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Break Out Year For AT?

amckillip said:
Ok, a disclaimer, this isn't against you houston, You just prompted it, haha.

It cracks me up when people say this. One look at the stat sheet and tell me SM shouldn't start.

Then think about whats being said... Our coach sees himself in a player... Our coach was probably one of the top 5 players to EVER play at BU. If he sees the potential in a current player to be what he was... Then by all means PLAY HIM... LOTS.

Sam was our second best player last year, the best graduated, and people don't want him to start. I don't get it. I honestly wonder if its because SamM doesn't look, we'll say, 'athletic.' SamM is both taller and stronger than EM, makes better decisions with the ball, and is much better offensively. People knock Sam's D - and it was by no means spectacular - but he was guarding the opposing teams 2-guard. Put him back at his natural PG position and he would fair much better on D. I just don't get all the 'Sam's good, but not good enough to start' sentiment on this board, it really makes me wonder...
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Just remember how this all started....this was originally just Wessler giving his "wishful thinking" lineup when he put EM in vs SM. He has stated HE thinks SM will most likely start.

He felt the lineup of EM, TB,AW,CR and WE was the best blend of size, athleticism and skill. He went on to point out any team with DD and SM coming off the bench would be a strong team.

He points ou that EM IS our PG and if thats the case with SM at the 2 spot we start off very small again. He also pointed out he doesn't have a problem with the 4 guard lineup as long as we have a real strong post player.
 
SM vs EM is a good question but really are we comparing apples with apples? I believe they offer completely different looks. EM does a better job on D hounding his man, SM is just not quick enough but on the other hand SM is a better shooter. EM can penetrate to the lane better and help create shots for his teammates, SM is a better finisher around the rim. What I can't wait to see is how both these guys improved their game! If EM can shoot that top of the key 3, watch out! If SM spent his conditioning with agility and speed drills, watch out! I'm happy to have both of them at BU and believe playing both with AW gives a dimension that few schools can match up with. Play them close to stop their jumper they drive, play off of them and they hit the 3. Who cares who is a starter????? Let's just win baby!
 
basketball nut said:
Hopefully Brazil was no fluke-if it wasn't what a fun year ahead. SS may end up hardly seeing the floor but only time will tell.
Not ripping on SS as he is one of my favorite players and w/ his size is going to make a very good MENTOR for the younger BIG guys
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Your joking, right:?: :roll: Where the hell did this come from friend:?
 
Braves4Life said:
You and I think a lot alike amckillip! :) I think if we ever meet I'll need to buy you a drink :)
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What no beer for me, I agree:biggrin: EM's playing time was as much as it was only because of the injury to AW:!: Sammy the leader/player will be the point guard:biggrin:
 
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SFP said:
SM vs EM is a good question but really are we comparing apples with apples? I believe they offer completely different looks. EM does a better job on D hounding his man, SM is just not quick enough but on the other hand SM is a better shooter. EM can penetrate to the lane better and help create shots for his teammates, SM is a better finisher around the rim. What I can't wait to see is how both these guys improved their game! If EM can shoot that top of the key 3, watch out! If SM spent his conditioning with agility and speed drills, watch out! I'm happy to have both of them at BU and believe playing both with AW gives a dimension that few schools can match up with. Play them close to stop their jumper they drive, play off of them and they hit the 3. Who cares who is a starter????? Let's just win baby!
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The biggest complaint, observation from last season when we would all watch the games online and sit in the chat room was how frustrated all of us were when EM would either pass up open looks on jump shots or he would get into the lane and not finish. If EM has regained confidence in his jump shot he is our best 1 because of his on the ball defense. Hope he also reins in the no look cross court passes he liked last season.

SM though is just the poster child for Bradley Basketball, tough gritty in your face basketball player. He is what this program is about, dedication and doing anything to win a basketball game. He is our heart and soul and will be in my mind the nightly starter at the 1 and often will be who has the ball in his hands with a game on the line.

He just might not be a 35 minute per game guy or a double figure scorer. I think with choices at both the 1 or 2 in DD, SM, EM or AW there is quickness, athletic skill, length and scoring both to the rim and shooting that every team we play will have issues with our back court regardless of who starts or finishes a game. If you remember AW before he got hurt 2 years ago, his best part of his game was getting into passing lanes, creating turn overs and he was a ton off the dribble going to the rim and scoring.

Depth all over the place.
 
dogsrus said:
Just remember how this all started....this was originally just Wessler giving his "wishful thinking" lineup when he put EM in vs SM. He has stated HE thinks SM will most likely start.

He felt the lineup of EM, TB,AW,CR and WE was the best blend of size, athleticism and skill. He went on to point out any team with DD and SM coming off the bench would be a strong team.

He points ou that EM IS our PG and if thats the case with SM at the 2 spot we start off very small again. He also pointed out he doesn't have a problem with the 4 guard lineup as long as we have a real strong post player.
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Dog, Wessler also has "wishful thinking" about being a good golfer to:roll::lol: Did you get that ball I left you and if so how did you hit it:?: :lol:
 
Out of Balance said:
Your joking, right:?: :roll: Where the hell did this come from friend:?
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OB, I wasn't meaning that SS wouldn't play but if AT improves and can play like he did in Brazil & WE is healthy then we divide the minutes between 3 guys and SS gets about 12-15 minutes a game. Only time will tell as I really like SS and what he brings w/ his energy but AT & WE have quickness and jumping ability if they are ready to play week in and week out
 
basketball nut said:
OB, I wasn't meaning that SS wouldn't play but if AT improves and can play like he did in Brazil & WE is healthy then we divide the minutes between 3 guys and SS gets about 12-15 minutes a game. Only time will tell as I really like SS and what he brings w/ his energy but AT & WE have quickness and jumping ability if they are ready to play week in and week out
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OK friend. I think SS will be big for BU this year and maybe the break out player in other terms. Hes not going to dazzle anyone with quick moves but hes Big, experienced, sets big screens, makes steals, good passes and does not make many mistakes. He had some good stats in Brazil as well. But he can't do it along and the other two will have to step up! Lets not forget, although told hes a 100% WE's injury happen less than a year ago. I am with you in hoping these guys come to play. But I will say this,although most on here seems to be more concern about the 5, I for one have the same concerns if not more with the 4 spot. Filling what TW brought each night will not be easy to replace, no matter who plays there:!: If TB is the man or not, time will tell but who backs him up, JP or maybe AT or for that matter WE. It will be interesting, and as everyone knows I have been calling for JL to go big for awhile now:!: Take care:biggrin:
 
Out of Balance said:
OK friend. I think SS will be big for BU this year and maybe the break out player in other terms. Hes not going to dazzle anyone with quick moves but hes Big, experienced, sets big screens, makes steals, good passes and does not make many mistakes. He had some good stats in Brazil as well. But he can't do it along and the other two will have to step up! Lets not forget, although told hes a 100% WE's injury happen less than a year ago. I am with you in hoping these guys come to play. But I will say this,although most on here seems to be more concern about the 5, I for one have the same concerns if not more with the 4 spot. Filling what TW brought each night will not be easy to replace, no matter who plays there:!: If TB is the man or not, time will tell but who backs him up, JP or maybe AT or for that matter WE. It will be interesting, and as everyone knows I have been calling for JL to go big for awhile now:!: Take care:biggrin:
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I suppose I am in the minority about SS. He does bring a lot of experience but even after playing 4 years he made last season a lot of "freshman" type mistakes... Illegal screens come to mind. But he does shoot the ball well, is very good on screen rolls, especially passing the ball, but he has no jumping ability and gets winded very quickly.

As far as the 4, TW brought a ton of passion to the court nightly, but he also was a very bad shooter from beyong 10 feet, he turned the ball over way to much and he tended to get himself taken out mentally pretty easily. The guy was a very good player but I really do not anticipate to much trouble replacing his game with Brown, Roberts, Prosser, Egolf. All 4 are very capable to take up what TW gave. And a healthy Warren makes a huge difference all over the court for BU.
 
Houston's last statement is pretty much in line of my thoughts. If TB can be consistent and AW stays active and aggressive throughout the whole game we should be much better then last year.
 
Let's see how much AT plays in the Depaul scrimmage coming up. I still would like to see AT at the 4 to see how he handles it, if only for a few minutes a game to rest JB. I do not know how far out his shot is but to have a 6'9" and a 6'10" at the 4 and 5 at the same time for a couple of minutes a game would be sweet..
 
I believe you are correct ph, I quess we do not have the "need to know" but I believe AT could be the intangible player this year to really make BU have a greater successful season. His stock seems to be low amongst most peoples thinking since he has shown very little to this point but if he were to succeed in giving just 10 minutes of production a game, he could become a difference maker for the season. IMO
 
J.Prosser has the ability to score consistently down low, I think he is going to get more minutes then most people expect even though he is only a freshman, remember he has played summer ball with all the BU players for the last several years so I think he should be used to how much more physical it is in college compared to high school.
 
houstontxbrave said:
I suppose I am in the minority about SS. He does bring a lot of experience but even after playing 4 years he made last season a lot of "freshman" type mistakes... Illegal screens come to mind. But he does shoot the ball well, is very good on screen rolls, especially passing the ball, but he has no jumping ability and gets winded very quickly.

As far as the 4, TW brought a ton of passion to the court nightly, but he also was a very bad shooter from beyong 10 feet, he turned the ball over way to much and he tended to get himself taken out mentally pretty easily. The guy was a very good player but I really do not anticipate to much trouble replacing his game with Brown, Roberts, Prosser, Egolf. All 4 are very capable to take up what TW gave. And a healthy Warren makes a huge difference all over the court for BU.
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You didn't like those illegal screens:-o IF you watch much BCS BB you will see a lot of them in any one game and for the most part they are not called:!: One would have to admit that once a player hits a SS screen he well be thinking about it the rest of the game! Also Sam had one injury RS year and then last year was granted another year (this year) do to another year he missed because of yet another missed year do to injury. As for he cannot jump, I quote the movie, "white men can not jump":-P JK As for getting winded, I can remember a BU 7' player from a couple years ago who got winded quickly, he's now in the NBA. I think I said Sam will not dazzle anyone but I have not seen enough of WE and AT to get all fussy about them. We will need all three of these players to step it up. Look all I said was if there is no injury's to Sam this could be a good year for him and BU.

I won't spent much time here talking last years First Team All MVC Player. Who happen to be the leader in team RB (7.3 pg), steals (66 year), total points and points per game (14pg):!: Not to mention at 6'5 he guarded and was guarded by players 1 to 4 inch's taller and was out weighted by as much as 25 lbs. Yes, TW had some issues:!: Some that I thought hurt the team at times and I did not like his throat cutting act:!: I also think we have players that are capable of matching his stats and I hope they do:!: As for matching his passion, game in and game out well we shall see:!:
I just wonder who will jump center:lol:
 
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SFP said:
Houston's last statement is pretty much in line of my thoughts. If TB can be consistent and AW stays active and aggressive throughout the whole game we should be much better then last year.
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I would hope:!: Your avatar, your avatar, well, Lord have Mercy:biggrin: With all the good ones being posted on here it sure making it hard for a old man to slept:lol: My wife keeps asking me what the hell is the matter with you;-);-)
 
Fansince69 said:
I believe you are correct ph, I quess we do not have the "need to know" but I believe AT could be the intangible player this year to really make BU have a greater successful season. His stock seems to be low amongst most peoples thinking since he has shown very little to this point but if he were to succeed in giving just 10 minutes of production a game, he could become a difference maker for the season. IMO
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If we get 10 minutes of production per game from AT, then we won't need to worry about our centers this year. I am hoping for AT to have a break out year.
 
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