Mulcahy

[Russ Wood]

What is the NCAA average?

I'm not sure what you want the average of? Post Up FG%, percent of the time a team scores when they attempt to score on a Post Up or points per possession on that type of play?

But don't worry, I don't know how to calculate it because not all teams us Post Ups the same number of times per game. Rutgers uses Post Ups 9.6 percent of the time, Iowas 12.4 percent of the time, Tennessee 15 percent of the time and so on.

 

[RUsojo]

We’re bad at post ups we can leave it at that. Hopefully Johnson can develop into an offensive threat in the post. I think he can. He has the length to be able to go over either shoulder with pretty good easy as long as he has the touch. Seems athletic enough where he should be able to get that off with decent footwork. I’m just surprised we never any true moves down low heck I can’t remember the last time I saw a good drop step or or jump hook in the lane. Probably Gil

 

[Mr Magoo]

We’re bad at post ups we can leave it at that. Hopefully Johnson can develop into an offensive threat in the post. I think he can. He has the length to be able to go over either shoulder with pretty good easy as long as he has the touch. Seems athletic enough where he should be able to get that off with decent footwork. I’m just surprised we never any true moves down low heck I can’t remember the last time I saw a good drop step or or jump hook in the lane. Probably Gil

Johnson has a good drop step. He used it in the first couple games. He's been tentative as the competition has increased. He has the tools. We'll see how he develops.

 

[soundcrib]

We’re bad at 20 footers. We’re bad at 1 footers. We’re bad at 15 footers when the clock is stopped.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

I'm not sure what you want the average of? Post Up FG%, percent of the time a team scores when they attempt to score on a Post Up or points per possession on that type of play?

But don't worry, I don't know how to calculate it because not all teams us Post Ups the same number of times per game. Rutgers uses Post Ups 9.6 percent of the time, Iowas 12.4 percent of the time, Tennessee 15 percent of the time and so on.

Does that efficiency number include possessions that end in turnover trying to enter the ball in the post? We have had a few of those were we try to enter from the top and not the wings.

I'd also be curious as a breakdown Eugene vs. non Eugene attempts.

My theory, which is not backed with any stats, is the Myles and Shaq D should see more touches in the low block against a bunch of teams....not sure MD is on the list.

 

[Russ Wood]

Does that efficiency number include possessions that end in turnover trying to enter the ball in the post? We have had a few of those were we try to enter from the top and not the wings.

I'd also be curious as a breakdown Eugene vs. non Eugene attempts.

My theory, which is not backed with any stats, is the Myles and Shaq D should see more touches in the low block against a bunch of teams....not sure MD is on the list.

18.3 percent of Rutgers' Post-Ups end in turnovers. In order to determine what the turnover was I'd have to watch all of those plays and that's not happening lol. Btw, 14.4 percent of the time free throws are awarded.

Eugene is a below average post up player, shooting just 35.7 percent on his Post-Up FGA. He is scoring just .691 points per possession on post-up plays. He scores at least one point just 36.4 percent of the time of his post-ups.

 

[rudad02]

Sure it does. Ask Eugene.

Depends on if your shooting correctly. I've seen guys take batting practice up the wazoo & be swinging incorrectly the whole time.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

18.3 percent of Rutgers' Post-Ups end in turnovers. In order to determine what the turnover was I'd have to watch all of those plays and that's not happening lol. Btw, 14.4 percent of the time free throws are awarded.

Eugene is a below average post up player, shooting just 35.7 percent on his Post-Up FGA. He is scoring just .691 points per possession on post-up plays. He scores at least one point just 36.4 percent of the time of his post-ups.

Sounds like a uncontested 27 footer with 21 seconds left in the shot clock is more efficient than all of that.

I am guessing a guy like Nick Ward is around 1.2 PPP when he touches it in the low blocks

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Question Russ...

Given all the data.

Who is better junior Melo Trimble or junior Anthony Cowan?

 

[Russ Wood]

Sounds like a uncontested 27 footer with 21 seconds left in the shot clock is more efficient than all of that.

I am guessing a guy like Nick Ward is around 1.2 PPP when he touches it in the low blocks

Nick Ward is at 1.071 PPP on post-ups.

Because I'm expecting someone to ask, here are the top three ranked players on post-ups based on points per possession.

1. Chuma Okeke (Auburn) 1.75 ppp at 81.8 percent FG shooting
2. Hunter Maldonado (Wyoming) 1.65 ppp at 80 percent FG shooting
3. Josh Carlton (UConn) 1.5 ppp at 80 percent FG shooting (except UConn doesn't pass it to him on the blocks much)

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

That's it? That is below the overall offensive efficiency of MSU. Either your numbers are fake or it would suggest you shouldn't even bother going inside.

I suppose you can argue that Ward getting the ball inside increases fouls which indirectly gives you a benefit in offensive efficiency by getting to the bonus earlier or getting people in foul trouble.

Let's blow up college basketball and eliminate the 3 point shot and get rid of the shot clock and then efficiency numbers may reflect what Naismith envisioned the game was about!!!! :sunglasses:

 

[Russ Wood]

Question Russ...

Given all the data.

Who is better junior Melo Trimble or junior Anthony Cowan?

Was having this conversation the other day with someone.

Right now I'd give a slight edge to Cowan because of his three-point accuracy thus far in the season.

The two are almost identical in terms of usage rate, percentage of shots, assist rate, turnover rate, blocks and steals. Melo was slightly better at getting to the FT line, but he wasn't as accurate a FT shooter (79.1 percent) in his junior year compared to Cowan (at this point in time) who is making 82.8 percent of his free throws.

Melo's best year at Maryland was his freshman season.

 

[MadRU]

Hopefully Mulcahy has 4 great years at Rutgers.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

dont watch MD like you probably do...Cowan is a much better defensive player correct?

 

[Mr Magoo]

dont watch MD like you probably do...Cowan is a much better defensive player correct?

Mulcahy has about a dozen or so points at the half against a scrappy Central team and winning by 14. Can kind of do what he wants. Probably 2 of 3 from 3. Really needs to stop the one-handed passes.

 

[knights1212]

I read that Gill beat Hunterdon Central by 18 tonight. Hopefully the box score will be up soon.

 

[Mr Magoo]

Mulcahy wound up with 22 points and played well.

 

[BigEastPhil]

So I went to see mulcahy play cba today. Very impressed as expected. Kid is a terrific passer and has that innate ability to see the play progress ahead of time. Can shoot, dribble with both hands. And has an attitude which I loved as he was giving it to the cba student section, a heckler in the stands and cba. It's going to be fun watching him play and develop even more and we all should be very appreciative he chose Rutgers to stay home. I thought what even made it more impressive is that his teammates are not near his skill set and regardless Mulcahy was always passing to them and playing the prototypical point guard role making everyone else on the team better despite being double teamed etc throughout game. He's very mature and his basketball iq is exceptional

 

[shields]

Did they win? Saw paul on Thursday. Made one beautiful behind the back pass for a layup.

 

[dpwhite]

 

[shields]

I was impressed with the freshman Anglin the other day. Needs the weight room but he is young.

 

[TDIrish27]

The frosh PG Mabrey from CBA was very good today also.

 

[shields]

Is Mabrey related to the sisters?

 

[higgins3]

Go to 1.27 if you are interested.

These guys are pushing this young kid so hard. Let him be a HS senior.

Let him be a senior in HS. The reporter sounds like a clown.

 

[BigEastPhil]

Is Mabrey related to the sisters?

Yes. Younger brother. He was good and I believe a freshman as well.

 

[BigEastPhil]

Did they win? Saw paul on Thursday. Made one beautiful behind the back pass for a layup.

Beat cba by 8. Good competitive game. Mulcahy shined over everyone

 

[RUONTHERISE]

Went to the game at brookdale today. Mulcahy really can make the pass. Nice stroke on a couple of 3 pointers he hit today. Had about 3 blocks where he was side by side with kid who took it down the lane to block them when they went up for shot.

20 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.

 

[shields]

Gill plays Bridgewater next. Is game at Bridgewater?

 

[Mr Magoo]

Gill plays Bridgewater next. Is game at Bridgewater?

I believe it’s at Gill 7:00 PM Tuesday.

 

[RUChow]

I believe it’s at Gill 7:00 PM Tuesday.

Was the HC at Gill in 1984. Had eight kids in the entire program.

 

[knights1212]

I was also at the game today and stayed for all 5 games. Ranney beat Bergen Catholic in the final game by 1 point. Matt Zona played well for Bergen Catholic. I know he had at least 13 points. He was 3-4 on threes and had about 8 rebound. He is only a junior and stood toe to toe against the Ranney kids. As for Paul Mulcahy he shot 6-8 on field goals and 6-8 on foul shots. He was 2-3 on threes and had 20 points and 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Jerry Carino told me he was just sop impressed by Paul's offensive game today. He definitely will help us next year.

 

[zebnatto]

Okay, Ive never seen PM in person, but this is what I get from others’ comments and the clips.

How can a new kid improve a team? RU doesn’t have, and Paul doesn’t seem to me, an automatic best player on the floor type, by a long shot. But there’s another way, and this seems to be what we’re hoping—make every other player on your team better.

 

[Mr Magoo]

Okay, Ive never seen PM in person, but this is what I get from others’ comments and the clips.

How can a new kid improve a team? RU doesn’t have, and Paul doesn’t seem to me, an automatic best player on the floor type, by a long shot. But there’s another way, and this seems to be what we’re hoping—make every other player on your team better.

He’ll improve the team by actually having a real pass-first PG on the court who makes good decisions and can also score. Additionally, it allows Baker to slide to his natural 2-guard position. That’s a big deal.

 

[higgins3]

Really excited for Mulcahy. He seems like such a mature kid, which is awesome to see. It will also benefit him that he can come here and won’t Be pressured from day 1 and can grow into his spot. No one is asking him to be the savior. Just come work with your team and try to get into the ncaa tournament together. A mindset he is very big on-doing it together.

 

[TDIrish27]

Beat cba by 8. Good competitive game. Mulcahy shined over everyone

CBA 5th or 6th in Monmouth County--------slow

I like Mulcahy's basketball skills and IQ .

That shot has to be changed----you won't get it off against Big Ten Guards and like most kids he'll need to get stronger and quicker.

 

[Fzacsattac]

He will be a welcome addition!

 

[MadRU]

 

[RUsince52]

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.

Doesn't have to be a longer shot. I'd be happy with being able to hit a 10-12 foot jumper when the defender is giving them that shot. Not really sure they even have a jump shot.

 

[soundcrib]

CBA 5th or 6th in Monmouth County--------slow

I like Mulcahy's basketball skills and IQ .

That shot has to be changed----you won't get it off against Big Ten Guards and like most kids he'll need to get stronger

How do tall folks like Mulcahy and Thiam still have a push shot from their chin? How hasn't anyone fixed it, especially for someone like Mulcahy who has had so much personalized training?

 

[PRYMEHOOPS]

SO much " personal training"????
if you knew a little about his family situation, commute,etc, - you'd probably question that claim. i know hIS FAMILY. THEY surely are not from money. Kid never had personal trainers. there are six kids. Paul trained at the park. He was not produced in a factory by some so called trainers. need to chill with analyzing every aspect of an 18 year kid. You certainly can not train toughness.