined: November 4th, 2010, 10:07 am
Location: North Logan
Has thanked: 39 times
Been thanked: 123 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by kofdog » November 26th, 2019, 8:36 am

Can I ask the Debbie Downer question, cause I'm curious if anyone knows.....Would a recruit like this leave with the Coach if the coach left?



User avatar
2004AG
Posts: 12381
Joined: November 16th, 2010, 11:42 am
Has thanked: 762 times
Been thanked: 1583 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by 2004AG » November 26th, 2019, 8:48 am

aggies22 wrote:
November 25th, 2019, 9:51 pm
Oh boy, here we go again. Fellas, don't be surprised when we don't recruit a point guard.
Its weird Craig hates point guards so bad. :wtf:



User avatar
2004AG
Posts: 12381
Joined: November 16th, 2010, 11:42 am
Has thanked: 762 times
Been thanked: 1583 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by 2004AG » November 26th, 2019, 8:50 am

Blitz79 wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 6:23 am
If you have 3 guys(Ashworth/Worster/Bairstow) already to play the point why would you recruit a 4th?
Because they are all freshmen?



User avatar
brownjeans
Flatulent
Posts: 18612
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 10:21 am
Has thanked: 951 times
Been thanked: 1739 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by brownjeans » November 26th, 2019, 8:53 am

ChicAggie wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 8:29 am
As reflected in my post entitled "USU Stats Through 6 Games," USU's production has suffered when Porter has been on the court. His turnover numbers are atrocious, and he lags behind his teammates in nearly every other advanced statistic that measures efficiency, production, and contribution to wins. As I noted in that post, I do believe Porter played much better during the conference portion of the schedule last season so perhaps he will turn things around, but so far this season he has been more a liability than an asset.
Porter not playing well =/= need for a traditional PG. It means we need improved play from one of the four dribble, pass, shoot players.



User avatar
brownjeans
Flatulent
Posts: 18612
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 10:21 am
Has thanked: 951 times
Been thanked: 1739 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by brownjeans » November 26th, 2019, 8:54 am

ChicAggie wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 8:24 am
brownjeans wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 6:51 am
PG-obsessed fans need to understand, Smith isn't interested in 5'10" fast players who dribble 15 seconds every shot clock. He wants four 6'5" to 6'8" guys on the floor who can all handle, pass, and shoot. He wants the ball moving. He wants everyone sharing. He wants everyone to be a threat to drive, pass, or shoot.
If you must have a traditional PG to be happy, you may want a different coach.
"5'10" fast players who dribble 15 seconds every shot clock" = "a traditional PG?"

False equivalence/faulty comparison.

The desire to upgrade our "PG/break-the-press/distributor/3P-threat/solid perimeter defender" position does not mean people want a "5'10" fast player who dribble[s] 15 seconds every shot clock." Literally no one on this board has suggested USU should recruit the player you describe.
Right, you all want us to recruit Ben Simmons (eyeroll).

I have taken the generalization that we need a PG and focused it to the traditional profile of the USU PG. Regardless of the size of the player, it's clear that Smith isn't interested in one guy dominating the ball. When 22 says we won't be focused on recruiting a PG for two off-seasons in a row, those calling for it need to realize that Smith isn't focused on recruiting a PG because he's not interested in the concept of a PG.
Last edited by brownjeans on November 26th, 2019, 8:58 am, edited 1 time in total.



User avatar
2004AG
Posts: 12381
Joined: November 16th, 2010, 11:42 am
Has thanked: 762 times
Been thanked: 1583 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by 2004AG » November 26th, 2019, 8:56 am

brownjeans wrote:
ChicAggie wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 8:29 am
As reflected in my post entitled "USU Stats Through 6 Games," USU's production has suffered when Porter has been on the court. His turnover numbers are atrocious, and he lags behind his teammates in nearly every other advanced statistic that measures efficiency, production, and contribution to wins. As I noted in that post, I do believe Porter played much better during the conference portion of the schedule last season so perhaps he will turn things around, but so far this season he has been more a liability than an asset.
Porter not playing well =/= need for a traditional PG. It means we need improved play from one of the four dribble, pass, shoot players.
So Porter doesn’t need to play better? The guys around him do?




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk



User avatar
brownjeans
Flatulent
Posts: 18612
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 10:21 am
Has thanked: 951 times
Been thanked: 1739 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by brownjeans » November 26th, 2019, 9:01 am

2004AG wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 8:56 am
brownjeans wrote:
ChicAggie wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 8:29 am
As reflected in my post entitled "USU Stats Through 6 Games," USU's production has suffered when Porter has been on the court. His turnover numbers are atrocious, and he lags behind his teammates in nearly every other advanced statistic that measures efficiency, production, and contribution to wins. As I noted in that post, I do believe Porter played much better during the conference portion of the schedule last season so perhaps he will turn things around, but so far this season he has been more a liability than an asset.
Porter not playing well =/= need for a traditional PG. It means we need improved play from one of the four dribble, pass, shoot players.
So Porter doesn’t need to play better? The guys around him do?
Are you asking for assistance with parsing my sentence?

Consider this - we have no PG, we have four players who dribble, pass, and shoot. Porter is one of those four. If he's not playing well, it doesn't mean we need a PG, it means we need improved play - either from him, or his replacement (i.e. one of the four - with he or his replacement being the one).
These users thanked the author brownjeans for the post:
GaryTakeTheWheel



User avatar
treesap32
Moderator
Posts: 16777
Joined: July 28th, 2005, 1:00 am
Location: Washington D.C.
Has thanked: 1112 times
Been thanked: 2655 times
Contact:

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by treesap32 » November 26th, 2019, 9:09 am

In other words, we need better PG play.
These users thanked the author treesap32 for the post:
2004AG



Imakeitrain
Posts: 13962
Joined: March 11th, 2011, 9:12 pm
Has thanked: 906 times
Been thanked: 1884 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by Imakeitrain » November 26th, 2019, 9:13 am

Just from a vague look at the top recruits (so anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong-)

The trend appears to be that players are going in as "combo guards". There doesn't seem to even be that much in terms of "elite level" PGs.

I'm wondering if part of the reason we aren't seeing PG recruits, is simply that they aren't being called PGs but instead are being called "Combo Guards".

Either way, Smith seems to know what he's doing. I cannot argue with his results. 7-0 baaaaybeee!!!



User avatar
brownjeans
Flatulent
Posts: 18612
Joined: November 3rd, 2010, 10:21 am
Has thanked: 951 times
Been thanked: 1739 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by brownjeans » November 26th, 2019, 9:17 am

treesap32 wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 9:09 am
In other words, we need better PG play.
Nope, we don't have a PG - and Smith isn't interested in having one. That's why he isn't focused on recruiting one for two straight recruiting seasons.



User avatar
2004AG
Posts: 12381
Joined: November 16th, 2010, 11:42 am
Has thanked: 762 times
Been thanked: 1583 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by 2004AG » November 26th, 2019, 9:21 am

brownjeans wrote:
treesap32 wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 9:09 am
In other words, we need better PG play.
Nope, we don't have a PG - and Smith isn't interested in having one. That's why he isn't focused on recruiting one for two straight recruiting seasons.
New Mexico’s press is gonna be awesome without a pg.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk



User avatar
UtahStizzle
Posts: 4969
Joined: November 15th, 2010, 4:16 am
Location: Northern Utah
Has thanked: 34 times
Been thanked: 48 times
Contact:

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by UtahStizzle » November 26th, 2019, 9:23 am

The established positions of basketball have changed and there's really only guards and forwards now. Within that there's abilities like shooting, ballhandling, passing, etc. Needing a traditional 'point guard' doesn't really apply anymore. The great 'point guards' in the NBA are really just scoring guards that have some decent handles and passing abilities if needed.

Having a player out there who can only handle the ball/pass and do little else is pointless.


Twitter: UtahStizzle

User avatar
ThunderAggie
Posts: 1808
Joined: November 20th, 2017, 7:52 pm
Location: Logan
Has thanked: 434 times
Been thanked: 778 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by ThunderAggie » November 26th, 2019, 9:26 am

2004AG wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 9:21 am
brownjeans wrote:
treesap32 wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 9:09 am
In other words, we need better PG play.
Nope, we don't have a PG - and Smith isn't interested in having one. That's why he isn't focused on recruiting one for two straight recruiting seasons.
New Mexico’s press is gonna be awesome without a pg.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
If we have good guards that can handle the ball and work together to bring the ball up with pressure, then I don't care if we have a PG. The last two years, we have been pretty good against pressure bringing the ball up and have not turned the ball over much on the opponents side of mid court. Merrill, Porter, and Brito have been very good bringing the ball up. Even against Washington, it was mainly steals and sloppy passes that doomed us. I trust Smith to get the right people that fit his system well. I would like to see at least one guard that is fast and shifty to help bring the ball up, but that doesn't necessarily mean he has to be a PG. If Worster, Anthony, Bairstow, or someone else can fill that void then I say recruit the best players we can get no matter what position.



User avatar
2004AG
Posts: 12381
Joined: November 16th, 2010, 11:42 am
Has thanked: 762 times
Been thanked: 1583 times

Re: Confirmed: Aircraft Carrier Commits to USU

Post by 2004AG » November 26th, 2019, 9:39 am

ThunderAggie wrote:
2004AG wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 9:21 am
brownjeans wrote:
treesap32 wrote:
November 26th, 2019, 9:09 am
In other words, we need better PG play.
Nope, we don't have a PG - and Smith isn't interested in having one. That's why he isn't focused on recruiting one for two straight recruiting seasons.
New Mexico’s press is gonna be awesome without a pg.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
If we have good guards that can handle the ball and work together to bring the ball up with pressure, then I don't care if we have a PG. The last two years, we have been pretty good against pressure bringing the ball up and have not turned the ball over much on the opponents side of mid court. Merrill, Porter, and Brito have been very good bringing the ball up. Even against Washington, it was mainly steals and sloppy passes that doomed us. I trust Smith to get the right people that fit his system well. I would like to see at least one guard that is fast and shifty to help bring the ball up, but that doesn't necessarily mean he has to be a PG. If Worster, Anthony, Bairstow, or someone else can fill that void then I say recruit the best players we can get no matter what position.
You’re describing things a PG does and things we need, but you’re just not calling him a PG.

In that case, you’re right, we don’t need a pg. we just need someone that can dribble well, make good passes, is quick, fast and shifty, makes good decisions with the ball, and doesn’t make sloppy passes.

We lose Porter, Merrill and Brito......and smith still isn’t gonna bring in a player (I won’t say PG) that does all the things mentioned above. (That isn’t a freshman)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk



Locked Previous topicNext topic