Best backcourt in Big East?

I think Boatwright blows up this season for Uconn. I think he goes pro after this season.  Their backcourt is small, but athletic and can shoot.

Quote from: boo3 on July 29, 2012, 04:03:34 PM

I think Boatwright blows up this season for Uconn. I think he goes pro after this season.  Their backcourt is small, but athletic and can shoot.

I don't think it's possible to foul them hard enough

Quote from: Poison on July 29, 2012, 08:44:49 PM

Quote from: boo3 on July 29, 2012, 04:03:34 PM

I think Boatwright blows up this season for Uconn. I think he goes pro after this season.  Their backcourt is small, but athletic and can shoot.

We have not had that kind of height in decades
I don't think it's possible to foul them hard enough

They are also real tiny and might struggle vs bigger backcourts. Our entire backcourt is 6'2"+.

\Quote from: MCNPA on July 27, 2012, 01:12:32 AM
Just D'Lo and Branch?  Nobody giving Greene any respect?  He's a real good young combo guard. 

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Phil is gonna shock some people this year. The best backcourt in the Big East Phil, DLo, Jamal, and Dom.

I agree with you regarding Phil, hell be greatly improved this season IMO. And if Dom ever becomes a good enough shooter to play the SG spot he would be a beast and would allow for so many more lineup possibilities.

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on July 29, 2012, 08:19:29 PM

\Quote from: MCNPA on July 27, 2012, 01:12:32 AM
Just D'Lo and Branch?  Nobody giving Greene any respect?  He's a real good young combo guard. 

Panther2 Quote
Phil is gonna shock some people this year. The best backcourt in the Big East Phil, DLo, Jamal, and Dom.

I agree with you regarding Phil, hell be greatly improved this season IMO. And if Dom ever becomes a good enough shooter to play the SG spot he would be a beast and would allow for so many more lineup possibilities.

Dom can play back court "D" right now and will change games with Greene alongside him.  Opponents will struggle bringing it up against them.  A super 6th and 7th man combo to go with our shooters.  Droool!

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on July 29, 2012, 08:19:29 PM

\Quote from: MCNPA on July 27, 2012, 01:12:32 AM
Just D'Lo and Branch?  Nobody giving Greene any respect?  He's a real good young combo guard. 

Panther2 Quote
Phil is gonna shock some people this year. The best backcourt in the Big East Phil, DLo, Jamal, and Dom.

I agree with you regarding Phil, hell be greatly improved this season IMO. And if Dom ever becomes a good enough shooter to play the SG spot he would be a beast and would allow for so many more lineup possibilities.

Dom can play back court "D" right now and will change games with Greene alongside him.  Opponents will struggle bringing it up against them.  A super 6th and 7th man combo to go with our shooters.  Droool!

If Dom is your shooting guard you're in trouble, unless he improved greatly from last year. I want my shooting guard to be able to shoot and at least be able to take a couple of dribbles.

Georgetown's back court will surprise people this year.

Markel Starks 6'2" is going to be a consistent scoring threat rather than hit or miss like he was last year.
D'Vauntes Smith Rivera 6'3" is instant offense. Great Scorer. He's similar to Austin Freeman but shorter and a better handle.
Jabril Trawick 6'5"  has improved his handle and play making skills.
6'8" Greg Whittington has a good chance of being the starting SG. He played there plenty last year and looks even better this year.

I think ND, Louisville will be other top back courts.

I'm not a fan of marquette's back court outside of Mayo who they just got back from suspension.

The BE is loaded at guard especially PG. Everyone has a good to very good PG except for Seton Hall. They're literally the only team in the BE with out a quality PG.

Georgetown's back court will surprise people this year.

Markel Starks 6'2" is going to be a consistent scoring threat rather than hit or miss like he was last year.
D'Vauntes Smith Rivera 6'3" is instant offense. Great Scorer. He's similar to Austin Freeman but shorter and a better handle.
Jabril Trawick 6'5"  has improved his handle and play making skills.
6'8" Greg Whittington has a good chance of being the starting SG. He played there plenty last year and looks even better this year.

I think ND, Louisville will be other top back courts.

I'm not a fan of marquette's back court outside of Mayo who they just got back from suspension.

The BE is loaded at guard especially PG. Everyone has a good to very good PG except for Seton Hall. They're literally the only team in the BE with out a quality PG.

Quote from: hoyahooligan on August 14, 2012, 09:37:39 PM

Georgetown's back court will surprise people this year.

Markel Starks 6'2" is going to be a consistent scoring threat rather than hit or miss like he was last year.
D'Vauntes Smith Rivera 6'3" is instant offense. Great Scorer. He's similar to Austin Freeman but shorter and a better handle.
Jabril Trawick 6'5"  has improved his handle and play making skills.
6'8" Greg Whittington has a good chance of being the starting SG. He played there plenty last year and looks even better this year.

I think ND, Louisville will be other top back courts.

I'm not a fan of marquette's back court outside of Mayo who they just got back from suspension.

The BE is loaded at guard especially PG. Everyone has a good to very good PG except for Seton Hall. They're literally the only team in the BE with out a quality PG.

Im not sure if I like starks as a point guard. To be honest with you I think he would be great as a third guard off the bench.

Quote from: hoyahooligan on August 14, 2012, 09:37:39 PM

Georgetown's back court will surprise people this year.

Markel Starks 6'2" is going to be a consistent scoring threat rather than hit or miss like he was last year.
D'Vauntes Smith Rivera 6'3" is instant offense. Great Scorer. He's similar to Austin Freeman but shorter and a better handle.
Jabril Trawick 6'5"  has improved his handle and play making skills.
6'8" Greg Whittington has a good chance of being the starting SG. He played there plenty last year and looks even better this year.

I think ND, Louisville will be other top back courts.

I'm not a fan of marquette's back court outside of Mayo who they just got back from suspension.

The BE is loaded at guard especially PG. Everyone has a good to very good PG except for Seton Hall. They're literally the only team in the BE with out a quality PG.

Any thoughts on our backcourt?
Or just feedback on the rest of the BE

Quote from: Moose on August 14, 2012, 09:47:37 PM

Quote from: hoyahooligan on August 14, 2012, 09:37:39 PM

Georgetown's back court will surprise people this year.

Markel Starks 6'2" is going to be a consistent scoring threat rather than hit or miss like he was last year.
D'Vauntes Smith Rivera 6'3" is instant offense. Great Scorer. He's similar to Austin Freeman but shorter and a better handle.
Jabril Trawick 6'5"  has improved his handle and play making skills.
6'8" Greg Whittington has a good chance of being the starting SG. He played there plenty last year and looks even better this year.

I think ND, Louisville will be other top back courts.

I'm not a fan of marquette's back court outside of Mayo who they just got back from suspension.

The BE is loaded at guard especially PG. Everyone has a good to very good PG except for Seton Hall. They're literally the only team in the BE with out a quality PG.

Any thoughts on our backcourt?
Or just feedback on the rest of the BE

Well if you want my opinion you're not going to like it.

I'm not a huge fan of your back court. A large portion of that is because I know nothing about the quality of Branch.
Not a fan of Greene and I think Harrison is a good player but a little overrated. But I'm sure that opinion is biased by his poor performance in his first game against Georgetown Last year (5pts on 1-12 shooting).  Just seems like a high volume scorer. Definitely a quality player but not as amazing as many here seem to think.

Is Balamou expected to contribute at all?


It's obviously very hard to know because you guys know your team and their development better than I do. I just don't like your back court that much in terms of being one of the best in the BE.

Obviously No one's going to like this opinion, but you asked.

Quote from: Moose on August 14, 2012, 09:47:37 PM

Quote from: hoyahooligan on August 14, 2012, 09:37:39 PM

Georgetown's back court will surprise people this year.

Markel Starks 6'2" is going to be a consistent scoring threat rather than hit or miss like he was last year.
D'Vauntes Smith Rivera 6'3" is instant offense. Great Scorer. He's similar to Austin Freeman but shorter and a better handle.
Jabril Trawick 6'5"  has improved his handle and play making skills.
6'8" Greg Whittington has a good chance of being the starting SG. He played there plenty last year and looks even better this year.

I think ND, Louisville will be other top back courts.

I'm not a fan of marquette's back court outside of Mayo who they just got back from suspension.

The BE is loaded at guard especially PG. Everyone has a good to very good PG except for Seton Hall. They're literally the only team in the BE with out a quality PG.

Any thoughts on our backcourt?
Or just feedback on the rest of the BE

Well if you want my opinion you're not going to like it.

I'm not a huge fan of your back court. A large portion of that is because I know nothing about the quality of Branch.
Not a fan of Greene and I think Harrison is a good player but a little overrated. But I'm sure that opinion is biased by his poor performance in his first game against Georgetown Last year (5pts on 1-12 shooting).  Just seems like a high volume scorer. Definitely a quality player but not as amazing as many here seem to think.

Is Balamou expected to contribute at all?


It's obviously very hard to know because you guys know your team and their development better than I do. I just don't like your back court that much in terms of being one of the best in the BE.

Obviously No one's going to like this opinion, but you asked.

Quote from: hoyahooligan on August 15, 2012, 02:01:33 PM

Quote from: Moose on August 14, 2012, 09:47:37 PM

Quote from: hoyahooligan on August 14, 2012, 09:37:39 PM

Georgetown's back court will surprise people this year.

Markel Starks 6'2" is going to be a consistent scoring threat rather than hit or miss like he was last year.
D'Vauntes Smith Rivera 6'3" is instant offense. Great Scorer. He's similar to Austin Freeman but shorter and a better handle.
Jabril Trawick 6'5"  has improved his handle and play making skills.
6'8" Greg Whittington has a good chance of being the starting SG. He played there plenty last year and looks even better this year.

I think ND, Louisville will be other top back courts.

I'm not a fan of marquette's back court outside of Mayo who they just got back from suspension.

The BE is loaded at guard especially PG. Everyone has a good to very good PG except for Seton Hall. They're literally the only team in the BE with out a quality PG.

Any thoughts on our backcourt?
Or just feedback on the rest of the BE

Well if you want my opinion you're not going to like it.

I'm not a huge fan of your back court. A large portion of that is because I know nothing about the quality of Branch.
Not a fan of Greene and I think Harrison is a good player but a little overrated. But I'm sure that opinion is biased by his poor performance in his first game against Georgetown Last year (5pts on 1-12 shooting).  Just seems like a high volume scorer. Definitely a quality player but not as amazing as many here seem to think.

Is Balamou expected to contribute at all?


It's obviously very hard to know because you guys know your team and their development better than I do. I just don't like your back court that much in terms of being one of the best in the BE.

Obviously No one's going to like this opinion, but you asked.

I think there are only 4 PGs in the big east that were ranked higher at their position as hs recruits (according to ESPN) - siva, arcidiacono (nova), james robinson (pitt), and kris dunn (prov)... and three of them are freshmen.

We don't really know what Branch will be like either since we haven't seen him.  But, on paper, Branch plus Harrison is undoubtedly top half of the conference.