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Blakeny coming into his own
Posted on 1/31/16 at 4:18 pm
Posted on 1/31/16 at 4:18 pm
Not many have actually talked about the 3 to tie the ball game. This game might be where he turned the corner. If he starts getting hot, we are unstoppable.
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Posted on 1/31/16 at 4:20 pm to tigerclaw10
His defense and rebounding from the guard spot have been really good the past 2 or 3 weeks. If his shot starts falling he will become a dangerous threat.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 4:21 pm to tigerclaw10
Well he was in a slump, but he's definitely been coming out of it for a few games now.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 4:47 pm to DrSteveBrule
If he hits a couple big shots at Auburn, I'm ready to say he's back.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:41 pm to BallHog
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His defense and rebounding from the guard spot have been really good the past 2 or 3 weeks.
This.
Love his rebounding. He gets up there and high points the ball. Not too many people can jump like him, and add in the fact that he goes up and reaches for the ball with his long arms, and it's extremely hard for someone to get a rebound over him.
And he's been way more efficient from the field the last 6 games. Shootout over 50% from the field in those games. Seems like he's figured it out mentally and is making better decisions. Not forcing his shot as much, waiting for those good looks, and is making the extra pass more than he did early on.
Really like what I've been seeing from AB.
This post was edited on 1/31/16 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:46 pm to tigerclaw10
He really is claw. He's never been timid about shooting or taking the big shot (see Arkansas) but now he's starting to hit some.
And he's improved dramatically defensively from earlier in the year. Good to see and good for us cause we need him considering what we need to do going forward.
And he's improved dramatically defensively from earlier in the year. Good to see and good for us cause we need him considering what we need to do going forward.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:52 pm to tigerclaw10
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many have actually talked about the 3 to tie the ball game. This game might be where he turned the corner. If he starts getting hot, we are unstoppable.
An off the dribble 3 like that is one of the hardest shots to make when no ones guarding you. Add in a defender, the game situation, that's an unbelievable make.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 6:25 pm to tigerclaw10
quote:Agree 100%. He is absolutely the missing key for this team.
If he starts getting hot, we are unstoppable.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 6:27 pm to tigerclaw10
Him and Victor are why we were ahead in the first half (along with good Quarterman)
That was a huge shot. He doesn't have prototypical size but he is so talented. He slso has work ethic for days so he's going to keep improving.
That was a huge shot. He doesn't have prototypical size but he is so talented. He slso has work ethic for days so he's going to keep improving.
This post was edited on 1/31/16 at 6:28 pm
Posted on 1/31/16 at 7:36 pm to tigerclaw10
If only he'll start attacking the rim. That's the only thing that's missing
Posted on 1/31/16 at 8:08 pm to S
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He doesn't have prototypical size
He's a 6'4 SG... That's pretty much the average height of SGs in the NBA.
If you meant he is thin, I agree with that. He's thin and has narrow shoulders. But he has the length and athleticism to overcome that. I mean he is a SG and plays on the perimeter a lot. Not like he's gonna be posting people up and what not.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 8:15 pm to tigerclaw10
Blakeny has been playing really solid D for a while now. I think he knew he had to step it up when he started slumping offensively
Posted on 1/31/16 at 8:19 pm to KG5989
Yea i was referring to his frame. There are some bigger guards at the next level, but he has the skills and work ethic to get there. I wish we would take advantage of his athleticism a little more and move him off the ball more but that would require an actual halfcourt scheme
Posted on 1/31/16 at 8:24 pm to tigerclaw10
Blakeney has been playing good basketball of late. He could be a big key to future success.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 8:27 pm to tigerclaw10
I don't think He does but if he did stay for all four years he could be as good as Buddy imo.
Of course Tone has no interest in being in college for four years Im pretty sure
Of course Tone has no interest in being in college for four years Im pretty sure
Posted on 1/31/16 at 8:31 pm to tigerclaw10
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Blakeny coming into his own
He needs to start and play the majority of the game
Posted on 1/31/16 at 8:38 pm to Pnels08
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I don't think He does but if he did stay for all four years he could be as good as Buddy imo.
Of course Tone has no interest in being in college for four years Im pretty sure
We'll be lucky to have him for 2.. I agree with you though, he could be an LSU great if he stayed for 3 or 4
Posted on 1/31/16 at 9:06 pm to tigerclaw10
If you watched any of his high school games and the all-star games....where he really seemed to excel to me was going to the basket and cleaning up second chance shots. And he is excellent in transition. Even when he is struggling from 3 point land, he can still be a tremendous asset going to the hole. (Dude can flat out jump out the gym.)
Posted on 1/31/16 at 9:56 pm to Maringouin13
He's a shorter guard so attacking the rim with his size is harder. He'll get better as he ages.
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