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Post by derhut on Apr 22, 2018 7:53:18 GMT -5
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Post by marylandbonnie1 on Apr 22, 2018 7:56:51 GMT -5
At one scrimmage, ROBERTS hit like 4 3s in a row, has a real nice shot and handle, but defense wasn't always there, PICKETT got past him a couple times. Would you describe Pickett’s advance as a... charge? Hopefully he has much better success down the 'middle/center'!
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Post by oquatanginwann on Apr 22, 2018 8:01:31 GMT -5
In moments of exasperation, he may say to Dwayne or Jason, “General Lee... I have no division!”
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Post by res on Apr 22, 2018 8:35:52 GMT -5
Things went worse at Five Forks.
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Post by Chuck on Apr 22, 2018 8:44:39 GMT -5
I also went down to the Reilly Center. Following players were there: Josh Ayeni was on crutches, Courtney was in sweats, but did not play. Playing were Poyser, Nelson, Chef, LaDarien, Amadi, Jason Lee, Melki, Anthony Roberts, Pickett and a player I did not recognize. -- Melki looks about the same height as LaDarien and Chef. Melki is much more of a face to the basket than a back to the basket player. Melki scored on drives to the basket and from jump shots also had a 3 pointer. He is athletic, but not quite like a Denzel. Handles the ball more like a SF than a PF. LaDarien and Melki were matched up against each other. Both have the same type of build. LaDarien has a lot better hops, but Melki has better basketball skills (dribbling, passing and shooting). Melki looked like a solid rebounder. He blocked a few shots and was impressive sprinting on fast breaks.
-- Anthony Roberts looked a little smaller than I expected. He is a very good ball handler with some impressive one on one moves, which created open jump shots. Unlike what I've read, Anthony was much more of a jump shooter than taking it to the basket. Anthony was impressive with his stroke. He could score as a catch and shoot guard or off the dribble. Anthony did not do much at start of game, but he really turned it up later on. Overall Anthony was impressive. Melki was much more easy going, while Anthony seemed more focused.
Pickett has a good shot and is a good passer. Pickett does not have the athleticism of Melki and Anthony.
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Post by Chuck on Apr 22, 2018 8:58:03 GMT -5
Pickett is a very old school player. Does all the little things. Above accurately describes what I saw from Pickett.
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Post by Copenhagen on Apr 22, 2018 9:09:45 GMT -5
I also went down to the Reilly Center. Following players were there: Josh Ayeni was on crutches, Courtney was in sweats, but did not play. Playing were Poyser, Nelson, Chef, LaDarien, Amadi, Jason Lee, Melki, Anthony Roberts, Pickett and a player I did not recognize. -- Melki looks about the same height as LaDarien and Chef. Melki is much more of a face to the basket than a back to the basket player. Melki scored on drives to the basket and from jump shots also had a 3 pointer. He is athletic, but not quite like a Denzel. Handles the ball more like a SF than a PF. LaDarien and Melki were matched up against each other. Both have the same type of build. LaDarien has a lot better hops, but Melki has better basketball skills (dribbling, passing and shooting). Melki looked like a solid rebounder. He blocked a few shots and was impressive sprinting on fast breaks. -- Anthony Roberts looked a little smaller than I expected. He is a very good ball handler with some impressive one on one moves, which created open jump shots. Unlike what I've read, Anthony was much more of a jump shooter than taking it to the basket. Anthony was impressive with his stroke. He could score as a catch and shoot guard or off the dribble. Anthony did not do much at start of game, but he really turned it up later on. Overall Anthony was impressive. Melki was much more easy going, while Anthony seemed more focused. Pickett has a good shot and is a good passer. Pickett does not have the athleticism of Melki and Anthony. Chuck & Sip: Do we both feel we should take all 3 or 1 or 2? Alternatively there are stronger options on our radar? Thanks!
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Post by tastylicks on Apr 22, 2018 9:17:57 GMT -5
Thanks chuck, great review.
I know the object of the post was the visiting recruits but how did Poyser look? Even though he's been here a year he's an "in-comer" too so I'd like to hear how he looks, thanks
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Post by Chuck on Apr 22, 2018 9:55:00 GMT -5
Chuck & Sip: Do we both feel we should take all 3 or 1 or 2? Alternatively there are stronger options on our radar? Thanks! FWIW I would rank them Anthony, Melki and then Pickett. Schmidt has 4 scholarships, so I can see him using them on Anthony and Melki. -- Being a 4 year player Anthony has time to develop. I think he displayed A-10 talent. As Sipo stated he needs to work on his defense. Also needs to add some muscle. One thing Anthony already has is a solid jumper and some impressive offensive skills. -- Bonnies are lacking in front court help, especially in the post. I think Melki could play both forward positions. Just wish he was bigger. Everything I've read is Melki's a solid rebounder and a very good defensive player. At Northeast CC, Melki averaged 14.2 ppg, 10.3 rpg, shot 48.1% from field and 35% from threes. Attached link has Melki rated as the 5th best player at Loul Deng's camp. It gives description of Melki's game and has highlight video from his camp in 2015. www.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2017-18/div1/players/melkisedekmoreauxgo72dengcamp.com/tag/melkisedek-moreaux
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Post by Chuck on Apr 22, 2018 10:28:14 GMT -5
I know the object of the post was the visiting recruits but how did Poyser look? When I arrived Poyser, with someone rebounding for him was shooting around the 3 point arc. As I've read from a UNLV blog, Jalen is a much better shooter from the point than on the wings. He was like automatic from top of key, but missed a couple from the side. Overall it was the best I've ever seen him shooting. Jalen's shot from the wings look solid, but was great at top of key. As for the game, Jalen did not look to score. He had a couple athletic drives to the basket. Nelson is too small to defend Jalen. There has been a lot of talk about Jalen being able to play both guard positions. All I know every time I've seen Jalen play he has been the point guard, even when Nelson has been on his team. I'm certain Jalen will be the starting point guard for the Bonnies. I've mentioned Jalen scored 21 points and was the Co-MVP of the 2015 Biosteel game. He also won the slam dunk contest. Jalen played in this game as a point guard. Nelson also played in the game, coming off the bench scoring 10 points. The point is Jalen is an extremely talented point guard. At UNLV, Jalen only struggled in his last 10 games, which is when he was moved to shooting guard. biosteelallcanadian.com/2015-stats/www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jalen-poyser-1/gamelog/2017
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Post by Bonafan71 on Apr 22, 2018 10:44:37 GMT -5
Are we still in the running for this dude?
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Post by Sipowicz on Apr 22, 2018 11:03:26 GMT -5
O-WANN, I think Jim McPherson would have called it a charge, but to me it was a simple, "loop around" CHUCK, another regular poster, and myself all agree, CHEF was the star of the scrimmage. Dunked regularly, banged the boards hard, and even was dropping threes. I personally would take ROBERTS, despite his defensive short comings, just because he can pass and put the ball in the hoop, I would take MOREAUX, but the staff may be looking at someone better, who knows who they are looking at. BTW, there was a fourth recruit there, a 6-3ish kid but did not impress.
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Post by Sipowicz on Apr 22, 2018 11:07:56 GMT -5
BTW, when I saw DOM WELCH scrimmage with the team, it was close, but I think POYSER would have had a slight edge over JAYLEN A as the Player of Scrimmage.
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Post by bonniesfan32 on Apr 22, 2018 11:30:45 GMT -5
Does anyone else find it concerning that Stockard isn't playing in these scrimmages.
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Post by Hermit on Apr 22, 2018 13:07:11 GMT -5
Does anyone else find it concerning that Stockard isn't playing in these scrimmages. I don’t.
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