CSwanigan is going to be a beast for the Boilers. IF the pg situation works out, and I hate to write this, the Boilees are going to be a top 15 team this year. Plus, I think CS plays two years for you guys. damn..
Travis Miller is saying that he saw reports from the "twitter-sphere" that Hammons didn't play. (Take it with a grain of salt, considering his source.) No reason was given, but since it was only a secret scrimmage, I don't read much into it.
I agree, but I also think that a talented wing can play that role and if he is a good ball handler, it isn't too tough to get him the ball to initiate the offense. I think that Vince Edwards may be emerging as a player who can be the goto guy at crunch time. He's not perfect for that role, but surround him with AJ, Swanigan, and a couple of shooters and he'll be tough to stop, IMO.
I'm not worried at this time. My point was that a PG (the best ball handler) who is elite (good/great scorer) has that edge for a last second shot. Good teams are versatile and have other players that can pick it up, but the PG's are the best ballhandlers with the best chance of making a plays in the final seconds. Others are usually not as good of ball handlers as the clock is winding down and many times receive a pass to get going...that is all. I had a discussion on twitter 1-2 months ago with
So an elite point guard gives you the end of game edge. IU thinks they have that elite point guard. No question he likes to take the shot. The answer is to pound them into submission the other 39 minutes of the game so the last second shot means nada.
The example that I would give is OSU. D'Angello Russell was great last season in late game situations, but so was Evan Turner in 2010 from the 3 or 4 position. Elite talent is the key, IMO. I don't think that Edwards is on the same level that Turner was, but he has a similar skill set.
All I am saying is that Turner won national player of the year awards in 2010 and I don't think it's fair to use Turner as an example without qualifying that I'm not suggesting that Edwards will put up Turner-like numbers.
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I agree with you (he could be a decoy), but not sure that is what he was saying. I think he is saying an elite player other than a PG elite could still be the difference "IF" you can get the ball to him...
That's right. As an example, there is no player in NBA history that I would rather have with the ball in his hands with seconds to go than Michael Jordan, a two guard rather than a point guard.
yeah, Mike could occupy 2 to 3 people...like Bird in that position as well. Actually, Vince did exactly that to win his sectional his senior year and I think the guy may have "banked" it from the baseline.
Kerr was deadly, not a bad choice...
we teach to hit the open man and if that person is capable in that position ti is a good play. We don't however want an open big man running the court to necessarily get the ball at mid court and fumble it trying to do something he may not be able. Same with passing the ball to an open man that can't shoot as the clock is winding down. I agree that IF the person open is capable, give him the ball. We must remember though there is a reason WHY that man is open. I agree with your sentiment with my qualifications. I would not want Vince driving into the lane and rather than have a contested shot, pass it to someone out in the perimeter that was not a good shooter and now faced with that task. Most pros can make a basket, many high school and some college can't outside their allowed shot area. As I watched the player bank it in after Vince's pass, I knew it was lucky and sometimes luck wins. Anyone that has followed anything I've written on Vince back to his high school days know I consider him a very versatile player who is a better passer than many his size. More often than not Vince will make good decisions, but being a little more selfish than last year may serve him well this year.
not sure what you are saying, nor know who Levrin is. I don't think only a ball handler is needed? Read my recent post and see if I answer your question? I addressed your comment on Davis and IU and in that situation is what not about creating a shot as knowing it would be as it happened. the other Davis win was an open three that the other team dared him to shoot..playing the odds and he hit it. I don't disagree with needing an elite player or even a player that is not elite, but can create a shot ONCE he gets the ball. My point is, that PG's in general (like cornerbacks in football) are usually really solid athletes that can create shots. Being undersized typically they are used to creating more shots than many positions and I think the rule emphasis helps them. I do not think I can ever make a statement that addresses all scenarios, but hopefully explained myself better in my other recent post.
fully understand the phone. every team composition provides different things, My point is that a PG day in day out has some advantages over other positions in a general sense with exceptions always being the case. Kinda like the QB that can pass and run when it is 3rd and 7 on the 7 yard line with one more play.
we teach to hit the open man and if that person is capable in that position ti is a good play. We don't however want an open big man running the court to necessarily get the ball at mid court and fumble it trying to do something he may not be able. Same with passing the ball to an open man that can't shoot as the clock is winding down. I agree that IF the person open is capable, give him the ball. We must remember though there is a reason WHY that man is open. I agree with your sentiment with my qualifications. I would not want Vince driving into the lane and rather than have a contested shot, pass it to someone out in the perimeter that was not a good shooter and now faced with that task. Most pros can make a basket, many high school and some college can't outside their allowed shot area. As I watched the player bank it in after Vince's pass, I knew it was lucky and sometimes luck wins. Anyone that has followed anything I've written on Vince back to his high school days know I consider him a very versatile player who is a better passer than many his size. More often than not Vince will make good decisions, but being a little more selfish than last year may serve him well this year.
Bottom line, hit the man with the best chance of making the basket and that is a combination of "WHO" and where on the court. I agree with you, but added a few qualifiers as well. when Davis drove in the lane to beat IU last year. That was a call Matt made knowing he was going to get close to the rim and if fouled...the shooter Purdue may want at that time of the game. Matt also knew he would get a shot off...a decent chance to make the shot and a low risk of a turnover with that call
One thing every coach wants in the closing seconds is to get a good shot off, not a picked off pass or a turnover. Rarely is a "good" shot allowed, but any shot is better than no shot and that is why an elite PG has a little advantage in the closing seconds over an elite player in a different position, but having an "elite" player is always nice and advantage to make the play, create for others capable and if the conditions are right to even be a decoy, but all that is due to the elite player. I think the rule emphasis also plays more to the PG, the better dribbler and ball handler than other positions and so a slight edge to the pg due to rule emphasis.
Purdue can be very good without an elite PG, if the PG is solid in all phases and on the same page. I hope Purdue has that this year and think they could.
