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re: Ben Simmons and Jalen Patterson on ESPNU right now.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:19 pm to SouthOfSouth
Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:19 pm to SouthOfSouth
I had the same thoughts. Alexander started taking over on the offensive end and Montverde's response was not strong. Looked like they tried too hard to take back the momentum with a big shot rather than sticking with what was working.
And I was hoping to see a bit more explosiveness out of Patterson, but he just does't quite look to have that third gear. Despite that, his confidence with the ball in his hands is outstanding. He just looks so comfortable when in possession of the ball, like no one can ever take it way from him. Definitely has a good feel for the floor on the offensive end, but made a few dumb mistakes on D, including that really bad foul on Alexander down the stretch.
Looks to have very good potential as a game manager, but needs to develop that shot. He's going to need a little something there to keep his defender honest at the next level.
And obviously the potential with Simmons is off the chart, so no need to break down his game too much, ha. That dribble penetration with about a minute left looked unbelievably smooth and explosive for someone as big/long as Simmons
And I was hoping to see a bit more explosiveness out of Patterson, but he just does't quite look to have that third gear. Despite that, his confidence with the ball in his hands is outstanding. He just looks so comfortable when in possession of the ball, like no one can ever take it way from him. Definitely has a good feel for the floor on the offensive end, but made a few dumb mistakes on D, including that really bad foul on Alexander down the stretch.
Looks to have very good potential as a game manager, but needs to develop that shot. He's going to need a little something there to keep his defender honest at the next level.
And obviously the potential with Simmons is off the chart, so no need to break down his game too much, ha. That dribble penetration with about a minute left looked unbelievably smooth and explosive for someone as big/long as Simmons
This post was edited on 1/20/14 at 4:22 pm
Posted on 1/20/14 at 5:34 pm to funnystuff
Simmons is going to be a star in the SEC for sure. I really wish he was a senior so LSU could get him on the floor as soon as possible
Posted on 1/20/14 at 5:36 pm to funnystuff
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And I was hoping to see a bit more explosiveness out of Patterson, but he just does't quite look to have that third gear. Despite that, his confidence with the ball in his hands is outstanding. He just looks so comfortable when in possession of the ball, like no one can ever take it way from him. Definitely has a good feel for the floor on the offensive end, but made a few dumb mistakes on D, including that really bad foul on Alexander down the stretch.
Looks to have very good potential as a game manager, but needs to develop that shot. He's going to need a little something there to keep his defender honest at the next level.
Patterson intrigues me. There are options at PG for LSU over the next few years in recruiting, but the staff felt like Patterson was a take. He'll have time to adjust to the speed & athleticism of the college game under Hickey and Quarterman which is great.
This post was edited on 1/20/14 at 5:38 pm
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