07-05-2017, 09:38 PM | #21 |
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Bingo. Never seen a guy as athletic as Evans struggle to create space off the bounce as much as he does. Felt like he had a disproportionate number of jumpers off the dribble blocked for a player of his caliber.
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07-06-2017, 01:27 AM | #22 |
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I love Evans, but I get the frustration. Put Sean Kilpatrick's brain in Jacob Evans' body and you've got a future NBA All-Star. That said... he was incredibly efficient offensively and, at least in my opinion, was our best perimeter defender. I won't be shocked if Cumberland passes Evans as our leading scorer, but Evans will still be our best all-around player.
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07-06-2017, 08:43 AM | #23 |
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I think he's got the ability now but just needs a little help to get there. He hesitates way too much. If he could just limit his dribbling to one or two moves and then go he would be a much improved player. He just needs to attack the lane after one or two moves. Nothing fancy. The offensive guy has the advantage. SK and Cumberland will dribble once or twice and just put the head down and go to the lane. With Evans jumping ability he's got all sorts of options once he gets in the lane. Take it to the rack, pull up J, kick out pass if it's not there. It really isn't rocket science but it looks like that sometimes when he is dribbling around the perimeter. He's got a little bit of Shaq Thomas in him. Coach needs to step up and give him some guidance IMO.
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However, with more options on the perimeter this year, he may not see as many opportunities. Then again with a faster pace it may offset and he could see more easy alley oop or fast break type points. |
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07-06-2017, 09:03 AM | #25 |
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It's hard to say who is going to lead us in scoring but I can't wait to see if we have a "money guy" show up this year. We need a clutch player or two to be an elite team. Guys who can not only create and get a shot off but make a good percentage of them when the clock is winding down. Or get fouled and knock the FT's down.
Fortunately I think we are adding two guys to the starting lineup that can perhaps both provide some clutch moments. We have probably only had one "clutch" guy in the Cronin era...SK. Caupain was forced into that role and he did admirably given it was a forced situation. He had only one move and that was a straight line bull rush to the rim. Hopefully we will have many different options this year than just that one play call. |
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07-06-2017, 11:00 AM | #27 | |
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I still feel like it's hard to underestimate what it's like to have the ability to put the ball in one guy's hands (or two) and they can make something happen no matter the matchup. I think we will be adding two players to the starting lineup who can at the very least manufacture a decent shot in crunch time. If they can convert a good % of those...we are going to be very hard to beat. |
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07-06-2017, 12:07 PM | #29 |
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I feel like he has a good pull-up jumper overall. Just some growing pains at times. He's been asked to do a lot in 2 years. At times I feel like he doesn't take enough jumpers honestly, and he tries too hard to get all the way to the hoop. His best bet for shots within 5 feet might be offensive rebounds, transition, and cutting without the ball. He needs to be one of the best shotmakers in America this year. Cold-blooded, hitting shots from everywhere. A completely unleashed Evans is terrifying to think about. He's gotta have that upperclassman mindset now. He has more legit experience than most players he'll go up against, and he's more talented. No reason he shouldn't score 17 a game and make a run at AAC POY.
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