Xavier Pinson -> Mizzou -> LSU

[millerhusker]

2 hours ago, hhcmatt said:

 

The takeaway from our team last year was that we played almost as well if not better without Teddy Allen, a talented offensive player. We have a core of guys that seem to work together; It seems prudent to consider whether or not a talented player like Pinson is going to be a fit because we want to move forward, not sideways.

This. It’s not always addition by addition. 
I don’t think Shamiel Stevenson is a good fit for us, but I do think he could be a contributor on a lot of high major teams. I actually think he’d be a good fit at Ohio State. But I don’t think he’d work out with Chris Collins at Northwestern. 

 

Pinson is absolutely a high level player. It’s about putting the puzzle pieces together. 

Edited March 25, 2021 by millerhusker

[Red Don]

4 hours ago, hhcmatt said:

To expand upon Teddy, here are some efficiency numbers vs top 100 teams last year

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Circling around back on topic: Is Pinson a guy who can exist with  McGowens et al.?

Despite shooting a ton last year he was a PG who passed the ball in an offense not necessary geared to pass the ball off.  I'm really hopeful on him being a good fit.

 

 

In the comparison with Teddy Allen,  if we do get Xavier Pinson I'm hoping the difference is Teddy was not a Point Guard, or expected to play like one (that is initiating the offensive sets) while Pinson is, and will be expected to act like one.

[Huskerpapa]

This kid has us in his final 4.

[basketballjones]

I feel like we're the type of school that a player like this doesn't have us in his top 4 unless we're like right there. 

Like, if someone asks you what your favorite colors are, and you say red, blue, yellow, and Vinaceous, meaning wine-colored, but not all wine, just the reds, you probably really like that color. 

Edited April 6, 2021 by basketballjones

[huskerbill85]

Word a few weeks ago he was Arkansas or Auburn bound 

[hhcmatt]

LSU

 

You'll note that LSU wasn't in his top 4 and they employ a coach on tape about a "strong-ass offer" when trying to buy a guy in 2017

[basketballjones]

LOLOLOL

This is hilarious. Same with Walker Kessler from UNC to Auburn. You know something shady happened here. Kessler was almost a lock to either return to UNC to play for Davis or go to Gonzaga. 

[jayschool]

On 4/12/2021 at 11:57 AM, hhcmatt said:

LSU

 

You'll note that LSU wasn't in his top 4 and they employ a coach on tape about a "strong-ass offer" when trying to buy a guy in 2017

In the words of B.B. King, "You gotta pay the cost to be the boss."

 

 

[colhusker]

To use a Buffalo Springfield theme on this one - There's something happen here, what it is ain't exactly clear.

Edited April 13, 2021 by colhusker

[atskooc]

38 minutes ago, colhusker said:

To use a CSNY theme on this one - There's something happen here, what it is ain't exactly clear.

That was Buffalo Springfield.

[colhusker]

43 minutes ago, atskooc said:

That was Buffalo Springfield.

Damn it you are correct.  Is this Monday still?