Rothstein says Sanchez is most skilled

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

Think his biggest help to us will be vs a zone defense.  When a big can pass in the zone, open shots will be coming from all over.  Add in the fact he can supposedly shoot, it'll be a huge plus. Brownlee was great in that role and hope Orlando is similar.

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

More skilled than Sir Dom?  Wow

Quote from: paultzman on July 20, 2013, 01:33:38 PM

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

More skilled than Sir Dom?  Wow

Better shooter, passer, and ball handler than Dom was last season. If Dom continues his improvement, we may be better than some realize.

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

Not that this would be very telling, but I thought, just based on the 12 minutes the team played at the Season Tip-Off event last year, that Sanchez was the best player.

Quote from: paultzman on July 20, 2013, 01:33:38 PM

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

More skilled than Sir Dom?  Wow

Dom isn't close to being our most skilled IMO. Great grit, motor with really good athleticism and I like him a lot but he lacks skill.

Sanchez will fill that spot at the top of the key in the half court offense. That spot was a major area of concern last year. 

Quote from: paultzman on July 20, 2013, 01:33:38 PM

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

Not that this would be very telling, but I thought, just based on the 12 minutes the team played at the Season Tip-Off event last year, that Sanchez was the best player.

My takeaway from that scrimmage was that he was the only slow guy on the floor and looked to be more of a 5 in our system (even though he operates on the perimeter a bit).

Haven't seen him play but up close he's not 6'9".  Closer to Karr than Obekpa.  More3 than 5 it appears but I'm sure he can fill in and make room for Dom.

Sanchez for starters will improve what has been a poor passing team. Imo, will score about ten a game, rebound well and get the ball to folks in right position. Think point forward. Big plus!

Sanchez for starters will improve what has been a poor passing team. Imo, will score about ten a game, rebound well and get the ball to folks in right position. Think point forward. Big plus!

Absolutely

Haven't seen him play but up close he's not 6'9".  Closer to Karr than Obekpa.  More3 than 5 it appears but I'm sure he can fill in and make room for Dom.

Not sure if Obekpa grew, but in the huddles last year, he and Orlando were close to the same size.  Obekpa maybe a shade bigger.  He's taller than jakarr.  I think Orlando is a 3/4 with more ball skill than the typical 4.

When i saw this thread pop up I thought the worst. Orlando transferred , blew his knee out, a little shocked it's not bad news.

When i saw this thread pop up I thought the worst. Orlando transferred , blew his knee out, a little shocked it's not bad news.

 

Bite your tongue!

Quote from: paultzman on July 20, 2013, 01:33:38 PM

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

More skilled than Sir Dom?  Wow

HUH? What exactly is Dom skilled in-- he is not a good ball handler or shooter. He can run and jump

Quote from: Tiznow on July 20, 2013, 03:04:57 PM

Quote from: paultzman on July 20, 2013, 01:33:38 PM

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

More skilled than Sir Dom?  Wow

HUH? What exactly is Dom skilled in-- he is not a good ball handler or shooter. He can run and jump

Best 1-on-1 defender on this team.

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Quote from: Tiznow on July 20, 2013, 03:04:57 PM

Quote from: paultzman on July 20, 2013, 01:33:38 PM

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

More skilled than Sir Dom?  Wow

HUH? What exactly is Dom skilled in-- he is not a good ball handler or shooter. He can run and jump

Best 1-on-1 defender on this team.

Indeed , but defense isn't considered a skill- at least I dont think that is what Rothstein was speaking of.

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Quote from: CC on July 22, 2013, 10:30:44 AM

Quote from: Tiznow on July 20, 2013, 03:04:57 PM

Quote from: paultzman on July 20, 2013, 01:33:38 PM

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

More skilled than Sir Dom?  Wow

HUH? What exactly is Dom skilled in-- he is not a good ball handler or shooter. He can run and jump

Best 1-on-1 defender on this team.

Indeed , but defense isn't considered a skill- at least I dont think that is what Rothstein was speaking of.

OK, you and I just have different definitions of the word "skill."  What Rothstein means by it, I don't know.

Love Dom. Think there are middle school players who have more basketball skill then he currently has.

Quote from: CC on July 22, 2013, 11:51:29 AM

Quote from: sju61982 on July 22, 2013, 11:42:05 AM

Quote from: CC on July 22, 2013, 10:30:44 AM

Quote from: Tiznow on July 20, 2013, 03:04:57 PM

Quote from: paultzman on July 20, 2013, 01:33:38 PM

“@JonRothstein: The unsung presence for St. John's next year is Orlando Sanchez. 6-9 F could be Red Storm's most skilled player. Will have an impact. #stjbb”

More skilled than Sir Dom?  Wow

HUH? What exactly is Dom skilled in-- he is not a good ball handler or shooter. He can run and jump

Best 1-on-1 defender on this team.

Indeed , but defense isn't considered a skill- at least I dont think that is what Rothstein was speaking of.

OK, you and I just have different definitions of the word "skill."  What Rothstein means by it, I don't know.

Sir Dom's defensive skills will get him to the league quicker than Jakarr's offensive skills.   The question on both, is how much do they improve their "other side of the ball" skills before leaving college.