Trusted Choice Tournament of Champions games Friday 11-28- see Jordan Prosser

[shaunguth]

The stats crew was extremely efficient, better than at most college games. The stats were made available within seconds after games ended, as well as at every break in the game.

I was impressed with how quickly in-game they knew the tournament records were being broken and made the announcements....ie, Prosser's career TOC rebounding record, Hampton's single-game 3-point record.

[BradleyBrave]

A true post player? Are we sure Bradley is allowed to have these? Might we actually have to consistently get the ball inside?

It sure would be nice if the offense was run this way by choice, next year! Maybe the game against Richmond is a sign of things to come.

Without getting too technical about the system we run, it is very similar to the offense the Phoenix Suns and now the New York Knicks run. That system, at its best, thrives with a true back to the basket post player who can run the floor. Amare Stoudamire plays this role to perfection. Jordan Prosser will fill the role to absolute perfection. He runs like a gazelle up and down the court, and is fast enough and athletic enough to beat his man to the block. He also isn't going to roam the perimeter. Rather, he's going to play 15 feet and in, often times with his back to the basket. With his array of post moves, being able to score with either hand, and stellar footwork, he will be a TON to guard inside. He will command a doubleteam, and will open things up for our shooters moreso than any post player we've had in this current offense - Zach Andrews included. Simply put, he won't be able to be stopped one-on-one. Being able to finally work inside-out will make this offense look better than it ever has. This may not happen next year, but I predict in two years you'll see our current system running better than ever, in large part to JP's presence inside.

[Rusty 54]

This may not happen next year, but I predict in two years you'll see our current system running better than ever, in large part to JP's presence inside.

So I guess it's too soon to scrap the system....

[BradleyBrave]

So I guess it's too soon to scrap the system....

The system is fine. Yes, I think we could also play a hi-lo very well with this group, and maybe (hopefully) we will sprinkle it in. But scrapping our current system altogether would be a bad idea IMO. With a 6'9" Egolf, 6'11" Thompson, and 6'8" Prosser manning the 5 spot, and a 6'7" Taylor Brown and 6'8" Milos Knenzevic manning the 4 spot, I don't think we'll be experiencing some of the shortcomings we have in the past. That's not even considering what a 6'9" John Wilkins might bring to the table.

[lightsout]

Just got back from the early morning games at the Trusted Choice Tournament of Champions. The Tampa Bay Sickles won a good game 69-66 over the Richmond Rebels. 6'10" Senior John Henson did not play (committed to North Carolina) and 6'5" Senior Nolan Dennis had a good game for the Rebels (committed to Memphis). The second and third games were both blowouts with Indianapolis Howe beating St. Anna and Peoria Notre Dame beating Linn. Coach Les and family attended the Notre Dame game along with Coach Buscher. Talked to Coach Les briefly, he said the team is anxious to play at home in front of a packed Carver crowd.

[Big Mike]

How did Tyler Les play...haven't heard much on him this season?

[Beninator]

So I guess it's too soon to scrap the system....

The system is fine. Yes, I think we could also play a hi-lo very well with this group, and maybe (hopefully) we will sprinkle it in. But scrapping our current system altogether would be a bad idea IMO. With a 6'9" Egolf, 6'11" Thompson, and 6'8" Prosser manning the 5 spot, and a 6'7" Taylor Brown and 6'8" Milos Knenzevic manning the 4 spot, I don't think we'll be experiencing some of the shortcomings we have in the past. That's not even considering what a 6'9" John Wilkins might bring to the table.

Agree BradleyBrave... I am ok with the system as long as we have taller talented players filling the roles. When we use the system with smaller players, we can be very exposed.imho

[lightsout]

Tyler started for Notre Dame and played most of the 1st and 2nd quarter. Had a couple nice three's and a few lay up's. Solid with the ball and played good defense as well. Player of the game for Notre Dame was 6'6" Sophomore Max Bielfeldt. Great game on the boards, blocked numerous shots, and scored almost at will.

[Big Mike]

Thanks for the info on Tyler!

[That Guy]

How has the attendance been at the tournament been this year? Also, have many college coaches been spotted recruiting? If so, where were they from?

[lightsout]

The crowd was very small, probably 125 people per game. In regards to scouts there were several in attendance looking at many prospects. I did find one player in particular that would look good in BU gear. He is a 6'9" FRESHMEN Dekeeba Battie-Aston of the Richland Runnin' Rebels of North Richland Hills Texas. I figure with Coach Brooks Texas ties he can put a flyer out on this kid and start recruiting early. He has a great touch on his mid range jump shot and can score with his back to the basket as well. Will need to put on some muscle and work on his defensive skills.

[tornado]

the attendance at the sessions with local teams has been at least 500, sometimes well over 1000, and over 1500 for the Washington games.

The games between teams like Lake Forest Academy vs. Fayette Co. have been only about 200.

Speak of.......

I just watch half of the Fayette Co vs Lake Forest Academy...
Angus Brandt is good...but not yet an NBA'er....the hype is a little overboard.
David Smith of LFA - who is verballed to Drake, is very good

http://bradleyfans.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9374

Remy N'Diaye is 6-7, looks to be 25 years old just like all the africans do, incredibly athletic, but raw.

for Fayette, Noel Johnson (USC recruit) is very, very good

also Peoria Notre Dame had a good game and beat Linn (MO) by about 40!!
Jim Les was there watching Tyler..

as for your question about any coaches present...of course Jim Les was there, and since it is an NCAA evaluation period, I would think some other coaches were there but I didn't recognize anyone except Eric Buescher watching Jordan Prosser.

[CABUFan]

The system is fine. Yes, I think we could also play a hi-lo very well with this group, and maybe (hopefully) we will sprinkle it in. But scrapping our current system altogether would be a bad idea IMO. With a 6'9" Egolf, 6'11" Thompson, and 6'8" Prosser manning the 5 spot, and a 6'7" Taylor Brown and 6'8" Milos Knenzevic manning the 4 spot, I don't think we'll be experiencing some of the shortcomings we have in the past. That's not even considering what a 6'9" John Wilkins might bring to the table.

If I recall correctly, JP was quoted in the Journal Star a few weeks back as saying that the Bradley coaches have told him they want him to play the 4. In the same article, he said he was working on his 3pt shooting and ball-handling skills in order to prepare for that role.

[CABUFan]

If I recall correctly, JP was quoted in the Journal Star a few weeks back as saying that the Bradley coaches have told him they want him to play the 4. In the same article, he said he was working on his 3pt shooting and ball-handling skills in order to prepare for that role.

Here's the article I mentioned. It sounds like he might end up roaming the perimeter a little more than you'd like BB.

http://www.pjstar.com/sports_bu/x1275807732/Bradley-fits-the-bill

[SFP]

I'd like us to run the flex O with the type of players we are recruiting. The flex gives your bigs the ball in the paint consistently. We run a flex when we are not doing the weave.