I sure hope this guy can play against high-level talent
Wilkins vs UConn highlights
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I sure hope this guy can play against high-level talent
I'm telling you man, I REALLY like my team....
That kid is a baller for sure. I think offensively we will be a load to contend with.
I sure hope this guy can play against high-level talent
I like Wilkins game. He just needs to be more consistent with his shooting.
The driving lanes that will open up for him with Momcilovic and Kam Williams/McBride forcing defenses out on the wings are going to look like the autobahn to Wilkins. And he's going to feast on lobs to Moreno once he's caused defenses to collapse on him.
McBride shot 40% from three past year with high usage
Milan we know shot 48%
Those 2 alone should really space the floor for the guards
Milan we know shot 48%
Those 2 alone should really space the floor for the guards
We're going to be better then some are talking. These different teams every year are fun, coach's have to be on top of s.hit to teach a new bunch every year.
Go Cats
This kid is so good you can see it he has that smooth type game and that ability to subtly change speeds enough to where he ALWAYS gets to his spot. NBA game for sure.
Kid is slippery, with good court vision and BBIQ. His style translates to High D1. Let's not forget he was a freshman last year - big leaps to be made going into sophomore year.
Well, to be fair, he scored 14 or 15 of the 21 in the first 10 minutes. UConn adjusted and he scored six the rest of the way.
Sorry, not trying to be negative. But sometimes, a guy just goes on a heater.
Sorry, not trying to be negative. But sometimes, a guy just goes on a heater.
If his game translates don’t be surprised.
When his game translates he could be a Mark Sears-like surprise to the national scene.
If that’s the case…
When his game translates he could be a Mark Sears-like surprise to the national scene.
If that’s the case…
"UConn adjusted" by making Wilkins the primary focus of their defense, doubling up on him and denying him the ball. I hope teams "adjust" that way against Kentucky with Momcilovic and McBride and, or Kam Williams lurking on the wings -- all guys who can shoot 40-percent plus from 3. I haven't watched the Furman-UConn game since it was played live, but if I am remembering correctly, even Furman had some tall, skinny white kid on the wing who got wide open shot after wide open shot because UConn started trying to smother Wilkins. And that kid was no Momcilovic.
I sure hope this guy can play against high-level talent
Wasn't this the game where Tarris Reed had like 30 and 25? Crazy to think if not for a superhuman performance from their big man the runner-ups might've been upset by Furman in the first round.
They had two skinny bigs. From what I remember, Furman had one of the tallest rosters in basketball last year.
Remember Tyus Edney?
Reed had 31 and 27 I believe. He was getting whatever he wanted.
I like this kid. Shifty and a good scorer.
I like this entire squad. Some of these transfers bring grit and determination. They haven t been told they are the greatest thing since sliced bread all their lives.
We got some fighters on this team.
I like this entire squad. Some of these transfers bring grit and determination. They haven t been told they are the greatest thing since sliced bread all their lives.
We got some fighters on this team.
Hard to see where he won't translate - he's got great positional size, he plays smart. He's only going to get stronger.
He reminds me a ton of Tristan Newton from UConn.
He didn’t do much of anything after the first 5 mins of the game but I am excited to see him grow and develop in blue
McBride did it in a conference with far inferior defensive players. He's going to have to figure out how to do it in the SEC when it matters.
Mom, not so much. He did it in a conference with elite level athletes. He'll be fine. He's going to need one more guy on the floor to be able to knock down shots to help the spacing. If Mom is the only shooter, you will see a lot more defenses like you saw the last half of the season last year. Stay locked on Diallo and Wilkins when they have the ball. In help when they don't, not worried about them catching and shooting 3s. Basically the way teams played DA and OO. Completely chase Mom EVERYWHERE, that defender is never in help. Much the way Chandler got played. Think about how difficult the 24-25 team was to defend with Brea and Jax on the floor. That's the key. Mom needs a batman that can consistently knock down shots. Get that and there's something working.
I liked that Wilkins seems to go his own speed, doesn't get rattled. Reminds me a little of Cuttino Mobley for some reason.
This performance w the comments from his coach during first week of seeing him at Furman be like "oh shish- this guy shouldnt be here" has me gassed - up.
My performance earlier at the Chinese buffet has me gass-y.
These things are NOT the same.
Soul of a Warrior was created beloooow
I’m cautiously optimistic about him. He does seem like he might have the physical ability to play at a power conference level rather than being someone who produced in the mid majors on craftiness alone, and other good programs recruited him in the portal.
I won’t hold it against anyone who considers him a bit of a question mark right now though. That tournament game against UConn was literally Furman’s only game against that level of competition, and although he had a good year overall, he definitely still had some duds against SoCon competition (1/10 from the field against Chattanooga, 4/17 against The Citadel, 1/7 against Mercer for example). He’s still yet to prove he can have UConn games consistently at this point even though we’re all hoping he will this year.
I won’t hold it against anyone who considers him a bit of a question mark right now though. That tournament game against UConn was literally Furman’s only game against that level of competition, and although he had a good year overall, he definitely still had some duds against SoCon competition (1/10 from the field against Chattanooga, 4/17 against The Citadel, 1/7 against Mercer for example). He’s still yet to prove he can have UConn games consistently at this point even though we’re all hoping he will this year.
He was a freshman, not a heralded recruit. It's a much better sign that he finished the year well against a team that made it to the CG, than some earlier SoCon games.
I mean, he went 4/12 with 4 turnovers just the game before that against ETSU, so it’s not really a clear linear progression where he struggled early before dominating late.
None of this is to say that his performance against UConn isn’t a good thing or that I don’t think he has potential. I’m just pumping the brakes a bit on looking at film from his best game and assuming right off the bat that that’s what we’re getting night in and night out until he proves some consistency.
He was Furmans only offense. Coach’s quote. He was our best player and needed him to score.
Trust me on this one - the kid has really good vision and BBIQ. Only a freshman, will clean things up and get better. He's not fleet of foot - he's in the mold of Wagler, Newton. Plays very smart, changes speeds.