Pass on player. Final answer.
I was not blown away with the film I saw of him. But, he did hit 6 of 7 threes in a tourney game.
Pass on player. Final answer.
I was not blown away with the film I saw of him. But, he did hit 6 of 7 threes in a tourney game.
Theoretically if the current class underwhelms AND there isn't improvement from last year's class AND we take 2 steps backwards on the court this year there will be legitimate discussions.
...and tries to deflate the controversy by handing a diet coke to a cop in riot gear...Let's keep this going.... AND, Pikiell throws basketballs at the players in practice AND gets caught up in an Adidas scandal.
No such thing as “job security “ I dont care if a coach has a ten year contract. Do I think Pike will get fired if we go 2 games under 500 next year, NO. But I think he will be somewhat on the hot seat if he does and needs to go post season the following year. He is definitely Building something special and I’m not a Debbie downer but the reality is there. I just think this next year is key to getting a winning record and he needs all the help he can get now.
Won loss record ALWAYS has an impact.Zero shot....again for the umpteenth time....this is a 2 year window....2018 and 2019 recruiting for the most part will be done before this team plays one game this season....or essentially it's 2 years with players essentially finalized for the next 2 seasons....i am not saying games this season wont impact 2020 or 2021 recruiting for the program but win loss record has NO as in zero impact on Pike whatsoever....
Coach P's job in jeopardy???? R U kidding? He is going to be given several years to turn this ship around and one more year of under .500 is not going to put him on the hot seat. If year 5 and still not winning record then let's talk.
Key words here: “this program needs wins now” and so does Coach P! If the team goes under 500, there is a chance Pikiell ‘s job will be in jeopardy. I truly hope that is not the case but that’s the reality of big time athletics.
...and tries to deflate the controversy by handing a diet coke to a cop in riot gear...
Won loss record ALWAYS has an impact.
I've read the posts. Nowhere do I see or anyone else commenting about the won loss being important for 2019 recruiting. You and many others continue to downplay the impact the won loss record has on perception on the program when, in fact, it is the most important factor. No one would argue that next year's record is going to have any major impact on 2019 recruiting because anyone that remotely follows college basketball knows the Fall period is where you have to succeed.The specific question was 2019 recruiting....and on Pike......neither are going to be determined based on this coming season.....that doesn't mean RU can go 10-22 (which wont happen), but too many phony narratives being tossed around, with no supporting information.....everyone wants to be Mike and the Mad Dog I guess, with clichés, etc....
Theoretically if the current class underwhelms AND there isn't improvement from last year's class AND we take 2 steps backwards on the court this year there will be legitimate discussions.
Theoretically if the current class underwhelms AND there isn't improvement from last year's class AND we take 2 steps backwards on the court this year there will be legitimate discussions.
I'm not impressed. He's definitely not his older brother or even his father, but he probably thinks that he is.Jacob Young is on his visit right now.... Thursday to Saturday. I guess we will hear some reports in a few days. Looks like we are going hard after him.
@Russ Wood Just curious, what are your thoughts on Jacob Young as a PG and a player? What do you think he can add to Rutgers?
Yup Big XII Tournament loss to Texas Tech. The game after that he made one-of-six. The game before that he had one-of-seven.I was not blown away with the film I saw of him. But, he did hit 6 of 7 threes in a tourney game.
Yeah but did they tell him that they want him to run the show? I say that half jokingly because that would be interesting to watch. I'd love to see him pass the ball, I didn't watch many Texas games this season, but in the games I did I don't recall Young passing it much. He either caught it and shot it or drove to the basket to score.I guess we will see because based on his comments it looks like Rutgers is looking at him as a PG. He said the staff told him they are looking for someone to run the show.
Yeah but did they tell him that they want him to run the show? I say that half jokingly because that would be interesting to watch. I'd love to see him pass the ball, I didn't watch many Texas games this season, but in the games I did I don't recall Young passing it much. He either caught it and shot it or drove to the basket to score.
Shaka Smart sure wasn't trying to use Young as a point guard. The kid is wired to score, he hunts buckets.
Yup Big XII Tournament loss to Texas Tech. The game after that he made one-of-six. The game before that he had one-of-seven.
That's 2-of-13 if you're keeping track.
Like I said in my other post: Missed my first 15 field goal attempts? No problem, the 16th will go in so I'll keep shooting.
This seems to be what im hearing too. Im not thrilled about wasting a ship on him.I'm not impressed. He's definitely not his older brother or even his father, but he probably thinks that he is.
He's an undersized 2G who jacks up a lot of shots. He'll sprint to the corner in transition and wait for someone to pass him the ball so he can catch-and-shoot. Missed my first 15 field goal attempts? No problem, the 16th will go in so I'll keep shooting. Shot selection isn't the greatest. I watched the NCAA Tournament game against Nevada and he had at least two airballs. One of them was WAAAYYY off.
He plays with great energy and has a nice burst off the bounce in transition. Shows some toughness. I'm just not a fan of his overall game.
I would have preferred Mulcahy but Pikiell must have have made a judgement that he was going to pick another school and thus the commitment by Young.This seems to be what im hearing too. Im not thrilled about wasting a ship on him.
Sounds to me like we landed a poor mans nigel johnson. Bad take imo
Hasn't stepped on the court but we've already wasted the ship lolThis seems to be what im hearing too. Im not thrilled about wasting a ship on him.
Sounds to me like we landed a poor mans nigel johnson. Bad take imo
Well, hes been on a d1 court for 2 years. So to say he hasnt stepped on the floor yet is a little misleadingHasn't stepped on the court but we've already wasted the ship lol
Kiss wasn't a finished product when he came to us but pikiell and staff worked hard to develop him..now it sounds like hes going to be one of our better overall players next year. Kiss played for a small school and got starter minutes..I get that he had more playing time than young. But if kiss went to a school like Texas, who is to say his situation wouldn't have played out similarly. What you see is not what you will get with these sit out transfers. You have to factor in how much the staff thinks it can improve the player over the course of a RS year and they obviously must like him a lot. This kid has bloodlines and needs a staff filled with guards to teach him how to play defense.Well, hes been on a d1 court for 2 years. So to say he hasnt stepped on the floor yet is a little misleading
Misleading. You are doing the same thing that the first post did with the 6 out of 7. The kid shot 32% from three last year. Stop picking a small sample size that fits your agenda.
"Wasting a ship on him"? C'mon now kinda early for that take.This seems to be what im hearing too. Im not thrilled about wasting a ship on him.
Sounds to me like we landed a poor mans nigel johnson. Bad take imo
If you are scouting kids, Kiss and Young are two very different players when they were being recruited.Kiss wasn't a finished product when he came to us but pikiell and staff worked hard to develop him..now it sounds like hes going to be one of our better overall players next year. Kiss played for a small school and got starter minutes..I get that he had more playing time than young. But if kiss went to a school like Texas, who is to say his situation wouldn't have played out similarly. What you see is not what you will get with these sit out transfers. You have to factor in how much the staff thinks it can improve the player over the course of a RS year and they obviously must like him a lot. This kid has bloodlines and needs a staff filled with guards to teach him how to play defense.
Kiss started playing bball im high school, raw is an understatement. Youngs been ballin since he could stand upKiss wasn't a finished product when he came to us but pikiell and staff worked hard to develop him..now it sounds like hes going to be one of our better overall players next year. Kiss played for a small school and got starter minutes..I get that he had more playing time than young. But if kiss went to a school like Texas, who is to say his situation wouldn't have played out similarly. What you see is not what you will get with these sit out transfers. You have to factor in how much the staff thinks it can improve the player over the course of a RS year and they obviously must like him a lot. This kid has bloodlines and needs a staff filled with guards to teach him how to play defense.
it doesnt matter if they play the same position..both are guys the staff identified as those they think they can develop over the course of a RS yearIf you are scouting kids, Kiss and Young are two very different players when they were being recruited.