re: Matt Derenbecker...Whats the deal on this guy?

Posted by TigerBandAlumnus82

Pensacola,FL

Member since Jul 2007

3104 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 2:02 pm to Enfuego

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hopefully he's 10x better than ludwig

Hopefully, he's the next Ricky Blanton/Don Redden at L.S.U.......

Posted by RANDY44

Member since Aug 2005

9572 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 2:19 pm to Ignignot

He is legit and has outstanding ball skills for a tall wing player. Great shooter, slick passer, handles the ball well. It's a tribute to TJ's recruiting that Vandy or Duke did not get this kid. He was the star of his team last year when Ludwig was a Sr. He will get serious pt next year and could possibly start.

Posted by RANDY44

Member since Aug 2005

9572 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 2:23 pm to PiscesTiger

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We really do not need 4 point guards and Dotson, too, do we?

The college game can be dominated by great guard play. 5 and 6 guys with the talent to rotate at your two guard spots just makes your team better and gives you the option to set up more pressure defenses. Look for TJ to install a few more full-court traps next year with the added depth.

Posted by fitz1190

Member since Aug 2008

3555 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 2:23 pm to coachLSU

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they played together for one season

one is more than zero. Oh and they won a state title that year so id say they play pretty well together.

Posted by RANDY44

Member since Aug 2005

9572 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 2:30 pm to fitz1190

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one is more than zero. Oh and they won a state title that year so id say they play pretty well together.

Right. Many of Ludwig's baskets came off of double-teams headed for Derenbecker and a slick pass from Matt. Ludwig will be an asset next season with the extra strength and weight he'll gain. He would have r/s this season in a normal year along with Dotson. Both will be much better next year IMO.

Posted by wish i was tebow

The Golf Board

Member since Feb 2009

46122 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 2:42 pm to Lonnie4LSU

i played against him in HS and dont think he is a good as everyone else does. i think hes a very solid player but not someone that is going to save the program or anything. not very athletic but fundamentally sound. 6'6 180 scares me as well

hope im wrong and hes a star here

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Posted by RANDY44

Member since Aug 2005

9572 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 2:45 pm to wish i was tebow

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not very athletic but fundamentally sound. 6'6 180 scares me as well

Signed,
Larry Bird,
Don Redden,
Ricky Blanton

Posted by byubengalboy

Cypress, tx.

Member since Nov 2008

3719 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 3:26 pm to PiscesTiger

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We really do not need 4 point guards and Dotson, too, do we?

good question but the reality is that we need as many players as possible who can handle the ball...protect the ball...shoot the ball...and create off the dribble. Jay Wright at Villanova has, in the past, and is now running a potent form of a '3 guard offense.' Until TJ can fully (4yrs) recruit a balanced squad he may have to just 'improvise, adapt and overcome.'

Posted by Kracka

Lafayette, Louisiana

Member since Aug 2004

40881 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 3:36 pm to RANDY44

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quote:

not very athletic but fundamentally sound. 6'6 180 scares me as well

Signed,
Larry Bird,

Bird was 6-8 or 6'9

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Posted by wish i was tebow

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Posted on 2/11/10 at 3:55 pm to Kracka

i was saying hes got good height with no weight.

180 lbs. for someone 6'6 is very skinny

signed,

your an idiot

Posted by Bubba Hotep

Member since Nov 2003

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Posted on 2/11/10 at 4:13 pm to wish i was tebow

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your an idiot

Always a classic.

Posted by tigerfromthebayou

Raceland

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Posted on 2/11/10 at 5:39 pm to Elleshoe

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Posted by wish i was tebow

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Posted on 2/11/10 at 5:39 pm to Bubba Hotep

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Always a classic

i do what i can

Posted by PGtiger

tree stand

Member since Jun 2006

1140 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 6:01 pm to fitz1190

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not only will derenbecker help the team a lot, but i see him helping my boy ludwig play to full potential. that whole teammate familiarity thing.

I think I took this the wrong way but

Posted by Ponchy Tiger

Ponchatoula

Member since Aug 2004

45271 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 6:06 pm to Ignignot

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is he legit? anybody watched him play??

He is very legit

He was All-State as a sophomore @ Ponchatoula. White guys don't make 5-A all-state unless they are legit.

Posted by Driller03

Madisonville

Member since Jan 2010

32 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 6:21 pm to Ignignot

I have seen him play alot this yr. My step-son plays on the team. He is good, but not so sure he can handle the pressure of "big-time" SEC basketball. I may be wrong but as far as a starter/full time player not sure. Hopefully I'm wrong but guess we'll see.

Posted by Lonnie4LSU

Baton Rouge

Member since Aug 2008

9525 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 6:36 pm to wish i was tebow

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i played against him in HS and dont think he is a good as everyone else does.

And you might be right. I'm not going to pretend to be some HS basketball guru cause I'm just a guy in the stands, but the games I have seen him play lead me to believe that he has a chance to at least be a solid, productive player for us. What he does beyond that, if anything, is up to him and we all will have to wait to see.

There can be a pretty nice upside to a basketball smart, "fundamentally sound" guy if the guy wants there to be. imo

Posted by BallyHOO

Member since Oct 2005

6845 posts

Posted on 2/11/10 at 6:40 pm to Kracka

He's going to be solid eventually.

He needs to work on his quickness and also being a more consistent shooter. He can be lights out from 3 pt land or miserable!