Hollinger Scouting/Projections
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:59 pm
Well, I guess after they'd sat on this for a while they decided to just release it for the hell of it. Jon Hollinger's projections for next season (mathematical, based on similarity scores) and scouting reports (subjective, based on his opinions and informed by stats) are out on ESPN Insider. Maybe it's all a waste of time because the season's getting canceled, but whatever.
The projections have most of the team staying about level, which is in itself sort of troubling for the young players on the team. Obviously the rookies have no projections since they haven't played yet. What's worse, Diaw and TT are both expected to take a step back next season.
The scouting reports are a different story. Among the predictions/comments, not all of which are controversial:
1) Kemba Walker will seize the starting job from Augustin by the end of the year
2) Biyombo: "A project who will need some reps and some patience. Look for a slow start and perhaps a D-League stint, but he may be a major defensive contributor by the end of the season."
3) Tyrus: Coming off his best campaign as a pro cut short by injury, Hollinger's puzzled that he didn't play more and thinks he should get a much bigger role next year.
4) Hendo: "[Besides his 3pt shooting], there's little to worry about. He's only 6-4 but is one of the best rebounders at his position and showed last season he's athletic enough to guard most good wings. And at 23, he can still get better. If he makes enough jumpers, he'll provide a long-term solution as the Cats' defensive stopper on the wings."
The projections have most of the team staying about level, which is in itself sort of troubling for the young players on the team. Obviously the rookies have no projections since they haven't played yet. What's worse, Diaw and TT are both expected to take a step back next season.
The scouting reports are a different story. Among the predictions/comments, not all of which are controversial:
1) Kemba Walker will seize the starting job from Augustin by the end of the year
2) Biyombo: "A project who will need some reps and some patience. Look for a slow start and perhaps a D-League stint, but he may be a major defensive contributor by the end of the season."
3) Tyrus: Coming off his best campaign as a pro cut short by injury, Hollinger's puzzled that he didn't play more and thinks he should get a much bigger role next year.
4) Hendo: "[Besides his 3pt shooting], there's little to worry about. He's only 6-4 but is one of the best rebounders at his position and showed last season he's athletic enough to guard most good wings. And at 23, he can still get better. If he makes enough jumpers, he'll provide a long-term solution as the Cats' defensive stopper on the wings."
