Early Thoughts
I've watched a lot of Tar Heel Basketball over the past week or two. My first thoughts after the Heels 73-66 win in the preseason NIT...
Gregg Marshall is a helluva coach, and Winthrop is a solid team.
So...Where does that leave my opinion?
I'm neither upset with the performance nor the effort in this game. A lack of practice time, rookie moves, and a great shooting first half by a solid opponent. I'm not hating on that game at all.
The Tar Heels are a great, great, great team.
Quick Thoughts:
Brandan Wright - Each and every time that I see the guy whether he's in a pick-up game, practice, or game, he gets better. The guy's a freak...He's what everyone is talking about as the 21st century big-man, long arms, can run the floor, plays both ends. I can't wait until he begins to unveil an outside game with confidence.
Danny Green - 9 Minutes of time...hmmm...Am I the only one who likes this kid's game? Believe me, this kid gets some time and confidence, I really think you could see a very solid and consistent piece to the puzzle. Unfortunately, I think we won't see him bloom until Reyshawn Terry graduates. I still think he hasn't even come close to tapping his potential. Way underrated.
Wayne Ellington - Man, he's a quiet double figure scorer, isn't he? He made some tough turnovers, and Roy stuck with him. Great move. Hopefully, he develops a lot of confidence with that stroke because that's why he's here. He seems to be an untouchable in terms of getting 'yanked', which shows great coaching by Coach Williams.
His long-term development is crucial. This team is going to need his outside shooting.
Reyshawn Terry - He still reminds me of a young Byron Russell. Then again, he disappeared again...And I'm hoping that he develops consistency.
With his stroke and talent, it's tough watching the guy disappear and then wow everyone in the building with a move or with that stroke of his. He's a wonderful 3 man, but I'm hoping that he's not up-and-down this season because I think Green, Ellington, or Ginyard could make up for that slot quickly in other ways. I also don't think a beat would be missed as much as you think...That thought is not shared by many. Nibble if you wish...I still love that guy's stroke.
Deon Thompson - Does anyone realize how valuable this guy could become? I never had a great shot watching him up close until the last two exhibition games. After tonight's game, I am sold on the guy. Buy, buy, buy...early.
That kid is not only a throwback with his moves, but he has a nice touch...(Yess...I know that he did draw all glass with one shot during the Winthrop game.) Yet, this kid is nice-nice. He has great moves, great feet, solid fundamentals, and wonderful timing. 7 minutes isn't going to play...I am expecting this guy to steal some serious tick by mid-year. If not, I'd be very puzzled.
I know it's early for him, but this kid has serious stuff...Stuff that could allow you to play into your mid-30s at a high, high level.
One and One: I couldn't get to the list over the past few...So, here are a few things.
**Just watched the 'Zags play...They're very nice. I'm still crushed watching a couple of those guys on that team from the UCLA loss last season. They have a lot of experience, and I'm very thankful that Micah Downs isn't with that team yet. That would make this next game very interesting for the Heels.
Every year the 'Zags are closer and closer. That program is getting deeper and deeper with their talent. They're building consistency. I'm just saying...They could be a lot like the DePaul teams from the '70s and '80s. Small Catholic basketball program that recruits and nurtures local talent...Those consistent boom seasons are not that far off.
**Late to the game on this one: Yet, great call with William Graves on that redshirt year...I love that kid. G'boro in the House!
Nice J, and more importantly wide eyes and smiles whenever the guy is seen around campus so far. My bet is that he steps into Danny Green's role next year while Green is promoted to Reyshawn Terry's role. Here's to hoping that the pride of Dudley High stays away from the Chick Fill-A at Lenoir Hall.
Tap-Dunk: If Bobby Frasor is not on the floor in either tight situations or at the end of the game, this team is going down, down, down...His floor presence is vastly underrated.
P.S. Don't mess with the Southside Irish.
Garden Party,
IronDog
Gregg Marshall is a helluva coach, and Winthrop is a solid team.
So...Where does that leave my opinion?
I'm neither upset with the performance nor the effort in this game. A lack of practice time, rookie moves, and a great shooting first half by a solid opponent. I'm not hating on that game at all.
The Tar Heels are a great, great, great team.
Quick Thoughts:
Brandan Wright - Each and every time that I see the guy whether he's in a pick-up game, practice, or game, he gets better. The guy's a freak...He's what everyone is talking about as the 21st century big-man, long arms, can run the floor, plays both ends. I can't wait until he begins to unveil an outside game with confidence.
Danny Green - 9 Minutes of time...hmmm...Am I the only one who likes this kid's game? Believe me, this kid gets some time and confidence, I really think you could see a very solid and consistent piece to the puzzle. Unfortunately, I think we won't see him bloom until Reyshawn Terry graduates. I still think he hasn't even come close to tapping his potential. Way underrated.
Wayne Ellington - Man, he's a quiet double figure scorer, isn't he? He made some tough turnovers, and Roy stuck with him. Great move. Hopefully, he develops a lot of confidence with that stroke because that's why he's here. He seems to be an untouchable in terms of getting 'yanked', which shows great coaching by Coach Williams.
His long-term development is crucial. This team is going to need his outside shooting.
Reyshawn Terry - He still reminds me of a young Byron Russell. Then again, he disappeared again...And I'm hoping that he develops consistency.
With his stroke and talent, it's tough watching the guy disappear and then wow everyone in the building with a move or with that stroke of his. He's a wonderful 3 man, but I'm hoping that he's not up-and-down this season because I think Green, Ellington, or Ginyard could make up for that slot quickly in other ways. I also don't think a beat would be missed as much as you think...That thought is not shared by many. Nibble if you wish...I still love that guy's stroke.
Deon Thompson - Does anyone realize how valuable this guy could become? I never had a great shot watching him up close until the last two exhibition games. After tonight's game, I am sold on the guy. Buy, buy, buy...early.
That kid is not only a throwback with his moves, but he has a nice touch...(Yess...I know that he did draw all glass with one shot during the Winthrop game.) Yet, this kid is nice-nice. He has great moves, great feet, solid fundamentals, and wonderful timing. 7 minutes isn't going to play...I am expecting this guy to steal some serious tick by mid-year. If not, I'd be very puzzled.
I know it's early for him, but this kid has serious stuff...Stuff that could allow you to play into your mid-30s at a high, high level.
One and One: I couldn't get to the list over the past few...So, here are a few things.
**Just watched the 'Zags play...They're very nice. I'm still crushed watching a couple of those guys on that team from the UCLA loss last season. They have a lot of experience, and I'm very thankful that Micah Downs isn't with that team yet. That would make this next game very interesting for the Heels.
Every year the 'Zags are closer and closer. That program is getting deeper and deeper with their talent. They're building consistency. I'm just saying...They could be a lot like the DePaul teams from the '70s and '80s. Small Catholic basketball program that recruits and nurtures local talent...Those consistent boom seasons are not that far off.
**Late to the game on this one: Yet, great call with William Graves on that redshirt year...I love that kid. G'boro in the House!
Nice J, and more importantly wide eyes and smiles whenever the guy is seen around campus so far. My bet is that he steps into Danny Green's role next year while Green is promoted to Reyshawn Terry's role. Here's to hoping that the pride of Dudley High stays away from the Chick Fill-A at Lenoir Hall.
Tap-Dunk: If Bobby Frasor is not on the floor in either tight situations or at the end of the game, this team is going down, down, down...His floor presence is vastly underrated.
P.S. Don't mess with the Southside Irish.
Garden Party,
IronDog
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