Comments for Hoosier Hoops Report http://hoosierhoopsreport.com Featuring Boys' Indiana Basketball Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:59:38 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Sectional Notes: Indianapolis Tech Site by . . http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/sectional-notes-indianapolis-tech-site/comment-page-1/#comment-54 . . Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:59:38 +0000 http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/?p=1416#comment-54 Harry Wills is one of my favorite 2012 guys because of his ability to guard, and has to be one of the better rebounding guards around. Granted part of that comes from Ben Davis's mentality to hit the glass, but he had two double digit rebound games in this sectional. I think college coaches have been concerned with Khristian Smith's grades....I've been told they are where they need to be, but not 100% on that. He could play at a high major if things get in place, or could be a all-conference type of player at a mid major. Quarles has really been a surprise. He's a huge part of Ben Davis's resurgance. He kind of reminds me of Willie Veasley of Butler. In the games I saw, he could knock down the outside shot, but he's got room to improve there. Pike also loses Julian Strickland and Anthony White next year. White's game dropped off significantly as the season went along, as he either lost confidence or just gave in. Strickland isn't flashy, but he will be missed more than anyone realizes. Julian does a bit of everything. His mid-range game is in place, and he shot well from outside for 2 seasons. Harry Wills is one of my favorite 2012 guys because of his ability to guard, and has to be one of the better rebounding guards around. Granted part of that comes from Ben Davis’s mentality to hit the glass, but he had two double digit rebound games in this sectional.

I think college coaches have been concerned with Khristian Smith’s grades….I’ve been told they are where they need to be, but not 100% on that. He could play at a high major if things get in place, or could be a all-conference type of player at a mid major.

Quarles has really been a surprise. He’s a huge part of Ben Davis’s resurgance. He kind of reminds me of Willie Veasley of Butler. In the games I saw, he could knock down the outside shot, but he’s got room to improve there.

Pike also loses Julian Strickland and Anthony White next year. White’s game dropped off significantly as the season went along, as he either lost confidence or just gave in. Strickland isn’t flashy, but he will be missed more than anyone realizes. Julian does a bit of everything. His mid-range game is in place, and he shot well from outside for 2 seasons.

]]> Comment on Sectional Pick’em Contest by tbluedevil http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/sectional-pickem-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-53 tbluedevil Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:16:11 +0000 http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/?p=1394#comment-53 <p>I can't see my sectional pick results. Also, would like to make my regional picks. Thanks! </p> I can’t see my sectional pick results. Also, would like to make my regional picks. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Game: Danville at North Central by longtimehoopsfan http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/danville-at-north-central/comment-page-1/#comment-52 longtimehoopsfan Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:53:15 +0000 http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/?p=1363#comment-52 <p>They played for me a couple of years during the summer when they were younger. Both excellent kids! </p> They played for me a couple of years during the summer when they were younger. Both excellent kids!

]]> Comment on Scout ‘11: Tyler Hall, 6′2″ Point Guard; Danville HS by longtimehoopsfan http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/scout-11-tyler-hall-62-point-guard-danville-hs/comment-page-1/#comment-51 longtimehoopsfan Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:23:48 +0000 http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/?p=1368#comment-51 Yes, Mackey is a senior. He is a very quick, tough defender, very smart and a great shooter. We will lose 6 seniors overall. However, the junior class is very talented and full of specific role players. They obviously will lack varsity minutes because of the situation, however, will have the experience of practicing with a great senior class all this year. Dynamics will change but it should still be a fun year next year. Yes, Mackey is a senior. He is a very quick, tough defender, very smart and a great shooter. We will lose 6 seniors overall. However, the junior class is very talented and full of specific role players. They obviously will lack varsity minutes because of the situation, however, will have the experience of practicing with a great senior class all this year. Dynamics will change but it should still be a fun year next year.

]]> Comment on 3A PREVIEW: 2009-2010 by Jim R http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/3a-preview-2009-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Jim R Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:37:25 +0000 http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/?p=931#comment-50 <p>As soon as I pick them, they'll lose. :) </p> As soon as I pick them, they’ll lose. :)

]]> Comment on Scout ‘11: Tyler Hall, 6′2″ Point Guard; Danville HS by Jim R http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/scout-11-tyler-hall-62-point-guard-danville-hs/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Jim R Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:36:26 +0000 http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/?p=1368#comment-49 <p>Yeah, I'm not sure where I'm going yet. I may end up going to see Gary Wallace at Chesterton, then bolting up to Michigan City to see the Warsaw vs. Merrillville game. </p> <p>Is Mackey a senior? </p> Yeah, I’m not sure where I’m going yet. I may end up going to see Gary Wallace at Chesterton, then bolting up to Michigan City to see the Warsaw vs. Merrillville game.

Is Mackey a senior?

]]> Comment on Scout ‘11: Tyler Hall, 6′2″ Point Guard; Danville HS by longtimehoopsfan http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/scout-11-tyler-hall-62-point-guard-danville-hs/comment-page-1/#comment-48 longtimehoopsfan Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:44:58 +0000 http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/?p=1368#comment-48 Agreed whole heartedly Jim. I certainly meant to only offer another view. Trust me, no one is more disappointed in the North Central game than he, or I for that matter. But one game doesn't make a season and he has had several big games, including a number of double/doubles and a couple near triple doubles, while averaging only about 20 minutes a game (that will happen when you have the largest margin of victory in the state). In addition to your comment about the scoring...It's not only Weidner (who is an amazing and fearless player and person), but Michael Humphrey and Kyle Mackey are both very competant and capable scorers who also look to Carroll and Weidner first. All five starters are very capable of going double digits on any given night, and several of them can, and have put up 20 a few times. Tyler's role has switched to more of a pass first, score second, putting him more in a true point guard role. And yes.....it certainly does all change next year. In the meantime, what an exciting regional coming up this weekend huh? Agreed whole heartedly Jim. I certainly meant to only offer another view. Trust me, no one is more disappointed in the North Central game than he, or I for that matter. But one game doesn’t make a season and he has had several big games, including a number of double/doubles and a couple near triple doubles, while averaging only about 20 minutes a game (that will happen when you have the largest margin of victory in the state).

In addition to your comment about the scoring…It’s not only Weidner (who is an amazing and fearless player and person), but Michael Humphrey and Kyle Mackey are both very competant and capable scorers who also look to Carroll and Weidner first. All five starters are very capable of going double digits on any given night, and several of them can, and have put up 20 a few times. Tyler’s role has switched to more of a pass first, score second, putting him more in a true point guard role.

And yes…..it certainly does all change next year. In the meantime, what an exciting regional coming up this weekend huh?

]]> Comment on Game: Danville at North Central by Jim R http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/danville-at-north-central/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Jim R Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:53:46 +0000 http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/?p=1363#comment-47 <p>Johnson and Carroll will be on the same court in June on the Indiana all-star team. :)</p> <p>I wish I could have gone to this game, but I've seen North Central and Danville quite a bit this year. </p> Johnson and Carroll will be on the same court in June on the Indiana all-star team. :)

I wish I could have gone to this game, but I’ve seen North Central and Danville quite a bit this year.

]]> Comment on Scout ‘11: Tyler Hall, 6′2″ Point Guard; Danville HS by Jim R http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/scout-11-tyler-hall-62-point-guard-danville-hs/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Jim R Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:51:29 +0000 http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/?p=1368#comment-46 Shock's point was relative to that one game. I didn't see it as wide sweeping statement, but I do think in a lot of instances one impression can go a long way with evaluators, especially college coaches who may or may not have a bigger territory to cover. That doesn't mean you can't disagree with him. :) I would disagree with him about the scoring aspect of it. The scoring dynamics of Danville changed when Jordan Weidner moved in, where I think a lot of times last year Hall was the team's second option behind Travis Carroll. Of course that all changes next year. Shock’s point was relative to that one game. I didn’t see it as wide sweeping statement, but I do think in a lot of instances one impression can go a long way with evaluators, especially college coaches who may or may not have a bigger territory to cover. That doesn’t mean you can’t disagree with him. :)
I would disagree with him about the scoring aspect of it. The scoring dynamics of Danville changed when Jordan Weidner moved in, where I think a lot of times last year Hall was the team’s second option behind Travis Carroll. Of course that all changes next year.

]]> Comment on Scout ‘11: Tyler Hall, 6′2″ Point Guard; Danville HS by Jim R http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/scout-11-tyler-hall-62-point-guard-danville-hs/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Jim R Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:51:15 +0000 http://hoosierhoopsreport.com/?p=1368#comment-45 <p>Shock's point was relative to that one game. I didn't see it as wide sweeping statement, but I do think in a lot of instances one impression can go a long way with evaluators, especially college coaches who may or may not have a bigger territory to cover. That doesn't mean you can't disagree with him. :)</p> <p>I would disagree with him about the scoring aspect of it. The scoring dynamics of Danville changed when Jordan Weidner moved in, where I think a lot of times last year Hall was the team's second option behind Travis Carroll. Of course that all changes next year. </p> Shock’s point was relative to that one game. I didn’t see it as wide sweeping statement, but I do think in a lot of instances one impression can go a long way with evaluators, especially college coaches who may or may not have a bigger territory to cover. That doesn’t mean you can’t disagree with him. :)

I would disagree with him about the scoring aspect of it. The scoring dynamics of Danville changed when Jordan Weidner moved in, where I think a lot of times last year Hall was the team’s second option behind Travis Carroll. Of course that all changes next year.

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