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Got the opportunity to watch some of today's practice.
Here are some things I noticed.
Early on the "first unit" was Pledger, Clark, Davis, Thompson and Fitzgerald.
Calvin was running a lot of shooting guard with the second team early on as well, honestly he looks good there, comfortable. It is easy to tell he is a score first type guy.
The early part of practice seemed to be working on defense with the "first unit "as they spent the bulk of the time together as defense.
The team then went 5v5 most of the way, did some various stuff with it. Like the first team trying to just get stops. Score "gamewinning bucket", etc. Some just plain up and down play as well.
Blair and Newell went back to running the point mainly during the stuff. Even though Pledger still was as point early on.
Some random observations.
Abdul hit a hook shoot, early on in practice. A jumper later on when they were 5v5.
Fitzgerald is more effective offensively as a face up, took Barry off the dribble once there too. He seems more natural there, his post game is improving but isn't his strength
Nick seems more comfortable in the high post, found Cam on a beautiful cut for a sweet jam at one point. Still like exhibition tries to force a few passes when he shouldn't.
Cam shows flashes and is quite active. Not sure how long it will take for him to put it together but when he does it will be great. He is also active on the glass on both ends, not afraid to mix it up.
Cal is good as a 2, can shoot on rhythm off screens, seems comfortable as a scorer.
Pledger looks to be in the point guard competition now as much as Carl or Calvin is. Wonder how much is this is due to T.J. being out.
Cade was trying to "direct" things on the court, help out with offensive calls, stuff like that.
Capel's words on the new guys.
Calvin - could be really good over 4 years, AGGRESSIVE! Self made, prideful, tough. Embodies what Philly is. Best at scoring right now, tying to convert to point.
Cameron - learning curve as a freshman, best ball is in front of him, works hard.
Abdi - Bright future. Very skilled for a big man not strong or physical enough right now, is working on it. Good athlete, quickness.
Neal - Very talented, very good athlete. Just need toughness as he adjusts from high School to college.
Taylor - Redshirting due to concussion.
Carl - solid point guard, needs to improve his on the ball defense and keep people in front of him. Also not getting in too deep and in trouble when driving to the basket.
Romero - great player, freak athlete (7 foot wing span, insane vertical), needs to work harder consistently, bad habits picked up at Mississippi St.
C.J. - battling groin injury, little behind the learning curve because of it. Will be an energy guy, hit the boards, play good D
Nick - Important piece to this team, had a rough exhibition game but has been practice well before and after it. Expects better.
Barry - pleasant surprise, best screener on team, talks on D, understands his role. Will play and do the little things for OU.
If anybody has any particular questions about a player please ask, I just threw together a few things that stood out to me.
Here are some things I noticed.
Early on the "first unit" was Pledger, Clark, Davis, Thompson and Fitzgerald.
Calvin was running a lot of shooting guard with the second team early on as well, honestly he looks good there, comfortable. It is easy to tell he is a score first type guy.
The early part of practice seemed to be working on defense with the "first unit "as they spent the bulk of the time together as defense.
The team then went 5v5 most of the way, did some various stuff with it. Like the first team trying to just get stops. Score "gamewinning bucket", etc. Some just plain up and down play as well.
Blair and Newell went back to running the point mainly during the stuff. Even though Pledger still was as point early on.
Some random observations.
Abdul hit a hook shoot, early on in practice. A jumper later on when they were 5v5.
Fitzgerald is more effective offensively as a face up, took Barry off the dribble once there too. He seems more natural there, his post game is improving but isn't his strength
Nick seems more comfortable in the high post, found Cam on a beautiful cut for a sweet jam at one point. Still like exhibition tries to force a few passes when he shouldn't.
Cam shows flashes and is quite active. Not sure how long it will take for him to put it together but when he does it will be great. He is also active on the glass on both ends, not afraid to mix it up.
Cal is good as a 2, can shoot on rhythm off screens, seems comfortable as a scorer.
Pledger looks to be in the point guard competition now as much as Carl or Calvin is. Wonder how much is this is due to T.J. being out.
Cade was trying to "direct" things on the court, help out with offensive calls, stuff like that.
Capel's words on the new guys.
Calvin - could be really good over 4 years, AGGRESSIVE! Self made, prideful, tough. Embodies what Philly is. Best at scoring right now, tying to convert to point.
Cameron - learning curve as a freshman, best ball is in front of him, works hard.
Abdi - Bright future. Very skilled for a big man not strong or physical enough right now, is working on it. Good athlete, quickness.
Neal - Very talented, very good athlete. Just need toughness as he adjusts from high School to college.
Taylor - Redshirting due to concussion.
Carl - solid point guard, needs to improve his on the ball defense and keep people in front of him. Also not getting in too deep and in trouble when driving to the basket.
Romero - great player, freak athlete (7 foot wing span, insane vertical), needs to work harder consistently, bad habits picked up at Mississippi St.
C.J. - battling groin injury, little behind the learning curve because of it. Will be an energy guy, hit the boards, play good D
Nick - Important piece to this team, had a rough exhibition game but has been practice well before and after it. Expects better.
Barry - pleasant surprise, best screener on team, talks on D, understands his role. Will play and do the little things for OU.
If anybody has any particular questions about a player please ask, I just threw together a few things that stood out to me.
