Marlow Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Pickett and Cuonzo have a mutual respect. Supposedly Pickett was a gym rat from day one and really upped his game, especially his defensive game. He had 19 pts. against Kansas-the only threat Mizzou had that day. He definitely plays bully ball and is not afraid to crash the boards against the trees. I feel this is a solid get and will make the Bills better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLU-Geo Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 We upgraded, Pickett is better than Linssen, Strickland, Williams and Jones. Just keeping upgrading with pieces and let the best player start on any given night. Pickett may not take the place of Hargrove, Thatch or Nesbitt (if he returns) but he will play a valuable role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlow Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Marlow said: Pickett and Cuonzo have a mutual respect. Supposedly Pickett was a gym rat from day one and really upped his game, especially his defensive game. He had 19 pts. against Kansas-the only threat Mizzou had that day. He definitely plays bully ball and is not afraid to crash the boards against the trees. I feel this is a solid get and will make the Bills better. Another point: Pickett played last year without a point guard. Yuri will make him more effective. SLUMedBilliken15 and SLU-Geo like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLU_Nick Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 I am much more excited about this pick up than I would be about any high school senior. Development is for the birds. Give me the sure thing now so we can make our sweet 16 run before I die. BilliesBy40, TheOne, Marlow and 6 others like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJHawk Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Franchise_08 said: Probably still remedial and impossible to read Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 25 minutes ago, SLU-Geo said: We upgraded, Pickett is better than Linssen, Strickland, Williams and Jones. Just keeping upgrading with pieces and let the best player start on any given night. Pickett may not take the place of Hargrove, Thatch or Nesbitt (if he returns) but he will play a valuable role. To be fair, how effective would Pickett be playing in the lane, with his back to the basket, battling Kessler, Osunniyi, Holmes, Golden, Ohams, Oduro, the Mitchell twins, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Holly Hills Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 So we picked up another wing, aye… Coach314 likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Marlow, slufanskip and cgeldmacher like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 1 minute ago, HoosierPal said: To win being the key phrase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Javon Pickett reminds me of Javon Bess! Tough defender, leader, #teamblue mentality, drops down a level and goes off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauman Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Like to attack the boards, plays bully ball and drives to the hoop. Sounds like a version of J Goodwin, although probably a step down from JG, but similar in style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 all i know is another player that likes to play fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clocktoweraccords2004 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I’m guessing Hughes is next tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBFan Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 56 minutes ago, Clocktoweraccords2004 said: I’m guessing Hughes is next tomorrow I hope your right followed by Turnbull on Wednesday so each recruit has their day. If that happens my only concern is defending other teams big players but hopefully the great offense overcomes that. That would put the number of area high school players at 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtside Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Pickett is a good pick up for SLU. Two way player that keeps improving offensively. High compete level. Averaged 13 in league play this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compton Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 This adds some nice depth to accommodate JP1's rehab and return, and hopefully takes some pressure off him. Makes a conference play return much more palatable and could be a perfect 2nd half shot in the arm for the team. billiken_roy likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someoneelse Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 This says the TF wants to win now. He didn't target a player who is good, but could get better. He got a one and done guy, to go with JP's last year. So this is the year. I'm excited! As someone above intimated, if the coach do something special with this roster (assuming Yuri comes back), he has reached the height of his coaching aptitude here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBilliken Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Clocktoweraccords2004 said: I’m guessing Hughes is next tomorrow My gut says he goes for a prep year, not to SLU next year. And do we really need another shooting guard?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 It’s best for slu if LHJ goes else where for a year or so and we can get him to transfer to slu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, wgstl said: It’s best for slu if LHJ goes else where for a year or so and we can get him to transfer to slu Agree. With all due respect to the Legend, Jr. probably doesn't make this team better next season and likely would be 11-13 on the bench. This board would then endlessly discuss how Ford is ignoring local players and by golly that is going to crush local recruiting in the future. A10Ref, slufanskip and cgeldmacher like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Agree. With all due respect to the Legend, Jr. probably doesn't make this team better next season and likely would be 11-13 on the bench. This board would then endlessly discuss how Ford is ignoring local players and by golly that is going to crush local recruiting in the future. And if we’d just do this ( this being whatever the MBM thinks should happen. It could be anything depending on the MBM ) LH Jr would be dominating. And any faults he may have are a direct result of coach Ford not “coaching him up” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 16 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Agree. With all due respect to the Legend, Jr. probably doesn't make this team better next season and likely would be 11-13 on the bench. This board would then endlessly discuss how Ford is ignoring local players and by golly that is going to crush local recruiting in the future. Also LHJ will not get better sitting. I'd bet Ford and the Hughes have already had this discussion. It does nothing for both parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabriel Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I think the above points are fair - LHJ is a very talented player who can definitely have a big role on this team. Don't see that happening next year, but could be a very important part moving forward. If LHJ does commit today, that would be a great addition for the program IMO and should be celebrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 25 minutes ago, gabriel said: If LHJ does commit today, that would be a great addition for the program IMO and should be celebrated. Oh, Pitbull will be played. gabriel and SLUMedBilliken15 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLU-Geo Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I meant Lortentsson, my bad. 14 hours ago, HoosierPal said: To be fair, how effective would Pickett be playing in the lane, with his back to the basket, battling Kessler, Osunniyi, Holmes, Golden, Ohams, Oduro, the Mitchell twins, etc. HoosierPal likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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