No Holt?

[CampHoosier 3,697]

Dear Tom Crean,

 

Remember when you said the game was "too quick for Emmitt"? Well, it looked like Emmitt adjusted to a high tempo game far better than Hanner has in his entire IU career. Leaving Hanner in with three fouls basically put us down a man as he refused to play defense. How can you blame him? Hanner is out of position 85% of the time on defense. You look very dumb keeping this kid on the bench. He freaking owned it tonight and it shows just how much out of touch you are with this team if you think Hanner is a better option in a qucik game. Have you EVER seen Hanner catch a transition pass and lay it up from almost behind the bakst? No, you haven't. Speed didn't effect Holt. Stop making excuses Coach. 

[Stuhoo 79,850]

Dear Tom Crean,

 

Remember when you said the game was "too quick for Emmitt"? Well, it looked like Emmitt adjusted to a high tempo game far better than Hanner has in his entire IU career. Leaving Hanner in with three fouls basically put us down a man as he refused to play defense. How can you blame him? Hanner is out of position 85% of the time on defense. You look very dumb keeping this kid on the bench. He freaking owned it tonight and it shows just how much out of touch you are with this team if you think Hanner is a better option in a qucik game. Have you EVER seen Hanner catch a transition pass and lay it up from almost behind the bakst? No, you haven't. Speed didn't effect Holt. Stop making excuses Coach. 

 

 

Geez Camp, while I agree with everything good you just said about Emmitt, I thought that Hanner played quite well tonight!

[CampHoosier 3,697]

Geez Camp, while I agree with everything good you just said about Emmitt, I thought that Hanner played quite well tonight!

 

Look at him on defense. It's scary how out of position he is. Holt was blocking off the entry pass every time. Offensively he looked okay, but with three fouls we basically had 4 players on defense. He's handcuffed

[ou812dude 3,326]

Dear Tom Crean,

 

Remember when you said the game was "too quick for Emmitt"? Well, it looked like Emmitt adjusted to a high tempo game far better than Hanner has in his entire IU career. Leaving Hanner in with three fouls basically put us down a man as he refused to play defense. How can you blame him? Hanner is out of position 85% of the time on defense. You look very dumb keeping this kid on the bench. He freaking owned it tonight and it shows just how much out of touch you are with this team if you think Hanner is a better option in a qucik game. Have you EVER seen Hanner catch a transition pass and lay it up from almost behind the bakst? No, you haven't. Speed didn't effect Holt. Stop making excuses Coach. 

 

yup...you nailed it...

and don't think Hanner hasn't noticed as well...

2 games in a row, Holt has stepped up Hanner's game...we need em both to win.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Dear Tom Crean,

Remember when you said the game was "too quick for Emmitt"? Well, it looked like Emmitt adjusted to a high tempo game far better than Hanner has in his entire IU career. Leaving Hanner in with three fouls basically put us down a man as he refused to play defense. How can you blame him? Hanner is out of position 85% of the time on defense. You look very dumb keeping this kid on the bench. He freaking owned it tonight and it shows just how much out of touch you are with this team if you think Hanner is a better option in a qucik game. Have you EVER seen Hanner catch a transition pass and lay it up from almost behind the bakst? No, you haven't. Speed didn't effect Holt. Stop making excuses Coach.

yeah let's just forget Hanner, bench him, and have Holt play 40 minutes a game. He'll put up this kind of performance every night, FOR SURE.

Crean is building up Hanner's confidence, comfort, and determination. Tonight was a great night for Holt, Hanner, and Coach Crean.

[Stuhoo 79,850]

Look at him on defense. It's scary how out of position he is. Holt was blocking off the entry pass every time. Offensively he looked okay, but with three fouls we basically had 4 players on defense. He's handcuffed

 

 

Hey, Hanner is never going to be a basketball savant, and he will never have the instincts of Holt or Hartman.

 

Tonight, Hanner contributed to the win and played well considering he is...Hanner

[CampHoosier 3,697]

yeah let's just forget Hanner, bench him, and have Holt play 40 minutes a game. He'll put up this kind of performance every night, FOR SURE.

Crean is building up Hanner's confidence, comfort, and determination. Tonight was a great night for Holt, Hanner, and Coach Crean.

 

Yep, that's what I said. I'm saying Holt is better than Hanner at both ends right now and shouldn't be riding the bench like he's the 8th man. Needs equal if not more minutes. Don't take everything to the Nth degree

[HoosierAloha 30,026]

Yep, that's what I said. I'm saying Holt is better than Hanner at both ends right now and shouldn't be riding the bench like he's the 8th man. Needs equal if not more minutes. Don't take everything to the Nth degree

 

I think Holt got equal if not more minutes than Hanner tonight.

[CampHoosier 3,697]

I think Holt got equal if not more minutes than Hanner tonight.

 

Yes, and look what happened. I'm saying moving forward I don't want the excuses to leave him on the bench

[323SGrant 1,176]

Holt should get some solid mins. each game. I believe all he really needs is some experience. As a late addition to the team, he missed so much this summer. He may have some up and down games, but I like what he brings to the team.

[Stuhoo 79,850]

Post game press conference with players. IU sits Rojo, Nick and Emmitt for the presser.

First three questions are all for Emmitt. Moderator then interjects "Next, questions for Rob or Nick?"

 

Next question is for Nick: "Nick, can you tell us what you've seen in Emmitt Holt that brought him to this point?"

 

LOLOLOL

[GloryDays 5,914]

Dear Tom Crean,

 

Remember when you said the game was "too quick for Emmitt"? Well, it looked like Emmitt adjusted to a high tempo game far better than Hanner has in his entire IU career. Leaving Hanner in with three fouls basically put us down a man as he refused to play defense. How can you blame him? Hanner is out of position 85% of the time on defense. You look very dumb keeping this kid on the bench. He freaking owned it tonight and it shows just how much out of touch you are with this team if you think Hanner is a better option in a qucik game. Have you EVER seen Hanner catch a transition pass and lay it up from almost behind the bakst? No, you haven't. Speed didn't effect Holt. Stop making excuses Coach. 

Why don't you just say what you really mean! :good:

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Don't take everything to the Nth degree

Go read your OP and then apply this statement.

I think Crean is doing a good job balancing the development of a freshman with natural instincts and a junior with an incredible ceiling.

[ou812dude 3,326]

Post game press conference with players. IU sits Rojo, Nick and Emmitt for the presser.

First three questions are all for Emmitt. Moderator then interjects "Next, questions for Rob or Nick?"

 

Next question is for Nick: "Nick, can you tell us what you've seen in Emmitt Holt that brought him to this point?"

 

LOLOLOL

ohh man...that is hilarious.

[GloryDays 5,914]

I would love to see Hanner and Emmett in a game together.Emmitt looks to be a better face up defender where as Hanner would be better served playing the help side where he can see a play develop and react at the rim.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

This is a win-win!  Holt is finally getting minutes and I think motivating Hanner to play harder----and we need them both! 

 

I'll take this 2 headed monster that now gives us 10 fouls to give in the post!

 

I agree I will be ticked if Holt's minutes are reduced----but I like having both of them available and both have been contributing and even better---both are going to keep improving with major minutes!  Frankly I don't care who starts as long as both play a lot.

 

Win--win!  :92:

[sddowning 146]

Man Holt balled out tonight. I don't know about you guys but he seems to be someone you really want to succeed. Hope he keeps it up

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

From a no name---- to being talked about on Sportscenter---has to feel great!

 

Happy for him after all he's gone through with the Davis incident.

[sddowning 146]

From a no name---- to being talked about on Sportscenter---has to feel great!

Happy for him after all he's gone through with the Davis incident.

Good point. Glad he hasn't let the Devin Davis incident define his Indiana career.

[Stuhoo 79,850]

Folks:

 

The EYBL Nike summer circuit is arguably the highest level AAU circuit in the country. This past summer 437 players participated, including ALL the big names: Zimmerman, Rabb, Bryant, etc. 

 

Emmitt Holt also played in that circuit.

 

Out of 437 players, only six averaged two or more blocked shots per game. Emmitt Holt averaged 2.1 blocked shots per game. He was fourth out of those 437 players.

 

Out of the players who averaged over one blocked shot per game (there were about forty of them) only ONE player averaged 1.5 or less personal fouls per game. 

 

Who was the player who blocked the fourth most shots per game and committed the fewest fouls while doing so?  

 

You guessed it...

 

Emmitt Holt.