Tamin Lipsey Commits
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He reminds me of Toussaint unfortunately.
I thought he made some heads up plays, was good at drawing fouls and was crafty getting to the rim against a team that was longer and more athletic than Ames. He probably needs a little more arc on this free throws and jump shot. Echoing what others have said, he’s not overly athletic, I worry a tad about him staying in front of guys in the Big 12. Of course, maybe anyone would look sluggish when they play the whole game. I’m a random person with a an opinion but I think with college S&C and not being forced into being the number one scoring option he’ll be fine.
One - based upon that, I was not impressed.
And, for the person who asked, I watched the whole game.
And, I totally trust and believe in TJ. Great person and coach.
Of course, that is a minimal sample size. Hopefully just a bad night. I had a close friend who coached at ISU, and other places. He said if there is a D1 talent on the floor or field, you should be able to tell immediately. Lipsey did not stand out last night. Sorry - just what I observed.
The little bit I've seen him....I've walked away with the same thoughts. Trusting the staff though and rooting for Lipsey to have a great career as a Cyclone.
I think Lipsey will be a good college player. He is a pg that will excel with better talent around him.
You can tell a D1 player on the floor when they play in Iowa. When you’re the only D1 player going against 4 D1 players, it changes the playing field. He didn’t look amazing against Waukee last year either.
His shot is his biggest weakness. He has elite defense and ball handling skills for a high schooler and finishes well.
Ames doesn’t have a post. When they go against a kid like Bol last night or Biliew from Waukee, Lipsey is limited to just shooting.
While he will certainly see 7 footers at Iowa State, he will also have reliable posts who the 7 footers will have to respect. From there, he will make great decisions.
His shot is his biggest weakness. He has elite defense and ball handling skills for a high schooler and finishes well.
Ames doesn’t have a post. When they go against a kid like Bol last night or Biliew from Waukee, Lipsey is limited to just shooting.
While he will certainly see 7 footers at Iowa State, he will also have reliable posts who the 7 footers will have to respect. From there, he will make great decisions.
Lipsey will be a great pg for us. His handle, vision, and high iq combined with his sneaky athleticism and tenacity on D give him a shot at being in the second tier of all time pgs at ISU. Don't see him being mentioned with the likes of Tinsley, Monte, and maybe even Stinson but will be right there in the mix with anybody else. Maybe I'm wrong but I just see this kid being a true pg for us and the glue that holds everything together.
I have watched a decent amount of Lipsey highlights prior to last night’s game and I am happy he will be a Cyclone. I saw him limping out there a bit last night. Did not look great last night overall. I agree in general with the premise that D1 talent should stand out (even in comparison to teammates). He didn’t seem to have that gear last night. But anyone expecting another Tyrese Hunter will probably be disappointed. Not on the same tier athletically and similar shot issues. Lipsey has good vision and passing. Good handle and agility. Just not as explosive as a guy like Hunter. He will be a good defender for his size. I think we see a different version of him if fully healthy, playing in smaller spurts, and when he gets coached to play with the level of intensity we are see from the Cyclones this year. I have hope that he will become a knock down shooter as well by the end of his ISU career.
He is a pass 1st PG who does not turn the ball over, and is a borderline elite ball handler. At least to start his career he will be more of a Jacy Holloway type guy.
He will be able to come in without any pressure to be the guy with Hunter running the show. All he has to do with his minutes is play hard and be smart, get better everyday. It’s a cliche but it’s true
Yes. Play good defense, play smart on offense, and backup Hunter. Lipsey will have the easiest job on the team next season.
Why are people questioning his athleticism? Isn't the kid an elite track star? He's got some amazing football highlights. Maybe he can't jump out of the gym, but he seems like a plus athlete to me.
