Woody needs to lay off depending on signing the 5 stars then, and go after high potential 3 stars and, hopefully, 4 stars.
Going for these home run recruits ain't working.
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Going for these home run recruits ain't working.
Agreed..... the making of a TEAM..... is 5-8 players that play together consistently over an extended period of time,
where they learn tendency's and know what their teammate is going to do... before they even do it.
Evansville Reitz had that team some years back, but ended up losing the State Championship game to Caleb Swanigan and Homestead, because the coach slowed the game down to kill clock..... instead of playing to win.
The main bulk of that team grew up together and played from grade school all the way through high school.
Those boys would throw a pass to an empty spot on the floor and a teammate would be there for the 3 or the back cut to the rim. They had done it so many times, it was like clockwork to them.
If I were Woody.... I would recruit smart, good journeyman players that are going to stick around for 4 solid years.
But maybe that's why I'm retired at a year older than him..... and he's making the big bucks.
I don't think he has a choice as those guys don't want to come to IU anymore. They know better....
Well it is good to have options. Either choice was a good choice. I think JHS probably made the right decision but landing on the lakers, he was not going to get much playing time in his rookie year. The landscape is different now than in the dark ages. NBA is now more in to developing players. They have extra roster spots to use for that purpose. He is not just developing in the G-League but probably also gets practice time against the likes of AD, LBJ and real NBA starters. He gets to experience what it takes to make it in the NBA. I'm betting he is way more ready to step into lakers rotation next year than he would be if he stayed at IU then got drafted by LA next summer. Player usually make a jump after their first season when they have a full off season with their team.
Of course IU might be awesone with JHS so him leaving was a poor decision.
Of course IU might be awesone with JHS so him leaving was a poor decision.
Romeo not getting a 2nd contract had absolutely zilch to do with not coming back to Indiana and everything to do with him not being able to develop while getting paid to do so in the NBA. Astounding that people think you develop more in college than you do in the NBA.
No one asked for your clinical diagnosis. What is it, a slow day at the office.? You'd be better served porking your receptionist on the couch. "Sue-ee-ee!, the clock is ticking!"
The bigger question is what the hell were the Lakers thinking? JHS is shooting 22% from the field and 13% of his three-point shots. I didn’t think he was a consistent enough player to be drafted after one year but apparently that 35 point outing against Purdue convinced a lot of decision makers.
He had a rough NBA start in limited minutes and then got injured. And damn - he is young. He has since been on fire in the G-league, and the Lakers are very high on him. If you want to call a 20 yr old a bust, then go ahead. But the Lakers don’t think so.
JHS in 15 g-league games
22 pts, 5.5 assists, 47% fg, 43% 3 pt, 80% ft
That’s real good
Exactly. NBA teams often send their young guys down to g-league to get some game action. The Lakers are a veteran team fighting for a playoff spot. Better to get him some games than to just sit. The Pacers have done the same thing with their #7 pick, Jarace Walker. They love him and he is going to be good. But he is only 20 yrs old and had good veterans at his position. He played g- league games and played extremely well. Now he is back getting a few NBA minutes.
