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I've seen a few comments from posters here and just checked 247. Only 1 predictor is sticking with his UNC prediction - and his pick was made last year. Slater (Duke) and Meyers (UNC) have both switched to USC.
What happened?
The only crystal ball that anyone should ever pay attention to is Evan Daniels
Second and third thatThe only crystal ball that anyone should ever pay attention to is Evan Daniels
It does seem the ship is starting to leave the dock in regards to Ziaire. Hopefully we can get a quality 3 and a quality 2. We need both, but they do not need to be 5 start, one and done types. Our class is already strong, but we do need 2 wings still.
Ant isn’t chopped liver either. I would like to add a 3-4 year guy like Puff.I want to remind everyone that a senior Platek will be more than adequate as a sharpshooter on the wing. May not have the athleticism of these 5 Stars we’re bringing in now, but he’s not chopped liver either, particularly as a senior who will have been in our system for 4 years. We get so excited about our big time recruits we forget about guys like Platek who will be major contributors as juniors & seniors. Guys like Shamomd Williams & Hubert Davis, etc.
I want to remind everyone that a senior Platek will be more than adequate as a sharpshooter on the wing. May not have the athleticism of these 5 Stars we’re bringing in now, but he’s not chopped liver either, particularly as a senior who will have been in our system for 4 years. We get so excited about our big time recruits we forget about guys like Platek who will be major contributors as juniors & seniors. Guys like Shamomd Williams & Hubert Davis, etc.
We will just have to agree to disagree regarding Platek. Gary beat that drum all offseason last year. Platek is a good guy to have on the roster for practice purposes and spot minutes in my opinion. If he is getting 15-20 minutes a game, I would be pretty concerned to be honest.
... And what does Evan Daniels say?
I think your memory of Shammond and Hubert are a little fuzzy if you truly think Platek can be at their level. I'm not trying to knock him, but those guys averaged 16.7 and 21.4 ppg their senior year. Platek won't be anywhere close to that.I want to remind everyone that a senior Platek will be more than adequate as a sharpshooter on the wing. May not have the athleticism of these 5 Stars we’re bringing in now, but he’s not chopped liver either, particularly as a senior who will have been in our system for 4 years. We get so excited about our big time recruits we forget about guys like Platek who will be major contributors as juniors & seniors. Guys like Shamomd Williams & Hubert Davis, etc.
Even though many of this years players say he’s the most improved guy on the team?
My guess is you’ld have said the same thing about Shammond & Hubert after their sophomore years too.
I think your memory of Shammond and Hubert are a little fuzzy if you truly think Platek can be at their level. I'm not trying to knock him, but those guys averaged 16.7 and 21.4 ppg their senior year. Platek won't be anywhere close to that.
I agree, I just remember both of those guys kind of came out of nowhere, I’m in the minority but I think Platek can do the same thing, though I agree he won’t put up those numbers. What I do think he can do though, is shoot nearly 50% from 3. I’m going on record that I think Platek makes 40 threes as a senior on 80-90 attempts.
Where is all this Bryce talk coming from. For all intents and purposes we were out of that recruitment.
He hasn’t predicted anything. IOW, nobody knows (including the guys making the Crystal Ball picks). Might be USC, but all the visits to CH means we’re up there too. I wouldn’t give up just yet.Yes, what about Daniels??
I will say that even if it’s just for a month, it’s well worth it. But you don’t need premi to see that he’s taking a MAJOR interest in usWhere is all this Bryce talk coming from. For all intents and purposes we were out of that recruitment.
I will say that even if it’s just for a month, it’s well worth it. But you don’t need premi to see that he’s taking a MAJOR interest in us
Lolol guilty as chargedApparently some people do!
#uninformed, #premi (It’s well worth it)
#animalhousereference
I do think Bryce is very seriously considering UNC. Roy has personally put in a lot of time recruiting him. It may pay off yet.
Solid post David.
My OPINIONS:
As to players, many of our posters seem to disregard BRob. Well, black and white facts say BRob has been good for us from a numbers/production standpoint considering his PT last season. His shooting %'s are very good from last season. Big enough to go get rebounds.
Some forgot he was pretty highly regarded coming out of Douglasville.
Some seem to get locked on kids they like. I get that, heck KJ is a heck of a player in his own right but is in a tough spot re PT. So is Shea Rush, solid player but is where he is due to personnel.
As to Andrew, another solid player without the PT some have received. I'll give a junior some PT at the 2 as he knows what Roy expects.
And as to our grad transfers, sure Keeling is good, but don't forget Pierce. Pierce's stats are sure curious, while he is a pretty good shooter, not great, his numbers "slashing" or driving and finishing at the rim are very good. He could cover 2 but is really a 3. Besides, he is closer to 6'7" and Keeling at 6'3". Keeling will help us cover at the 2.
We have spots covered and players to help the Tar Heels win.
But then, that is MY opinion.
Platek is awful. Should be playing at a mid major program. He’s overmatched physically and skill wise every time he’s on the floor. Plays hard and seems like a really good kid but I honestly don’t understand why Roy gives him even a few minutes a game. I would be more than happy if he improves and proves me wrong though.I want to remind everyone that a senior Platek will be more than adequate as a sharpshooter on the wing. May not have the athleticism of these 5 Stars we’re bringing in now, but he’s not chopped liver either, particularly as a senior who will have been in our system for 4 years. We get so excited about our big time recruits we forget about guys like Platek who will be major contributors as juniors & seniors. Guys like Shamomd Williams & Hubert Davis, etc.
First off, tag me if you're going to call me out. Don't try to be a puss about it. The reason I didn't say it was opinion is because it's obviously an opinion, IMO. Just like 95% of the posts on this board. Saying IMO before every post isn't necessary, IMO. Your passive aggressiveness and need to act superior is tiring and pathetic. That's just a fact, IMO.Geez, already knows exactly what Platek is going to average for a season that has not even started? Poster does not even bother to say that is his opinion, he flat out tells us as if the season has already been played?
IMO, Platek doesn't resemble their ability in any way. IMO, he hasn't shown anything so far for me to think he will become anything like two of the best shooters that UNC has ever had. IMO, even if he had that level of talent it's doubtful he will get enough playing time to put up those numbers. That is in no way shape or form me talking crap about a player. I'm just simply saying two all time great UNC shooters are better, IMO in case you forgot."I think your memory of Shammond and Hubert are a little fuzzy if you truly think Platek can be at their level. I'm not trying to knock him, but those guys averaged 16.7 and 21.4 ppg their senior year. Platek won't be anywhere close to that."
Lot going on with Bryce arch, I do think OKy St is a player because I do think Bryce would love to play with CC. But here is the thing, Coach Rob is very solid with the kid and his family (long standing relationship there, pops played for Steve), I think for the very first time, Roy actually had 1 of his assistants make the offer to the kid rather than Roy himself. For Roy to do that should tell every one just how close Coach Rob is with that family. Frankly, I will take that family connection with coach Rob over any other aspect, distance may be the one concern.
Consider after this season, Keeling and Brob gone, Platek would not be seen as a major road block to potential PT and we have not yet got a commit from another 2 guard in this recruiting class. The kid seems to be on a short time line to make his decision so does not seem as if Ant or Jeremiah are factors in his decision (if they were he would be looking at us more as a spring time decision rather one coming in the near future because he would want to see how Ant, Platek, or maybe Jeremiah actually play if they were road blocks to his freshman PT. To me that swings the door wide open for a 2 guard to step in to major PT if he is looking to make a decision soon and that is the way it seems right now.
So we have that close relationship combined with what looks for now like a wide open door to PT, combined with the fact that UNC is both a blue blood of the sport as well as in the discussion every season as a potential Natty team. WE have a LOT of factors that look good for us. Disclaimer, Green elected to commit to Arizona even with them under the FBI/NCAA spotlight because of a girl, does a similar thing happen with Bryce?
I love the kid's game, strikes me as a Wayne Ellington with better ball handles, so let's see how this works out.