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I agree...and I hate that line of thinking. If there is a mismatch on one end of the court, there is also one on the other end. You don't have to make YOUR team weaker just because you have a bad defensive matchup. A zone occasionally would also help.

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(03-05-2016 08:28 PM)Jackie Moon Wrote:  Do we bring in Simpkins from Bishop Sullivan?

No recommendation either way, just some information. Got a chance to see Simpkins week before last in the semis of the Tidewater Conference tourney against Norfolk Collegiate. Gym was packed and it was a big game. He seemed really hyped, almost to the detriment of his game. He lost the ball multiple times on the dribble. Slashing and scoring at the rim seemed to be his forte, once he got going in the 2nd half. To make it in college, I think someone will need to work on his shooting mechanics. He does something odd with his hand at the top of his shot. He could have good shooting games, but it might be tough being good consistently.

He was athletic, quick, and had a nice variety of finishes at the rim. Think he scored in the mid teens in a loss. That is the only game I've seen him play so admittedly minor sample size. He did score 32 in his next game in the State playoffs, a loss to Benedictine in OT.

New PG Offer
https://twitter.com/Dwilliams1515/status...8751089664

http://www.panola.edu/athletics/basketba...-news.html

Thanks for the heads up. I see where he played for Montrose in HS, they are usually very good.

Tucker had a good year for Panola. 13.5 ppg, 8.5 assists (but almost 3 turnovers). Shot 77% from the line and 41.5% from deep.

http://njcaaregion14.com/sports/mbkb/201...ew=gamelog

Interesting fact about Cha Cha Tucker: He is one of Jabari Parker's best friends and his dad is Parker's agent.

http://pcponyexpress.org/student-spotlig...-tucker-2/

Sounds like a good kid, good family. Could be a nice addition.

Why did he leave Tennessee State ? He played a decent amount even received freshman honors for a week in conference?? Panola sounds interesting - springboard for transfers that don't want to sit out a year and keep fresh ..

Obiwan, probably like our recruit Evans, wants to play in a bigger conference but just guessing.

Thanks for that student spotlight post/link Blue Trombone. He sounds like an outstanding young man. Plus, anyone named Cha Cha has gotta be cool!

(03-08-2016 09:50 AM)mac Wrote:  Thanks for that student spotlight post/link Blue Trombone. He sounds like an outstanding young man. Plus, anyone named Cha Cha has gotta be cool!

Yes great article and filled in some answers for me. Sounds like a great kid -likely others after him as well..

(03-07-2016 08:05 PM)Monarchblue Wrote:  I agree...and I hate that line of thinking. If there is a mismatch on one end of the court, there is also one on the other end. You don't have to make YOUR team weaker just because you have a bad defensive matchup. A zone occasionally would also help.

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How does that mean the team is weaker? Is Talley going to post someone up? Does he have post up skills?

We were abused defensively in both games vs. Rice when Talley was on the court. Both games, we gave up over 1.2 points per possession with him on the floor.

we must have jumped on Tucker while looking at Kah. Looks like Tucker's team played Kah's team a couple of times this season.

(03-08-2016 02:59 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(03-07-2016 08:05 PM)Monarchblue Wrote:  I agree...and I hate that line of thinking. If there is a mismatch on one end of the court, there is also one on the other end. You don't have to make YOUR team weaker just because you have a bad defensive matchup. A zone occasionally would also help.

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How does that mean the team is weaker? Is Talley going to post someone up? Does he have post up skills?

We were abused defensively in both games vs. Rice when Talley was on the court. Both games, we gave up over 1.2 points per possession with him on the floor.

Well yes. He is going to post someone up...and yes, he does have post skills especially against a 6'2 guy.

(03-08-2016 04:47 PM)Monarchblue Wrote:  

(03-08-2016 02:59 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(03-07-2016 08:05 PM)Monarchblue Wrote:  I agree...and I hate that line of thinking. If there is a mismatch on one end of the court, there is also one on the other end. You don't have to make YOUR team weaker just because you have a bad defensive matchup. A zone occasionally would also help.

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How does that mean the team is weaker? Is Talley going to post someone up? Does he have post up skills?

We were abused defensively in both games vs. Rice when Talley was on the court. Both games, we gave up over 1.2 points per possession with him on the floor.

Well yes. He is going to post someone up...and yes, he does have post skills especially against a 6'2 guy.

I haven't seen him post anyone up and score, but I will take your word for it. I guess Jones chose defense over offense then.

(03-08-2016 05:13 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(03-08-2016 04:47 PM)Monarchblue Wrote:  

(03-08-2016 02:59 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(03-07-2016 08:05 PM)Monarchblue Wrote:  I agree...and I hate that line of thinking. If there is a mismatch on one end of the court, there is also one on the other end. You don't have to make YOUR team weaker just because you have a bad defensive matchup. A zone occasionally would also help.

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How does that mean the team is weaker? Is Talley going to post someone up? Does he have post up skills?

We were abused defensively in both games vs. Rice when Talley was on the court. Both games, we gave up over 1.2 points per possession with him on the floor.

Well yes. He is going to post someone up...and yes, he does have post skills especially against a 6'2 guy.

I haven't seen him post anyone up and score, but I will take your word for it. I guess Jones chose defense over offense then.

I don't think it's as much about being a bad matchup as It was Jones was not happy with the effort Talley was giving on defense. Talley has the quickness to play defense on a smaller guy but he was allowing his man to beat him off the dribble. Jones was going to play the guy giving him the best effort on the floor.

(03-08-2016 03:00 PM)odubsu Wrote:  we must have jumped on Tucker while looking at Kah. Looks like Tucker's team played Kah's team a couple of times this season.

I was wondering the same.. Good inclination

Donnie Jones of UCF just got fired. Does ODU still have interest in Jeremy Sheppard since ODU was in his final four.
https://ucf.n.rivals.com/news/sheppard-selects-ucf

(03-10-2016 11:21 PM)Jabber Wrote:  Donnie Jones of UCF just got fired. Does ODU still have interest in Jeremy Sheppard since ODU was in his final four.
https://ucf.n.rivals.com/news/sheppard-selects-ucf

I should think we absolutely do.

Could be good timing if the cat wants to come play for an up and coming, winning program. One of the few spots we could use help at.