Thanks for the info Postman. I've wondered how all the experts were so sure he was going to redshirt. Great physique, great athlete, and nice jumper. I've heard he actually has some post moves too. My question is, is he 6-6, 6-7, or 6-8? I've seen all of those listings..
Lol...this comes from being connected to the program. I don't post without merit. Of course they "want" everyone to play. I know this...they feel he could have helped them this year with his skill set. Also, kids don't leave his high school without being ready to produce early. 6 of them playing division 1 right now...all starting.
Thank you for the info.
My only question about him is can he really be expected to contribute as a true freshman? Very few true freshman have come in and played well enough to not only start but contribute. I know you said the coaches aren't happy with the production from the 4 spot (Spangler; I paraphrased so if I'm wrong I apologize) but can we really expect someone to come in as a true freshman and rebound as well or better than Spangler and also provide more offense?
I sure do hope so, but unless he's the 2nd coming of Wayman or BG, I have to be skeptical.
(Note: I'm not skeptical about your info.)
Fair question you ask, and I know none of us know the answer! Lol! I wasn't saying coaches have been disappointed with production from any of the starting 5. However, I don't think their hopes were met from anyone outside those five. I don't think we can expect any freshmen to come in and be the rugged presence that Ryan has provided. I do believe they think they have found a guy who can eventually provide all that you speak, but next year should at least be a step up from bench production compared to this season. As we all know...being a young big in this league isn't easy. He does possess a unique skill set at his size though.
1) he won't come close to 30 minutes a game for any team.
2) we saw the same predictions for ak and so on.
3) Ridley was ranked about the same as Bolden and he averaged 4 ppg as a freshman.
1) Yes he would
2) I never predicted that from AK, said Lattin would start from day 1.
3) Ridley averaged 16 minutes a game as an overweight freshman. Next year he averaged 25 mins/game and 11ppg.
Find me a 5 star big man who as a freshman, ranked outside of the top 10, who averages over 30 minutes a game for any team any year?
Embiid
Big Country
Ostertag
I'm sure I could name more if I really sat down and thought about it
Find me a 5 star big man who as a freshman, ranked outside of the top 10, who averages over 30 minutes a game for any team any year?
I am extremely excited about Doolittle, I think he'll be better than Freeman next year and will split time with buford & Lattin at the 4.
Player- Minutes per game
Woodard- 35
James- 27
McGusty- 25
Lattin- 29
AK- 24
Buford-18
Odomes- 15
Mcnease- 14
Doolittle-8
Strong- 5
This changes drastically when Grandstaff becomes eligible.
Embiid
Big Country
Ostertag
I'm sure I could name more if I really sat down and thought about it
First of all, I can't believe you went all the way back to big country and ostertag.
2nd) Embiid did not average 30 mins a game. He didn't even start from day one.
You didn't put a time constraint on it. ldwt356: