This guy was a roleplayer at best. Hopefully we can do this in the future. Keep them long enough to make a impact. With the new college landscape. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4278720/justin-bean
This is the epitome of player development!
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A few things
… what is his age, did he go on a mission? … if so, older, more mature … and the type to go on missions are typically very grounded and disciplined. Not trying to generalize, but that kind of thing helps.
… Utah State … typically not a place you go with visions of preparing for an NBA life … it’s more of a “program” place that traditionally has multi-year players. How long did the talented big hang around?
… Logan … vs Vegas …. Different distractions.
… as much as we talk about development, it’s usually not a coach with amazing development skills … it’s usually a patient kid that works very hard and takes advantage of his opportunity. See Lou A. Kruger didn’t develop him into a strong player. That was Lou. Kid worked like nobodies business, didn’t bitch or whine and waited for his turn. And made the most of it.
When I say coaches don’t develop players … they really don’t. Not anymore. In the 80’s with volunteer assistants and virtually unlimited time with them … you bet your ass they were developing players and you saw it. They only get x amount of time per week nowadays, shortened summers … it’s not close to the same.
Yea i am sure he is older. Development is the key. I dont care who does it. If it individualism or anybody else in the kids life. Does not have to be tied to the school. It starts with the player. Many examples of kids putting in their own work and paying off. Player mental evaluation is as important as physical and athletic ability. Look at Wood. Took him what 4 years after the draft to get it.
I agree.
But that means you have to recruit a certain type of player.
You can screen it easily enough. Do they make their own hype/highlight videos? If so, don’t recruit them.
What I’m saying is it’s a bit of a conundrum. If you want high talent, much if the time it comes with entitlement (Wood and so many others are examples). If you want the work ethic and coachability, look for 3 stars.
Not trying to be contrarian, just trying to point out that it’s much easier said than done.
You can lead a horse to water but ya can't make them drink, however I can think of a couple coaches who are better at getting their players to drink and stay thirsty more than others. A complete kickass staff can do that .. good trainers can help too. But I see both points. You have to recruit gym rats. Kids who love to grind, they can't help but get better.
