cheeseman Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Crawford played 30 last night, and sat out about 5 in both halves. He played a lot in the second half. Don't see that as a problem. I too liked Milik bringing the ball up the floor. I wouldn't do it against a press, but last night it was the right thing to do. It is not the total minutes Crawford played but thespecific time he sat down. At the end of the game you always have your best FT shooters in and Milik is not that guy. The game was not out of reach by then so I do think it mattered. I have no problem with Milik bringing the ball up at times but not at the end of the game when the other team is fouling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebill Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Best post of the GDT. Jimbo lemming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pistol Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ash shot the ball well from 3 in HS and his 3-point percentage was probably his strongest stat in limited minutes at Villanova. He was billed as a slasher and shooter. I don't know where his shot went, but he's supposed to have it because he could do it before. It just doesn't appear to be there anymore and probably should be phased out altogether if he's going to shoot it at a 20% clip. It isn't worth it when he can blow by guys and do some other things and we have other players who can knock it down. Maybe it makes him easier to guard if guys can cheat back from the perimeter on him, but I'll take that over almost-guaranteed misses from 3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiseAndGrind Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ash shot the ball well from 3 in HS and his 3-point percentage was probably his strongest stat in limited minutes at Villanova. He was billed as a slasher and shooter. I don't know where his shot went, but he's supposed to have it because he could do it before. It just doesn't appear to be there anymore and probably should be phased out altogether if he's going to shoot it at a 20% clip. It isn't worth it when he can blow by guys and do some other things and we have other players who can knock it down. Maybe it makes him easier to guard if guys can cheat back from the perimeter on him, but I'll take that over almost-guaranteed misses from 3. It's hanging out with Dwayne Polk's shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hsmith19 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 He only shot 26% as a freshman. Overall he was barely 33% at Villanova. The 39% as a sophomore looks like a mirage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheChosenOne Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ash shot the ball well from 3 in HS and his 3-point percentage was probably his strongest stat in limited minutes at Villanova. He was billed as a slasher and shooter. I don't know where his shot went, but he's supposed to have it because he could do it before. It just doesn't appear to be there anymore and probably should be phased out altogether if he's going to shoot it at a 20% clip. It isn't worth it when he can blow by guys and do some other things and we have other players who can knock it down. Maybe it makes him easier to guard if guys can cheat back from the perimeter on him, but I'll take that over almost-guaranteed misses from 3. That was my point. When Ash is having so much success scoring in the paint and utilizing his strength and athleticism he is essentially letting the defense off of the hook by shooting 3s at this point when his shot from distance is clearly off. I am not saying he should never attempt a 3 (although I think you could make that argument), but I do think he needs to realize that at this point that is a low percentage shot (0 for 6 on the season and 23% last season) compared to him going to the basket or posting up where he is making a high percentage and also drawing fouls. Again, I am very pleased with how he is playing, so this is just a nitpick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pistol Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 It's hanging out with Dwayne Polk's shot. Ha. I thought about mentioning him but worried my references are becoming dated. Polk was a good perimeter shooter in HS, and just lost it in college. So weird. He wasn't the right fit for Soderberg's system but that shouldn't have impacted his perimeter shot the way it did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 -our entire team needs to figure out how to make shots from the perimeter or we will have to determine how to score on the the most tightly packed defenses ever seen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gravilst Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I know some people are saying how Neufeld may be a year away, but so far he has only played 14 total minites. Fouls limited him last game. Unlike most freshman bigs, Neufeld has the size to contend in the paint. I think once he gets accustomed to the pace of D1, figures out how to play solid D without fouling, he will be a huge asset. Could be wrong, but I wouldn't be surprised if he comes up huge for us in a few conference games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 -while he only has two I looked at SLU's freshmen records for blocks... Melvin Robinson with 51 Willie 40 Baniak, Remeken and Jon Smiff with 32 Darryl Anderson 31 DE - 22 RL - 20 TL3-18 Brian Smith (who I don't remember) 15 Brett Thompson - 16 from an oil rig in the gulf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thetorch Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 -while he only has two I looked at SLU's freshmen records for blocks... Melvin Robinson with 51 Willie 40 Baniak, Remeken and Jon Smiff with 32 Darryl Anderson 31 DE - 22 RL - 20 TL3-18 Brian Smith (who I don't remember) 15 Brett Thompson - 16 from an oil rig in the gulf Brian Smith was part of the Clagget/Highmark class. He left after his freshman year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheChosenOne Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 -our entire team needs to figure out how to make shots from the perimeter or we will have to determine how to score on the the most tightly packed defenses ever seen Agree with this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeSmetBilliken Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ha. I thought about mentioning him but worried my references are becoming dated. Polk was a good perimeter shooter in HS, and just lost it in college. So weird. He wasn't the right fit for Soderberg's system but that shouldn't have impacted his perimeter shot the way it did. Kind of a random comment, but I watched the Periscope session of Crews' press conference and after Crews was done, they brought the phone doing the recording back on the court so the media could interview a few of the players. They get out to the court, and who is out there talking to the players but Dwayne Polk. Had no idea that be was keeping up any involvement with the program. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Brian Smith was part of the Clagget/Highmark class. He left after his freshman year. -thanks, do you remember where he was from? I hope not a local kid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeSmetBilliken Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 -thanks, do you remember where he was from? I hope not a local kid I've seen it in either an old media guide or in some archives. I think he was from somewhere in Illinois, possibly Chicago area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierPal Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I've seen it in either an old media guide or in some archives. I think he was from somewhere in Illinois, possibly Chicago area. Chicago, Crete-Monee H.S. He played two years, 91-92 and 92-93. Averaged 5.7 ppg his frosh year and 3.0 his soph. 43 blocks in 2 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Box and Won Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Go to p. 35 for Brian Smiff: http://cdm.slu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/sportsguide/id/618 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheChosenOne Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 They get out to the court, and who is out there talking to the players but Dwayne Polk. Had no idea that be was keeping up any involvement with the program. It looked like he was sitting in the front row behind the SIUE bench wearing a blue SLU pullover. I know Polk was friends with Danny Brown, so maybe that keeps him around the program more than some other players from that era who don't seem to have much of a connection or desire to be around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Go to p. 35 for Brian Smiff: http://cdm.slu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/sportsguide/id/618 -wow, what a resource, thanks -still not recalling him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bonwich Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 -wow, what a resource, thanks There's also a yearbook link within that database that's a resource for a lifetime of embarrassing senior pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thetorch Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Kind of a random comment, but I watched the Periscope session of Crews' press conference and after Crews was done, they brought the phone doing the recording back on the court so the media could interview a few of the players. They get out to the court, and who is out there talking to the players but Dwayne Polk. Had no idea that be was keeping up any involvement with the program. Gross. I take back my ranting on Larry. Polk was fired from a HS counseling job because of innaproriate contact between himself and students. Get Polk outta there. Let Larry stay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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