who else kept checking the news feed to see if Eastern announced?
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From the videos I've seen of him he looks very capable of playing point guard similar to Barlow. Although in Painter's system there really isn't a big difference between a 1 and 2 guard anyway.
I'm not in here to force my opinion on people.
Nojel IMO isn't a true point guard he seems more like a watered down Evan Turner. I mean that in a complementary way.
However, I agree that in Painters offense he will fit perfectly. We don't use PGs in the traditional way.
I do at some point hope to get a true and talented PG. I believe it would take our team to a whole different level.
Having Nojel is a perfect way to subdue the negative effects of not having a good PG.
I just mean I would be surprised if CMP doesn't have PJ or another guard on the court with him. I could be wrong though.
Add in that he appears to have decent range, can get his own shot if needed, and defend. His HS administration also raved about his character.....looks like he'll fit right in with the rest of his teammates. It's a great opportunity for him....looking forward to seeing if he can make the most of it.
Good work from CMP, CBB, and the rest of the staff.
I agree there will be another guard on the floor. Could be one of many: DM, PJ, CE, RC....I just don't understand what you mean when you say you hope we get a true point guard to take us to the next level?? I don't know what your definition is of a true point guard and why do we need one?
I'm probably dreaming but I just want someone like Frank Mason III ha. I don't mean it as a negative I just have seen him listed at different positions and just figured CMP wouldn't have him as our primary ball handler.
Yeah, and they could switch on D if needed, say if the other teams PG is too quick for Nojel to stay with.
I haven't seen a lot of Eastern, other than a few clips. What are the comps? Poor mans Evan Turner? Steve Bardo? Kelsey Barlow?
Based on what I saw I was thinking Evan Turner. I haven't seen enough be for sure though. Nojel seems like a fluid athlete but idk if he could stay in front of quick guards. Just my take but he definitely is not as athletic as Barlow. Bardo was before my time.
For motion offense I see no issue with Eastern as the point. He and Edwards can play 1 and 2 together and be truly interchangeable through each possession. I see no reason why we have to have a "true" point (assuming that by "true" you mean a point who has the ball in his hands 90% of the time and runs set plays and high ball screens all night long).
I do think that an Aaron Craft like point would be a hell of a good fit.
I am exited to see this combination in action.
I'll trade Barlow's athleticism for Eastern's attitude/brain. Any day.
I really like him I just wonder if Painter will play him primarily at point? More of a question than a statement.
