Bits n Pieces
In one of those rare moves Duke leapfrogged over Kansas into the number one position in the AP Top 25 poll. The Blue Devils moved up and in front of Kansas despite the fact the Jayhawks had not lost a game. I’m sure this has occurred at some time in the past however I don’t remember.
In one of those rare moves Duke leapfrogged over Kansas into the number one position in the AP Top 25 poll. The Blue Devils moved up and in front of Kansas despite the fact the Jayhawks had not lost a game. I’m sure this has occurred at some time in the past however I don’t remember.
Did you see this story, given a choice he chose the
Lakers? Tyson Chandler grew up in Los
Angeles so that might have been the key factor.
Chandler indicated at least five teams were interested in signing him
after the Suns released him. Chandler
reduced the number to two, Warriors and Lakers.
2019 NBA draft
We have no idea where Mizzou’s Jontay Porter would have been drafted in the 2019 NBA draft if not for his season ending injury. This we do know, outside of a few names the draft appears not as deep as previous years. Now we must consider this account is written in the middle of October prior to the first ball being tossed up. Even the International players Sekou Doumbouya, Paul Eboua and a few others are really an unknown. As for the college crop we have a few names however we ask the same question, can they play at the NBA level? Perhaps the key does the player get the opportunity to compete for a spot on the team? As an example, there is no doubt it’s likely easier (with talent) to break into a Kings lineup versus that of the Warriors, Rockets or Celtics.
We have no idea where Mizzou’s Jontay Porter would have been drafted in the 2019 NBA draft if not for his season ending injury. This we do know, outside of a few names the draft appears not as deep as previous years. Now we must consider this account is written in the middle of October prior to the first ball being tossed up. Even the International players Sekou Doumbouya, Paul Eboua and a few others are really an unknown. As for the college crop we have a few names however we ask the same question, can they play at the NBA level? Perhaps the key does the player get the opportunity to compete for a spot on the team? As an example, there is no doubt it’s likely easier (with talent) to break into a Kings lineup versus that of the Warriors, Rockets or Celtics.
As mentioned previously several of the names are intriguing
if they can manage to transfer the talent.
The two Duke guys are supposed to be the real deal, shooting guard R. J.
Barnett and tight end power forward Zion Williamson all 280 pounds of
him. There are others, fellow Duke
teammate Cameron Reddish and Nassir Little at North Carolina. Then again there could be a relative unknown
talent like Trae Young. 247 Sports reminds us Young was the 5th
pick in the 2018 draft and wasn’t considered a Top 15 pick. We knew Young was a McDonalds All American,
bet none of you had any idea he’d lead Division I teams in scoring (27.4 ppg)
and assists (8.8 apg). Think about all
the thousands of players over the years who played Division I basketball, Young
accomplished a feat none before him had done.
He’s taken that talent to the NBA Hawks, we’ll witness his continued development.
This is funny
I’m unsure who to give credit for this statement, questioned on LaMelo Ball’s desire to play at North Carolina or Duke. “You think Coach K. or Roy Williams wants to be bothered with LaVar Ball.” We can be sure Ball has been a headache for Magic Johnson although he’d never probably admit it publicly. Even if LaMelo manages to gain NCAA eligibility we can bet large sums of money no scholarship is forthcoming from these schools.
This is funny
I’m unsure who to give credit for this statement, questioned on LaMelo Ball’s desire to play at North Carolina or Duke. “You think Coach K. or Roy Williams wants to be bothered with LaVar Ball.” We can be sure Ball has been a headache for Magic Johnson although he’d never probably admit it publicly. Even if LaMelo manages to gain NCAA eligibility we can bet large sums of money no scholarship is forthcoming from these schools.
You are bias…so am
I
This account is based on a 7 or 8 month ago broadcast, I’ve mentioned previously I don’t take a great deal of stock in reporting of most in the media. Allow me to clarify, this exists only at a time I believe they are clearly providing us their opinion rather than fact. The example from months back I took exception the comment by one of the drive-time sports talk host here in the city. Oklahoma basketball was not good last season, they finished 18-13 overall and 8-10 in the Big 12. The one bright shining star was that of Trae Young however he was only part of this issue.
This account is based on a 7 or 8 month ago broadcast, I’ve mentioned previously I don’t take a great deal of stock in reporting of most in the media. Allow me to clarify, this exists only at a time I believe they are clearly providing us their opinion rather than fact. The example from months back I took exception the comment by one of the drive-time sports talk host here in the city. Oklahoma basketball was not good last season, they finished 18-13 overall and 8-10 in the Big 12. The one bright shining star was that of Trae Young however he was only part of this issue.
This host said; “Lon
Kruger is phoning it in, he’s got a
place in Vegas and he’s just counting his money till retirement” or words
to that effect. Kruger has several
coaching stops on his resume including UNLV over his career, that’s a
fact.
The part I took exception the hint Kruger wasn’t concerned
about his Oklahoma team winning or losing at this point. I would hope this radio guy can locate a
coach unconcerned about his won-loss record.
Sports talk radio now is dominated by the host and his guests the public
has little opportunity anymore to offer a different opinion except through a
tweet. That story has remained in my mind
since March and I’ve just now figured out why the conclusion. Lon Kruger played basketball at Kansas State,
his Alma Mater was one of his coaching stops.
The radio host attended Kansas State, see where I’m going with this
account? This is the point I believed he
allowed his bias to overstep his mouth.
Guess what radio guy, I’m bias too but I try not to make it so obvious.
