Frankly I thought that they just said that cause he's a white guy about the same size who can shoot the three. I haven't seen the same level of athleticism out of Thomas yet.
The next Mayor?
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^This^ Also, they are/were both so fundamentally sound. Absolutely perfect form on their shot.
I love the 100 years of ISU Basketball that Cy.tv has been playing for a while. I know it has been out for some time, but it is great tv when no game is on.
So, you are saying that at comparable points in their careers, Thomas is a better 3-point shooter than Hoiberg! Nice!
If Matt is squared up with feet set, it's almost a guarantee it will go in. He's not as consistent running off screens and hitting them.. Yet.
At this point 6 games is, I compare him to a junior year thug life Scotty C
At this point 6 games is, I compare him to a junior year thug life Scotty C
only took matt 6 games to make more three's than fred did in his entire frosh year.
completely different players, but they are both white and muscular.
completely different players, but they are both white and muscular.
Since he is from Wisconsin I'd say "Mayor" is s a stretch. He may achieve Diplomatic Ambassador status though at some point.
It amazes me that Thomas and Morris can be so young but already play the game with more IQ than some of our seniors from last year. Those guys had so much talent, but didn't understand how to let the game come to them. Monte and Matt almost always make the right play.
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Overall, I agree with your thought about their BB IQs. However, they do need to work on bringing the ball up against the press.
The thing with Matt is that he barely makes any mistakes or stupid passes/plays. Last night when he got the ball in the wing, he could of shot a 3 but did a pump fake drove the lane and caused the interior defense to close in on him and hit Niang in stride for a easy layup, that's a awesome play out of a freshman.
He is very solid and built. He'll only get stronger after a year of lifting too. Honestly think he could average 16-18 ppg by his junior/senior year. Monte and Matt do not play like freshman at all. They could be one of the best point guard-guard combos in the big 12 in a few years. Maybe like a Stinson-Blalock duo in terms of production
He is very solid and built. He'll only get stronger after a year of lifting too. Honestly think he could average 16-18 ppg by his junior/senior year. Monte and Matt do not play like freshman at all. They could be one of the best point guard-guard combos in the big 12 in a few years. Maybe like a Stinson-Blalock duo in terms of production
I love Matt's game, it is just solid all around. We all knew about his jumpshot, but his ability to put the ball on the floor and his decision making has been great as well. I've also been impressed by his ability to rebound in traffice. During the BYU game, and on a few other occasions since then, he has been able to collect some difficult rebounds in traffic. If anything, I'd like to see him more confident in shooting from 3. I think he is still passing up some shots I imagine Fred would want him taking.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Fred's pro career colors how his college career is remembered. Fred was such a complete player. His junior year he averaged over 20 pts, and nearly 4 assists and 7 rebounds a game. That's more assists than Holloway averaged. That's more boards than 6'10" Michalik averaged. He shot the most FT on the team, not because he was getting fouled on spot-up threes but because he was driving.
I like Matt and I really hope he turns out to be like Fred. But, like Scotty before him, I feel like our white shooters always get compared to Fred rather than the players who really should. If anyone on this team should be compared to Fred, it's Kane (points, assists and rebounds). But you'll probably never hear that comparison...
I like Matt and I really hope he turns out to be like Fred. But, like Scotty before him, I feel like our white shooters always get compared to Fred rather than the players who really should. If anyone on this team should be compared to Fred, it's Kane (points, assists and rebounds). But you'll probably never hear that comparison...
I was most impressed with the shots he knocked down at clutch times against BYU. Very poised for a freshman.
Completely agree. Fred also could play the point, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with Thomas at the point in a pinch at this time.
The most impressive thing about Matt was that he was able to jump on the floor and contribute in ways other than just a shooter. Both Thomas and Morris look solid so far but we wont really know what we have them IMO until big 12 play. Things do look good though, we should have a very versatile 8 man rotation going in to conference play, thats more than Fred has had at his disposal in the past.
