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Post by bigsaintg on Jan 24, 2014 16:13:48 GMT -5
Maybe the staff took Paige as they were afraid of losing another guy who plays the 2-4 and has nothing to do with the PG.
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Post by Tony on Jan 24, 2014 16:15:26 GMT -5
Maybe the staff took Paige as they were afraid of losing another guy who plays the 2-4 and has nothing to do with the PG. \Ding ding ding we have a winner!!!
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Post by playerparentcoach on Jan 24, 2014 16:21:18 GMT -5
Maybe the staff took Paige as they were afraid of losing another guy who plays the 2-4 and has nothing to do with the PG. \Ding ding ding we have a winner!!! I dont think the staff is afraid of losing anyone...they know who they want and who they dont want...the best players will play and the most cohesive unit will start...whoever does not like that its just too bad for them...thus is DI basketball
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Post by bigsaintg on Jan 24, 2014 16:22:36 GMT -5
Why what did I say? we have multiple players in that pool
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Post by playerparentcoach on Jan 24, 2014 16:23:39 GMT -5
Why what did I say? we have multiple players in that pool That's why I erased my comment to you...
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Post by greenblood on Jan 24, 2014 16:27:01 GMT -5
We were lucky in the Fran years that Ronald rarely needed as spell (a trait which I believe will be the same with 'Quis) however, we had Kenny, Edwin and then Kyle with enough skills to spell him during those infrequent times. League has changed since then (I believe in response to that run we had in large part)and a player that can back up the PG has to be more talented now.
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Post by playerparentcoach on Jan 24, 2014 16:30:42 GMT -5
We were lucky in the Fran years that Ronald rarely needed as spell (a trait which I believe will be the same with 'Quis) however, we had Kenny, Edwin and then Kyle with enough skills to spell him during those infrequent times. League has changed since then (I believe in response to that run we had in large part)and a player that can back up the PG has to be more talented now. Call me crazy but I believe we have the pieces due to our style of play.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2014 16:42:29 GMT -5
Who are the pieces to spell Wright and God forbid replace him if he missed games because of injury? Like Tony and many said you do not risk your season by not having an decent backup. Wright is the one player that can't be replaced for multiple games. Just my opinion
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2014 16:49:01 GMT -5
We were lucky in the Fran years that Ronald rarely needed as spell (a trait which I believe will be the same with 'Quis) however, we had Kenny, Edwin and then Kyle with enough skills to spell him during those infrequent times. League has changed since then (I believe in response to that run we had in large part)and a player that can back up the PG has to be more talented now. Call me crazy but I believe we have the pieces due to our style of play. Not if Wright goes down, nope, no way, no how. Someone said it best that Jimmy is not going to gamble with "HIS" livelihood. Winning is the best way to stack the deck.
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Post by greenblood on Jan 24, 2014 16:49:37 GMT -5
I agree, at this point with what I have seen (***disclaimer- OPINION< OPINION) I think if anything happens to Marquis, a large flushing noise will be heard throughout the frigid Times Union Center.
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Post by Quackman on Jan 24, 2014 16:53:42 GMT -5
We were lucky in the Fran years that Ronald rarely needed as spell (a trait which I believe will be the same with 'Quis) however, we had Kenny, Edwin and then Kyle with enough skills to spell him during those infrequent times. League has changed since then (I believe in response to that run we had in large part)and a player that can back up the PG has to be more talented now. Call me crazy but I believe we have the pieces due to our style of play. I agree ... there is a lot of potential on this team that has shown flashes of what they could be. As the freshman and sophs continue to develop, the holes that are there will be filled. As for point guard, this is the same thing that was being said when Ronald Moore was the only true point guard on the roster. Many bemoaned the fact that Delarosa left and felt that the Saints were in drastic trouble without having him to back up Moore. Turned out okay. The issue was that once Moore graduated there weren't many answers to be found in the backcourt that remained which resulted in the whole Brookins fiasco. I don't know anything about Taplin beyond what I've read here. Seems to me that the real need is shooters. That's why I'd like to see them push hard to get Winkowski from Lake George.
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Post by greenblood on Jan 24, 2014 17:08:27 GMT -5
@ nolasaint yes, the same thing was said of Ron, but Chris Delarosa would have been the second or third best player to back him up as a PG. We had Kenny and Edwin with ball handling skills, then Kyle Downey. Trouble is, Ron and Quis were and are that good, so everyone else becomes relative to their skill set and composure.
as for Wincowski, there isn't anyone in the league he plays in that could even begin to challenge him. Makes me very uneasy that it could be what we scientifically call 'inflated data'. Nothing personal, but winning games 70 something to under 20 something leaves me smh. I don't believe we will need another 1-3 guard in the 2015 class, because I don't think recruiting is over for 2014...but as I have been told, I don't know 'nuthin.
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Post by MTS on Jan 24, 2014 17:14:55 GMT -5
It turned out OK when CDLR left because Moore stayed healthy. We got very lucky he never missed a game. We could make due without Edwin, Alex or Ryan for a few games but not Ronald. We might be so lucky with Wright - that's why it is imperative Jimmy sign a solid PG (combo) for 2014-15 whether it's Sterling Taplin or someone else.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2014 17:17:39 GMT -5
@ nolasaint yes, the same thing was said of Ron, but Chris Delarosa would have been the second or third best player to back him up as a PG. We had Kenny and Edwin with ball handling skills, then Kyle Downey. Trouble is, Ron and Quis were and are that good, so everyone else becomes relative to their skill set and composure. as for Wincowski, there isn't anyone in the league he plays in that could even begin to challenge him. Makes me very uneasy that it could be what we scientifically call 'inflated data'. Nothing personal, but winning games 70 something to under 20 something leaves me smh. I don't believe we will need another 1-3 guard in the 2015 class, because I don't think recruiting is over for 2014...but as I have been told, I don't know 'nuthin. Agreed. I am still waiting for the few that think the pieces are already here to name them if Wright were to miss any extended amount of games. This team can contend for top 3-4 next year just with the addition of Paige, which I do not believe will be the only new recruit. So please tell me what players split the PG job in a worst case scenario ? and why would you sacrifice even a couple of losses that can ruin a season by not trying to secure a combo guard like Taplin that can spell Wright and hopefully along with Paige help in the main weakness of the team which is 3pt shooting.
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Post by Quackman on Jan 24, 2014 17:37:59 GMT -5
You guys have selective memory. Hasbrouck struggled mightily when he was asked to back up the point and it affected him as the 2g. The offense was stagnant for the most part when Moore took a breather. The ended up playing a lot of 1 on 1, with Ubiles and Franklin trying to break down their men with the dribble.
That was why Moore played 33 minutes per game for his career including 36 minutes a game as a senior. (And that was on a bunch of teams that blew other teams out)
You recruit need first, depth second. The need, right now, is for shooting. Depth would be great at the PG position but Cole is thought to be the answer. As for Winkowski, he was a 6'2" soph that was named Mr. Basketball ... yes the competition might not be all that good but get him on a high end AAU team and see what he can do. How big will he be by his Senior season? My guess is that if he doesn't go to Siena he'll be the one that got away in a couple of years.
Didn't Fredette and Van Schiak play in the same league? Wasnt Knapp from a similar sized school? Closer to home, greenblood, there were a lot who said the competition in Canada was too weak and Proper was a risk.
Just my opinions.
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