Felton

[What Would Jesus Do?]

The thing that really ticked me off regarding Jalek, other than dropping balls out of bounds, was not diving on the floor for a fifty-fifty ball in the first half. Just let the other guy have it !!!

that play where he just dropped it out of bounds literally looked like he didnt care.

I think the play DrJaaay refers to is when Jalek and another UNC player trapped and the Wofford guy coughed up the ball. Maybe Jalek couldn't have won the scrum, but he didn't really try. As bax said, he sometimes looks like he doesn't care. Which is why I wonder why Roy isn't yelling at him.

Now maybe that's just misreading his body language.

All that said, I expect he'll look good by the end of this season.

 

[dadika13]

Man, one bad loss and you guys are comparing our players to Larry Drew.

Relax, Jalek will be just fine.

 

[carolinablue34]

I too am of the mindset that Jalek is just going through some major growing pains. If we had lost JB, he’d be much farther along.

Different PGs have come along at different speeds. Ty Lawson was the only one I can think of that was really good right off the bat. But Ray, Kendall Marshall, Marcus and JB all struggled majorly right out of the gate.

I realize there is virtually room for error this year with this team. There are situations where he’s going to do something where we go “WTF” but in the long run it’ll help him.

 

[Heelswin]

Prayers? Nobody died, they stunk it up and that happens... so long as lessons are learned and the issues aren't repeated.

I did not see much strenght last nite by our Heels .... God promises to renew our strength when we put our faith, trust and hope in Him! Its in the Book of lsaiah at @ chapter 40, if you care to read!
I dont wait for someone to die before l pray ... altho you can make a case that the Heels played like the dead last nite!

 

[DSouthr]

I too am of the mindset that Jalek is just going through some major growing pains. If we had lost JB, he’d be much farther along.

Different PGs have come along at different speeds. Ty Lawson was the only one I can think of that was really good right off the bat. But Ray, Kendall Marshall, Marcus and JB all struggled majorly right out of the gate.

I realize there is virtually room for error this year with this team. There are situations where he’s going to do something where we go “WTF” but in the long run it’ll help him.

Yeah, I agree, even Ty struggled out of the gate, Bobby may have adjusted quicker than any freshman PG we have had under Roy. Ty nearly drove Roy NUTZS in his frosh season but in the end Roy got him to pull it back so his ability would mesh with his team.

 

[gary-7]

Yeah, I agree, even Ty struggled out of the gate, Bobby may have adjusted quicker than any freshman PG we have had under Roy. Ty nearly drove Roy NUTZS in his frosh season but in the end Roy got him to pull it back so his ability would mesh with his team.

Yep, Ty struggled a LOT out of the gate, and wouldn't have started at all as a frosh if Bobby hadn't gotten hurt, and you said it right --- Roy went round and round with him even as a Soph at times.

Honestly, THE biggest struggle I see right now with Jalek is being strong and purposeful with the ball. He has to learn that stuff you get away with in HS/AAU can get you in trouble at this level. Again, had he been thrust into a starting role by JB leaving he'd be much further along, but for now he'll have to make the most of his opportunities. As his decision-making and taking care of the ball solidifies we'll start seeing our future star PG.

 

[FlaTarHeel]

Honestly, THE biggest struggle I see right now with Jalek is being strong and purposeful with the ball. He has to learn that stuff you get away with in HS/AAU can get you in trouble at this level.

As his decision-making and taking care of the ball solidifies we'll start seeing our future star PG.

Correct, and the naysayers will look foolish once again.

 

[notashelbyfan]

Indeed. A few folks here who saw him in HS/AAU (myself included) warned that he was not as mentally ready as was ideal for a Carolina PG --- certainly not nearly like Berry was coming in --- BUT, he does have what it takes.

To be sure, too many folks see a kid's sick youtube reels and assume the shiny new toy is OAD or whatever. I tried to caution that Jalek didn't come here to be OAD, and really wasn't ready for that. Still, he's in a tough position right now. Had JB left, Jalek would be further along just from learning by doing --- but then we would be further from our goals as a team.

Jalek needs to refine his decision-making, be stronger with the ball and give full effort on D --- all true enough --- but the key is he has the right instincts for the position. and a world of talent and skills to hone. We've seen the light flickering on already --- last night was a brief setback --- it's now a matter of getting his head right. He'll have to earn his minutes for sure, but the idea that Coby White is gonna come in and start at PG over Jalek? Good luck with that.

Youtube mix tapes of High school basketball players is the biggest jokes in the world. They pick 25 highlights from 30 games against inferior opponents and make out like they are all the next MJ, Bron, Kobe, or Bird!

 

[GoNtheDistance]

Some of y’all better do your research Bc Ty Lawson had his freshman moments, but “struggling a lot” isn’t averaging 10 points and 6 assists per game as a freshman.......

Felton’s struggles are of much greater scale.

 

[smooth as butter]

He’s awful at this point in the season for us. I believed the hype and boy was I wrong. He’s a turnover machine, can’t shoot, and can’t guard Wanda Williams.

He will be better next year.

 

[TarHeelMark]

It seems like he's trying too hard to make splash plays during the limited minutes that he's getting (er, I mean... minutes that he's earning).

I have no doubt that once he gets acclimated to the college game, he'll be fine.

 

[al would]

I don't know that Jalek played any worse than anyone else on the team .. but that aint saying much .. jmho

 

[MJUNC]

From what I have noticed with UNC PG in the past is once they get it you will see a notice change in them. I just hope it is sooner than later for Jalek

 

[pln2013]

Some of y’all better do your research Bc Ty Lawson had his freshman moments, but “struggling a lot” isn’t averaging 10 points and 6 assists per game as a freshman.......

Felton’s struggles are of much greater scale.

And on very good efficiency (58% TS), too.

My biggest issue with Felton so far isn't effort or decision-making. We knew those would be issues. My issue is how little he's done off the dribble - he's barely gotten to the rim against good competition. I expected mistakes and sloppiness, but I also expected more flashes of brilliance.

 

[Sk1310]

I too am of the mindset that Jalek is just going through some major growing pains. If we had lost JB, he’d be much farther along.

Different PGs have come along at different speeds. Ty Lawson was the only one I can think of that was really good right off the bat. But Ray, Kendall Marshall, Marcus and JB all struggled majorly right out of the gate.

I realize there is virtually room for error this year with this team. There are situations where he’s going to do something where we go “WTF” but in the long run it’ll help him.

Great post. It takes time for UNC PGs to learn the system. JB is here, so Jalek will have to do it in minimal minutes. Not only JB, but KWill playing so well has reduced Jaleks minutes. If he wasn't, JB and Jalek would be playing together more often.

 

[pln2013]

Felton frustrates the crap out of me, but I definitely overreacted in this thread.

I still want to see him score off the dribble, but he's an excellent shooter and a super talented passer.

 

[KendallMarshallUNC5]

Jalek just told the haters to shut the heeeeeel up lmfao. Dude is balling this half.

Was quiet in this thread but the Larry Drew stuff was asinine.

 

[GoNtheDistance]

Kid is playing well today. He’s also showing good effort which is the best sign of all.

 

[MJUNC]

He will get there he has to much talent not to he played much better today

 

[mikeirbyusa]

That Wofford game may have been the best thing to happen to Jalek. He played extremely well today, night and day difference. Did the light come on? Hoping it did! He has all the tools.

 

[imajericho]

Jalek just told the haters to shut the heeeeeel up lmfao. Dude is balling this half.

Was quiet in this thread but the Larry Drew stuff was asinine.

What was asinine about it? I said it. He is playing at times like Larry Drew was playing at times. You can say Maye's play reminds you of Larry Bird, a Hall of Famer or Hansbrough an all time UNC leading scorer, but someone can't say dribbling the ball out of bounds while dribbling the ball up court was playing like Larry Drew dribbling the ball off his foot out of bounds?

Get a grip.

 

[GoNtheDistance]

Pointing out the obvious doesn’t make you a hater for the goobers on here who can’t accept a realistic, fact based basketball discussion. Felton has played like trash in a majority of outings this year. He played the complete opposite today which was tremendous. That’s the reality. People who point it out when he’s killing us aren’t haters. Hell I don’t know any Tar Heel fan on this board that doesnt hope every player plays perfectly every game and we beat everybody we play like a drum. The reality is that doesn’t happen and this board gives a good outlet for a bunch of arm chair quarterbacks to chop it up on a message board as if our opinions matter.

 

[Sk1310]

The fact that there is a separate thread about Jalek, after a loss where he played a total of 5 minutes, is completely asinine. Also in a game when one of our seniors had 5 turnovers and 2 points in 24 minutes, but lets start a thread about the Frosh.

 

[imajericho]

The fact that there is a separate thread about Jalek, after a loss where he played a total of 5 minutes, is completely asinine. Also in a game when one of our seniors had 5 turnovers and 2 points in 24 minutes, but lets start a thread about the Frosh.

It is a discussion board. Start a thread about whoever the hell you want. Hell, how many minutes has Lavar Ball logged for us so far?

 

[Spaceytoyz]

I was happy for him today, I saw what I expect to see, glimpses of brilliance and some freshmen goof ups..

 

[Go Heels #1]

You guys were right. He is a Freshman and will sometimes make us happy and other times.....
Today was great!

 

[imajericho]

Be very careful what you say guys. I just got banned...for posting about how Brandon Robinson shouldn't see minutes and how MikeIrby is so easily offended. Give me a fkn break. 150 posts and 50 likes...clearly I'm not a UNC "hater".

But to answer your question, the entire part about Felton = Drew was the asinine part. He's a freshman...Drew did this his entire career before transferring.

Nobody said Felton is Larry Drew.

 

[Steat]

Jalek "Cricket" Felton.... the quiet assassin.

 

[DSouthr]

I am VERY glad Jalek had a better game than the Wofford display. BUT, the kid has to be MUCH more active off the ball, he just does a lot of standing and looking at times. His ops will come much better when he works to set them up as opposed to looking for them to be handed to him. I do not mean that to sound as harsh as some may read it to be. Just has to give more controlled movement, then that proverbial light will come on for him, his ops will be easier, that is all part of the learning process. And yeah really want to see Roy say good job, focused intensity work your butt off on defense and stay in front of your man and don't be loose with the ball, that will get you praise from Roy quicker than anything else.

 

[DSouthr]

Be very careful what you say guys. I just got banned...for posting about how Brandon Robinson shouldn't see minutes and how MikeIrby is so easily offended. Give me a fkn break. 150 posts and 50 likes...clearly I'm not a UNC "hater".

But to answer your question, the entire part about Felton = Drew was the asinine part. He's a freshman...Drew did this his entire career before transferring.

Well that was smart, admit that you just got banned and here you are with another screen name...LOL

It was not what ya said that got you banned, it was how you said it and the fact you followed it up by not respecting the job Mike does around here.

 

[trestyles]

The fact that there is a separate thread about Jalek, after a loss where he played a total of 5 minutes, is completely asinine. Also in a game when one of our seniors had 5 turnovers and 2 points in 24 minutes, but lets start a thread about the Frosh.

You know this board don’t like freshman with nba talent.

I kid, I kid, I kid. Jk jk jk.

 

[bax4444]

You know this board don’t like freshman with nba talent.

I kid, I kid, I kid. Jk jk jk.

Lol.

 

[mikeirbyusa]

How many here remember Steve Hale his freshman year? I thought Dean had lost his mind for offering him.

 

[jah420]

Butter might have been one of our best frosh PGs.

 

[mikeirbyusa]

Butter might have been one of our best frosh PGs.

No doubt! He was an extension of Coach from day 1.

 

[mikeirbyusa]

@ one point yesterday I thought to myself, "looking like The Jet out there!"

Anybody else think that? And NO, I'm not saying he will be the next Jet but he sure looked similar.

 

[gary-7]

@ one point yesterday I thought to myself, "looking like The Jet out there!"

Anybody else think that? And NO, I'm not saying he will be the next Jet but he sure looked similar.

Mikey, it's interesting you said that, beause his build and game are much closer to Kenny Smith's than to Uncle Ray's. There was one time when he angled across the key on the Secondary when the resemblance jumped out. In that reference, one thng the Jet did so well even as a freshman was push the ball under control, even with all his speed, and maintain spacing. Jalek would do well to emulate that, and step one is tightening up his handle on the move.

 

[gary-7]

How many here remember Steve Hale his freshman year? I thought Dean had lost his mind for offering him.

IIRC Hale came out of Oklahoma same year as Mark Price. He had the head for PG but not the ideal tools like Mark, and he struggled. Good news is Hale morphed into a better ultimate fit as our Swiss Army knife. Dude could defend 3 postions, and occasionally 4.

 

[mikeirbyusa]

IIRC Hale came out of Oklahoma same year as Mark Price. He had the head for PG but not the ideal tools like Mark, and he struggled. Good news is Hale morphed into a better ultimate fit as our Swiss Army knife. Dude could defend 3 postions, and occasionally 4.

Also, Hale was Mr Basketball for OK, even though Price was in the same class.

 

[gary-7]

Also, Hale was Mr Basketball for OK, even though Price was in the same class.

yep