So as you all know on Friday Hilton Madness was on Friday and I wanted to post some of my observations after seeing these guys in person and see if y'all agree with me.
First: Lindell Wigginton is going to be a stud, for a Freshman he's well built and is a freak athlete. His 3pt shot is alright but not something we should expect him to shoot at a high clip, in this regard he reminds me of monte a lot where he'll make enough to keep you honest but he's much better at driving it on you. (Pretty much everything I expected) What was a pleasant surprise is his personality which came out a little on the court and when JW was interviewing him, he has this fun air of cockyness about him that reminds me a lot of when Niang was a freshmen(and pretty much his entire college career).
Second: Terrence Lewis has a very pretty long ball and good size. Right now he's pretty thin and will need to add more muscle before we should expect him to be a consistent high level contributor but he's the obvious backup SG right now and second best 3pt shooter behind Donnie Jack. He reminds me a lot of Peter Jok (I know, I know it pains me to reference a hawk but bare with me) not only in looks but in size and style coming out of high school, yes i watched both in person. I would not surprise me if TL gets close to Naz/Matt's 3pt record by the time its all said and done as he will be the designated 3pt sniper for the team for the foreseeable future.
Next: Cam Lard looked good, I can't really say anything to his defense since they do that sort of thing during HM but he ran the floor well (when he actually ran) and plays above the rim, reminds me a lot like Mckay but thicker. I would actually go as far as saying he projects to be comparable to a Thomas Robinson from KU type of player. I'm sure there are better comparisons but that was what immediately came to mind.
Solo: hasn't really changed from what I saw last year
Jakolby Long: he didn't play in the scrimmage but his 3pt shot still looks super weird and slow and unless he's really good at getting to the rim I don't see him playing much again this year. He just seems like he would be a liability on offense and it makes me sad to say it as I had high hopes for him out of high school but I wouldn't be surprised if he transfers after this season.
Zoran Talley: Was a nice surprise I think he probably starts right away this season with Hans still an unknown, I could also see him being 6th man if lard starts depending on matchups). He reminds me of Will Clyburn, good size, long with a decent shot.
Hans/ Beverly: Hans didn't play and his shoot around didn't really tell me anything either. I don't think we'll know what he really is until Feb. Beverly is short, he has the size of a pudgy SG but his shot is nothing special. I expect him to be 7th or 8th off the bench
DJ and Babb: nothing new from what we've already seen from them
Marial Shayok: this guy is a dude, think deandre kane lite he should really push LW this year in practice like Kane did for Morris.
Token Iowa white guy: he can dunk and plays hard. Thats all i have to say about that...
Let me know what you guys think.
First: Lindell Wigginton is going to be a stud, for a Freshman he's well built and is a freak athlete. His 3pt shot is alright but not something we should expect him to shoot at a high clip, in this regard he reminds me of monte a lot where he'll make enough to keep you honest but he's much better at driving it on you. (Pretty much everything I expected) What was a pleasant surprise is his personality which came out a little on the court and when JW was interviewing him, he has this fun air of cockyness about him that reminds me a lot of when Niang was a freshmen(and pretty much his entire college career).
Second: Terrence Lewis has a very pretty long ball and good size. Right now he's pretty thin and will need to add more muscle before we should expect him to be a consistent high level contributor but he's the obvious backup SG right now and second best 3pt shooter behind Donnie Jack. He reminds me a lot of Peter Jok (I know, I know it pains me to reference a hawk but bare with me) not only in looks but in size and style coming out of high school, yes i watched both in person. I would not surprise me if TL gets close to Naz/Matt's 3pt record by the time its all said and done as he will be the designated 3pt sniper for the team for the foreseeable future.
Next: Cam Lard looked good, I can't really say anything to his defense since they do that sort of thing during HM but he ran the floor well (when he actually ran) and plays above the rim, reminds me a lot like Mckay but thicker. I would actually go as far as saying he projects to be comparable to a Thomas Robinson from KU type of player. I'm sure there are better comparisons but that was what immediately came to mind.
Solo: hasn't really changed from what I saw last year
Jakolby Long: he didn't play in the scrimmage but his 3pt shot still looks super weird and slow and unless he's really good at getting to the rim I don't see him playing much again this year. He just seems like he would be a liability on offense and it makes me sad to say it as I had high hopes for him out of high school but I wouldn't be surprised if he transfers after this season.
Zoran Talley: Was a nice surprise I think he probably starts right away this season with Hans still an unknown, I could also see him being 6th man if lard starts depending on matchups). He reminds me of Will Clyburn, good size, long with a decent shot.
Hans/ Beverly: Hans didn't play and his shoot around didn't really tell me anything either. I don't think we'll know what he really is until Feb. Beverly is short, he has the size of a pudgy SG but his shot is nothing special. I expect him to be 7th or 8th off the bench
DJ and Babb: nothing new from what we've already seen from them
Marial Shayok: this guy is a dude, think deandre kane lite he should really push LW this year in practice like Kane did for Morris.
Token Iowa white guy: he can dunk and plays hard. Thats all i have to say about that...
Let me know what you guys think.
