does anyone know why duocore was playing over him? He looks solid tonight, could have used him earlier.
Shaq carter
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Maybe shaq just needed some time to acclimate just like Caleb. Took them a couple of games to get comfortable and confident.
Pikiell's obviously been keeping him under wraps until big ten season
Probably having a difficult time with the D or picking up the offense.
First McConnell, now Carter . . . .slowly all of the new guys are emerging as contributors. We are building quality depth and inching closer to Big 10 basketball relevancy.
All you Carter haters can eat poo tonight.
Well in defense of whoever has commented he hasn’t played. Not like he is a frosh; he has 1 2/3 seasons of eligibility left.
All the experts said he sucked because he got benched on his JUCO team. He doesn't suck.
Carter impressed me tonight. I think he will be a good contributor moving forward.
18 minutes, 4-5 fg, 9 points, 4 boards and solid D on Happ...breakout game. Kudos to him and kudos to the coaching staff for working and trusting in him
Early in the game I was thinking: "We have a Shaq Carter sighting", but as he continued to play solid minutes and contribute, I became encouraged that we have someone who can play his share of minutes, without a huge dropoff.
If I remember correctly, he had one move where he received the ball in the post, split two defenders with a nice move, got the basket along with a foul. Would love to see more of that out of him!
If I remember correctly, he had one move where he received the ball in the post, split two defenders with a nice move, got the basket along with a foul. Would love to see more of that out of him!
No I'm not being sarcastic. I think Pikiell knew Shaq could contribute significant minutes in Big Ten play - why show his hand before conference play.
Carter has soft hands and is good around the basket in traffic. Had a couple of breakdowns on defense where he rotated late and Wisconsin is Princeton-esque with their passing.
Not overly surprised because Wisconsin didn't offer a shot blocking menace like some others we will see. But he looked more comfortable on the handoffs and screen action, similar to Myles and Shaq are getting better at.
I think the staff is "stacking"....that's my own term for building the offense around 1 to 2 pieces and finding small creases within the offense to find things that some players do well.
We have competition at the 4 and 5, which is extremely important for this long season.
Not overly surprised because Wisconsin didn't offer a shot blocking menace like some others we will see. But he looked more comfortable on the handoffs and screen action, similar to Myles and Shaq are getting better at.
I think the staff is "stacking"....that's my own term for building the offense around 1 to 2 pieces and finding small creases within the offense to find things that some players do well.
We have competition at the 4 and 5, which is extremely important for this long season.
Show what hand? Shaq is a banger. Guys like him are a dime a dozen in the B1G. Do you think Wisconsin was shocked by his dynamic skill set? Wisconsin sees plenty of Shaq Carter types.
Look, the kid played very well tonight, but it's 1 game and a welcome surprise, especially with the stagnation of Doucoure. Let's not make him out to be something he's not. The reality is, it's taken him some time to get used to power 5 hoops. He's starting to get it. A good sign, but expect some setbacks along the way.
Maybe, or maybe there's another reason he hasn't been playing. Discipline, academics? - who knows.
He did not look good in the earliest games
Perhaps he is just fitting in now and playing better, both in practice and games.
As simple as that. If he keeps it up we will see a lot of him
Probably a little slow to get what Pikiell wants on offense and defense. Myles Johnson in Year 2 had the upper hand.
I am happy for him to the team a lift and competition at the 4 and 5 is fantastic. Having said all that I'd prefer to see Johnson with his size and 3 2/3 years left ultimately win the minutes.
I am happy for him to the team a lift and competition at the 4 and 5 is fantastic. Having said all that I'd prefer to see Johnson with his size and 3 2/3 years left ultimately win the minutes.
A few weeks ago Pike commented that the veterans were “out veteraning” Shaq C.
I think it’s just a case of him being a little slow to pick up the system on one end of the floor or both. Whatever the case, let’s hope yesterday was a break out game for him rather than a fluke performance because he showed a low post offensive potency that neither Shaq D. or Myles have. If he can keep playing like that we’ll be a better team because of it.
I think it’s just a case of him being a little slow to pick up the system on one end of the floor or both. Whatever the case, let’s hope yesterday was a break out game for him rather than a fluke performance because he showed a low post offensive potency that neither Shaq D. or Myles have. If he can keep playing like that we’ll be a better team because of it.
Coaches, contrary to the Iverson's of the world, put a ton of stock in practice. The guys who perform, play.
If a guy isn't in trouble for off court stuff, it's almost always the answer as to why a player isn't playing. They simply aren't showing enough in practice.
Carter has skills. But he still needs time to acclimate.
If a guy isn't in trouble for off court stuff, it's almost always the answer as to why a player isn't playing. They simply aren't showing enough in practice.
Carter has skills. But he still needs time to acclimate.
This statement applies to Carter... but also Mathis, McConnell, Harper, and Johnson.
Playing time is earned. If he didn't earn it, I'm glad he didn't get it. Game minutes are precious and MUST be earned through effort and execution during practice. If you just start giving minutes to "see what he can do", you're sending the wrong message to your players, and will ultimately lead to division in the locker room.
The concept of hiding a player is utterly ridiculous. He didn't play because he didn't earn it and our opponent didn't require multiple bigs in rotation.
If you mean something attitudinal, I agree. If you're talking level of performance in pracice, I dont. We had at least three blowout games. Getting him in for a few minutes here and there. if you're looking for him to contribute own the road, is the thing to do and what is best for the team..
Pike and I happen to feel different than you, but you're certainly entitled to your opinion
Why not throw in Luke Nathan? What about Nick Brooks or Joey Downs? Look around the NCAA. That's not how it works. This isn't Saturday morning rec basketball.
I guess they’ll be needed during the season, like SC will, and that all of a sudden v UW he became a solid enough player, in what, ten days, to hold his own against a Top Ten team.
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All of your posts are very difficult to decipher. Please proof read and remember, proper punctuation is your friend.