(2017) SG Al Durham Jr. to IU

[Stuhoo 82,213]

Also, it's more about reps and you have to be willing the shoot until the lights go out. That likely was not Stan.

Stan had different plans when the lights went out.

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8 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

That's fair. But it couldn't be fixed. Actually was worse than in HS. He shot decent from FT in HS. Worse in college. Buckley can't fix everyone. Also, it's more about reps and you have to be willing the shoot until the lights go out. That likely was not Stan.

I am not saying Durham is the next Stan by any stretch but it is fair to point out the FG shooting has been bad consistently of late. That's all I'm saying. It's a major area of improvement and likely not a strong suit for him.

Some shooters are naturally gifted, that doesn't appear to be Durham. That's all I meant.

I think it was Shakespeare who said comparisons are odious. Or someone said that.

Anyways, last point is definitely fair. I guess I just don't want people automatically assuming Al will be as deficient as Stan from deep because I don't think that is fair. He is a different player/person. Which brings me to another point...

I've talked about this before on here and on HSN  and went on like a 1000 word rant with regards to Yogi freshman year....something people rarely talk about is how much of shooting is mental. Confidence, and lack there of, play a huge role in shooting percentage. It's a volatile aspect. Stan had form issues, no doubt, but he was also in his own head in a bad, bad, way. Stan didn't make a single 3 his last year at IU.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,861]

Yes. My Stan reference was an extreme point to illustrate that shooting coaches can't fix everything. Counter argument that just happened to be in the Durham thread.

I have not seen enough film of Durham to know much. Just going off stats and limited highlight reel stuff.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,861]

Based on first person accounts, he is a great player. That's what I'm expecting. Just not a "shooter" per se.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,109]

Shooting woes continue for Al.  Only 2 of 13 from the field; 0 for 5 on 3's; scored a total of 5 pts. in 78 - 67 loss to Team CP3.  Also had 2 assists and 2 TO's.  Must have been an unusually officiated game as Al and 2 of his teammates fouled out as did 1 on CP3.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,861]

Shooting woes continue for Al.  Only 2 of 13 from the field; 0 for 5 on 3's; scored a total of 5 pts. in 78 - 67 loss to Team CP3.  Also had 2 assists and 2 TO's.  Must have been an unusually officiated game as Al and 2 of his teammates fouled out as did 1 on CP3.

I think that was the game Crean watched.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,861]

That makes 6-30 in past 2 games. Definitely having a rough patch of games. Not going to elevate his status and ranking with these performances.

I feel bad for him. Was probably really looking forward to showcasing himself. It's amazing how much emphasis there is for 2 months of basketball.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

You are kidding yourself if you believe the NBA scouts feel his shot is developed.

Actually said nothing about the NBA. Just said his shot is much better. Chill

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Actually said nothing about the NBA. Just said his shot is much better. Chill

You chill, silly!

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,861]

Someone say chili?? Yum....... Add cheese please.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,109]

Durham's Southern Stampede team beaten by CIA Bounce 100 - 76.  Durham with 29 pts.; 4 assists; 3 reb.; 2 TO's; 1 steal.  He was 7 of 13 from the field; 3 of 6 on 3's and 12 of 18 on free throws.  I assume he was very actively attacking the basket to get to the line that many times.  Also of note, this was the second consecutive game in which he fouled out.

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,109]

Final game in Indy, Durham's Southern Stampede defeated All Can Go 88 - 71.  Durham 10 pts.; 6 reb.; 7 assists.  Shooting % not posted.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,861]

NEW: Collin Sexton DROPS 36 In Matchup With Tyger Campbell!! | Stampede vs WACG Highlights

youtu.be/VaWWoMDApZw

What's up with Colin Sexton. This kid is putting up great numbers. Durham teammate.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,109]

Recap of Al Durham at EYBL in Indy:

4/22 – So. Stampede lost to CA Supreme 94 – 71.  12 pts. on 4 of 22 from the field 0 for 4 on 3’s; 3 reb.; 1 steal 2 TO’s.

                                             Collin Sexton:  37 pts. on 12 of 25 from the field; 0 for 3 on 3’s; 13 of 19 on FT’s; 9 reb;

4/23 – So. Stampede lost to Team CP3 78 – 67.  5 pts. on 2 of 13 from the field 0 for 5 on 3’s; 5 reb; 2 assists; 2 TO’s.

                                             Collin Sexton:  29 pts. on 9 of 24 from the field; 0 for 4 on 3’s; 11 of 12 on FT’s; 5 reb.

4/23- So. Stampede lost to CIA Bounce 100 – 76.  29 pts. on 7 of 13 from the field 3 of 6 on 3’s; 12 of 18 FT’s; 3 reb; 4 assists; 2 TO’s.

                                             Collin Sexton:  17 pts. on 5 of 15 from the field; 0 for 3 on 3’s; 7 of 8 on FT’s; 4 reb.

4/24- So. Stampede beat We All Can Go 88 – 71.  10 pts. on 4 of 7 from the field; 1 of 3  on 3’s; 6 reb; 7 assists; 4 TO’s.

                                             Collin Sexton:  36 pts. on 11 of 15 from the field; 1 of 2 on 3’s; 13 of 14 on FT’s; 3 reb.

 

I threw in Sexton because he had quite a weekend.

[hoosierpap 14,300]

Just now, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Recap of Al Durham at EYBL in Indy:

 

4/22 – So. Stampede lost to CA Supreme 94 – 71.  12 pts. on 4 of 22 from the field 0 for 4 on 3’s; 3 reb.; 1 steal 2 TO’s.

 

                                             Collin Sexton:  37 pts. on 12 of 25 from the field; 0 for 3 on 3’s; 13 of 19 on FT’s; 9 reb;

 

4/23 – So. Stampede lost to Team CP3 78 – 67.  5 pts. on 2 of 13 from the field 0 for 5 on 3’s; 5 reb; 2 assists; 2 TO’s.

 

                                             Collin Sexton:  29 pts. on 9 of 24 from the field; 0 for 4 on 3’s; 11 of 12 on FT’s; 5 reb.

 

4/23- So. Stampede lost to CIA Bounce 100 – 76.  29 pts. on 7 of 13 from the field 3 of 6 on 3’s; 12 of 18 FT’s; 3 reb; 4 assists; 2 TO’s.

 

                                             Collin Sexton:  17 pts. on 5 of 15 from the field; 0 for 3 on 3’s; 7 of 8 on FT’s; 4 reb.

 

4/24- So. Stampede beat We All Can Go 88 – 71.  10 pts. on 4 of 7 from the field; 1 of 3  on 3’s; 6 reb; 7 assists; 4 TO’s.

 

                                             Collin Sexton:  36 pts. on 11 of 15 from the field; 1 of 2 on 3’s; 13 of 14 on FT’s; 3 reb.

 

 

 

I threw in Sexton because he had quite a weekend.

 

You the man

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,861]

Yep. Thanks for including Sexton. He had a great weekend and looked good in highlight clips.

[Alford Bailey 12,421]

A little concerned.  One good game.

[MadAboutIndiana 402]

Gotta say I'm extremely worried. Aau stats are very relevant

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,861]

Gotta say I'm extremely worried. Aau stats are very relevant

All part of it. Excelling in the conditions you are in. The best players generally perform well.

Granted, no doubt you can have a bad weekend.

Let's chalk it up to that for now.