Lets have some fun!!

[romar]

Am I the only one worried AW might get lost in the mix with all these guys coming in next year? I think he's got the talent to be a very good player, but will he get enough minutes? Heck, will everyone get enough minutes?

The cream always rises to the top. The minutes will go to the guys who earn them in practice and who show that they are leaders and work the hardest. Last year when AW was a new recruit there was a friend of his that posted regularly on this board who kept reminding us what a special player and hard worker he was. Well I think he came in last year and showed us that his friend was right. So, I can't see anyone outworking AW, making him the least of my worries.

If were talking only about the new guys, I can't wait to see the new assistant coach on the sidelines - ha ha!

 

[BUBraves06]

I duno if I'm more excited about an individual player or to see how this team with all it's new players comes together. Obviously the talent is there but I think a big part of next year's possible success is how the guys learn to play to eachother's strengths.

 

[OrangeandBlack74]

Re: Lets have some fun!!

Of all the new players coming in next year including Ray and Jeremy who are you looking forward to seeing play the most amd why?

I think the player I'm most looking forward to seeing play is Ray Brown. He was very highly touted out of high school, and then rarely saw the floor his freshman year. His problems last year kept him off the floor altogether, yet he was able to practice with the team. I think Ray will have a lot of pressure to perform, and I'm anxious to see if he can live up to the expectations.

 

[MacabreMob]

I am looking forward to seeing either Lavin or Phillips (or both)....

....because it will mean a good chance we are blowing out the opponent.

 

[IheartBU]

I am looking forward to seeing either Lavin or Phillips (or both)....

....because it will mean a good chance we are blowing out the opponent.

I was expecting some pithy answer for the second part of your thought (post ...), but I ended up agreeing whole-heartedly.

 

[dogsrus]

Re: Lets have some fun!!

Of all the new players coming in next year including Ray and Jeremy who are you looking forward to seeing play the most amd why?

I think the player I'm most looking forward to seeing play is Ray Brown. He was very highly touted out of high school, and then rarely saw the floor his freshman year. His problems last year kept him off the floor altogether, yet he was able to practice with the team. I think Ray will have a lot of pressure to perform, and I'm anxious to see if he can live up to the expectations.

RB is like a Juco recruit that knows the system having TWO years of practice. Thins happen for a reason and this could be a positive for us/him. While it hurt having RB miss basically two years the team seemed to cope well without him. He has a chance to make lemonade out of lemons.....

 

[OrangeandBlack74]

Re: Lets have some fun!!

Of all the new players coming in next year including Ray and Jeremy who are you looking forward to seeing play the most amd why?

I think the player I'm most looking forward to seeing play is Ray Brown. He was very highly touted out of high school, and then rarely saw the floor his freshman year. His problems last year kept him off the floor altogether, yet he was able to practice with the team. I think Ray will have a lot of pressure to perform, and I'm anxious to see if he can live up to the expectations.

RB is like a Juco recruit that knows the system having TWO years of practice. Things happen for a reason and this could be a positive for us/him. While it hurt having RB miss basically two years the team seemed to cope well without him. He has a chance to make lemonade out of lemons.....

Agreed. Let's hope the lemonade tastes sweet.....

Expectations are high for next year. With Ruff and JC returning for their senior seasons, we need RB and JF to be ready to contribute from the opening tip of the first game.

My early predictions:
JF - NOY
RB - Most Improved

 

[houstontxbrave]

The guy I really am looking forward to seeing is Williams. Why this is, I hope he sees that he is now considered an underdog so to speak. He isnt going to make it, etc because of grades, attitude, not a team guy. Also, he was a top tier recruit didnt make it at Wisconsin and now many will think because of all his travels and termoil he wont be successful.

I hope he makes it to BU, looks in the mirror and understands that he must become a leader, a man that this team will look too for energy and passion. I hope he sees his enormous opportunity that lays ahead of him and seizes the opportunity and becomes a leader of this program.

We will be successful with or without him but with him I beleive BU will see the highest limits of success.

But the choice is his to make and decide how he wants to be remembered in Peoria for years to come.

 

[Dubl R 1]

There is a lot to look forward to next year.

1. Ruff and JC as seniors....... I look for them to have big senior seasons.

2. Jeremy Fears......... Very good chance at being newcomer of the year. We have so many options though, his numbers may take a hit VS. somebody on a poor team who has the "green light"

3. Ray Brown......... Hopefully he's chomping at the bit to play, and should be a very hungry player with something to prove.

4. David Collins......... I don't know if he'd ever be a dominant big, but should at least create match-up problems and should make others on the floor more effective.

5. S Maniscalco........ Don't know what to expect of him next year, but should be a solid Point Guard for BU for the post Ruff era.

6. DeAaron Williams...... I know DeAaron and he is a good guy, and I hope he gets his work done this summer and is a part of BU basketball next year. D-Will would be the most athletic player on the roster next year and would be very exciting to watch.

7. Warren, Salley, and Singh............Sounds like a law firm. I look forward to seing them progress and get better next year.

Now, the one guy who intrigues me the most is Will Egolf. I don't know how much of this we'll see next year, but I think he could become a nightmare match-up for other teams in the Valley. At 6'9" he could be the kind of guy that could post up a smaller wing player or keep a big defender away from the basket with his ability to shoot the ball. This is the kind of player who could stretch the defense, and really make the offense potent.

Another exciting thing is we all may have to edit our posts because BU is still recruiting for next year. Let's hope we get another promising player. JL is on the prowl!

Can't wait till next year, and I second the Midnight Madness push.

 

[dogsrus]

There is a lot to look forward to next year.

1. Ruff and JC as seniors....... I look for them to have big senior seasons.

2. Jeremy Fears......... Very good chance at being newcomer of the year. We have so many options though, his numbers may take a hit VS. somebody on a poor team who has the "green light"

3. Ray Brown......... Hopefully he's chomping at the bit to play, and should be a very hungry player with something to prove.

4. David Collins......... I don't know if he'd ever be a dominant big, but should at least create match-up problems and should make others on the floor more effective.

5. S Maniscalco........ Don't know what to expect of him next year, but should be a solid Point Guard for BU for the post Ruff era.

6. DeAaron Williams...... I know DeAaron and he is a good guy, and I hope he gets his work done this summer and is a part of BU basketball next year. D-Will would be the most athletic player on the roster next year and would be very exciting to watch.

7. Warren, Salley, and Singh............Sounds like a law firm. I look forward to seing them progress and get better next year.

Now, the one guy who intrigues me the most is Will Egolf. I don't know how much of this we'll see next year, but I think he could become a nightmare match-up for other teams in the Valley. At 6'9" he could be the kind of guy that could post up a smaller wing player or keep a big defender away from the basket with his ability to shoot the ball. This is the kind of player who could stretch the defense, and really make the offense potent.

Another exciting thing is we all may have to edit our posts because BU is still recruiting for next year. Let's hope we get another promising player. JL is on the prowl!

Can't wait till next year, and I second the Midnight Madness push.

JL's biggest challenge next year we br to "sell roles". I think it helped also with JF and RB on the bench and seeing first hand what ball distribution and unselfish play will do for a TEAM.

I wish this team had one of those preseason trips to jell but again thank goodness RB and JF were allowed to practice.

 

[Les is More]

After seeing that picture of the back flip, how can you pick anyone else....TEARS FOR FEARS!

 

[Braves4Life]

Re: Lets have some fun!!

Of all the new players coming in next year including Ray and Jeremy who are you looking forward to seeing play the most amd why?

I think the player I'm most looking forward to seeing play is Ray Brown. He was very highly touted out of high school, and then rarely saw the floor his freshman year. His problems last year kept him off the floor altogether, yet he was able to practice with the team. I think Ray will have a lot of pressure to perform, and I'm anxious to see if he can live up to the expectations.

RB is like a Juco recruit that knows the system having TWO years of practice. Thins happen for a reason and this could be a positive for us/him. While it hurt having RB miss basically two years the team seemed to cope well without him. He has a chance to make lemonade out of lemons.....

Great, great point Dogs! Both RB and JF have the potential to be huge next year. Everyone always gets excited when new heralded Jucos come into a program, but the reality is that it usually takes them most of one (if not two) seasons to learn a new system and get acclimated to a faster, stronger, more athletic and disciplined style of play.

Both RB and JF could be considered as two stud Jucos who are already "practiced-up" (my southernism for the day) and ready to roll. I think these two will have the biggest impact next year and I would expect to be our leading scorers at around 15 points each per game.

In fact, I see RB, JF, DR, and JC as being in the 12-15 points per game range. How's that for balance?!

 

[audacious_aficionado]

not the player i'm most excited to see out on the floor but i am really curious about tryone cole-scott. he's pretty short but there has to be some reason we got him. he was a definite leader on his juco team and can shoot and handle the ball well. his free throw percentage scares me at like 59% but i'd like to see what he can bring. it seems he's in the shadow of all the other new guys.

 

[amckillip]

Re: Lets have some fun!!

Great, great point Dogs! Both RB and JF have the potential to be huge next year. Everyone always gets excited when new heralded Jucos come into a program, but the reality is that it usually takes them most of one (if not two) seasons to learn a new system and get acclimated to a faster, stronger, more athletic and disciplined style of play.

Both RB and JF could be considered as two stud Jucos who are already "practiced-up" (my southernism for the day) and ready to roll. I think these two will have the biggest impact next year and I would expect to be our leading scorers at around 15 points each per game.

In fact, I see RB, JF, DR, and JC as being in the 12-15 points per game range. How's that for balance?!

Honestly I think JF, DR, and JC in the 13-17 pt range is reasonable. I the RB will def. be a contributor but i expect more like 11-12 pts from him, then another 18-20 between MS and DC, with AW chipping in 8 (yeah, thats 70 pts per game right there). I also hope to see Sam M get about 10 minutes a game. It's only a matter of time before he is the leader of the team. I'd rather he go through his learning 'hiccups' while Ruff is around.

 

[audacious_aficionado]

Re: Lets have some fun!!

In fact, I see RB, JF, DR, and JC as being in the 12-15 points per game range. How's that for balance?! Very Happy

this seems very interesting. i agree that those players have the cababilities of scoring in that range but what's gonna happen to Salley, Warren, Collins, Cole-Scott, Singh, Williams (or whoever), and the freshmen? i'm curious to see how the scoring all works out.

 

[Braves4Life]

Re: Lets have some fun!!

In fact, I see RB, JF, DR, and JC as being in the 12-15 points per game range. How's that for balance?! Very Happy

this seems very interesting. i agree that those players have the cababilities of scoring in that range but what's gonna happen to Salley, Warren, Collins, Cole-Scott, Singh, Williams (or whoever), and the freshmen? i'm curious to see how the scoring all works out.

I know. :-o I'm just sitting here giggling like a school girl and shaking my head thinking about it :lol:

It should be quite a season :wink:

 

[bugregshu]

not the player i'm most excited to see out on the floor but i am really curious about tryone cole-scott. he's pretty short but there has to be some reason we got him. he was a definite leader on his juco team and can shoot and handle the ball well. his free throw percentage scares me at like 59% but i'd like to see what he can bring. it seems he's in the shadow of all the other new guys.

The reason we brought him in is to provide a transition point guard from Daniel Ruffin to Sam Maniscalco. Next year Cole-Scott will be at the point, and then Maniscalco will man the point his junior-senior year.

 

[Big Mike]

I also think AT will flourish under this coaching staff :idea: .....after watching his game it was evident that the 6'7 kid was to get the ball....so AT had to work for anything...remember he is a legit 6'10 and under RW in the workout program and some work on the hardwood...AT will be a good player for the Braves! :wink:

 

[audacious_aficionado]

not the player i'm most excited to see out on the floor but i am really curious about tryone cole-scott. he's pretty short but there has to be some reason we got him. he was a definite leader on his juco team and can shoot and handle the ball well. his free throw percentage scares me at like 59% but i'd like to see what he can bring. it seems he's in the shadow of all the other new guys.

The reason we brought him in is to provide a transition point guard from Daniel Ruffin to Sam Maniscalco. Next year Cole-Scott will be at the point, and then Maniscalco will man the point his junior-senior year.

i thought fears was supposed to be the point guard of the junior class. it would be a little awkward to have a 5'11" shooting guard but i think fears is the true point guard in two years making cole-scott play on the wing. this being said, i don't know what role cole-scott will play. if he could jump into a will franklin type role next year, i'd be really happy. franklin shot the ball very well from the outside and helped bring the ball up too. i think cole-scott can be effective in times where we need to hold onto the ball and not commit turnovers with big men out on the court.

 

[Braves4Life]

What these "extra" little guys do is allow Coach Les to insert totally different, small & quick line-ups that can change the flow of the game. This is important in games where the "bigs" or starters are flat and the team needs a spark.

We have so many unique parts on this team for the next few years that it is really scary.