|
Post by neighborhoodsuperstar on May 23, 2020 14:13:40 GMT -5
I fully agree....but I wonder how valuable that would make him feel. As soon as he dishes the ball after a rebound, this team will be hustling down the court, looking for a quick 2 points. He may not consistently get in the offensive flow of the game. What ? If he gets the rebound and starts the break he has done his job as pertaining to the flow of the game . Someone has to layback to defend the basket in case of a turnover . NHSS I just have to ask this . What is it about Harry that makes you feel that he is not made to play in coach Jones's system or is not a good fit for Jones's system . The kid just completed his first season under Jones and at the college level give the kid more credit than that because Harry did show potential and should comeback stronger this season. I don't know many players who would be content on being a defense-only player. "Someone has to lay back to defend the basket in case of a turnover" - how many ballers do you know of, whether it be pro, college, high school, middle school or rec ball, that would be content with just laying back on defense? This ain't soccer. He ain't a goalie. Last year, we had a 6'8 center, a 6'8 power forward and 3 guards in the starting lineup. Our lineup wasn't predicated on height. To me, Jones wanted to put his BEST PLAYERS on the floor. Who's to say the same thing won't unfold this year? Kam, Kwe, and Harris will definitely be on the floor. That leaves 2 spots. Can Harry outwork the recruits to get more time on the floor? I haven't even mentioned Lyons, who's at 6'6. I really don't think Coach Jones is focused on height - he's focused on who has the talent to pay dividends on the floor. I'll say this though....if there's a tie between a good 6'8 dude and an equally good 6'11 dude....I'd want the 6'11 dude out on the floor. Harry had a decent first year. Nevertheless, at year's end, I was very concerned about his hands (ie. firmly securing rebounds; catching passes that come his way). His endurance/stamina needs to improve. I'm not saying he cannot improve these things, but these aspects have to improve if he wants to see quality minutes on the floor. I'm hoping for a significant jump for him between his freshman and sophomore seasons. All I'm saying is we got a 6'8 JUCO in Quenton Jones coming in. We got a 6'7 graduate transfer in Tyler Jones coming in from UMES. Both dudes have been exposed to college ball. Even though not as tall, we got 6'5 Jeremy Robinson coming in. He could theoretically be a 4 at certain times at 6'5, 215. I just think we need to be prepared to see lineups on the floor that are going to nontraditional. We may even go 4 guards for brief periods, with Kam, Kwe, Harris and Maye. Although he's clearly our tallest player on the team, Harry's gotta improve to not only get on the floor, but stay on the floor. Our other not-as-tall recruits are already college basketball-ready. I don't see Coach Jones formulating his lineups game in and game out based on player height....
|
|
saabman
Official BDF member
Posts: 11,810
|
Post by saabman on May 23, 2020 15:06:34 GMT -5
What ? If he gets the rebound and starts the break he has done his job as pertaining to the flow of the game . Someone has to layback to defend the basket in case of a turnover . NHSS I just have to ask this . What is it about Harry that makes you feel that he is not made to play in coach Jones's system or is not a good fit for Jones's system . The kid just completed his first season under Jones and at the college level give the kid more credit than that because Harry did show potential and should comeback stronger this season. I don't know many players who would be content on being a defense-only player. "Someone has to lay back to defend the basket in case of a turnover" - how many ballers do you know of, whether it be pro, college, high school, middle school or rec ball, that would be content with just laying back on defense? This ain't soccer. He ain't a goalie. Last year, we had a 6'8 center, a 6'8 power forward and 3 guards in the starting lineup. Our lineup wasn't predicated on height. To me, Jones wanted to put his BEST PLAYERS on the floor. Who's to say the same thing won't unfold this year? Kam, Kwe, and Harris will definitely be on the floor. That leaves 2 spots. Can Harry outwork the recruits to get more time on the floor? I haven't even mentioned Lyons, who's at 6'6. I really don't think Coach Jones is focused on height - he's focused on who has the talent to pay dividends on the floor. I'll say this though....if there's a tie between a good 6'8 dude and an equally good 6'11 dude....I'd want the 6'11 dude out on the floor. Harry had a decent first year. Nevertheless, at year's end, I was very concerned about his hands (ie. firmly securing rebounds; catching passes that come his way). His endurance/stamina needs to improve. I'm not saying he cannot improve these things, but these aspects have to improve if he wants to see quality minutes on the floor. I'm hoping for a significant jump for him between his freshman and sophomore seasons. All I'm saying is we got a 6'8 JUCO in Quenton Jones coming in. We got a 6'7 graduate transfer in Tyler Jones coming in from UMES. Both dudes have been exposed to college ball. Even though not as tall, we got 6'5 Jeremy Robinson coming in. He could theoretically be a 4 at certain times at 6'5, 215. I just think we need to be prepared to see lineups on the floor that are going to nontraditional. We may even go 4 guards for brief periods, with Kam, Kwe, Harris and Maye. Although he's clearly our tallest player on the team, Harry's gotta improve to not only get on the floor, but stay on the floor. Our other not-as-tall recruits are already college basketball-ready. I don't see Coach Jones formulating his lineups game in and game out based on player height.... Harry does not have to be a starter to be an contributing asset . Coach Jones will do what is best for the team . I'm not hanging my hat on any of the so called "college basketball ready " recruits not until I get to see them in action. So we will see what is what when the season starts.
|
|
Maxell
Official BDF member
Director of BDF Marketing
Posts: 12,439
|
Post by Maxell on May 23, 2020 16:32:45 GMT -5
Will Harry be able to get back from Scotland?
|
|
|
Post by pommie on May 23, 2020 16:45:11 GMT -5
Will Harry be able to get back from Scotland? Good question. Currently US immigration prevents him entering the US. He is in scotland and I live in England and I am not allowed to travel to see him. Also Universities in the UK and US are already announced that teaching will be online for first semester or all the academic year. So unless things change over the next few months Harry may have to stay in Scotland. Hopefully this won’t happen, but this pandemic has changed things for years to come.
|
|
Maxell
Official BDF member
Director of BDF Marketing
Posts: 12,439
|
Post by Maxell on May 23, 2020 17:07:51 GMT -5
Will Harry be able to get back from Scotland? Good question. Currently US immigration prevents him entering the US. He is in scotland and I live in England and I am not allowed to travel to see him. Also Universities in the UK and US are already announced that teaching will be online for first semester or all the academic year. So unless things change over the next few months Harry may have to stay in Scotland. Hopefully this won’t happen, but this pandemic has changed things for years to come. I pray that things do change and look forward to seeing him back on the court. AGGIE PRIDE!
|
|
|
Post by aggieepower1990 on May 23, 2020 18:07:13 GMT -5
I hope things change do Harry can return.
Harry received solid minutes as a freshman. His body will develop and naturally get stronger. He may grow. With a strength and conditioning regimen he could be a beast. In the current scheme he would be an excellent change of pace player to pull the P5 bigs out of the paint with 3-pt shooting. If Harry can pull down 7 rebounds, 1-2 blocks and a couple of shot alterations, he would be considered a force with what we have. I see a big upside.
|
|