(2019) SG Lester Quinones to Memphis

[OldBuddy67 255]

His shooting alone will put him ahead of Al and maybe Devonte. Regardless my starters: Phin, Devonte, Les, Jerome, and Trayce.

[Brass Cannon 24,803]

Just now, OldBuddy67 said:

His shooting alone will put him ahead of Al and maybe Devonte. Regardless my starters: Phin, Devonte, Les, Jerome, and Trayce.

He’s not a lights out shooter. He is serviceable. Very doubtful he’s going to talk in and beat out our second best shooter. 

[bigrod 2,871]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

Five-star guard Boogie Ellis tells 247Sports he has requested a release from his Letter of Intent to Duke — and the request is expected to be granted, multiple sources told 247Sports on Thursday. Ellis, a 6-foot-2 guard out of San Diego (Calif.) Mission Bay, committed to the Blue Devils on Nov. 9 and signed during the early period.

One school we expect to be heavily involved for Ellis the second time around is the Memphis Tigers, who currently have the No. 11 class in the country and are in the mix for a slew of other elite talents. 

Ellis originally picked the Blue Devils over Memphis, North Carolina, San Diego State and USC. Of his finalists, Ellis visited Duke and North Carolina. Ellis is the No. 34 overall prospect and the No. 5 combination guard in the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

 

Does he have to give the money back? :)

[Free Jurkin! 1,498]

He’s not a lights out shooter. He is serviceable. Very doubtful he’s going to talk in and beat out our second best shooter. 

Our second best shooter is still below average. It's not a high bar to clear. I doubt he begins the season as a starter, but it wouldn't surprise me if he was there by the end of the season (assuming he picks IU of course).


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[Stuhoo 80,848]

8 minutes ago, bigrod said:

Does he have to give the money back? :)

 

Serious answer: Not if he stays at a school affiliated with the same shoe company (in this case, Nike).

 

[Brass Cannon 24,803]

3 minutes ago, Free Jurkin! said:

Our second best shooter is still below average. It's not a high bar to clear. I doubt he begins the season as a starter, but it wouldn't surprise me if he was there by the end of the season (assuming he picks IU of course).


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Lot more to the game than shooting. Learning the system and being physically ready for defense at this level. 

[Free Jurkin! 1,498]

Lot more to the game than shooting. Learning the system and being physically ready for defense at this level. 

That's why I wouldn't expect him to be a starter right away. I love Al, but LQ appears to be a much more natural offensive player with a higher ceiling. It also wouldn't shock me if Al takes another leap and he's shown good improvement both seasons so far


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[mdn82 25,510]

 

True, but are we really expecting him to come in and grab a starting spot either?

Nope; I think most would gauge him behind Phin, DeVonte, Al D, and tied with Franklin for minutes during his first year.

 

I wouldn’t expect a starting spot for him. But his ability to knock down shots could get him huge minutes here. At Memphis, I am not sure either way he is getting over 15 mpg. I don’t think he gets the shots there to make an impact he is being sold on.

 

Edit: I do think Penny can last longer than Drew but I am not certain he can coach as good as Wade. Will be interesting to see if he can carry this momentum in 2 or 3 years.

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[Deserthoozier 1,006]

2 hours ago, bigrod said:

Does he have to give the money back? :)

Nah - Memphis is a Nike school too - just need to reallocate from a few internal cost centers. Penny came to P(l)ay!!

[ap2345 7,877]

Boogie Ellis and RJ Hampton are talking about teaming up at Memphis and it appears to be a strong possibility.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,378]

Boogie Ellis and RJ Hampton are talking about teaming up at Memphis and it appears to be a strong possibility.


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Show me the Money!!!!!!!!!!!!


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[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

It looks like Quinones to IU. I hope that’s the case. First, let’s get Watford this weekend

[indianaranger 108]

Why Indiana still saying Memphis on other sites.

 

[BGVille Hoosierfan 2,909]

It looks like Quinones to IU. I hope that’s the case. First, let’s get Watford this weekend

The only chance LQ doesn’t end up at Memphis is if a wire tap comes out about Penny between now and next Friday.


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[Banksyrules 4,802]

49 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

It looks like Quinones to IU. I hope that’s the case. First, let’s get Watford this weekend

Let’s wait and see. No need to over hype the masses. It’s a marathon not a sprint.

[ap2345 7,877]

All of the talk about Memphis was before the Boogie Ellis news today folks. If they can get Ellis and Hampton Penny will take them over LQ in a heartbeat as would most coaches.


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[Bowhunter 2,693]

All of the talk about Memphis was before the Boogie Ellis news today folks. If they can get Ellis and Hampton Penny will take them over LQ in a heartbeat as would most coaches.


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It also may make Lester want to commit to Memphis after hearing the Boogie news . He may feel if he waits he may lose his spot.


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[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

Rabjohns with post visit recap behind the paywall.

[JHoosier914 1,187]

2 hours ago, Hoosier Guy said:

It looks like Quinones to IU. I hope that’s the case. First, let’s get Watford this weekend

Is  Watford announcing this weekend? I took the Instagram post as just to film the announcement video and it would be released at a different time. I could’ve missed something.

[jonz44 810]

10 hours ago, mdn82 said:

His first few years in the league before injuries seemed to exceed expectations. The Magic were god awful before him and Shaq. Both had an equally critical role in that franchise making the championship. Plus being a high lottery pick from Memphis State in the early 90s I would consider that exceeding as well. As a coach we don’t know, but these kids know who he is and he was a top AAU coach these kids all saw and knew. Plus the money probably isn’t bad either.

 

 

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I'm glad you put the two key words in that comment... "and Shaq". His role was not "equal" to Shaq's.