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God I remember watching that game. My neighbor from Oakland was stoned to the gills..Knee surgery an issue? Other than this I don't know why he would leave. He was a Soph starter. Can rebound well. Had 11 rebs against us.
Well, we tend to need a bunch of wings since no one stays healthy. Hill's health is a bit of a concern.I don't mind offering the kid, but I think we're relatively okay with the 4 right now--assuming both Hill and Whaley return. This team desperately needs outside shooting ESPECIALLY on catch and shoot action, and he doesn't provide that any better really than LuRod--in fact LuRod was a better 3 point shooter this year than Jefferson.
So this either makes me question, again, roster construction--or the staff knows something about Whaley or Hill that they haven't shared yet.
I agree, and if behind the scenes Whaley or Hill are unhappy, then it's a smart move. Still, Front Court Depth Piece isn't really what I was wishing for this offseason.Well, we tend to need a bunch of wings since no one stays healthy. Hill's health is a bit of a concern.
But I am with you, a 4 isn't exactly high on my wish list. Though, it is hard to say no to a quality player like this. Still need shooters, another quality playmaking ball handler and more outside shooting.
I agree, decent player but he doesn't fill a need. Shooters, shooters...I don't mind offering the kid, but I think we're relatively okay with the 4 right now--assuming both Hill and Whaley return. This team desperately needs outside shooting ESPECIALLY on catch and shoot action, and he doesn't provide that any better really than LuRod--in fact LuRod was a better 3 point shooter this year than Jefferson.
So this either makes me question, again, roster construction--or the staff knows something about Whaley or Hill that they haven't shared yet.
The size is supposed to be Whaley but we need guys who can score around DJ, at least two better than average scorers to go with beef at the 4.We just got pushed around by bigger more physical team.. 6-8 220lb kid that looks the size is what we need.. shooters too, but we need physical size
Doesn’t Hill fill this void though?Whaley is just one guy. He needs to be able to be spelled and or be allowed to play where he creates a matchup issue. Jefferson does have a shooters touch from outside.. I also suspect theres a good chance that if Jefferson is here, Cottrell is not.
At this moment Jefferson seems more “well rounded” so I’d say Jefferson if I could only have one! Whaley is a bull but we need more than a few highlight dunks to be consistently competitive going forward!I have a question;
Do you guys think Whaley comes back next season? It looked like Whaley wasnt happy towards the end of the season and his dad seemed unhappy sometimes too (yes I know that all players want their kid to touch the ball more). Follow up question; would you rather have Jefferson or Whaley?
Dont give a damn.I have a question;
Do you guys think Whaley comes back next season? It looked like Whaley wasnt happy towards the end of the season and his dad seemed unhappy sometimes too (yes I know that all players want their kid to touch the ball more). Follow up question; would you rather have Jefferson or Whaley?
I’d add the transfer from St Mary’s or that 6’7 wing from Pepperdine to go with Jefferson. I’d try to keep Whaley but I wouldn’t lie to him, I’d say your going to have to compete to start next year and you will need more offense than a few highlight dunks to be in the starting lineup!If I had to choose between the 2 I would say Jefferson, can shoot outside but still has the size to bang down low and has exp. with DJ already.
I would take both Ajayi and Jefferson and start them both.I’d add the transfer from St Mary’s or that 6’7 wing from Pepperdine to go with Jefferson. I’d try to keep Whaley but I wouldn’t lie to him, I’d say your going to have to compete to start next year and you will need more offense than a few highlight dunks to be in the starting lineup!
Whaley - but only because Jefferson has had knee surgery and that's always a big IF.I have a question;
Do you guys think Whaley comes back next season? It looked like Whaley wasnt happy towards the end of the season and his dad seemed unhappy sometimes too (yes I know that all players want their kid to touch the ball more). Follow up question; would you rather have Jefferson or Whaley?
Ajayi is going to Gonzaga. Already committedI would take both Ajayi and Jefferson and start them both.
Not surprised. He is very talented.Ajayi is going to Gonzaga. Already committed
I just think Whaley is severely limited offensively. Who knows if he gets better or not, I’m tired of hoping key guys develop, DJ has spoiled me a little bit!Thats really under selling what Whaley did this year... Kruger played him out of position so often down the stretch and especially after Boone got hurt. But he moved him to play the % when Boone had to come off and thats not where he needs to be. His dunks were nice, but he averaged almost 8ppgs, 4 rebounds, and finished in top 5 scoring.. He wasnt supposed to be a starter this year and stepped up when Hill went down. Im not saying he cant improve and get better, but man thats under selling what he was able to do when others didnt. He was also really strong defensively and learned as the game went on so you didnt often see him pick up dumb fouls late
Whaley may not be much of a jump shooter, but he is a pretty effective low post scorer. It had been years since we have had someone that can get buckets in the post. Sure Kalib was better, but i'm not so keen on throwing away players with this capability.I just think Whaley is severely limited offensively. Who knows if he gets better or not, I’m tired of hoping key guys develop, DJ has spoiled me a little bit!
That 6'7" shooting guard from Pepperdine committed to Gonzaga yesterday. He is from Kent, Wa. so he knows the league and Spokane. I think he only has one year left.I’d add the transfer from St Mary’s or that 6’7 wing from Pepperdine to go with Jefferson. I’d try to keep Whaley but I wouldn’t lie to him, I’d say your going to have to compete to start next year and you will need more offense than a few highlight dunks to be in the starting lineup!
My problem with Whaley is not his stats, he is very good at 1ft shots at the rim and dunks. I’d like to see a simple “competent“ jump hook and a face up shot of some kind from him before next season.Whaley may not be much of a jump shooter, but he is a pretty effective low post scorer. It had been years since we have had someone that can get buckets in the post. Sure Kalib was better, but i'm not so keen on throwing away players with this capability.
Cherry may have some of this, we will see what translates to this level. I don't remember Jefferson from playing him, I mostly remember their center.
I expect Whaley to return. I'm not sure what he would be upset about. Didn't get much run early, but he struggled early. But he was a key piece down the stretch, we played him a ton, and we tried to get him the ball a lot.
We have two 7 footers coming in right? Cherry and Papa I think are both in that range.We just got pushed around by bigger more physical team.. 6-8 220lb kid that looks the size is what we need.. shooters too, but we need physical size
Yep!We have two 7 footers coming in right? Cherry and Papa I think are both in that range.
Bean pole, know nothing about his game but even if he isn't a big body hopefully he can at least get a few boards a game. Something we could use this year though it got better later in the season.Yep!
Bear Cherry is 6’11 260lbs and Pape is 7’0 but only like 200lbs!
I think he is already pretty effective at getting buckets at this level. Sure it would be nice to expand his arsenal some, but that isn't his biggest need. I would say his ability to pass out of the post could use some work. He was better than Kalib, and he does make quick decisions, but he often would just casually throw the ball to the other team. Last night was especially bad for that.My problem with Whaley is not his stats, he is very good at 1ft shots at the rim and dunks. I’d like to see a simple “competent“ jump hook and a face up shot of some kind from him before next season.
The bull in the china shop works only so well, he needs more of an arsenal than that at this level!
Someone else posted he may be unhappy, at what who knows but I hope that he is not Keyshawn Hall part II!
I tried to figure out how to go to his games here in Las Vegas and I could never get it done. Has anyone seen Pape play?Bean pole, know nothing about his game but even if he isn't a big body hopefully he can at least get a few boards a game. Something we could use this year though it got better later in the season.
Ask @TimothyC3 He knows more about him. Think Diong. Long, athletic, very good shot blocker. Probably more advanced in his offensive game than Diong at this age.I tried to figure out how to go to his games here in Las Vegas and I could never get it done. Has anyone seen Pape play?
Yeah, we had a shot ... UNLV or Gonzaga ... tough choice.Ajayi is going to Gonzaga. Already committed
If Enfield goes to SMU and Dutcher goes to USC, does UNLV end up with any of the USC or SDSU players or 2024 recruits?There is no way Jefferson doesnt end up here. Its a lock. We were the first to offer him which was right after he entered the portal. DJ has been pushing for him to come since the summer.
Knowing Kevin probably not!If Enfield goes to SMU and Dutcher goes to USC, does UNLV end up with any of the USC or SDSU players or 2024 recruits?
Here’s a scouting report from Pango’s top 100 camp last June. Also, Pape did make the top 30 game at the end of the camp. He appeared to compete very well. From On3:I tried to figure out how to go to his games here in Las Vegas and I could never get it done. Has anyone seen Pape play?
BTW Keyshawn is transferring again from George MasonMy problem with Whaley is not his stats, he is very good at 1ft shots at the rim and dunks. I’d like to see a simple “competent“ jump hook and a face up shot of some kind from him before next season.
The bull in the china shop works only so well, he needs more of an arsenal than that at this level!
Someone else posted he may be unhappy, at what who knows but I hope that he is not Keyshawn Hall part II!