Davis is killing it lately. Love the way he attacks the rim and finishes in a variety of ways. Very crafty and determined
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He really shouldn’t be playing AAU ball at this point . . . god forbid he gets hurt, he should be getting ready to move to campus.It is part of the reason why he didn't sign a NLI, he wouldn't be able to play AAU ball if he did.
I believe he’s signed.It is part of the reason why he didn't sign a NLI, he wouldn't be able to play AAU ball if he did.
He looks great and I'm excited to see him playing for Rutgers. Unpopular opinion on this board, but I would not be surprised if he passes Simpson on the depth chart by January.
Having said that, he's a 2023 playing down with 2024 in on a non-sneaker team in an event like that, why?
He looks great, but for basketball development, that's a waste of time.
If it's helping develop a relationship with Ace and ensuring he's at Rutgers next year (or maybe this year) then it's brilliant.
I was going to ask based on @NewJerseyHawk post above: is Davis going to push Simpson for first guard off the bench?
Assuming Fernandes, Mulcahy, Gavin are the starters.
I had the same thought when I saw Davis's tape ... he and Simpson seem to be very similar players. With these two, Fernandes, Gavin and a big man that runs the floor so well (hopefully Cliff returns) we're in a position to completely remake the offense. We can now run a more uptempo attack rather than the slow plodding half court one we ran last year. Even in the half court we'll have playmakers that will create more shots and offense for others. This year I see Paul spending alot more time at forward, where he's more suited, and less time handling the ball in the backcourt. I'm excited about the options.I have watched enough highlights of Davis and there (to me) is no separation in terms of athletic abilities, between Simpson and Davis.
If that is the case, then it comes down to how well he adapts to the physical nature of the defense needed at this level and can he pick up the defensive game plan.
But, I don't think the kid plays with fear.....he plays with a confidence that Simpson plays with and that (somehow) bothers fans, because they're overly concerned with stats or shoot percentages, instead of impact on opponent or game.
Davis looks to be athletic enough to defend, get to the basket and push the ball in transition. I am not sure he is or is a catch and shoot 3 point guy, but that's not his role.
Simpson and Davis are 2 years in a row, where the guards give RU a complete basketball player. (Dribble, pass, shoot, generate their own shot and ability to get to the basket, 1 on 1).
Deliquan Warren in 2024, mixed with Dylan Harper, would give RU 4 guards, all with this ability and mix in the defense. The one missing item or item we should improve upon with Spencer out of the way, is on the ball defense and keeping the guards outside of the paint. Too many possessions where people got into the paint, drive and kick and another kick winds up with an open shooter.
Preventing the initial drive by the guard, prevents the defensive breakdown and rotations having to be perfect. We need Davis or whomever plays, to do a much better job at the arc.
I am assuming Davis has signed, but am not going to guess on when RU will formally announce his arrival or if he's planning to be at RU in June. His ranking is around 200 elsewhere, which to me is a little low, based on what I see on tape.
What I see is Davis is bigger, stronger, and better athletically. That's not to say that Simpson won't be an effective player at Rutgers, I think he can be, Davis looks better athletically. It will be interesting to see them stand next to each other and see if they're about the same size or if one is taller or skinnier.I have watched enough highlights of Davis and there (to me) is no separation in terms of athletic abilities, between Simpson and Davis.
Looking at the highlights.... Davis seems to be more under control than Simpson. Better finisher at the rim, better handles...in Simpsons highschool film and during the season last year he looked to be moving too fast and out of control. Davis looks like he has more control of his body and the game as a pg.I have watched enough highlights of Davis and there (to me) is no separation in terms of athletic abilities, between Simpson and Davis.
If that is the case, then it comes down to how well he adapts to the physical nature of the defense needed at this level and can he pick up the defensive game plan.
But, I don't think the kid plays with fear.....he plays with a confidence that Simpson plays with and that (somehow) bothers fans, because they're overly concerned with stats or shoot percentages, instead of impact on opponent or game.
Davis looks to be athletic enough to defend, get to the basket and push the ball in transition. I am not sure he is or is a catch and shoot 3 point guy, but that's not his role.
Simpson and Davis are 2 years in a row, where the guards give RU a complete basketball player. (Dribble, pass, shoot, generate their own shot and ability to get to the basket, 1 on 1).
Deliquan Warren in 2024, mixed with Dylan Harper, would give RU 4 guards, all with this ability and mix in the defense. The one missing item or item we should improve upon with Spencer out of the way, is on the ball defense and keeping the guards outside of the paint. Too many possessions where people got into the paint, drive and kick and another kick winds up with an open shooter.
Preventing the initial drive by the guard, prevents the defensive breakdown and rotations having to be perfect. We need Davis or whomever plays, to do a much better job at the arc.
I am assuming Davis has signed, but am not going to guess on when RU will formally announce his arrival or if he's planning to be at RU in June. His ranking is around 200 elsewhere, which to me is a little low, based on what I see on tape.
Is "better than Simpson was last year" a high bar for making an impact?An iconic duo: Rutgers basketball fans & talking themselves into an under-the-radar freshman making an impact early in his career.
Simpson's numbers:Is "better than Simpson was last year" a high bar for making an impact?
Yup - the guys who have enough size/strength/quickness/athleticism to compete (or more than enough) but rely more on skill/technique/IQ are set up to succeed immediately.One of the things I look at is how much a high schooler depends on advantages for that wont be there in D1. 6'5" guys wake up to a whole new world where they are suddenly short and everybody on the court and bench is super athletic, super fast, and in guarding position. I think you have a narrower low range - high range with 17 y.o. Alvidas Tenys, than you do from a 17 y.o. Michael Jordan. You've never heard of the 99 "Michael Jordans" that didn't work out because there games depended on an athletic advantage that disappears when they play UMass-Amherst on opening day. Rooting for Ja, but the road is long and uphill all the way.
Simpson appears taller and has maybe has the quickest first step of any Big 10 guard, so I think he is quicker. Maybe Davis is the better passer and more of a true PG. I do see Davis as at least Warren's equal as a PG. Simpson is vastly underrated.I have watched enough highlights of Davis and there (to me) is no separation in terms of athletic abilities, between Simpson and Davis.
If that is the case, then it comes down to how well he adapts to the physical nature of the defense needed at this level and can he pick up the defensive game plan.
But, I don't think the kid plays with fear.....he plays with a confidence that Simpson plays with and that (somehow) bothers fans, because they're overly concerned with stats or shoot percentages, instead of impact on opponent or game.
Davis looks to be athletic enough to defend, get to the basket and push the ball in transition. I am not sure he is or is a catch and shoot 3 point guy, but that's not his role.
Simpson and Davis are 2 years in a row, where the guards give RU a complete basketball player. (Dribble, pass, shoot, generate their own shot and ability to get to the basket, 1 on 1).
Deliquan Warren in 2024, mixed with Dylan Harper, would give RU 4 guards, all with this ability and mix in the defense. The one missing item or item we should improve upon with Spencer out of the way, is on the ball defense and keeping the guards outside of the paint. Too many possessions where people got into the paint, drive and kick and another kick winds up with an open shooter.
Preventing the initial drive by the guard, prevents the defensive breakdown and rotations having to be perfect. We need Davis or whomever plays, to do a much better job at the arc.
I am assuming Davis has signed, but am not going to guess on when RU will formally announce his arrival or if he's planning to be at RU in June. His ranking is around 200 elsewhere, which to me is a little low, based on what I see on tape.
No way IMO. Would the current Davis have been our leading scorer the last five games last year?Is "better than Simpson was last year" a high bar for making an impact?
An iconic duo: Rutgers basketball fans & talking themselves into an under-the-radar freshman making an impact early in his career.
Simpson's numbers:
20 minutes per game - I'll take the UNDER for Davis
7.1 points per game - UNDER
Two point FG 42.5% - UNDER
Three point FG 21.7% - OVER
94.5 Offensive Rating - OVER (very slightly)
I was thinking yesterday the thing we'd miss most was his free throw shooting. But we were also very bad at getting the ball into his hands to take crucial free throws (part of this is his lack of athleticism)Assuming Gavin lives up to the recruiting hype......
We need a guard/wing that can play 15-20 minutes and be a capable defender and a capable shooter.
Based on my expectations (even though Gavin is a fictional character until he plays in my eyes) Gavin does what Cam did and perhaps more from a volume prospective.
Cam was extremely important for Rutgers 2022-23. If Gavin is legit Cam's value would have taken a huge hit in 2023-24.
Cam is a below average defender, a very good shooter when open, a player who struggles to create his own shot, and a player who found himself on the bench of the 2022-23 team in crunch time quite a few times.
If the replacement shoots 69% instead of 89% that is a half a point which doesn't sound significant, but it really is. Especially when you consider the thin margin between NCAA and NIT and how many 1 or 2 possession games that we have played over the past 3 years.I was thinking yesterday the thing we'd miss most was his free throw shooting. But we were also very bad at getting the ball into his hands to take crucial free throws (part of this is his lack of athleticism)
Instead of thinking Gavin replaces Cam, it would have been nice to have 2 elite 3 point shooters on the court at the same timeAssuming Gavin lives up to the recruiting hype......
We need a guard/wing that can play 15-20 minutes and be a capable defender and a capable shooter.
Based on my expectations (even though Gavin is a fictional character until he plays in my eyes) Gavin does what Cam did and perhaps more from a volume prospective.
Cam was extremely important for Rutgers 2022-23. If Gavin is legit Cam's value would have taken a huge hit in 2023-24.
Cam is a below average defender, a very good shooter when open, a player who struggles to create his own shot, and a player who found himself on the bench of the 2022-23 team in crunch time quite a few times.
Agreed - was looking forward to seeing thatInstead of thinking Gavin replaces Cam, it would have been nice to have 2 elite 3 point shooters on the court at the same time
Is that a guess or fact. If a guess, then he's still subject to not signing at the last minute. The new reality.I believe he’s signed.
Yes, high major programs are offering Cam $250-$300k but he is at risk of losing his minutes here 🤣🤣Wonder if there’s any connection between the Davis signing and Cam’s departure? Only so many guard minutes.
Let’s see what high major program he lands at and how many minutes he gets.Yes, high major programs are offering Cam $250-$300k but he is at risk of losing his minutes here 🤣🤣