If he could still play at a high level he would've been on a team. The gun thing was just an excuse to go on top of all the injuries.
Do you think Felton will primarily play Pg at UNC.
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Not disputing that. But he's still more a score-first player, from what I've seen.
The other factor is that 7th will have had a year in Roy's system playing with Joel and Nate. So IF he has the ability, he will be a year ahead of Jalek in that sense.
Again, either or both could be very good in that role. We'll see. At least one of them should be good enough that we aren't left in a lurch if Joel leaves after his junior year.
Yeah, and apparently he also had this thing about pulling guns on teammates and stuff...
Well of course, I mean, we already knew he liked to shoot!
As do I, and from day one. We're in great shape with guards for the foreseeable future.
So here's a question...
What's Jalek's role and PT as a freshman if Joel returns for his senior year?
Same question if Joel does not return for his senior year.
I don't assume anyone thinks he pushes Joel aside if Joel returns. So does he step into the SG spot (pushing several other players to the curb); does he play mainly as backup PG (getting limited PT); or does he split duties at both positions (which isn't always a good thing for freshmen to do)?
If Joel leaves and Jalek starts at point, does 7th back him up there, or is 7th our starting SG? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see both of them on the court together. But is that the best use of our other personnel?
Personally I'm always a bit leery of placing freshmen into starting roles. A few are ready (Barnes comes to mind) but most usually aren't. Sometimes throwing them in the deep end forces them to get ready (Marcus) but sometimes they just need more time (Brice).
What's Jalek's role and PT as a freshman if Joel returns for his senior year?
Same question if Joel does not return for his senior year.
I don't assume anyone thinks he pushes Joel aside if Joel returns. So does he step into the SG spot (pushing several other players to the curb); does he play mainly as backup PG (getting limited PT); or does he split duties at both positions (which isn't always a good thing for freshmen to do)?
If Joel leaves and Jalek starts at point, does 7th back him up there, or is 7th our starting SG? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see both of them on the court together. But is that the best use of our other personnel?
Personally I'm always a bit leery of placing freshmen into starting roles. A few are ready (Barnes comes to mind) but most usually aren't. Sometimes throwing them in the deep end forces them to get ready (Marcus) but sometimes they just need more time (Brice).
At minimum, this. I fully expect him to start from day one because I don't think we're going to have him more than two years max.
gary, buddy, I am not going to say that 7th will beat out Jalek for back up PG minutes behind Joel or starter at the point if Joel were to leave. But to tell me that 7th playing a full season before Jalek gets here isn't gonna be a huge help for him in that battle? That is where ya lose me...Tellin ya my friend, ya under estimating 7th Woods.
Some things just can't be taught... or at least not taught sufficiently to supersede a natural.
After the missteps of 2014-15 I ain't saying for sure what will happen. but as for what needs to happen, I'm putting this out there and you can take it to the bank: There is only one player on our current roster who ever needs to be playing PG here ahead of Jalek Felton... and he ain't a freshman.
S'all ahm sayin'.
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