LIHoosier Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 Per CAM, Al leads the team in +/- so far at a +35. But what about deflectionzzz?!? HoosierAloha, ALASKA HOOSIER, ThompsonHoosier and 2 others 5 Quote
AKHoosier Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 I'm sure it's already in this thread, but it bears repeating. Gotta give credit to Crean for identifying Durham and landing him early. Durham and Yante Maten are examples of those lower-ranked guys that he had an eye for. ALASKA HOOSIER and Stromboli 2 Quote
Stromboli Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, AKHoosier said: I'm sure it's already in this thread, but it bears repeating. Gotta give credit to Crean for identifying Durham and landing him early. Durham and Yante Maten are examples of those lower-ranked guys that he had an eye for. Absolutely. The article recently posted in the OG thread gives some insight into Crean/Martin identifying talent. I wonder if all the hype about Clifton Moore will pan out. Quote
Brass Cannon Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 If Davis can develop some consistency we look to have some real parts for a team in 2019 ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
AKHoosier Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said: If Davis can develop some consistency we look to have some real parts for a team in 2019 Davis has to improve some athleticism, if that's possible. He's so slow. I love his game and fundamentals, but he's gotta put in even more work in the weight room after this year. ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
biteoftheapple Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 Warning******** thread going off topic now!!!!! ALASKA HOOSIER, Jam and Capt. Crimson 3 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted December 13, 2018 Posted December 13, 2018 Nice piece from Pete DiPrimio on Al and his progression from freshman to sophmore year. https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2018/12/12/mens-basketball-diprimio-durham-showing-his-hoosier-value.aspx Ranger78 1 Quote
Old Friend Posted December 14, 2018 Posted December 14, 2018 34 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said: Nice piece from Pete DiPrimio on Al and his progression from freshman to sophmore year. https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2018/12/12/mens-basketball-diprimio-durham-showing-his-hoosier-value.aspx His improvement has been obvious and he's helped the team generally speaking. It does make me wonder about DaVonte Green, though. Class of '66 Old Fart, woodenshoemanHoosierfan, Ranger78 and 1 other 4 Quote
HoosierAloha Posted December 14, 2018 Posted December 14, 2018 Al Durham and Robert Phinisee make me believe we won’t need 5* guards in the 2019 class. With another year in the system, I believe both will be capable shooters, as well as, facilitators. I’m pleased with the progress we’ve seen from Al. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners Ranger78 1 Quote
schoosier Posted December 14, 2018 Posted December 14, 2018 He has been a pleasant surprise with his shot and more of a cerebral player which is a big plus. He has decent size to combo and can be a steadying force moving forward. HoosierAloha, Ranger78 and Str8Hoosiers 3 Quote
HoosierAloha Posted December 14, 2018 Posted December 14, 2018 He has been a pleasant surprise with his shot and more of a cerebral player which is a big plus. He has decent size to combo and can be a steadying force moving forward. I believe he's the type of 4 year guard I'd like to see at IU. He was solid getting to the paint and finishing with his right hand last season. His shooting has gotten better. I'd like to see him add more to his game each year while polishing the things he's doing well. If we could have a backcourt that is respectable from range that'll give more room for post players to operate and slashers lanes to get easy buckets. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Ranger78, Josh and 8bucks 3 Quote
Old Friend Posted December 14, 2018 Posted December 14, 2018 3 hours ago, HoosierAloha said: Al Durham and Robert Phinisee make me believe we won’t need 5* guards in the 2019 class. With another year in the system, I believe both will be capable shooters, as well as, facilitators. I’m pleased with the progress we’ve seen from Al. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners I would argue (and yeah, I know I'm biased because I flat love the kid) that Phinisee is damned close to a 5* guard. I also don't know that I want a 5* kid at that position who's a score first player. I don't think that's a winning recipe. taco corp and Ranger78 2 Quote
Brass Cannon Posted December 14, 2018 Posted December 14, 2018 I like Al but view him as more a stud off the bench. RP on the other hand can start for 4 years in my book ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Stuhoo Posted December 14, 2018 Author Posted December 14, 2018 7 hours ago, Old Friend said: I would argue (and yeah, I know I'm biased because I flat love the kid) that Phinisee is damned close to a 5* guard. I also don't know that I want a 5* kid at that position who's a score first player. I don't think that's a winning recipe. He's better than a 5* guard; he's gonna be one of the top point guards in the college game, but his lack of hyper-athleticism will keep him in college for four years. Class of '66 Old Fart, GloryDays, taco corp and 1 other 4 Quote
Old Friend Posted December 14, 2018 Posted December 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, Stuhoo said: He's better than a 5* guard; he's gonna be one of the top point guards in the college game, but his lack of hyper-athleticism will keep him in college for four years. You know, funny you should say that. I was just talking yesterday with a friend (coach) of mine and said the same thing...that he'll be a 4 year college kid. There's just something.....missing (?) from his game that may not afford him an NBA opportunity for a few years; and I can't put my finger on it. Yogi, for example, didn't have hyper-athletic ability, either. As a freshman, was a similar shooter. Phinisee is very athletic and explosive when he needs to be. I think that part of his game is under-rated. But hyper athletic he is not. Is that what's missing? Could be that... I also think he's a little too unselfish to be an early entry NBA guy. Not assertive enough, maybe? But he can handle the ball well enough. He is a developing shooter. He can guard. He can rebound. Hard to put a finger on it...but I agree absolutely he'll be around a while; and I love it. I said when he committed I wanted him as much or more than Romeo; and I am very proud to stand by that comment. Class of '66 Old Fart, GloryDays and ALASKA HOOSIER 3 Quote
Stuhoo Posted December 14, 2018 Author Posted December 14, 2018 4 hours ago, Old Friend said: You know, funny you should say that. I was just talking yesterday with a friend (coach) of mine and said the same thing...that he'll be a 4 year college kid. There's just something.....missing (?) from his game that may not afford him an NBA opportunity for a few years; and I can't put my finger on it. Yogi, for example, didn't have hyper-athletic ability, either. As a freshman, was a similar shooter. Phinisee is very athletic and explosive when he needs to be. I think that part of his game is under-rated. But hyper athletic he is not. Is that what's missing? Could be that... I also think he's a little too unselfish to be an early entry NBA guy. Not assertive enough, maybe? But he can handle the ball well enough. He is a developing shooter. He can guard. He can rebound. Hard to put a finger on it...but I agree absolutely he'll be around a while; and I love it. I said when he committed I wanted him as much or more than Romeo; and I am very proud to stand by that comment. Rob Phinisee is “pretty good at everything”, plus there's one important attribute that he’s already showing he can be truly great at: basketball IQ. Class of '66 Old Fart 1 Quote
HoosierAloha Posted December 14, 2018 Posted December 14, 2018 Rob Phinisee is “pretty good at everything”, plus there's one important attribute that he’s already showing he can be truly great at: basketball IQ.I think we’ll also see him excel at leadership. I could see this being his team as early as next season. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app Ranger78 1 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted November 11, 2020 Posted November 11, 2020 Player profile from Tyler Tachman https://www.insidethehall.com/2020/11/11/2020-2021-player-profile-al-durham-jr/ ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Brass Cannon Posted November 11, 2020 Posted November 11, 2020 How did this title never get changed when he committed? ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted November 11, 2020 Posted November 11, 2020 14 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said: How did this title never get changed when he committed? There's 2 separate threads for him. Quote
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