Hyatt Officially Returning

[rudad02]

Both Paul and Cam consistently push the ball up the court with good pace to explore options in transition/semi-transition - the options were limited.
Once things got past that point, they're both deliberate for sure. But they both look for early opportunities, and that will fit very well with the newcomers.

Maybe we were watching different Mulcahey's. Thought Paul slow walked the ball up the floor burning up clock.

 

[MiloTalon13]

Maybe we were watching different Mulcahey's. Thought Paul slow walked the ball up the floor burning up clock.

After the other teams makes with no chance to push it?
After misses or turnovers or when there is a chance at transition both Paul and Cam pushed the ball up the floor, with the dribble and with the pass. Usually, nothing came of it. With Griffiths or Fernandes up the floor, we'll get much more out of that.

 

[urbanecane]

Not sure why some are so bothered by the “8th man” comments. I think it’s a compliment to say he is the 7th/8th best player on this senior laden and talented roster. He can be great in his role next season, which will involve carrying some extra water while mag gets up to speed and providing depth.

 

[MiloTalon13]

Not sure why some are so bothered by the “8th man” comments. I think it’s a compliment to say he is the 7th/8th best player on this senior laden and talented roster. He can be great in his role next season, which will involve carrying some extra water while mag gets up to speed and providing depth.

Yes, it's more a comment on how the team has changed around him than on him.
Credit to him for sticking around when his role will likely be diminished as far as game PT and shots

 

[runrutgersrun]

Yes, it's more a comment on how the team has changed around him than on him.
Credit to him for sticking around when his role will likely be diminished as far as game PT and shots

Glad to see Aundre staying. I like it a lot when players are not always looking for greener pastures. I think he liked Rutgers twice...we just missed on his first recruitment out of HS, if I recall correctly. Sometimes you're lucky enough in life to find out your "second" choice turned out to be the best choice. Nice to see his commitment to the school/program....nice to see the school's/program's loyalty to him. GO RU! GO AUNDRE!

 

[RUInsanity]

Having experienced players lead propellled some teams to improbable Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final 4 status this year. Hyatt will give the roster a system understanding and continuity for newer/younger players. While his defense was suspect at times last season, he plays with heart and grit and had some very good offensive games. He also can play multiple positions, can start, and more importantly bolsters the second unit with incoming talent. This level of quality depth has been missing the past few seasons. Happy to have him back!!

 

[rudad02]

After the other teams makes with no chance to push it?
After misses or turnovers or when there is a chance at transition both Paul and Cam pushed the ball up the floor, with the dribble and with the pass. Usually, nothing came of it. With Griffiths or Fernandes up the floor, we'll get much more out of that.

Yes after their makes he wasted valuable time slow walking the ball up the court.

 

[Nycrusupporter]

The blind hatred by so called RU fans that don't like Hyatt is fine (haters are gonna hate, LMAO)......BUT as I always document and back up my comments with FACTS, there is zero chance Hyatt is a 8th or 9th man, unless we sign 3 other 4 or 5* kids that I don't currently see on the roster.

Let's take the time to actually look at the numbers.....the numbers and what role a player is asked to make, dictate the team results.

Let's assume that the "Hyatt is the 8th or 9th man" crowd, is correct.....it is certainly possible but IF that happens, these fans have to show me, where you are replacing.

A) 147 3 point attempts (2nd behind Spencer at 166)....30.6%

B) 45 made 3 point attempts (2nd behind Spencer at 73).

Let's keep in mind, if you care about games vs Central Connecticut State, then YES, a made 3 pointer is a made 3.....BUT the reality is, Hyatt's shooting is relatively reliable, irregardless of the caliber of the opponent.

On the other hand, Spencer, shot 27/50 from 3 point range against Q4 opponents, most of which were at the RAC and a game at Minnesota. Those 3s obviously count in your 3 point percentages, but when you upgrade the competition (caliber of opponent and defense), Spencer goes from 43.4% overall to 39.6% from 3.

Spencer is 46/116 against "real opponents. That takes out 9 Q4 games or 25 games of relevance.

Why am I mentioning Spencer, when the topic is Hyatt?? Because someone else not named Aundre Hyatt HAS to take or absorb Hyatts minutes AND has to take the approximate 150 3 point attempts.

Here are the numbers, before someone jumps in and says "Gavin Griffiths ".....the point is to not replicate a limited offense of last year, BUT to improve upon it.

Spencer 166 (73 made 3s)
Hyatt 147 (45 made 3s)
McConnell 64 (13 made 3s)
Simpson 60 (13 made 3s)
Mulcahy 54 (20 made 3s)
Oskar 33 (12 made 3s)
Mag 30 (9 made 3s)
Cliff 22 (4 made 3s
Reiber 21 (5 made 3s).

Someone has to TAKE and MAKE 3s.....we are subtracting 64, 33 & 21 from Caleb, Oskar and Reiber.

Oskar and Reiber are kinda the 4 man, where Hyatt plays. That opens up another 54 available 3s, that someone has to take, from the lineup.

If you don't play Hyatt 20 to 24 minutes a game, someone else not named Gavin Griffith has to absorb the 150 or so 3s that Aundre took AND the 50+ threes that Oskar and Reiber took.

In math, that's 200 3s that fans who don't want Hyatt to play, has to get taken by someone else.

Your choices (unless we pull a rabbit out of a hat like 5* Mgbako) OR we get Baye Ndongo to sign, are the following players.

Mag (not a true shooter) but maybe he can take 30 to 40 more next year.

Mulcahy (clearly can be a catch and shoot guy, but not a quick release and volume shooter). He is also a known quantity and is NOT known as a person who looks for his shot.

Gavin Griffiths (to me) has to take 180 to 200 3 point attempts AND someone else not named Hyatt has to take the other 150, IF Hyatt doesn't play or is "9th man".....LMAO.

It doesn't add up folks. If Mgbako picks RU, problems are solved.....if Ndongo signs and is ready to go.....RU then becomes dangerous and improves.

Hyatt has carved out a role on this roster, like him or not. Subtracting his numbers from the equation and asking Mawot Mag, Paul Mulcahy and other non shooters to make up those 3s, doesn't add up.

Your posts make my head hurt. You completely forgot about Noah Fernandes, he will take a ton of 3s and is a vastly better shooter than Hyatt. With Fernandes bringing the ball up and setting up the offense, and Griffeths on the court, teams will no longer be able to focus on Spencer, and he should be able to put up more shots. And Griffiths will be taking a ton of 3s. Hyatt is not a bad piece to have, but other players will be playing a more prominent role unless there are injuries, and Mgbako comes on board he might be lucky to even see the court.