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re: Elbert Robinson: how is he developing?
Posted on 1/11/15 at 9:02 pm to KamaCausey_LSU
Posted on 1/11/15 at 9:02 pm to KamaCausey_LSU
quote:I think it's because of the change in the game, to accommodate players ready "now" to go to the NBA as soon as possible.
He is a true freshman who isn't ready for the speed and athleticism of the college game. I think that's simply all it is. I don't understand how some of our fans expect every single player to walk in as a freshman and start throwing up solid stats.
15 yrs ago, people wouldn't be labeling Martin and Mickey as near-busts because they are still in college as sophomores, and look like they need at least another year to develop their games. You'd say they are showing plenty of promise, and anticipate they would have very bright college careers as they hone their skills. But today, there are rumblings because Martin isn't a 20-10 guy, and Mickey isn't consistently scoring more than 10 pts.
Same with Robinson- he's just a freshman. Hell, coach K said he would have redshirted Shaq as a freshman if he went to Duke. But it's a disaster nowadays if a guy actually has to redshirt; nobody comes to develop their game anymore. They showcase it now.
Posted on 1/12/15 at 2:21 am to Scoob
Good point all about Elbert Robinson. I was excited when he signed last year. I think we are all impatient for players to come in right away as we are used to one and done and two and done players. Charles Barkley mentioned last year that the quality of play in the NBA is suffering because of this. There is no developing done anymore. That is why there is more parity in college basketball and will be in the future in football. There are certain programs that build 4 year players and they develop chemistry, while other top programs get a lot of one and done players. It equalizes things. You have a program like Kentucky who looks very average during the year, but caught fire in the NCAA tournament and almost won it all. The young players finally caught fire.
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