Pike Q&A
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If he is being genuine with his comments about the facility renovations, then I would not think they are ready to move forward at the end of this season. I would think he would be intimately involved in the details of those plans.
Thanks for posting. Some good stuff in there, not just coach speak.
Pikiell on Chol: “We think he can be a better Akwasi Yeboah. He’s intriguing.”
Might take a couple years, but if that happens, then we found a real gem with Chol.
Might take a couple years, but if that happens, then we found a real gem with Chol.
The biggest thing to me from this and Jerry's practice observations is obviously Chol. I was not expecting these comments right away, especially since he was a late arrival (well, late in the current context of college athletics). Second to that, the comment about Woolfolk really stood out to me. Positive vibes - that's what October is for.
Chol, Simpson, and Woolfolk is going to turn out to be a much better class than many were expecting
Woolfolk already better than Shaq Carter? That's a pretty good backup center right there if you need tough defense. Really going to push Reiber.
With Miller sidelined for the time being (knee scoped, doesn't sound long term at all), Simpson getting all the run as a backup G. He's going to contribute EARLY and OFTEN, as he's really the only "quick" guard who can break things down on offense.
With Miller sidelined for the time being (knee scoped, doesn't sound long term at all), Simpson getting all the run as a backup G. He's going to contribute EARLY and OFTEN, as he's really the only "quick" guard who can break things down on offense.
I believe he was saying Woolfolk is starting out better than Shaq Carter was when he was starting out, but I'd have to read it again.
That's how I read it - that Woolfolk is ahead of Shaq at the point they arrived on campus. Still good news, though.
A true freshman who was a 2 sport athlete originally planning on playing football in college being ahead of where a highly rated JuCo transfer was is very encouraging
True. I was just curious - before he decided to focus on basketball, I wonder what the level of football interest was with him? Seems like a pretty athletic guy who works hard at whatever he does. Interested to see what football programs reached out initially.
I could be wrong but I believe he was going to Cincinnati as a TE
"On Oct. 4, Woolfolk announced he is committed to play basketball in the Big Ten at Rutgers. He also considered an offer to play football for the Cincinnati Bearcats as a tight end."
Gotta take the comments with a grain of salt until the freshmen play in actual games, but this is all great news. The biggest weakness last year IMO was the lack of bench scoring. We need some of these guys to be able to contribute in that area this year, and/or Reiber and Hyatt/Mag (whichever does not start) ready to come in and score, too. I'm hopeful that the potential for depth and a full non-conference slate will help Pike develop a deeper rotation once B1G play starts in earnest.
He also called the 2020 class his best ever, let's not fall for all the coach speak hype
He’s not saying that this year and Carino was the one who made the comments on Chol. I just love our board contrarians. Allow yourself some optimism in October - it’s a good thing and it won’t kill you.
Some are concerned about how we replace the scoring of Ron and Geo. The answer is:
The 3 returning starters will increase their averages.
Spencer is good for 12+
Hyatt, Miller Averages go up
The rest of the bench contributes 10 more ppg than last year.
The 3 returning starters will increase their averages.
Spencer is good for 12+
Hyatt, Miller Averages go up
The rest of the bench contributes 10 more ppg than last year.
C’mon man. Yes, because this program has sucked over the past three years.
This - especially at the end of the season no bench had to play a role in game outcomes - there were end of games where the starters had to play tue last 10 minutes.
This will help during those stretches to give guys a blow.
I also think the Mag injury hurt a lot here. He was rounding into form and missed several weeks.
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Mag breakout was going to happen last year. Really hope he stays healthy all year. If so, I expect big things