You might have set an all time record for bad takes in one thread.
Derek Simpson has already had a better career at Rutgers than @jerzeyguy boy Paul Gause did in 4 years at Seton Hall LOL!
You might have set an all time record for bad takes in one thread.
I don’t. I think he should be sixth man because of the talents of player you wrote about in one of your many gems like@satnom is the same guy that said Paul Mulcahy shouldn't be our starting point guard this year. Thats all you need to know about his basketball sense
Bro it was one game where he played very well for a freshman.
Can’t get too caught up in the one game.
Temple: 33 mins, 9.1% FG, 4 points
Rider: 28 mins, 33.3% FG, 8 points
CCSU: 21 mins, 83.3% FG, 14 points
Miami: 10 mins, 33.3% FG, 2 points
Indiana: 26 mins, 38.5% FG, 14 points
Can we just let the kids career play out before we anoint this kid a legend or a dumpster fire?
All of these kids have the ability to have a big game, but that’s not what proves how good a guys career is. It’s all about consistency.
Can he consistently have nights like IU or will we see more Temple nights?
Time will tell.
that last take is a doozy...“I have to give our fans credit. They've adjusted to Pike's thinking.. Some of our fans are actually excited about the Simpson & Woolfolk recruiting class. I just can't get excited about almost an entire roster being projects n fixer uppers. We're getting close to that being a reality”
Your basketball iq is so low.. You probably thought after his Miami game - that Austin Carroll was a star in the making huh? Now if B10 opponents start giving Simpson real attention - and the pressure is to much, then what? You obviously no nothing about basketball. You exposed it when you said our Senior captain point guard shouldn't be a starter. Is Cam Spencer still about to "shoot lights out" like you said?I don’t. I think he should be sixth man because of the talents of player you wrote about in one of your many gems like
“I'm not writing Simpson off bc of his high school. But I do see why Bowling Green was his top offer - until Pike failed to get the players he really wanted. Once again Simpson only had his one High major offer - bc the coach failed in his recruiting efforts”
Or
“I'm already on record saying I think he'll be a nice player for us later down the line. He's a project tho”
Or
“Cool. Keep this same energy and mindset when we win 8-10 games next yr. We'll see how much talent matters very soon”
Or
“Its not even about comparing him just to my friend. Bc as an athlete myself I kno alot of athletes, and not just in my age group. Guy posted Simpson scoring 34 pts - like that is supposed to be impressive or something. I just mentioned my friend who is a guard who played in SJ avg 35 a game. He's not the only D1 player I kno from SJ. And if your a legit high major D1 ball player in SJ - you are levels above everyone else. Scoring 25 a night is something u can do in your sleep. Simpson doesn't level out on the eye test to legit high major D1 ball players. Its why Bowling Green was his best offer. And I'm not putting any names out of ppl I know. A long time ago- but I got kicked off this website in the past for doing that”
Or
“I have to give our fans credit. They've adjusted to Pike's thinking.. Some of our fans are actually excited about the Simpson & Woolfolk recruiting class. I just can't get excited about almost an entire roster being projects n fixer uppers. We're getting close to that being a reality”
With many more garbage posts on this thread.
GO RU
You might wanna take the day off buddyYour basketball iq is so low.. You probably thought after his Miami game - that Austin Carroll was a star in the making huh? Now if B10 opponents start giving Simpson real attention - and the pressure is to much, then what? You obviously no nothing about basketball. You exposed it when you said our Senior captain point guard shouldn't be a starter. Is Cam Spencer still about to "shoot lights out" like you said?
I definitely think he belongs at this level, it’s just about to what extent.Totally fair to take a wait-and-see attitude. But, what Simpson did show against a highly rated Big 10 defense is that he has the exceptional speed and quickness to compete at this level on both ends of the court.
To be fair, he’s shooting 37% from 3 and 75% on FTs, both very solid numbers. His poor decision-making is mostly challenging bigger guys at the rim and getting blocked, from what I’ve seen. Definitely correctable.Simpson is still 24-69 from the field.
We was 5-13 vs IU
He is still wildly inconsistent and his decision making has been poor.
Every outside shot seems to have a different trajectory.
This is going to be an up and down year.
The good news for the short term (and obvious long term) he has the tools and is a willing defender. That asset will travel, mostly, from game to game.
I will go as far and say he won us the game vs. Indiana. By the same token the opposite can be said about the Temple game (although not fair because he was put in a bad spot).
I am going to reserve judgement on Simpson until I see a bigger sample size.
To be fair, he’s shooting 37% from 3 and 75% on FTs, both very solid numbers. His poor decision-making is mostly challenging bigger guys at the rim and getting blocked, from what I’ve seen. Definitely correctable.
He gives good effort on D, as you’ve said, and does not turn the ball over much (1.5 per game).
So far he does a lot right and a lot wrong. Good news the wrong is correctable and he is a freshman.To be fair, he’s shooting 37% from 3 and 75% on FTs, both very solid numbers. His poor decision-making is mostly challenging bigger guys at the rim and getting blocked, from what I’ve seen. Definitely correctable.
He gives good effort on D, as you’ve said, and does not turn the ball over much (1.5 per game).
So far he does a lot right and a lot wrong. Good news the wrong is correctable and he is a freshman.
2 questions I have
1. Will he correct ? I say probably.
2. Is he a good shooter? No idea!
Right now his game 1 month in to the season reminds me a lot of Mathis. He is definitely quicker and generally more athletic than Mathis, but so far they are similar thru month 1. EDIT Actualy Moathis was good in Month 2 of his freshman year. Very willing defender, but made a lot of mistakes defensively.
I am expecting him to be much better, but it isn’t a forgone conclusion.
The problem I have with Simpson is 9 times out of 10 he has driven to the paint with his head down attacking the rim like he was in high school.I think Simpson is so much smoother and in control compared to Mathis. For example, on that back door cut early in the second half Montez would have driven to the basket like a bull in a china shop.
The problem I have with Simpson is 9 times out of 10 he has driven to the paint with his head down attacking the rim like he was in high school.
Montez should have transferred to Maryland. Everytime he'd take it to the basket he'd end up on his back while Rutgers had to defend a 5-4 the other way.Agreed. However, I think he will adjust which I really didn’t see from Montez in the years I watched him play.
Montez should have transferred to Maryland. Everytime he'd take it to the basket he'd end up on his back while Rutgers had to defend a 5-4 the other way.
I haven't seen Simpson yet look like a turtle.
Carino acting like the entire board didn't want Simpson is a false narrative
Mathis mastered the art of attacking the rim without drawing a foulMontez should have transferred to Maryland. Everytime he'd take it to the basket he'd end up on his back while Rutgers had to defend a 5-4 the other way.
I haven't seen Simpson yet look like a turtle.
I’ve played pickup games in the gym with guys who tended to fall down whenever they missed a contested layup. It becomes habitual.Mathis mastered the art of attacking the rim without drawing a foul
He has already adjusted. At first he was just going for a straight layup and was getting rejected often. He's started double clutching when in traffic and drew a foul on TJD instead of getting stuffed. Anyone who says we need to wait before drawing any conclusions on his ability are just unable to acknowledge what is plainly obvious - the kid is going to be really good. He will have bad shooting nights as did Baker and Harper. And he'll commit turnovers - sometimes ugly ones. But his talent is obvious. And his fearlessness and aggressiveness are traits hard to find.Agree 100% with this post. He’s fearless which is currently hurting his shooting percentage as he is not afraid to attack the rim regardless of who is waiting. My guess is he’s calibrating (for lack of a better term) and will adjust. Maybe focus more on getting to the line. But I suspect he will adjust.