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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Apr 24, 2020 21:07:14 GMT -5
This may have been asked/discussed, but I’d be interested in opinions: What do folks think Pridgen’s numbers would have been WITHOUT his significant time on the floor, and WITH a stronger supporting cast around him? I’m not questioning his talent or his effort, and I certainly wish that he’d be returning in the Fall, but I’m wondering how much JP and his numbers will actually be missed. Discuss. I think he will be missed a great deal. He was very efficient on the offensive end of the floor. He shot .568 on twos and .429 on the selective threes he attempted. The rest of the team shot .470 and an abysmal .313 on threes He took only 12 shots a game and scored 17 points per game. The rest of the team took 46 shots per game to score 50 points He took 20.4% of our shots but scored 24.7% of our points
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Post by cfrivals on Apr 24, 2020 22:05:01 GMT -5
He was ok, but definitely benefited from a very poor team around him. 6’5” power forwards are not go to guys on a winning team. Big loss as he was a building block.
Seems that BN wants guards 6’4 and up and forwards 6’7 and up
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Apr 24, 2020 22:17:50 GMT -5
Isn't it contradictory to think you can benefit from weak teammates? It might help you get more playing time but I don't see how it could help you on the floor. It's not like he was our only option and had to take 20 shots a game-he took only 12.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 24, 2020 22:45:09 GMT -5
I agree he will be missed, especially at the start of the year. He would still be a leader and that strength will be missed. I am hoping this team will develop, led by the seniors' experience with these coaches last season. By the start of PL play we may see HC scoring more and playing more effective defense. Right now - not having seen our new talent in person - this is a hope, but I believe we can see it in reality in PL competition. Of course, that depends on just how much the coaches get to work with the players between now and when they play as a team. My fingers are crossed. Good point, as probably the youngest team in the PL next year in terms of returning years of experience, we will suffer more from reduced opportunities to practice before the season. On the other hand there is no indication of any turnover in the coaching staff, so that won't add to the learning curve.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 24, 2020 22:55:06 GMT -5
Isn't it contradictory to think you can benefit from weak teammates? It might help you get more playing time but I don't see how it could help you on the floor. It's not like he was our only option and had to take 20 shots a game-he took only 12. Translation: Instead of being an undisciplined freelancer, he actually was prudent with his shot selection and was hard to stop when he chose to shoot despite opponents keying on him. I have a picture in my mind of him missing a shot close to the basket, getting his own rebound, missing again and by sheer force of will, getting the rebound again and powering it in. He's entered the portal but hasn't signed anywhere so maybe cooler heads will prevail. We always seem to have an extra scholarship available.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Apr 25, 2020 4:35:06 GMT -5
He's a tough kid, unafraid of competing against bigger kids; with confidence and swagger. That alone makes it a big loss. Maybe in time he's replaced by committee, but we need more of his kind, not fewer/less (covering bases).
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Post by hcpride on Apr 25, 2020 4:54:48 GMT -5
He was ok, but definitely benefited from a very poor team around him. 6’5” power forwards are not go to guys on a winning team. Big loss as he was a building block. Seems that BN wants guards 6’4 and up and forwards 6’7 and up Agreed. He was the best offensive player on our team. And a very agile 'power forward' for the Patriot League. (I did have my doubt about his 6'5" listed height...even without those doubts I really don't see him as a power forward at a place like Arkansas, for example.)
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Post by trimster on Apr 25, 2020 6:44:14 GMT -5
He was ok, but definitely benefited from a very poor team around him. 6’5” power forwards are not go to guys on a winning team. Big loss as he was a building block. Seems that BN wants guards 6’4 and up and forwards 6’7 and up Agreed. He was the best offensive player on our team. And a very agile 'power forward' for the Patriot League. (I did have my doubt about his 6'5" listed height...even without those doubts I really don't see him as a power forward at a place like Arkansas, for example.) I don’t watch too much college hoops other than HC but my instincts tell me HC and the Patriot League is a good fit for what Joe brings and doesn’t bring to the table. He was one of the main reasons I kept going to games as the season progressed and feel he will be greatly missed.
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Post by timholycross on Apr 25, 2020 9:12:48 GMT -5
It may seem odd by today’s standards, but in the late 1960s the home (white) uniforms would have even numbers, and the away (purple) uniforms would have odd numbers. So Sasso would be #54 at home and #55 when playing away. The Jack D. era unis with the names on the back were even/even*; being the manager at the time I can attest to that. Worn George B's first year, then replaced by what at the time would have been described as North Carolina knockoffs. The ones Jack inherited (no names) and used for a year or so were most likely even/odd as you mentioned. *There was an odd number or two at the end of those unis' use; remember a lot of scrambling around to get a jersey here and a jersey there in 72-73. For some reason, Rod Deleaver and 43 ring a bell, but that's it.
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Post by trimster on Apr 27, 2020 10:52:25 GMT -5
It may seem odd by today’s standards, but in the late 1960s the home (white) uniforms would have even numbers, and the away (purple) uniforms would have odd numbers. So Sasso would be #54 at home and #55 when playing away. The Jack D. era unis with the names on the back were even/even*; being the manager at the time I can attest to that. Worn George B's first year, then replaced by what at the time would have been described as North Carolina knockoffs. The ones Jack inherited (no names) and used for a year or so were most likely even/odd as you mentioned. *There was an odd number or two at the end of those unis' use; remember a lot of scrambling around to get a jersey here and a jersey there in 72-73. For some reason, Rod Deleaver and 43 ring a bell, but that's it. NERR’s unsigned senior spotlight for today shines on Bryce Howard, a 6’1” point guard from Westlake HS in California who is finishing a prep year at the Pomfret School in CT. Had interest this year from Air Force, HC and a bunch of high profile D3’s in New England. He sounds like an outstanding young man.
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Post by HC92 on Apr 27, 2020 11:04:44 GMT -5
The Jack D. era unis with the names on the back were even/even*; being the manager at the time I can attest to that. Worn George B's first year, then replaced by what at the time would have been described as North Carolina knockoffs. The ones Jack inherited (no names) and used for a year or so were most likely even/odd as you mentioned. *There was an odd number or two at the end of those unis' use; remember a lot of scrambling around to get a jersey here and a jersey there in 72-73. For some reason, Rod Deleaver and 43 ring a bell, but that's it. NERR’s unsigned senior spotlight for today shines on Bryce Howard, a 6’1” point guard from Westlake HS in California who is finishing a prep year at the Pomfret School in CT. Had interest this year from Air Force, HC and a bunch of high profile D3’s in New England. He sounds like an outstanding young man. Sounds a lot like Joey Reilly.
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