Mulcahy

[Rhuarc]

Getting a true point guard in here would be probably the biggest accomplishment of the Pike era, it's been so long since our last good one. Any player that can alleviate some of the pressure on Baker and not make him feel like he has to do everything on this team will be huge. I also think it will trickle down to the others when it comes to shooting and should lead to an increase in higher percentage shots and yes, less pressure.

Anyway, I hope he's as good as promised.

 

[Mr_Twister]

Hope you’re right. Currently, we do not hit 3’s in warmups and when wide open in games. And whether you can coach players into shooting a higher percentage is debatable. Shooting thousands of shots in the gym does not make you a better shooter.

 

[PiscatawayMike]

Shooting thousands of shots in the gym does not make you a better shooter.

Sure it does. Ask Eugene.

 

[NewJerseyHawk]

The question I have is can you have the offensive efficiency you need to win with a perimeter player(s) who aren't threats from the outside. I totally get what Mathis and Mulcahy can bring to the table, but don't you need perimeter players that need to be guarded 20+ feet from the basket.

Your point about what Mulcahy will be in 6-18 months is what is important. I know there has already been a transformation in his strength. Will that continue and will be able to knock down lightly contested shots from the perimeter?

Not sure anyone stated he's not a threat from the outside. He has made multiple 3s in a lot of his games.....if fans are looking for a rebound by Mulcahy where he takes the ball to the 3 point line and launches a 3, then I am sure that's what fans want to see. I think his 3s are almost set up by the flow of the game.

I also don't anticipate a situation where he walks in the door at 25 minutes a game with the guards in place. Young will be a player that fits a lot of what fans want to see.....a player capable of scoring on his own, with 3 point range.

 

[Big East Beast]

Roster next year will definitely be interesting since both Young & Mulcahy can play.

 

[Goku]

Roster next year will definitely be interesting since both Young & Mulcahy can play.

If everyone stays, we lose doorson, who from all accounts is a really good guy and gives solid minutes, but we have 3 bigs for next year. But we add young, who coach was really happy to get. And mulcahy is in a situation where he does not have to step in and do too much all at once. We’ll have Caleb with experience from this past year to play the point too. Next year we have good reason to expect a record above .500

 

[BoroKnight]

Really? RU lost out on a kid in their backyard to Butler? That's awful

Look on the bright side. Maybe he wanted to destroy Seton Hall eight times instead of four.

 

[Mr_Twister]

Sure it does. Ask Eugene.

Less than 70% free throw shooter. Let’s check Eugene’s stats midway through the Big Ten schedule.

 

[soundcrib]

Less than 70% free throw shooter. Let’s check Eugene’s stats midway through the Big Ten schedule.

Well we clearly practiced his 3 and not his FTs.

 

[RU848789]

He's a 6'6" true PG with a great handle and outstanding vision, able to make every pass and then some. Seems to have average speed and quickness, but has a quick first step and crossover, so he'll be able to occasionally get to the rim, especially when guys overplay him. Can't quite tell how good of a shooter he'll be at the next level (a little concerned with a low release), but I think he has the potential to be an outstanding pass-first PG. He'll also get some rebounds at his height.

 

[Scarlet Blind]

According to IG, he's a 6'9" PG, now. Must've gotten a growth spurt.

 

[Tango Two]

 

[higgins3]

According to IG, he's a 6'9" PG, now. Must've gotten a growth spurt.

I think that was a joke. I saw that as well.

 

[RutHut]

Really looking forward to watching Paul at RU. I think he's a more polished version of Caleb McConnell.

Go RU.

 

[kcg88]

Can't wait to see us miss shots from crisper passes. Really excited.

 

[RUforJERSEY]

Can he shoot?

 

[RutgersMO]

Great ball movement:

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Does Battle shoot and hit “s?

If so we should add Battle as a scoring option....guessing Mathis, Harper , Kiss step up their games

Then there”s Gio...

Mo

 

[kcg88]

Does Battle shoot and hit “s?

If so we should add Battle as a scoring option....guessing Mathis, Harper , Kiss step up their games

Then there”s Gio...

Mo

Battle signed with Butler

 

[Fzacsattac]

Really? RU lost out on a kid in their backyard to Butler? That's awful

I see what you did there....lol

 

[MadRU]

First loss of the season:

 

[soundcrib]

That last possession...

 

[shields]

Going on Thursday to see Paul play. January 27 Gill is playing Ranney.

 

[Mr Magoo]

Going to Hunterdon Central to see him play again tomorrow.

 

[shields]

Wish I could go tomorrow, taking my daughter somewhere.

 

[higgins3]

Keep working your shot,Mulcahy. I notices he fades to the left a lot on his shot. I wonder if its a leg strength imbalance.

Good luck to him!

 

[RU9205]

Going to check him out tomorrow at Hunterdon Central

 

[Johnny Biggs]

Always best to temper expectations for freshman at this level.

 

[knights1212]

Jerry Carino said tonight that Mulcahy is playing against CBA on Saturday at Brookdale CC. I think I might go watch that one.

 

[Russ Wood]

Going to check him out tomorrow at Hunterdon Central

Make sure you wear Rutgers gear and act like a 30 year old woman who is watching Justin Timberlake. But keep at least 10 between you and Mulcahy because security & stuff.

 

[RUChow]

Hope you’re right. Currently, we do not hit 3’s in warmups and when wide open in games. And whether you can coach players into shooting a higher percentage is debatable. Shooting thousands of shots in the gym does not make you a better shooter.

Shooting thousands of shots the wrong way will not improve your shooting but shooting thousands of shots with improved technique will.

 

[willisneverrana43]

Word has been coming out that there's never been a shortage of bread or fish at any wedding he's attended.

 

[RUJMM78]

That last possession...

The Bergen Catholic center,Zona,has a nice jump shot from the top of the key like you see at Michigan and Princeton.

 

[RUsojo]

It’s a simple recipe. You need wings and shooters, and those players need to be able to guard multiple positions. We have one guy who can do 2 of those 3 things on the roster in 2019. Just one! (If you want to count Geo as being able to guard 2/3 maybe I’ll give you two but I’m not sure he can)

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

The Bergen Catholic center,Zona,has a nice jump shot from the top of the key like you see at Michigan and Princeton.

This is where I think our recruiting has to change. I am OK having 1 or maybe 2 bigs on the roster that are back to the back 6'10''+ centers. We have Duke, Carter, Johnson and Doorson (4 out of 13) who all are not going to knock down that shot.

 

[RUsojo]

This is where I think our recruiting has to change. I am OK having 1 or maybe 2 bigs on the roster that are back to the back 6'10''+ centers. We have Duke, Carter, Johnson and Doorson (4 out of 13) who all are not going to knock down that shot.

Nor can they knock down shots posting up

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Nor can they knock down shots posting up

That’s not true

 

[RUsojo]

That’s not true

Sure it is. You take away offensive putbacks and none of our bigs can score in the post consistently

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Sure it is. You take away offensive putbacks and none of our bigs can score in the post consistently

I disagree. To be really honest neither of us can make that definitive call right now because guards and wings are not getting the ball inside so we have no idea how efficient (or inefficient) we are from the low post.

 

[Russ Wood]

I disagree. To be really honest neither of us can make that definitive call right now because guards and wings are not getting the ball inside so we have no idea how efficient (or inefficient) we are from the low post.

According to Synergy Sports Technology, Rutgers is below average in Post-Ups shooting 40.5 percent (30-of-74) and scoring just 38.5 percent of the time that a possession ends with a Post-Up. Rutgers is scoring just .74 points per possession on this play type.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

According to Synergy Sports Technology, Rutgers is below average in Post-Ups shooting 40.5 percent (30-of-74) and scoring just 38.5 percent of the time that a possession ends with a Post-Up. Rutgers is scoring just .74 points per possession on this play type.

What is the NCAA average?