Point Pettaway

[hhcmatt]

From the guys that brought you "Point Talley" comes the possibility of Terran Pettaway running the point.

 

https://twitter.com/HuskerExtraBR/status/313740940114284545

 

Just because he's capable doesn't mean it will ever happen though.

[leonidas]

From the guys that brought you "Point Talley" comes the possibility of Terran Pettaway running the point.

 

https://twitter.com/HuskerExtraBR/status/313740940114284545

 

Just because he's capable doesn't mean it will ever happen though.

 

And somewhere Benny Parker cries.

[hhcmatt]

From the guys that brought you "Point Talley" comes the possibility of Terran Pettaway running the point.

 

https://twitter.com/HuskerExtraBR/status/313740940114284545

 

Just because he's capable doesn't mean it will ever happen though.

 

And somewhere Benny Parker cries.

 

Parker has the handles and the quickness.  If he can consistently hit a jumper he'll be in the mix.

I think the remark from Miles and my sensationalist topic title speaks more towards the flexibility of Pettaway as opposed to him playing point.

[Daledangdarn]

I heard hes going to play enforcer.

 

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[leonidas]

 

From the guys that brought you "Point Talley" comes the possibility of Terran Pettaway running the point.

 

https://twitter.com/HuskerExtraBR/status/313740940114284545

 

Just because he's capable doesn't mean it will ever happen though.

 

And somewhere Benny Parker cries.

 

Parker has the handles and the quickness.  If he can consistently hit a jumper he'll be in the mix.

I think the remark from Miles and my sensationalist topic title speaks more towards the flexibility of Pettaway as opposed to him playing point.

 

Understood.  It was more just a joke about from Benny's perspective, he can't be feeling confident right now.

 

He gets passed over for playing time this year when there's no true PG left, Miles has made numerous comments about not having a PG who can drive to the basket, and while innocent enough, now Miles has said that Petteway can also play PG. 

[MandRHusker]

I saw a portion of a scrimmage one day. Half the time Biggs initiated the offense and the other half Petteway initiated the offense. Petteway has a very quick first step and excellent handles. He seemed to be able to penetrate against our first team whenever he wanted and would either create his own shot or dish out to wide open team mates. He is creative 15 feet in and very much so around the basket. He did not look to shoot the 3 very well. Unless Benny, Biggs or Webster really step up, I would not be surprised at all with a Talley like scenario and Petteway handling the point.

[Norm Peterson]

Thing that made Talley tally, though, was his ability to hit the perimeter J.  I like what M&R says about Petteway's ability to drive and dish (or take the shot himself), but we need a guy with the ball in his hands who can drain it.  I think Webster gives us that and if Webster can also drive ...   I mean, I don't think Miles is a coach who thinks he only wants one guy on the floor who can handle the ball.  It'd be a bonus if Petteway spent his off-season working on a textbook jump shot.  Hopefully we get that from Webster, and any offensive improvements Benny gives us are just bonus.  That's what I'm hoping for anyway.

[TheKamdyMan]

Thing that made Talley tally, though, was his ability to hit the perimeter J.  I like what M&R says about Petteway's ability to drive and dish (or take the shot himself), but we need a guy with the ball in his hands who can drain it.  I think Webster gives us that and if Webster can also drive ...   I mean, I don't think Miles is a coach who thinks he only wants one guy on the floor who can handle the ball.  It'd be a bonus if Petteway spent his off-season working on a textbook jump shot.  Hopefully we get that from Webster, and any offensive improvements Benny gives us are just bonus.  That's what I'm hoping for anyway.

 

If he can penetrate and actually score then Im all for him being the pg as there will be a few guys that can hit from range but to have him be able to drive the lane and draw defenders to dish out that only helps a guy like Gallegos, Fuller, Shields, etc to hit the outside shot.   Im not sold on Websters 3pt ability after seeing his full games as well as his stats from the U-19 team he was on where he shot 19% from long range.

[Cazzie22]

A player at any position that can beat their defender off the dribble is a must have for next year's team.  When the jump shots fell, NU was tough, when they didn't...it was tough for NU.

[nustudent]

 

From the guys that brought you "Point Talley" comes the possibility of Terran Pettaway running the point.

 

https://twitter.com/HuskerExtraBR/status/313740940114284545

 

Just because he's capable doesn't mean it will ever happen though.

 

And somewhere Benny Parker cries.

 

Parker has the handles and the quickness.  If he can consistently hit a jumper he'll be in the mix.

I think the remark from Miles and my sensationalist topic title speaks more towards the flexibility of Pettaway as opposed to him playing point.

Just don't see it with Parker.

[bkamler]

 

From the guys that brought you "Point Talley" comes the possibility of Terran Pettaway running the point.

 

https://twitter.com/HuskerExtraBR/status/313740940114284545

 

Just because he's capable doesn't mean it will ever happen though.

 

And somewhere Benny Parker cries.

 

Parker has the handles and the quickness.  If he can consistently hit a jumper he'll be in the mix.

I think the remark from Miles and my sensationalist topic title speaks more towards the flexibility of Pettaway as opposed to him playing point.

I was a Parker fan when he got here. However, he is not a real good ball handler and it looks like he can't shot a lick. It looks to me like he has no confidence and that probably won't get better when he has some real competition next year. I think he should redshirt myself if he doesn't transfer to a lower division.

[colhusker]

I always enjoy when Cazzie posts.

[BigTexHusker]

Next year's team will be decidedly different in it's offensive make-up.  This season, we had one guy who could get his own shot and get consistent paint touches from the perimeter (Talley) and two catch and shoot guys (Shavon and Ray).  The offense Miles prefers to run in the past doesn't have a true single PG instigating things in the half court.  Though against pressure in the full court he likes to have someone he trusts bring it up consistently.  His best offenses have always been where minimum two guys have the ability to create and preferably three, and there are many catch and shoot options available on penetration.

 

I've said on this forum a couple of times I believe that Terran is the real deal.  I don't think those outside Texas can appreciate just how elite the state of basketball is in this area.  I may sound over-dramatic, but players raised in this environment are hardened and sharpened at a level that far exceeds 90% of other areas in this country, IMO.  

 

Doesn't mean they're always better players, but more often than not, they are proven and tested when they head off to school.  Dallas and Houston are chalked full of elite prospects every single year.  These two cities might as well be one when it comes to the long-term development of these guys.  They play almost weekly against one another on the travel circuit, and Terran is certainly a byproduct of that.

 

I promise you he'll be able to create for himself and for others.  I've seen Biggs do the same, though to a lesser degree, especially on the creating for others front.  I've seen Hawkins do it at will against the best competition, and though I've never seen him personally, I believe Tai will be able to as well, based on the highlights I've seen.

 

That's three guys I've seen with my own two eyes do it, and a fourth who I firmly believe can do it.  Versus one guy who could do it this season.  Additionally, next season will have Ray, Shavon, Fuller, and Hawkins who are all proven catch and shoot guys.  Biggs is streaky, but can shoot, and Terran can as well.  Add in the front line of Walt and Rivers who are also very capable shooters (and more importantly, floor spacers) and next year's offense will look entirely different than this season's did.

[Norm Peterson]

And, BigTex, just to add to what you're saying, the roster isn't quite set for next year.  Still could be some changes coming.  Looks like we're still hard at it on the recruiting trail and we might yet still land a guy or two who could change the complection of the roster and the lineup, depending.  The question in my mind remains who is going to make us better than we were this year? 

 

For as much as people complained about Ubel's inadequacies, he's a strong kid with some bulk and able to defend the post.  Andre might not have contributed much, so not going to say I'm worried about that loss.  But it won't be enough for Pitchford to simply replace Ubel.  We've got to upgrade, right?  Not sure we're even at the point of replacing him, let alone improving on him, but we'll see.  And same with Talley.  Not sure we're even to the point of replacing him, let alone improving on him, but we'll see.

 

It'll be very interesting to see how all the pieces fit together next year.  One thing I'm sure of is that all the minutes the returning players got this year will make them better next year.

[leonidas]

And, BigTex, just to add to what you're saying, the roster isn't quite set for next year.  Still could be some changes coming.  Looks like we're still hard at it on the recruiting trail and we might yet still land a guy or two who could change the complection of the roster and the lineup, depending.  The question in my mind remains who is going to make us better than we were this year? 

 

For as much as people complained about Ubel's inadequacies, he's a strong kid with some bulk and able to defend the post.  Andre might not have contributed much, so not going to say I'm worried about that loss.  But it won't be enough for Pitchford to simply replace Ubel.  We've got to upgrade, right?  Not sure we're even at the point of replacing him, let alone improving on him, but we'll see.  And same with Talley.  Not sure we're even to the point of replacing him, let alone improving on him, but we'll see.

 

It'll be very interesting to see how all the pieces fit together next year.  One thing I'm sure of is that all the minutes the returning players got this year will make them better next year.

 

Miles at least thinks we'll have more talent.  He doesn't know how the new players will adapt to pressure but he said that next year's team will be more talented.

[Concrete]

I think it's also important to note that the majority of these guys are going to be in Lincoln for 3-4 more years.  We all want immediate results, but the fact is we have our core group of players set for the foreseeable future in Webster (FR), Hawkins (FR), Fuller (FR), Petteway (SO), Pitchford (SO), Shields (SO), and hopefully Atewe (FR).  That's 6, maybe 7 players locked in until 2016 (hopefully) that are way more athletically/physically talented than probably 90% of our players in the past 10 years.  Even if things are rough next year, it's very hard to not remain optimistic for year 3, 4, 5, etc. of Miles' tenure.

[GATA]

I think it's also important to note that the majority of these guys are going to be in Lincoln for 3-4 more years.  We all want immediate results, but the fact is we have our core group of players set for the foreseeable future in Webster (FR), Hawkins (FR), Fuller (FR), Petteway (SO), Pitchford (SO), Shields (SO), and hopefully Atewe (FR).  That's 6, maybe 7 players locked in until 2016 (hopefully) that are way more athletically/physically talented than probably 90% of our players in the past 10 years.  Even if things are rough next year, it's very hard to not remain optimistic for year 3, 4, 5, etc. of Miles' tenure.

 

Well said.

[hskr4life]

I heard hes going to play enforcer.

 

I'll take a guy who wants to knock the Jayhawks around a little bit!

[Huskerpapa]

This team will have talent, depth and improved athletism.  The measurables should be much better.  It is always the intangibles though that allows a good team to become great.  I wonder who will step forward and be the leader in summer drills and so forth?  Rivers?  Shavon?  Ray?  It may be interesting.

[BigTexHusker]

In B1G play in particular, I see next season's team almost polar opposites of this season's team.  All conference season long, I thought our strength was our ability to defend and control an opposition's offensive output by controlling tempo.  Next season, I think we'll have a very difficult time hanging our hat on defense to keep us in games, primarily because we won't have traditional bigs who can clog up the middle and deter teams from perimeter penetration (without going to a zone).

 

On the other hand, where we struggled offensively this season, I think it will become our strength next year.  I think we'll have to outscore and work to control games by adding possessions, rather than limiting them like we were forced to this year.  We'll get to the free throw line more effectively and more often, helping us add points while the clock is stopped.  We should be able to press more often and with more success in the full court.  All of which would help make scoring our chief asset and help offset the struggles I think we'll have on defense in the half court.

[bison husker]

And, BigTex, just to add to what you're saying, the roster isn't quite set for next year.  Still could be some changes coming.  Looks like we're still hard at it on the recruiting trail and we might yet still land a guy or two who could change the complection of the roster and the lineup, depending.  The question in my mind remains who is going to make us better than we were this year? 

 

For as much as people complained about Ubel's inadequacies, he's a strong kid with some bulk and able to defend the post.  Andre might not have contributed much, so not going to say I'm worried about that loss.  But it won't be enough for Pitchford to simply replace Ubel.  We've got to upgrade, right?  Not sure we're even at the point of replacing him, let alone improving on him, but we'll see.  And same with Talley.  Not sure we're even to the point of replacing him, let alone improving on him, but we'll see.

 

It'll be very interesting to see how all the pieces fit together next year.  One thing I'm sure of is that all the minutes the returning players got this year will make them better next year.

This is my thinking too, I think we will have overall more talent but not sure about better players than our seniors in Talley and Ubel provided.  Those two will be big players to replace and I don't see it with the players sitting out or coming in.  Andre was not a player but he did take up space and make teams not able to penetrate the lane easily.  Will be interesting to see how the new guys improve the team if the do.

[MandRHusker]

And, BigTex, just to add to what you're saying, the roster isn't quite set for next year.  Still could be some changes coming.  Looks like we're still hard at it on the recruiting trail and we might yet still land a guy or two who could change the complection of the roster and the lineup, depending.  The question in my mind remains who is going to make us better than we were this year? 

 

For as much as people complained about Ubel's inadequacies, he's a strong kid with some bulk and able to defend the post.  Andre might not have contributed much, so not going to say I'm worried about that loss.  But it won't be enough for Pitchford to simply replace Ubel.  We've got to upgrade, right?  Not sure we're even at the point of replacing him, let alone improving on him, but we'll see.  And same with Talley.  Not sure we're even to the point of replacing him, let alone improving on him, but we'll see.

 

It'll be very interesting to see how all the pieces fit together next year.  One thing I'm sure of is that all the minutes the returning players got this year will make them better next year.

This is my thinking too, I think we will have overall more talent but not sure about better players than our seniors in Talley and Ubel provided.  Those two will be big players to replace and I don't see it with the players sitting out or coming in.  Andre was not a player but he did take up space and make teams not able to penetrate the lane easily.  Will be interesting to see how the new guys improve the team if the do.

I remember people saying the same thing, or worse, coming in to this past season. I'm not saying I know for certain that we'll have players step up like Ubel and Talley stepped up, but nobody expected them to step up as well as they did! I suspect that Coach Miles and staff had something to do with that also.