Comments on: The Grime: UCONN and the playground style

By: funkalot

funkalot — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:41:16 +0000

Sean,

Wow, you realy think that much of Raymond Felton. It appears that he is being pushed out of Charlotte by DJ Augustin; who seemingly is the preference at point for Larry Brown. Rumors abound that at the end of the season, Charlotte will jettison Ray Felton.

By: Sean Couch

Sean Couch — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:11:05 +0000

No doubt, people get looked at to fit a philosophy and a system to win chips. The Lakers look for guards that defend and hit open shots from the wings and the corners. That’s where their guards end up in their offense. San Antonio needs a guard that executes pick and roll and creates easy uptempo offense alone, while Boston needs a pass first guard that can step in when one of the big 3 is off. Rondo is a perfect match because he doesn’t have a lot of pressure to score and doesn’t have to work like a Ray Felton, who i feel is a better all-around player, to get a shot.

Ray Felton is a great guard just waiting to evolve. The next Devin Harris when Jordan gets the personnel right in Charlotte.

By: funkalot

funkalot — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:09:42 +0000

Trevor,

The NBA is an inexact science. For instance, staying with UCONN history, could you have foreseen Kevin Ollie making the “L” or more amazing having lasted for 10 seasons. His numbers in college were mediocre, comparatively, yet he found the right fit , in terms of systems, to create a career in the NBA. Likewise, the same scenario held true for Howard Eisley, whom I watched closely at Boston College. It really is a matter of serendipity.

By: Sean Couch

Sean Couch — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:01:38 +0000

Trevor:

Field’s is a good college player that isn’t ultra-athletic at 5′10″ and does not consistently knock down the open jumper.

I happen to like Kyle Mcalarney as a potential pro because he shoots the lights out and i think he’s might a little more athletic than a Gerry McNamara who struggled to make it. While he doesn’t handle like Luke Ridenour he is a better shooter and in the right system could display develop slowly like Maryland alum Steve Blake.

The reason why i like Austrie is his shooting mechanics and his ability to go mid-range off the dribble.

By: Trevor Kapp

Trevor Kapp — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:39:20 +0000

sean- i think it’s an interesting point, my only thing is that i think there’re guys much better than craig who don’t even get talked about. take levance fields from pitt or last year jonathan wallace from g’town or kyle mcalarney from nd. those guys put up monster numbers and played much bigger roles on more successful teams but don’t get talked about as pro prospects. i know being a good college guard doesn’t always translate to playing in the league and there’re also guys in the league who weren’t great in college but it’s hard for me to see craig making it when those guys probably won’t.

By: Sean Couch

Sean Couch — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:00:26 +0000

Trevor

I respect your opinion, indeed Austrie hasn’t shown his total package but there are some players who play at high levels that have the ability to score when space and scheme is given them. A pro team that runs a triangle set would make Craig look good while someone like Chi-town’s Jeremy Pargo would be better suited in D’Antoni’s system of high screen and roll. UCONN is a transition team that caters to guards that hold the rock and finish. Craig is a pass first player that looks to catch and shoot and kills in mid-range.

The point is where Craig scores. I think Austrie has some Laker in him, D. Fisher like potential because he can shoot and ball hawk. Sometimes it clicks, a light comes on and a player shows his game. We’ll see if that happens with Craig.

By: Trevor Kapp

Trevor Kapp — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:40:21 +0000

Sean- don’t get me wrong, i like craig’s game and i think he’s a factor off the bench for uconn but he’s not an nba player. he hasn’t shot above 40 percent in any of his years and he’s played in big big east games but the last two years they’ve played in one tournament game. i think craig’s another case of a solid college player who will have a decent career overseas, but not in the league.

By: Sean Couch

Sean Couch — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:49:49 +0000

Kemba had 21 points this year in a game. He didn’t get a lot of time in Saturday’s Gonzaga game but he’s representing strongly on the court.

By: bobbito garcia

bobbito garcia — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:33:24 +0000

couch–

i haven’t watched a college game this year yet. how is ez pass playing if all these uconn guards are puttign in so much damage? is kemba getting numbers, too?