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Quarterman's improvement
Posted on 12/28/14 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 12/28/14 at 4:55 pm
Q's improvement from last year to this, IMHO on both ends of the floor had been significant and impressive.
He really struggled last year in almost every aspect I thought given what we had been hearing going in, and other than a couple of games where he had some nice assist totals I was left going into this year hoping he could just find some role to help this team.
But he's exceeded that and more. Left me to think who in LSU basketball past has made as significant improvement from one year to the next.
Gert Hammink made some impressive strides junior to senior season when he got his chance. Dupree from frosh to sophomore. One might say Shaq from his raw freshman to dominant sophomore year.
Who else you got?
He really struggled last year in almost every aspect I thought given what we had been hearing going in, and other than a couple of games where he had some nice assist totals I was left going into this year hoping he could just find some role to help this team.
But he's exceeded that and more. Left me to think who in LSU basketball past has made as significant improvement from one year to the next.
Gert Hammink made some impressive strides junior to senior season when he got his chance. Dupree from frosh to sophomore. One might say Shaq from his raw freshman to dominant sophomore year.
Who else you got?
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Posted on 12/28/14 at 4:58 pm to Tiger Ugly
He had the tools, just needed to find himself as a player.
I could see Jalyn Patterson making a big jump too at some point...the dude has it.
I want to say I see Elbert Robinson making a big leap too but he's still just getting used to his new body, there's no telling what he'll be like a year or two from now.
Edit - I'm also praying for a Brian Bridgewater growth spurt because he'd be really good at 6'6 or 6'7
I could see Jalyn Patterson making a big jump too at some point...the dude has it.
I want to say I see Elbert Robinson making a big leap too but he's still just getting used to his new body, there's no telling what he'll be like a year or two from now.
Edit - I'm also praying for a Brian Bridgewater growth spurt because he'd be really good at 6'6 or 6'7
This post was edited on 12/28/14 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 12/28/14 at 5:04 pm to thunderbird1100
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I want to say I see Elbert Robinson making a big leap too but he's still just getting used to his new body, there's no telling what he'll be like a year or two from now.
My take on Elbert is that until he finds a way to move more effectively, he's gonna struggle at this level. He looks like he's wearing cement shoes every time I've seen him. He's got a ways to go, but Hey, if that stiff for the Pacers can be productive there's hope for Elbert.
quote:I've seen more from him already than I did all last year from Q. I also have high hopes and expectations for him.
I could see Jalyn Patterson making a big jump too at some point...the dude has it.
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Edit - I'm also praying for a Brian Bridgewater growth spurt because he'd be really good at 6'6 or 6'7
Don't think he's gonna grow, but he's actually shown me more than I expected he would. I think he'll find a role.
Posted on 12/28/14 at 6:32 pm to Tiger Ugly
Elbert hasn't been that bad, lately he has been great passing into the post
Posted on 12/28/14 at 6:45 pm to Tiger Ugly
He looks like a totally different player. I can't believe how much he has improved. Ball handling, shooting, and decision-making are much improved. Great example of a player putting in the work. And the coaches doing a better job. Johnny bringing that NBA coach seems to have improved the teams play this season. Martin is also a lot better.
Posted on 12/28/14 at 6:49 pm to Tiger Ugly
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My take on Elbert is that until he finds a way to move more effectively, he's gonna struggle at this level. He looks like he's wearing cement shoes every time I've seen him. He's got a ways to go, but Hey, if that stiff for the Pacers can be productive there's hope for Elbert.
He's a pure post player who is never going to be a guy you ask to get up and down the court in an offense that likes to get out and run. His problem right now is that he doesn't have great back-to- the basket post moves and he's having to adjust to not being significantly bigger and taller than his defenders.
My hope for him this year is that he can basically help build a wall at the basket and allow Mickey and Martin to block shots from the weak/backside. Anything he gives you on offense is lagniappe.
Posted on 12/28/14 at 6:54 pm to Tiger Ugly
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Who else you got?
Anthony Wilson made a huge jump from seldom used player his first two seasons to double digit scorer and All SEC his senior year.
Ricky Blanton also made a quantum leap from his freshman season.
Ronald Dupree averaged 3 PPG as a freshman backup then jumped to 15 to 17 PPG range rest of his career. Of course his freshman year he played behind some very good players.
Posted on 12/28/14 at 6:54 pm to Tiger Ugly
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Left me to think who in LSU basketball past has made as significant improvement from one year to the next
Jose Vargas. That guy was so limited early in his career, but turned into an offensive force. He also improved his ability to rebound and play defense without fouling too much. He was always one of my favorite players.
Posted on 12/28/14 at 7:14 pm to Tiger Ugly
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Who else you got?
Blanton from '88 to '89
Jose Vargas from '87 to '88
Posted on 12/28/14 at 7:17 pm to Tiger Ugly
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My take on Elbert is that until he finds a way to move more effectively, he's gonna struggle at this level. He looks like he's wearing cement shoes every time I've seen him. He's got a ways to go, but Hey, if that stiff for the Pacers can be productive there's hope for Elbert.
You can't reach size tho and he's big
Posted on 12/28/14 at 9:12 pm to SaintlyTiger
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You can't reach size tho and he's big
True, and it seems he has the work ethic. The passing last game was encouraging. It shows he's thinking and not just wide eyed out there. The movement is tougher to get past because it's a product of his size.
But he seems like a kid who will do the drills to help with that and improve that aspect as much as it can be helped. And that's all we can ask.
Posted on 12/28/14 at 9:20 pm to Tiger Ugly
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Who else you got?
Tuba
Posted on 12/28/14 at 9:39 pm to lsu2006
Quarterman's progress has been significant. I like his effort.
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