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Post by hc17 on Oct 16, 2019 14:55:44 GMT -5
After receiving limited contributions from last year's freshmen, what can we realistically expect from the current sophomore class? From what I gather on previous posts, it appears Verbeek is likely a candidate to receive more playing time. Ultimately, how do we see the rotations playing out? While I'm excited about the Freshmen, I'll keep my expectations in check...
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Post by possum on Oct 16, 2019 15:18:16 GMT -5
Don't think anyone knows what to expect from sophomore class at this point. Last year Hargis and Verbeek were given an opportunity to grab some available minutes but after a few games Carmody turned away from them. Given the state of the current roster I think they will definitely get a chance to earn significant playing time this year. Should be interesting to see if they seize the opportunity. I wasn't surprised that Verbeek was not ready last year but was disappointed that Hargis didn't show more. Maybe Carmody's system was not suited to his skills, we will learn more this year.
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Post by hchoops on Oct 16, 2019 15:29:11 GMT -5
One person’s view. I think Hargis will be in the rotation at the 4, while Verbeek, Faw (getting the most minutes) and Niego split time at the 5.and 4. Lowder should get most of the point minutes with Reilly getting the rest. Wade and Copeland will play the 2. Butler will play most of the 3, with Pridgen filling in.
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Post by WorcesterGray on Oct 16, 2019 15:38:24 GMT -5
At Governor's, Pridgen usually was assigned to guard the opponent's best player. In the game I watched he pressed the PG man-to-man at times, and at others effectively defended 6-9 Robbie Stankard (#27 in the Class of 2021) in the half-court. His versatility at that end of the court should earn him significant playing time as the season goes along, imho.
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Post by hcgrad94 on Oct 16, 2019 17:32:19 GMT -5
Robbie Stankard would be a 3rd generation Crusader. What's his game like?
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Post by WorcesterGray on Oct 16, 2019 17:46:48 GMT -5
Stankard looked more comfortable outside than inside offensively - nice touch on jumpers, lanky, not a power type at either end. Ok agility. He's moved on to Phillips Exeter (where Grandison and Copeland played), a much better program than Groton. He has an offer from Bryant, according to VC - then again, who doesn't? www.verbalcommits.com/schools/bryant-university
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Oct 16, 2019 17:56:30 GMT -5
At Governor's, Pridgen usually was assigned to guard the opponent's best player. In the game I watched he pressed the PG man-to-man at times, and at others effectively defended 6-9 Robbie Stankard (#27 in the Class of 2021) in the half-court. His versatility at that end of the court should earn him significant playing time as the season goes along, imho. JP is a hard nosed kid, and will sooner or later provide value to the group. Not predicting stardom, but I think we will all like having him on our side.
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Post by bison137 on Oct 16, 2019 21:17:25 GMT -5
. He has an offer from Bryant, according to VC - then again, who doesn't? That's for sure. Bryant still has about 50 outstanding offers for 2020 players, but in total they extended at least 100 offers in that class. And in the 2021 class, where recruitment really is just beginning, they have already extended 73 offers! In contrast, Holy Cross has three reported offers to 2021 players and Bucknell has two. Bryant has even extended 15 offers to the Class of 2022 - players who just began their sophomore year. None of their offers to the 2021 and 2022 players are worth anything at all.
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Post by hchoops on Oct 16, 2019 21:29:20 GMT -5
The coach of Bryant, Jared Grasso, was the Iona assistant. Iona is known for taking questionable character players, junior college, athletes, and transfers. Despite all the offers, Grasso will eventually probably use the same tactics he employed at Iona.
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Post by bison137 on Oct 16, 2019 23:54:12 GMT -5
The coach of Bryant, Jared Grasso, was the Iona assistant. Iona is known for taking questionable character players, junior college, athletes, and transfers. Despite all the offers, Grasso will eventually probably use the same tactics he employed at Iona. Yes. When he was at Fordham, prior to Iona, he was known as a great recruiter but a questionable coach. The fact that Fordham went 1-22 when he took over as head coach after Whittenburg was fired in early December didn't help his case - even if he did inherit a ton of problems. That reputation followed him to Iona. That likely cost him a couple of head coaching jobs that he interviewed for.
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