(05-23-2017 08:58 AM)EagleSam Wrote:  I think it will at least be a start. We still don't have nearly enough outside shooting on this team. I'm sure I'm sounding like an annoying broken record at this point, but I REALLY hope that one of those last scholarships goes to a JUCO guard that can knock down shots (IE Eddie Reese). That type of player would thrive with a PG like Jackson, who can get to the hole but actually looks to kick to open shooters.

We've had plenty of guards that can beat their man off of the dribble, but never one (not even Talley) that could consistently find open teammates in better positions to score. I think Thompson will be the biggest benefactor of Jackson, but hopefully Bond and Nobles lock themselves in the gym this summer to be more consistent with their outside shooting.

Good point on Talley. I think we really missed having him the last couple years. BUT his talent was as a go-to player the team can rely on, rather than a floor general. Still leadership, just a different keep be. Incredible ball handling and ability to create points for himself, and both with remarkable consistency.

Lampley was the same way. The trio of guards the last two years were incredible talents, but incredibly streaky including with their passing. So I'd agree, Murphy has yet to play a true point guard.

Conversely, my gut feel is that Jackson can not create points for himself like those other 5 guards mentioned above. So waiting to see the net output of his skills.

As for shooting guard, this the easiest position in basketball to fill. So a bit funny EMU does not have much here this year. I would be interesting to see a 6-9 shooting guard in Nobles as you are proposing...