All aboard… SHU roster finalized
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Backup at the point and could play the 2G as his rep is being a very good long distance shooter.
Imo, its July 5th, who knows. If some kid surprises and kicks *** till November, does that not earn anything. Ilini thought he would start, didnt they, then he got hurt, his replacement was good and he hardly played.
While I have never seen him play, an experienced 6'3 pg who can shoot sounds like a kid who gets some time at 1 and 2
While I have never seen him play, an experienced 6'3 pg who can shoot sounds like a kid who gets some time at 1 and 2
Yes. Had a nice game v. Bama. Starting backcourt from Illinois last year had Wagler, a top NBA pick. Pretty tough to break lineup.
Bottom line this commitment adds depth. Like starting pitching in MLB you can never have too much depth.
I predict that he becomes a starter !
That's the indication I have gotten. But it's very early and Holloway doesn't promise minutes. They are earned.
He brings a unique skill set to the roster that we were lacking - a true PG who can handle the ball well, understands pace and changing speeds and is adept at using hesi's and crossovers to breakdown defenders and create space for his shots. He has a solid pull-up midrange jumper and is a creative finisher in the paint with floaters and layups. He is a good passer and gets teammates involved. Not a great shooter from 3 but can hit if left open.
He was very successful in the Adriatic League averaging 14.3 points & 7.3 assists with a 49.5% FG%, 33.3% from 3 and just 68% from FT line. He shot 56.2% on 7.5 2-point attempts per game and 33.3% on 3.1 3-point attempts per game.
Defense is a weakness and there are questions whether he has the strength to play well in the physical college game. He was a non-factor last season at Illinois after a lot of expectations. He never got things going at Illinois, arriving on campus in the final week of August. Then he was not cleared as eligible by the NCAA until the end of October. Then he hurt his hamstring, missed the first 4 games and never found a steady role with the team as freshman PG Keaton Wagler blew up and became an All-American and the 5th pick in the NBA Draft.
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, the key for him at Seton Hall is getting him on campus this summer and giving him time to learn Sha's system and get acclimated to his new teammates. Unfortunately that is a question mark. He was a late addition to the Serbian National Team who is playing to qualify for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. He did not make the game roster so I'm not sure if he is still working out with the team. They play Bosnia tomorrow then they have 2 exhibitions 8/20 & 8/23. Hopefully, he is free from the National team and can get on campus ASAP.
We have so many guards on the team but Petrovic is the only one with pure PG skills. I think he can definitely carve out a meaningful role, especially if Jones and others struggle seizing the PG job. At worst, he provides depth at an important position. I like the pickup and will like it more if he's on campus quickly.
He was very successful in the Adriatic League averaging 14.3 points & 7.3 assists with a 49.5% FG%, 33.3% from 3 and just 68% from FT line. He shot 56.2% on 7.5 2-point attempts per game and 33.3% on 3.1 3-point attempts per game.
Defense is a weakness and there are questions whether he has the strength to play well in the physical college game. He was a non-factor last season at Illinois after a lot of expectations. He never got things going at Illinois, arriving on campus in the final week of August. Then he was not cleared as eligible by the NCAA until the end of October. Then he hurt his hamstring, missed the first 4 games and never found a steady role with the team as freshman PG Keaton Wagler blew up and became an All-American and the 5th pick in the NBA Draft.
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, the key for him at Seton Hall is getting him on campus this summer and giving him time to learn Sha's system and get acclimated to his new teammates. Unfortunately that is a question mark. He was a late addition to the Serbian National Team who is playing to qualify for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. He did not make the game roster so I'm not sure if he is still working out with the team. They play Bosnia tomorrow then they have 2 exhibitions 8/20 & 8/23. Hopefully, he is free from the National team and can get on campus ASAP.
We have so many guards on the team but Petrovic is the only one with pure PG skills. I think he can definitely carve out a meaningful role, especially if Jones and others struggle seizing the PG job. At worst, he provides depth at an important position. I like the pickup and will like it more if he's on campus quickly.
Brad Underwood explained what Petrovic brings, talked about his ability to play fast, get in the paint and get teammates involved.
Could be the first PG off the bench, not known to shoot the 3 very well though.
I like this pickup a lot. We need a true pg. Seems we are drowning in combo guards and 2's.
What NIL range is he earning in do we think? Coming from Illinois, I'm sure he was making something decent last year and won’t get any less this coming year.
What NIL range is he earning in do we think? Coming from Illinois, I'm sure he was making something decent last year and won’t get any less this coming year.
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Inclined to think this is a good get. We need depth of players who can actually play the point. Whenever the starter goes out, we need someone serviceable out there who can run the offense, instead of falling behind while the starter sits. We haven't really had that option in quite some time.
That said, I thought we were trying land another big. We're in pretty short supply of players who can fill the 4 or 5 spot, right?
That said, I thought we were trying land another big. We're in pretty short supply of players who can fill the 4 or 5 spot, right?
We’re drowning in “combo guards” because that’s all that is taught and practiced in the youth stages now. It’s glorified on TV and highlights. I’m sure most programs have a real sense of no true PG.
it’s crazy because a true PG actually makes the game easier for everybody else.
Yes, like John Mortons stat going into his Sr yr, and Dehere's HS stats, proved they cant shoot
There does have to be some concern about our depth at the 4 & 5. Both Nwuli and Mariano have yet to report leaving us only 3 players who are 4/5s. Hopefully we get answers on these 2 guys immediately and can get them on campus.
Stats are what they are but from the eye test he looks like a good shooter from three. Great form, no hesitation, quick release, NBA range, and watched some of his high school footage and it’s not as if he never shot the three in the past, he looked just as confident then.
I am not concerned about Mariano. Think he will be here and help us. IMO, the improvement in the 4 will be significant. And DW, Cope and kabba can man the center spot. I am not saying any have the potential of naj, but I expect an upgrade offensively at the 5.
I said Knicks in 6 and then added "maybe quicker". And I said SHU will be 13-7. Let me add, or maybe a little better.. fingers crossed.
I said Knicks in 6 and then added "maybe quicker". And I said SHU will be 13-7. Let me add, or maybe a little better.. fingers crossed.
The thought is Williams at the 4 and Copeland the 5. Maybe Williams will slide over to the 5 when Copeland goes out and Mariano comes in at the 4?
Add young Donald Copeland and Khadeen Carrington to list of guards who became good shooters; though of course, each developed over four years.
There were always exceptions, but the road is littered with a lot more Femi Odukalis.
It's possible but he's already over 23 years old, will he improve that much in his one year here?
You want to use the exceptions (notable as they are) to prove the rule? He has had seven consecutive seasons of shooting between 20% and 33% from 3. Those numbers may not "prove" he isn't a 3 point shooter but they don't in anyway suggest he will be a threat from behind the arc. Having said that, I would LOVE to see him have a Mortonesque epiphany.
The eye test of a highlight reel video...Stevie Wonder would be hitting 40%. Yes, his form looks good. But his release is not at all quick. I like his floor game otherwise and his mid-range shot sorta reminds me of Budd Clark.
I have no clue. He might have shot threes all last winter. And he might shoot 22% this season. I am going with what Dan has been told, even with what he thinks he was told lol.
The year femi took the most threes, 2.9 per game, he shot .33 from 3... just sayin'.
The year femi took the most threes, 2.9 per game, he shot .33 from 3... just sayin'.
When he actually signed I asked about him and was told he's a great jump shooter. I took that to mean all over the court, but the stats do not show that. With that said the info is coming from those that recruited him so guess we'll see.
Love this addition and LOVING the roster!!!
Can it be November already?
Super excited for this season. I think we will surprise again and one again, contend for NCAA tournament.
Can it be November already?
Super excited for this season. I think we will surprise again and one again, contend for NCAA tournament.
I get it but he looks like a shooter to me. Just saying. He in no way reminds me of any of the bad shooting point guards and guards we’ve had. Even on Budd or Kadarys highlight reels you could tell they weren’t comfortable. This kid has been pulling up in peoples faces and taking shots that only a confident three-point shooter would take if you watch enough of his videos going back to when he played in high school and U20 competition. He doesn’t seem like a guy you could sag off of like Clark.