We need somebody like this on the team. Ball handling, distribution, clutch free throw shooting fixes every problem we have.



POINT GUARD

Elliot Perry (1987-91)
One of only two Tigers to score 2,000 career points (2,209), Socks led the Tigers in assists and steals all four seasons he played and led the team in scoring his last three seasons. He’s second in career steals (304) and fifth in career assists (546).

Andre Turner (1982-86)
The Little General was the pulse of the Tiger program for a glorious four-year period that included a trip to the Final Four in 1985. He holds the Tiger record for assists in a game (15), season (262), and career (763). Turner averaged 7.7 assists in 1985-86. The highest average since: 6.4.

Alvin Wright (1974-78)
Like the two players above him, Wright led Memphis in assists all four seasons he controlled the ball, but is one of only two Tigers to average more than five assists in three different seasons (the other is Antonio Burks). Wright increased his scoring average from 7.9 as a freshman to 15.5 as a senior. His 1,319 career points rank 15th in Tiger history.

(11-17-2014 05:36 PM)bluebacker Wrote:  We need somebody like this on the team. Ball handling, distribution, clutch free throw shooting fixes every problem we have.



POINT GUARD

Elliot Perry (1987-91)
One of only two Tigers to score 2,000 career points (2,209), Socks led the Tigers in assists and steals all four seasons he played and led the team in scoring his last three seasons. He’s second in career steals (304) and fifth in career assists (546).

Andre Turner (1982-86)
The Little General was the pulse of the Tiger program for a glorious four-year period that included a trip to the Final Four in 1985. He holds the Tiger record for assists in a game (15), season (262), and career (763). Turner averaged 7.7 assists in 1985-86. The highest average since: 6.4.

Alvin Wright (1974-78)
Like the two players above him, Wright led Memphis in assists all four seasons he controlled the ball, but is one of only two Tigers to average more than five assists in three different seasons (the other is Antonio Burks). Wright increased his scoring average from 7.9 as a freshman to 15.5 as a senior. His 1,319 career points rank 15th in Tiger history.

I would like to nominate Kedren Johnson with Pookie Powell as the first runner-up.

General:
Point guard who starred at nearby Marshall County High School, where he was named Mr. Basketball for the state of Tennessee for Class 2A and was the Tennessean Player of the Year for two years (2010 and 2011)...Averaged 3.1 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 rebounds per game in his freshman campaign backing up senior point guard Brad Tinsley...Only player to start every game in 2012-13.

2012-13 (Sophomore):
Started all 33 games, and led the team in scoring and assists...Averaged 13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists...Tallied double figures in 24 games, including a career-high 28-point performance against Davidson (11/22) in the Old Spice Classic...Scored 25 points on two other occasions - vs. Nicholls State in the season opener (11/10) and against Middle Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena (12/21)...Made a career-high 11 field goals against Davidson...Knocked in career-high five made three pointers against Ole Miss (1/15) at Memorial Gym...Made 10 free throws, a career high, against Auburn (3/2) and South Carolina (3/9)...Ended the season shooting 72.3% from the free throw line, which was a team best...Grabbed career-high eight rebounds at South Carolina (1/19)...Dished out career-high eight assists in two games, vs. Ole Miss (1/15) and at Auburn (3/2)...Posted four blocked shots, a career high, against Alabama (2/2)...Had four steals vs. Kentucky (1/10)...Played career-high 41 minutes in Vanderbilt's two overtime games against Xavier (12/6) and Ole Miss (1/15).

2011-12 (Freshman):
Averaged 3.1 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 rebounds in all 36 Commodore games in 2011-12...Scored a career-high 12 points on five made baskets against Bucknell on 11/15...Dished out a career-high five assists at Ole Miss (2/16)...Had career-high three rebounds on three occasions - Bucknell, at Georgia (2/19), and at Tennessee (3/3).

High School:
Averaged 27.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 3.6 steals and 1.5 blocks in his senior season at Marshall County, where he departed as the school's all-time scoring and assist leader...Also scored 55 points against East Hickman in an 81-54 win, which set a new Marshall County single-game scoring record which had stood since the 60's...Under head coach Jason Tigert, his Tigers' teams won three district and regional championships, and advanced to the Class 2A semifinals as a senior in 2011...Named a district MVP four times, and a regional MVP three times.

(11-17-2014 05:39 PM)mairving Wrote:  

(11-17-2014 05:36 PM)bluebacker Wrote:  We need somebody like this on the team. Ball handling, distribution, clutch free throw shooting fixes every problem we have.



POINT GUARD

Elliot Perry (1987-91)
One of only two Tigers to score 2,000 career points (2,209), Socks led the Tigers in assists and steals all four seasons he played and led the team in scoring his last three seasons. He’s second in career steals (304) and fifth in career assists (546).

Andre Turner (1982-86)
The Little General was the pulse of the Tiger program for a glorious four-year period that included a trip to the Final Four in 1985. He holds the Tiger record for assists in a game (15), season (262), and career (763). Turner averaged 7.7 assists in 1985-86. The highest average since: 6.4.

Alvin Wright (1974-78)
Like the two players above him, Wright led Memphis in assists all four seasons he controlled the ball, but is one of only two Tigers to average more than five assists in three different seasons (the other is Antonio Burks). Wright increased his scoring average from 7.9 as a freshman to 15.5 as a senior. His 1,319 career points rank 15th in Tiger history.

I would like to nominate Kedren Johnson with Pookie Powell as the first runner-up.

seconded.

We need Joe Jackson!

Chiozza?

(11-17-2014 05:59 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  Chiozza?

Chiozza, Hollins, Jones, etc. Pretty much whoever we passed on, we should have taken. We haven't had a true floor general PG in Lawd knows how long

all in favor of Kedren..?

(11-17-2014 05:36 PM)bluebacker Wrote:  We need somebody like this on the team. Ball handling, distribution, clutch free throw shooting fixes every problem we have.



POINT GUARD

Elliot Perry (1987-91)
One of only two Tigers to score 2,000 career points (2,209), Socks led the Tigers in assists and steals all four seasons he played and led the team in scoring his last three seasons. He’s second in career steals (304) and fifth in career assists (546).

Andre Turner (1982-86)
The Little General was the pulse of the Tiger program for a glorious four-year period that included a trip to the Final Four in 1985. He holds the Tiger record for assists in a game (15), season (262), and career (763). Turner averaged 7.7 assists in 1985-86. The highest average since: 6.4.

Alvin Wright (1974-78)
Like the two players above him, Wright led Memphis in assists all four seasons he controlled the ball, but is one of only two Tigers to average more than five assists in three different seasons (the other is Antonio Burks). Wright increased his scoring average from 7.9 as a freshman to 15.5 as a senior. His 1,319 career points rank 15th in Tiger history.

Just as a reminder, Andre Turner was routinely called Andre "Turn-over" during his first couple of years, likely by some here whining the most. The more things change the more they remain the same.........

(11-17-2014 05:36 PM)bluebacker Wrote:  We need somebody like this on the team. Ball handling, distribution, clutch free throw shooting fixes every problem we have.



POINT GUARD

Elliot Perry (1987-91)
One of only two Tigers to score 2,000 career points (2,209), Socks led the Tigers in assists and steals all four seasons he played and led the team in scoring his last three seasons. He’s second in career steals (304) and fifth in career assists (546).

Andre Turner (1982-86)
The Little General was the pulse of the Tiger program for a glorious four-year period that included a trip to the Final Four in 1985. He holds the Tiger record for assists in a game (15), season (262), and career (763). Turner averaged 7.7 assists in 1985-86. The highest average since: 6.4.

Alvin Wright (1974-78)
Like the two players above him, Wright led Memphis in assists all four seasons he controlled the ball, but is one of only two Tigers to average more than five assists in three different seasons (the other is Antonio Burks). Wright increased his scoring average from 7.9 as a freshman to 15.5 as a senior. His 1,319 career points rank 15th in Tiger history.

OK, add in Rose, Wagner, Evans and Finch and that would be the 7 best point guards in the last 40+ years. They do not come every year and maybe there is someone on this team that can meet some of their standards but.....it is too early to tell.

(11-17-2014 05:36 PM)bluebacker Wrote:  We need somebody like this on the team. Ball handling, distribution, clutch free throw shooting fixes every problem we have.



POINT GUARD

Elliot Perry (1987-91)
One of only two Tigers to score 2,000 career points (2,209), Socks led the Tigers in assists and steals all four seasons he played and led the team in scoring his last three seasons. He’s second in career steals (304) and fifth in career assists (546).

Andre Turner (1982-86)
The Little General was the pulse of the Tiger program for a glorious four-year period that included a trip to the Final Four in 1985. He holds the Tiger record for assists in a game (15), season (262), and career (763). Turner averaged 7.7 assists in 1985-86. The highest average since: 6.4.

Alvin Wright (1974-78)
Like the two players above him, Wright led Memphis in assists all four seasons he controlled the ball, but is one of only two Tigers to average more than five assists in three different seasons (the other is Antonio Burks). Wright increased his scoring average from 7.9 as a freshman to 15.5 as a senior. His 1,319 career points rank 15th in Tiger history.

John Wilfong's senior season at PG was one of the best I've seen watching Tiger BB. He was solid as a rock and that was a Top Ten team by year end but on probation.
Has misfortune of playing behind Andre.

I like Kedren based on what he did at Vandy. I also like Powell.

(11-17-2014 08:08 PM)450bench Wrote:  I like Kedren based on what he did at Vandy. I also like Powell.

And we better hold on until they get in the groove. Santa Clause is not bringing any of those guys on the wish list.

Johnson, Pookie, Magee, Cunningham...one of em has to be decent, right? (I think 3 were four-star recruits)

(11-17-2014 08:17 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  Johnson, Pookie, Magee, Cunningham...one of em has to be decent, right? (I think 3 were four-star recruits)

Cunningham may be our last hope. At least they say he is fast

He doesn't get the credit he deserves but Tony Madlock was a solid PG for the Tigers and tough as nails.

Josh will eventually start Kedren and Pookie in the backcourt.

Hoo boy.

(11-18-2014 08:16 AM)tigersroll Wrote:  Josh will eventually start Kedren and Pookie in the backcourt.

I think that is a good guess. Pookie has high D-1 skills & Kedren has shown he can play at this level. That said, Kedron has been out of BB focusing on his music & may not be able to recover his skills due to lack of focus, dedication, desire etc. And Pookie may take some time to gain confidence, always the main ingredient in consistent shooting (which may open the door for Avery) & to gain experience to minimize TOs & be an effective game manager. And then there's defense to consider which opens the doors for a couple of other guys.

(11-18-2014 12:36 AM)Tiger46 Wrote:  He doesn't get the credit he deserves but Tony Madlock was a solid PG for the Tigers and tough as nails.

Indeed. And he absolutely loathed Loouieville.