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twinsfan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/24/2011 12:29:04 PM)

Hoffarber should be on the floor all the time anyway.



Pete M. -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/24/2011 2:50:59 PM)

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

Is it too late to bring in walk-ons? I'm serious. Basketball is such a prevalent sport in high schools and college campuses, that there must be several former high school star point guards available at the U. Check out the next intramural game on campus and find the guy that can handle it. All we need is a guy who can handle the ball a little when we need Hoffarber to focus on getting open for 3's. It really can't be that difficult to find a stop-gap.


You'd be shocked at the immense difference, mainly athletically, between D-1 quality basketball players and even the absolute best intramural players at a university. The answer to your question is yes, it really is that difficult to find.



Pete M. -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/24/2011 2:55:25 PM)

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ORIGINAL: panndder

I'd guess that Hoffarber and Ahanmisi split the PG minutes with another 10-15 of Hoffarber as the off guard. This will open up an extra 20 minutes or so for Armelin and Hollins.


Sounds about right. The problem, as you've more or less stated, is that Ahanmisi, Armelin, and Hollins are absolutely not ready to play 25-30 mins a night of Big 10 basketball. I think Tubby will do a lot of playing the hot hand. Some nights, Ahanmisi will get the majority of the minutes. Other nights, it will be Armelin or Hollins. Regardless, expect to see a lot of full-court press against the Gophers. I'm especially worried about quick PGs giving us fits in later games.



djskillz -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/24/2011 3:04:53 PM)

Tubby better work heavily on recruiting a PG that's actually good, and can shoot.



twinsfan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 9:48:55 AM)

I am sorry about my opinions on Al Nolen. I have been convinced I was wrong. Al Nolen is more important that I was giving him credit for. We will struggle to make the NCAA without him on the court. Our other options are too young and inexperienced.



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 10:16:36 AM)

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

Tubby better work heavily on recruiting a PG that's actually good, and can shoot.


the guys you would like for him to get are the 1 and done players and Tubby takes kids to develop for 4 years



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 10:19:15 AM)

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

I am sorry about my opinions on Al Nolen. I have been convinced I was wrong. Al Nolen is more important that I was giving him credit for. We will struggle to make the NCAA without him on the court. Our other options are too young and inexperienced.


First the Twins thread and now here. Have you entered a 12 step program and are making amends to everyone you have offended.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 10:20:17 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Jim Frenette

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

Tubby better work heavily on recruiting a PG that's actually good, and can shoot.


the guys you would like for him to get are the 1 and done players and Tubby takes kids to develop for 4 years


The problem is that this is that this is the culmination of 4 years of development for Al Nolan.



twinsfan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 10:21:55 AM)

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

I am sorry about my opinions on Al Nolen. I have been convinced I was wrong. Al Nolen is more important that I was giving him credit for. We will struggle to make the NCAA without him on the court. Our other options are too young and inexperienced.


First the Twins thread and now here. Have you entered a 12 step program and are making amends to everyone you have offended.

Trying to not offend people anymore. Thankfully you have really thick skin so I can't offend you.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 10:22:51 AM)

Yep. I don't really offend in the human sense. [;)]



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 10:45:43 AM)

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: Jim Frenette

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

Tubby better work heavily on recruiting a PG that's actually good, and can shoot.


the guys you would like for him to get are the 1 and done players and Tubby takes kids to develop for 4 years


The problem is that this is that this is the culmination of 4 years of development for Al Nolan.


He is not a scorer, but he does take care of the ball and defends well. Not all PG are scores, but guys that get the others involved. Now he can use some more work at that since his assists aren't high



panndder -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 2:28:13 PM)

I call it the ESPN syndrome: every player should look like the highlights we see. If Al Nolen is not Kemba Walker or John Wall, what business does he have occupying a Big Ten scholarship? There are ~30 NFL quarterbacks or MLB first basemen so the playing field is much more level. There are 120 starting point guards for BCS teams, and their careers are 1-4 years instead of 8+ in the other aforementioned situations. Nolen is not the best point guard out there, but he's hardly anything to scoff at and would be a contributor on pretty much any team (insert exception which has two very good point guards below) out there.



djskillz -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 5:36:20 PM)

I don't think Nolen's terrible or anything; he's just not that good. He doesn't really do anything all that well. He's an atrocious shooter, he's not a good penetrator, he's not all that great as a passer, and I'd rate his defense as okay, but nothing special. Ideally on a really good NCAA team he is not a starting PG.

As for Tubby, I think it's okay to have a mix in today's game. Rodney Williams may well go in the draft this year, and he's just a sophomore. Tubby coached Rajon Rondo, who left after 2 years.

And really, it doesn't matter if they're a one and done guy or not to me wrt this. I just think he can, and should, find a better PG, whether it's a one and done guy or a guy that is going to stay all 4 years.



djskillz -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 5:51:46 PM)

FWIW, Hollins is the guy I'd really try to focus on getting more minutes to. Kind of like Rodney Williams-lite, see if his athleticism can provide a spark and a new dynamic.



David Levine -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 6:01:23 PM)

I like Nolan, the problem is I liked him a lot more as a Freshman. Not that he was a better player, but he was good and had potential to grow into a stud. The problem is he just hasn't progressed much as a player at all - he's still the same good player.

http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/n/nolenal01.html



panndder -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 6:16:46 PM)

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

FWIW, Hollins is the guy I'd really try to focus on getting more minutes to. Kind of like Rodney Williams-lite, see if his athleticism can provide a spark and a new dynamic.


I hope both develop. Hollins has shown that he has a better shot, but hasn't pulled the trigger much in game. Williams has a higher ceiling, and could be a lot more than just a solid contributor if he hones his game.



panndder -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 6:19:16 PM)

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

I like Nolan, the problem is I liked him a lot more as a Freshman. Not that he was a better player, but he was good and had potential to grow into a stud. The problem is he just hasn't progressed much as a player at all - he's still the same good player.

http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/n/nolenal01.html


He's improved. He was dealing with some pretty serious family issues (mind not have been totally on basketball) last season while he was playing. He's been playing injured most of this season, too. Even so, the numbers have shown some improvement.



David Levine -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/25/2011 7:00:29 PM)

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ORIGINAL: panndder

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

I like Nolan, the problem is I liked him a lot more as a Freshman. Not that he was a better player, but he was good and had potential to grow into a stud. The problem is he just hasn't progressed much as a player at all - he's still the same good player.

http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/n/nolenal01.html


He's improved. He was dealing with some pretty serious family issues (mind not have been totally on basketball) last season while he was playing. He's been playing injured most of this season, too. Even so, the numbers have shown some improvement.



I don't see it. His Jr year is the only time there has been an uptick in his FG% - he's right back to his Fr. and So. shooting this year. He is getting to the line more this year, so his TS%, but his eFG% is below his career average.

You can pretty much chalk up any per game numbers to an increase in minutes and usage, but his rates (outside of FTAs) are not really any different as a Sr. as they were as a Fr.

To me, his shooting as a Junior looks like an outlier when you compare it to his other 3 years.



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/26/2011 10:05:38 AM)

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

I don't think Nolen's terrible or anything; he's just not that good. He doesn't really do anything all that well. He's an atrocious shooter, he's not a good penetrator, he's not all that great as a passer, and I'd rate his defense as okay, but nothing special. Ideally on a really good NCAA team he is not a starting PG.

As for Tubby, I think it's okay to have a mix in today's game. Rodney Williams may well go in the draft this year, and he's just a sophomore. Tubby coached Rajon Rondo, who left after 2 years.

And really, it doesn't matter if they're a one and done guy or not to me wrt this. I just think he can, and should, find a better PG, whether it's a one and done guy or a guy that is going to stay all 4 years.


You must not have seen many games this year, Williams isn't even close to being NBA ready.



djskillz -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/26/2011 10:49:20 AM)

I've seen all but a couple of the Gophers games this year.

I agree he's not ready, and I think if he does go, both he and the team that draft him will regret it. He's much more of an athlete than a basketball player, and those guys usually don't do so well.

But he could very well come out, and he's a 1st rder in a lot of mocks, or at least has been this year. Purely based on his athleticism.



David Levine -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/26/2011 8:18:47 PM)

Feels like we're dominating this game, but its suddenly only 3 points...



Phil Riewer -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/27/2011 11:17:17 AM)

I really like the way our big men pass the ball....as long as they pass like that we don't need a true pg.



panndder -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/27/2011 12:43:35 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

I really like the way our big men pass the ball....as long as they pass like that we don't need a true pg.


And to think, our best passing big man is out for the year. [:'(]



twinsfan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/27/2011 1:15:17 PM)

Isn't NW considered one of the best defensive pressure teams in the nation? If we can handle them, we can handle most anyone. I was more frustrated with turnovers by our guards (especially Nolen) in our last few games than I was last night. They weren't perfect handling the pressure last night....but they did well enough.



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/27/2011 3:25:08 PM)

I can't believe how far beyond the arc these players are goin to get a 3 pt shot off and make them. I let them shoot out there all day because the % is not good



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