(01-12-2015 03:06 PM)idroot4russia Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 02:57 PM)macgar32 Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 12:53 PM)SouthernBoiNOLA Wrote:  I really believe that next year, he will be an All American candidate, and possibly be a lottery pick. If he can add 10-15 pounds on his frame, he will be a sure fire lottery pick. Kid really does play the game smart, is developing into a leader, and is starting to demand the ball. Adding a three point element only raises his game.

Austin is actually turning into a semi ball hog IMO...

He is looking off open shooters when their defenders help and still trying to get his shot up.

I saw that yesterday on at least one play. Burrell was wide open for a corner three but Austin tried to shoot over three defenders instead. Have not noticed it as a trend though. Might be a product of frustration after working to get open in the post and not getting the ball from the guards.

I like that we are seeing more of him in the high post and Shaq in the low post instead of vice versa. The entry pass from Shaq in the high post to Austin in the low worked for about the first quarter of the season last year and then teams scouted it and it has resulted in a turnover every time since. Austin makes better decisions and is capable of hitting a jumper if his defender sags off of him to defend the pass. Shaq seems determined to make the pass every time whether its there or not.

Beat me to it lol

Austin is now a ball hog at least to some degree.

(01-12-2015 01:43 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 01:41 PM)jsw3ent Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 11:11 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 10:53 AM)holyterror Wrote:  Pretty short for an NBA PF
Not sure he has developed the skill set to be an NBA SF.

Still, I have a feeling he'll be on the draft board in June. He's come a long way.

If Tarik is tall enough to play PF Austin is definitely tall enough to play PF. Just needs to add weight.

If WHO is tall enough ?

The Memphis grad who plays for the Lakers

I checked the Lakers' roster. They don't have any players listed as Memphis Tigers. I caught their game against Portland yesterday. They didn't have any players in the game, announced as Memphis Tigers.

Austin is lethal between 10-15 feet. Quick jump, quick release, doesn't need a lot of room or time to get it off. If the defense sags at all toward Shaq or Godfrey, Austin makes them pay. Multi-talented.

(01-12-2015 03:12 PM)Stammers Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 01:43 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 01:41 PM)jsw3ent Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 11:11 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 10:53 AM)holyterror Wrote:  Pretty short for an NBA PF
Not sure he has developed the skill set to be an NBA SF.

Still, I have a feeling he'll be on the draft board in June. He's come a long way.

If Tarik is tall enough to play PF Austin is definitely tall enough to play PF. Just needs to add weight.

If WHO is tall enough ?

The Memphis grad who plays for the Lakers

I checked the Lakers' roster. They don't have any players listed as Memphis Tigers. I caught their game against Portland yesterday. They didn't have any players in the game, announced as Memphis Tigers.

I didn't realize they ANNOUCED subs schools as they entered the game. The Grizz must be behind the times. Does Montreal's team do this?

(01-12-2015 03:12 PM)Stammers Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 01:43 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 01:41 PM)jsw3ent Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 11:11 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 10:53 AM)holyterror Wrote:  Pretty short for an NBA PF
Not sure he has developed the skill set to be an NBA SF.

Still, I have a feeling he'll be on the draft board in June. He's come a long way.

If Tarik is tall enough to play PF Austin is definitely tall enough to play PF. Just needs to add weight.

If WHO is tall enough ?

The Memphis grad who plays for the Lakers

I checked the Lakers' roster. They don't have any players listed as Memphis Tigers. I caught their game against Portland yesterday. They didn't have any players in the game, announced as Memphis Tigers.

Nice try. LOL

(01-12-2015 02:57 PM)macgar32 Wrote:  Austin is actually turning into a semi ball hog IMO...

He is looking off open shooters when their defenders help and still trying to get his shot up.

I'd rather have Austin shooting 3's than Woodson. Except for 1 game, he hasn't done anything but brick.

(01-13-2015 12:41 AM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 02:57 PM)macgar32 Wrote:  Austin is actually turning into a semi ball hog IMO...

He is looking off open shooters when their defenders help and still trying to get his shot up.

I'd rather have Austin shooting 3's than Woodson. Except for 1 game, he hasn't done anything but brick.

40% shooter is shooting bricks...

Really...

You do realize that for the past 5 seasons, including this one, we have only had 1 player shoot 40% that has attempted more than 50 3 point shots.

Austin stands at 6'8" or 6'9".....but what does the height of the top of his head matter if he has a 7'3" wing span? ....Austin is long.

(01-13-2015 01:08 PM)Mempho Brendo Wrote:  Austin stands at 6'8" or 6'9".....but what does the height of the top of his head matter if he has a 7'3" wing span? ....Austin is long.

Saw somewhere a scout declared that the average height of an NBA PF is 6-10, FWIW

(01-13-2015 04:46 PM)holyterror Wrote:  

(01-13-2015 01:08 PM)Mempho Brendo Wrote:  Austin stands at 6'8" or 6'9".....but what does the height of the top of his head matter if he has a 7'3" wing span? ....Austin is long.

Saw somewhere a scout declared that the average height of an NBA PF is 6-10, FWIW

NBA height, College Height or Real height because no way Tarik is 6'11

(01-13-2015 01:02 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  

(01-13-2015 12:41 AM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  

(01-12-2015 02:57 PM)macgar32 Wrote:  Austin is actually turning into a semi ball hog IMO...

He is looking off open shooters when their defenders help and still trying to get his shot up.

I'd rather have Austin shooting 3's than Woodson. Except for 1 game, he hasn't done anything but brick.

40% shooter is shooting bricks...

Really...

You do realize that for the past 5 seasons, including this one, we have only had 1 player shoot 40% that has attempted more than 50 3 point shots.

Most recent at top, going backwards
0-2
2-4
0-3
6-10 (home against Houston)
0-2
2-5
2-5
4-5 SC Upstate
0-4
0-4
3-5
1-7
4-4 IN State
2-4
2-6
2-4

Other than his 6-10 game against Houston, I guess I've only seen his 0-fers. I know I didn't see the SC Upstate game, nor IN State, nor Wichita State. I saw the 1-7 against SF Austin and the 0-4 against OK State. I was wondering why everybody kept calling him a shooter.