MSU Basketball is low on the sports screen right now, so let go with the obvious but always interesting question. What is the lineup with Jamont gone? (SEC Precictions)Personally, I say Varnado at the 5, Osby at the 4, Ravern at the 3, Barry at the 2, and Antwain running the point, yes thats my prediction for early summer what do you think? (I think Bost is a 2). We'll see!! Go Dawgs, I miss Ben already, just kidding, eyes forward focused on the 07-08 season.
Arliss
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
New Commit Antiquawn Beckham
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Will he play the one or the two? We'll see. We need as many options at the one and two as we can get for next season.
From a 2007 ESPN evaluation: "Twany" is a point guard in a wing's body as he has good size and athleticism but plays the game as if he were a facilitating point guard. He would be an ideal fit on a team that needs a backcourt mate for a scoring little guard as Twany thinks pass first and is more than capable of initiating offense. In fact, he would do well to become more aggressive looking for his own shot. When in scoring mode he is at his best when slashing along the baseline where he has a quick first step and finishes fairly well. His jumper has improved to the point where he is a consistent threat to make open shots, but he will never be considered a shooter. He also uses his size to his advantage by bringing smaller defenders to the block where he can create his own shot or find teammates for open looks if the defense doubles down. Beckham rebounds well from the perimeter and is also a capable defender thanks in large part to his long physique and above average quickness.
Will he play the one or the two? We'll see. We need as many options at the one and two as we can get for next season.
From a 2007 ESPN evaluation: "Twany" is a point guard in a wing's body as he has good size and athleticism but plays the game as if he were a facilitating point guard. He would be an ideal fit on a team that needs a backcourt mate for a scoring little guard as Twany thinks pass first and is more than capable of initiating offense. In fact, he would do well to become more aggressive looking for his own shot. When in scoring mode he is at his best when slashing along the baseline where he has a quick first step and finishes fairly well. His jumper has improved to the point where he is a consistent threat to make open shots, but he will never be considered a shooter. He also uses his size to his advantage by bringing smaller defenders to the block where he can create his own shot or find teammates for open looks if the defense doubles down. Beckham rebounds well from the perimeter and is also a capable defender thanks in large part to his long physique and above average quickness.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
No Reason to Cry Over Spilt Milk
Ben is gone, yes I'm for one am dissapointed. Jamont coming back is looking slim, yes I would like for him come back. While it keeps the boards buzzing, lets move on!! We have two returning starters Barry and Jarvis. We have the best interior defender in country in the last15 years to build our team around. Ravern Johnson is coming out of this thing smelling like a rose. I thought by the 09-10 season, our offense would run through Ravern, but the learning curve just got cut by a season. I believe he will be our top scorer next season. I think Osby and Kodi will play the four and Elgin and Brian can spell Jarvis. If we can get a steady point guard and Ravern plays like we saw flashes off last season, we have the post in place. Folks can blame Rick if they want, but remember, Rick will be there longer than 4 years, so he is our coach and we have to trust his decision making while he is our head coach. Some will like it and some will not. Well, it will make for a long summer of tossing around lineups. So for awhile, no news is good news. Go Dawgs!!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Ben's to Transfer
From the CL:
STARKVILLE - Starting guard Ben Hansbrough will leave Mississippi State's basketball team and intends to transfer, MSU coach Rick Stansbury said today.
"Ben is a good kid and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors," Stansbury said in a news release.Contacted earlier today, Stansbury wouldn't comment beyond what was in the release.A message left on Hansbrough's cell phone wasn't immediately returned.Hansbrough, a 6-foot-3 sophomore, was State's fourth-leading scorer in its recent run to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Hansbrough started 28 games and averaged 10.5 points per game. He shot 36 percent from behind the 3-point line and led the team in free throw shooting percentage, making 78.9 percent of his attempts.
Didn't really see that one coming, I don't like the reoccuring theme on the team.
STARKVILLE - Starting guard Ben Hansbrough will leave Mississippi State's basketball team and intends to transfer, MSU coach Rick Stansbury said today.
"Ben is a good kid and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors," Stansbury said in a news release.Contacted earlier today, Stansbury wouldn't comment beyond what was in the release.A message left on Hansbrough's cell phone wasn't immediately returned.Hansbrough, a 6-foot-3 sophomore, was State's fourth-leading scorer in its recent run to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Hansbrough started 28 games and averaged 10.5 points per game. He shot 36 percent from behind the 3-point line and led the team in free throw shooting percentage, making 78.9 percent of his attempts.
Didn't really see that one coming, I don't like the reoccuring theme on the team.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Its not delivery, its C-Rhodes!!!
The 2008 DiGiorno College All-Star game (for Seniors only) in San Antonio as part of this week's NCAA Final Four. He will play for the American All-Stars coached by Dave Odom (former SC coach) against the National All-Stars coached by Oliver Purnell (Clemson). Joining Rhodes will be Sundiata Gaines (GA.), David Padgett (Lousiville), Mike Green (Butler), and Brian Butch (Wisc.). For the National All-Stars will be Ramel Bradley (KY), Shan Foster (Vandy), Jonathan Wallace (G-town), DeMarcus Nelson (Duke), Cliff Hammonds (Clemson) nd Josh Duncan (Xavier). The game is scheduled to be played Friday at 5PM CT at the Alamodome and televised on CSTV. Go get 'em Charles.
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