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“Once the game pressure was on us, we grew up a lot tonight,” Krzyzewski said. “You can’t practice situations like that. Good teams put you in those situations, and Belmont’s just a really good basketball team.”
Andre Drummond ma[d]e his college debut on Friday in Connecticut's 70-57 win over Columbia.
Drummond, one of the consensus top picks in the 2012 NBA Draft should he declare, had four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 12 minutes of play. He missed his one shot attempt. Drummond was limited due to foul trouble.
Drummond looked like an inexperienced freshman during most of his minutes.
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Yikes! The 2012 draft just got a lot weaker.
7-Day Dray wrote:Jeremy Lamb played well. His stroke looked on point, was moving well without the ball, played the passing lanes, and had a sick poster.
Meanwhile, Drummond underwhelmed. He didn't get that much PT, and got in foul trouble early in the 1st. He still doesn't know how to use his strength to his advantage. He only took 1 FG, and he was on the right block, and instead of trying to get good position and back him down, he settle for a turnaround jumpshot. It also doesn't seem like he has very good fundamentals on D, and looked a little slow recovering to his man on PNR's. And he got hit on that broken nose in the last minute, and had to leave the game. But going to college this year was a good decision. Instead of dominating HS scrubs and people smaller than him, it's not going to be easy for him in the Big East, and he'll have to work harder. He still looks pretty raw though, and has a steep learning curve, but I'm sure he'll get better and more comfortable. And he runs kind of like Chris Bosh lol. Take that as you want it.
Bickerstaff: who's up for kickball?!!
Ed Wood: Only if it's the no-pants variety.
daSwami wrote:7-Day Dray wrote:Jeremy Lamb played well. His stroke looked on point, was moving well without the ball, played the passing lanes, and had a sick poster.
Meanwhile, Drummond underwhelmed. He didn't get that much PT, and got in foul trouble early in the 1st. He still doesn't know how to use his strength to his advantage. He only took 1 FG, and he was on the right block, and instead of trying to get good position and back him down, he settle for a turnaround jumpshot. It also doesn't seem like he has very good fundamentals on D, and looked a little slow recovering to his man on PNR's. And he got hit on that broken nose in the last minute, and had to leave the game. But going to college this year was a good decision. Instead of dominating HS scrubs and people smaller than him, it's not going to be easy for him in the Big East, and he'll have to work harder. He still looks pretty raw though, and has a steep learning curve, but I'm sure he'll get better and more comfortable. And he runs kind of like Chris Bosh lol. Take that as you want it.
Still! Even after one whole game of college ball.
While Drummond's passing ability is very unique and intriguing from a long-term perspective, it heavily plays into a major problem with his game: his lack of assertiveness in using his physical tools. Rarely will Drummond use his body to establish strong post position or call for the ball on the block, being much more content to run out to the perimeter and serve as a passing cog in his team's offense. When he does get the ball, he usually opts for weak finesse moves like turnaround jumpers and hook shots, neither of which he converts consistently.
Bickerstaff: who's up for kickball?!!
Ed Wood: Only if it's the no-pants variety.
go'stags wrote:Quick thoughts:
Big fan of Lamb, combines all of his ability with exceptional bball IQ. I'm a bit concerned as to his ability to get to the FT line, but I think he can get better.
Huge fan of John Henson as well. He might need to play next to a banger who takes up space, but he can definitely play in the NBA. His shot is looking better as well. I like him much more than I ever liked Brandon Wright or Ed Davis.
I am very intrigued by Tyler Zeller. An Center with that type of game is very unique. I don't know if it will translate to the the NBA, but he is 7ft tall with quick feet. Need to see more.
Bickerstaff: who's up for kickball?!!
Ed Wood: Only if it's the no-pants variety.
Rafael122 wrote:Austin Rivers is going to get smoked on D at the next level. He's basically a matador on defense.
IMO by the end of this year he'll be a real good defender of smaller guards, but we'll have to wait and see. 
closg00 wrote:This thread will be our home, that and the Lock-out thread.
I really like Bernard James on FlaSt - even though he probably won't get drafted due to being 26 and being very limited offensively. Dude is a moose in phenominal shape and loves to play defense. Hopefully, someone thinking he can be a poor man's Ben Wallace will give him a look. He will work his arse off and understands his limitations.