Portsmouth Invitational

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3660

I attended this last year, but I'm unfortunately not going to be able to make it this year.
Good luck to Hardy. Nice honor.

brownlee amongst the snubs listed

http://www.portsmouthinvitational.com/boxscores/2011_Game_5.html

Hardy had 15 points, 3 rebs, 4 assists (only 1 TO) and was 5-15 from the field(no made threes) in his first game

He plays again tomorrow night.

http://www.nba.com/2011/news/features/04/08/portsmouth-day2/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2
Pittsburgh's Gilbert Brown led Cherry, Bekaert & Holland with 19 points on 9-for-16 shooting. Dwight Hardy of St. John's added 15 points and four assists.

Billed as a two trapped in a one's body, Hardy, who actually started at the point this season for the Red Storm, did a nice job running the offense and balancing his ability to score with making sure to initiate his team's offensive sets. Though he lacks special physical tools, Hardy has a great offensive feel and is a surprisingly good finisher near the basket. Not the type of player who comes through the NBA's front door, but may have a chance to sneak in the back door down the road.

This is pretty cool. Glad Hardy got the nod. I do know some people out there so I'll see what else I can find out about it.

http://www.portsmouthinvitational.com/boxscores/2011_Game_8.html


Hardy had 10 points 8 assists (only 1 turnover) 4 rebounds and 4 steals.  5 for 12 shooting (0 for 1 from three) .

It looks like he matched up against Corey Fisher and held his own.  He plays in the championship tonight at 8PM.  He will play against Rick Jackson and Jimmy Butler tonight.

http://www.nba.com/2011/news/features/04/09/portsmouth-day-3/index.html

Dwight Hardy of St. John's had another solid floor game, finishing with 10 points, eight assists, four rebounds and four steals. An All-Big East First Team Selection this season, Hardy is a scorer first and foremost, but does it within the flow of the game. What sets him apart in this setting is his ability to get by a defender, take contact and finish near the basket. This camp is usually loaded with guards who take poor shots. Hardy has yet to take a poor shot in two games, and has also focused on getting his teammates involved.

http://www.portsmouthinvitational.com/boxscores/2011_Game_12.html

Hardy's team lost in the final but he had 20 points 5 rebounds and 4 assists(3 TOs).  He was 8-16 from the field (2-8 from three).

http://www.nba.com/2011/news/features/04/10/portsmouth-day-4/index.html

"Dwight Hardy of St. John's led all scorers with 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting, again showing the ability to get in the lane and finish. Primarily a scorer, Hardy handled the point well this week, finishing third at the PIT in assists (5.3 apg). He's not the kind of player who comes in the front door to the NBA these days, but he has some tools and a nice overall feel for the game, especially offensively."

Evaluation and stats: http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2011/4/11/2103325/st-johns-dwight-hardy-evaluation-grade-portsmouth-invitational-nba-scouts

Peter

thanks for the info on Dwight.  was there anyone who overwhelmed versus their preconceived abilities?  anyone who was a major disappointment?

I think Jimmy Butler and Vernon Macklin impressed some, according to NBA and the Hoops Report. Maybe Andrew Goudelock as well. A lot of guys didn't do what they needed to really impress, but all of these participants are marginal NBA candidates at this point - D-Leaguers with potential and foreign players.

Per Draft Express....  Hardy is named All-Portsmouth Invitational Tournament Second-Team:


Dwight Hardy, 6-2, Senior, Guard, St. John's
15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.7 TO, 1.7 steals 41.9% FG, 16.7% 3FG, 77.8% FT

Kyle Nelson

Dwight Hardy powered St. John's through an overachieving regular season and to a surprise NCAA tournament berth as a senior. He did the same at Portsmouth, showcasing his scoring instinct while averaging 15 points per game and leading his team to a second place finish.

At 6'2 with a decent 196-pound frame and above-average athleticism, Hardy is clearly undersized for a shooting guard—the position he played this season.

Hardy managed to score the ball effectively in this setting, and he made an impressive 51.6% of his field goal attempts inside of the arc. Utilizing a deceptively quick first step and his impressive separation abilities and scoring instincts, he was a threat to pull up from mid-range or to slash to the basket, usually finishing or drawing a foul. Though his lack of ideal size and explosiveness will likely hinder him at the next level, he scored a majority of his points inside of the arc and was easily one of the best shot creators at Portsmouth.

He did struggle shooting the basketball from the perimeter; however, making just two of 12 three point field goals. His shooting form actually looks solid and he is equally capable of shooting off of the dribble and with his feet set, though his mechanics get shakier with distance. The 37.5% he shot from 3-point range over his career at St. John's likely tells us a lot more about his perimeter shooting prowess than his performance here.

Where Hardy may struggle to convince NBA decision makers is with his ability to run a team, something he doesn't have a great deal of experience doing, as evidenced by the 1.9 assists he averaged this season, compared with 2.2 turnovers.

He made very few bad decisions on the floor at the PIT, but he was unable to maintain a point guard's natural balance of scoring and distributing. He had tunnel vision in scoring mode and passed up his own offense as a distributor. Furthermore, there was little overlap. While his ability to operate out of the pick and roll, in particular, showed that he could potentially transition into a combo-guard down the road, his scoring instincts ultimately seem better suited for the shooting guard position.

Hardy's defense is another issue as well, as he shows average lateral quickness and doesn't play with great energy on this end of the floor. He lacks the lateral quickness to stay in front of quicker guards and his overall effort was just average, especially evident when he passively ran under screens. He must improve his defense at the next level given his physical limitations as an undersized shooting guard.

Ultimately, while Hardy's lack of size may hamper him from being drafted, his performance at Portsmouth reinforced the notion that he has legitimate potential to compete at a high level of international basketball. Even if he doesn't make the NBA on his first go-around, he is someone that could get picked up down the road, as he's obviously a skilled offensive player with a good feel for the game and penchant for clutch play.

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Second-Team-3678/

Hardy only measured a hair over 6 foot.  He was very quick in the speed drills.   

http://www.nbadraft.net/2011-portsmouth-invitational-tournament-measurements

Hardy only measured a hair over 6 foot.  He was very quick in the speed drills.   

http://www.nbadraft.net/2011-portsmouth-invitational-tournament-measurements

Looking at those measurements are great.  I did a quick scan for guys I'm familiar with and all were 1-2 inches shorter than their college mentioned height.

Would be nice to have 2 St Johns alumni in the NBA

Quote from: gman on April 22, 2011, 10:13:02 AM

Hardy only measured a hair over 6 foot.  He was very quick in the speed drills.   

http://www.nbadraft.net/2011-portsmouth-invitational-tournament-measurements

Looking at those measurements are great.  I did a quick scan for guys I'm familiar with and all were 1-2 inches shorter than their college mentioned height.

I was surprised at how much more athletic Hardy was compared to Corey Fisher.  Now that was a guy who would have owned the point for us and possibly  been spared the whole Portsmouth deal. Instead he fell for that 3/4 guard BS at Nova and got lost in the shuffle like Reynolds did. A good example of a lousy recruiting decision by a top prospect. 

Quote from: Moose on April 22, 2011, 10:18:47 AM

Quote from: gman on April 22, 2011, 10:13:02 AM

Hardy only measured a hair over 6 foot.  He was very quick in the speed drills.   

http://www.nbadraft.net/2011-portsmouth-invitational-tournament-measurements

Looking at those measurements are great.  I did a quick scan for guys I'm familiar with and all were 1-2 inches shorter than their college mentioned height.

I was surprised at how much more athletic Hardy was compared to Corey Fisher.  Now that was a guy who would have owned the point for us and possibly  been spared the whole Portsmouth deal. Instead he fell for that 3/4 guard BS at Nova and got lost in the shuffle like Reynolds did. A good example of a lousy recruiting decision by a top prospect. 

Norm couldnt offer Fi$her what Jay Wright had brought to the table

Quote from: bobre45 on April 22, 2011, 01:47:34 PM

Quote from: Moose on April 22, 2011, 10:18:47 AM

Quote from: gman on April 22, 2011, 10:13:02 AM

Hardy only measured a hair over 6 foot.  He was very quick in the speed drills.   

http://www.nbadraft.net/2011-portsmouth-invitational-tournament-measurements

Looking at those measurements are great.  I did a quick scan for guys I'm familiar with and all were 1-2 inches shorter than their college mentioned height.

I was surprised at how much more athletic Hardy was compared to Corey Fisher.  Now that was a guy who would have owned the point for us and possibly  been spared the whole Portsmouth deal. Instead he fell for that 3/4 guard BS at Nova and got lost in the shuffle like Reynolds did. A good example of a lousy recruiting decision by a top prospect. 

Norm couldnt offer Fi$her what Jay Wright had brought to the table

Unfortunately sometimes it all comes out in the wa$$$h

 Norm couldn't close the deal on anyone.  Fisher was the kid that i wanted from the time he was a soph in high school.  All water under the bridge now.   Being in the legit discussion for the top high school talent once again is a great feeling as a fan.

Quote from: gman on April 22, 2011, 10:13:02 AM

Hardy only measured a hair over 6 foot.  He was very quick in the speed drills.   

http://www.nbadraft.net/2011-portsmouth-invitational-tournament-measurements

Looking at those measurements are great.  I did a quick scan for guys I'm familiar with and all were 1-2 inches shorter than their college mentioned height.

Couldn't believe McGhee was only 6'8

Norm couldn't close the deal on anyone.  Fisher was the kid that i wanted from the time he was a soph in high school.  All water under the bridge now.   Being in the legit discussion for the top high school talent once again is a great feeling as a fan.

It's just a shame how many kids wound up in Palookaville because SJU was too cheap to hire a respectable coach.  We had starter minutes available in MSG and Norm couldn't give them away.  Amazing.