The unofficial online home for fans of the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. Part of Collegiate Sports Nation (CSN).

(02-25-2020 10:51 AM)coachpipe Wrote:  

(02-25-2020 10:28 AM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  

(02-24-2020 05:09 PM)jarr Wrote:  

(02-24-2020 02:43 PM)robertfoshizzle Wrote:  

(02-24-2020 02:17 PM)nachoman91 Wrote:  If he's a good shooter why doesn't he shoot good?

9.4pts/game, 41% shooting, 31% from three, 69% FT

Those are his sophomore year stats. Junior year is looking a little better, although nothing jumps out. He does play on one of the best teams in the state though.

14.3 PPG, 6.7 REB, 4.5 AST on 46% shooting from the field, 35% shooting from 3, and 76% shooting from the free throw line. Source: https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/pierce-.../stats.htm

I don't think shooting is his forte, but is a work in progress. But he is an elite athlete. His game seems to remind me somewhere between Kevin Johnson and Immanuel McElroy. Could be an ace defender, with a decent shot.

Hmmm. Sounds like the type of guy we used to sign that people complained about.

Brian Snow said hes an athletic freak like keith williams, but not as aggressive or alpha as keith. But a WAY better shot than keith.
Hes currently inside the top 200 for 247 and will be one of if not the best EYBL team this spring summer. Id be willing to bet he slides into the 150 range.
Also Brannen isnt recruiting guys with huge flaws on offensive like Mick did. Sure Kevin Johnson was a good shooter , but even after 4 years here he still couldnt dribble the ball

He was a slightly below average shooter, 32% from 3 for his career, and 37% from the field.

(02-25-2020 10:53 AM)RealDeal Wrote:  

(02-25-2020 10:28 AM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  

(02-24-2020 05:09 PM)jarr Wrote:  I don't think shooting is his forte, but is a work in progress. But he is an elite athlete. His game seems to remind me somewhere between Kevin Johnson and Immanuel McElroy. Could be an ace defender, with a decent shot.

Hmmm. Sounds like the type of guy we used to sign that people complained about.

I'd disagree. We haven't signed nearly enough good athletes in our run. It's why Houston's guards have given us problems over the last few years. Over the last decade the only really good athlete I can think of as a guard is Keith. Maybe Cane as far as speed.

I'd argue we've emphasized size/physicality of perimeter players when you look at guys like Troy/SK/ Jarron who were all very physical for their position.

Evans was a great athlete.

(02-25-2020 11:12 AM)bearcatmark Wrote:  Evens was a great athlete.

Yep, definitely missed that one. Although he had both as he had great size for a guard; thus why he was a first round pick.

(02-25-2020 11:27 AM)RealDeal Wrote:  

(02-25-2020 11:12 AM)bearcatmark Wrote:  Evens was a great athlete.

Yep, definitely missed that one. Although he had both as he had great size for a guard; thus why he was a first round pick.

Not sure why my swipe typing came up with "Evens" not "Evans". That's embarrassing.

jb said keith will is his ideal player. which confounds to this day

(02-25-2020 11:51 AM)Lush Wrote:  jb said keith will is his ideal player. which confounds to this day

In his defense he said that pretty early after getting here and I'm not sure how well he knew his game before getting here. He's got the size/athleticism he wants on the wing but until seeing him every day in practice he probably didn't realize how limited his skills are.

Looking at the early returns from MAW and Harvey I think JB wants guys who have athleticism but also skill (who doesn't). I don't think after an extended look at this game JB would recruit KW.

when keith's got it going, he's such a throwback

The guy who told me he was a good shooter is an AAU guy. Seen him play quite a bit over Indy the past couple years. Anymore the amount of bball kids play in school ball i'm guessing is dwarfed by the club stuff. That said, if Butler likes him, i'm good with that. They've generally had kids who can knock down shots.

I'll take Keith on my team any day of the week. Dude's a winner

Lost him to Butler.

(02-27-2020 06:12 PM)jarr Wrote:  Lost him to Butler.

I'm very surprised after that CB. Brian Snow is reputable and isn't wrong often.

Dang, that sucks...onto the next one.

that's stupid. they had him to butler before the crystal ball. what the hell changed? i hate this conference

butler. seriously. that's messed up man

(02-28-2020 11:44 AM)Lush Wrote:  butler. seriously. that's messed up man

Didn't they somewhat recently go to back to back National championship games or something like that? I don't think it's that surprising.

(02-28-2020 12:42 PM)Z-Fly Wrote:  

(02-28-2020 11:44 AM)Lush Wrote:  butler. seriously. that's messed up man

Didn't they somewhat recently go to back to back National championship games or something like that? I don't think it's that surprising.

And they're in the Big East...which is a name. Not a surprise at all that someone from Indiana would pick the best team in Indiana this year to play.

(02-28-2020 12:42 PM)Z-Fly Wrote:  

(02-28-2020 11:44 AM)Lush Wrote:  butler. seriously. that's messed up man

Didn't they somewhat recently go to back to back National championship games or something like that? I don't think it's that surprising.

Yeah I don't find this that surprising. Maybe the kid liked the feel of a smaller private school.

Butler very recently was in the Nation Championship and is basically Xavier of Indianapolis except they have some real banners.

Who knows if the conference played much into it. I doubt a kid from Indiana thinks the Big East is all of that sitting in the heart of Big Ten country.

He's a local kid for Butler. I'm surprised Brannen made as strong a run as he seems to have had.

(02-28-2020 12:55 PM)natibeast21 Wrote:  

(02-28-2020 12:42 PM)Z-Fly Wrote:  

(02-28-2020 11:44 AM)Lush Wrote:  butler. seriously. that's messed up man

Didn't they somewhat recently go to back to back National championship games or something like that? I don't think it's that surprising.

Yeah I don't find this that surprising. Maybe the kid liked the feel of a smaller private school.

Butler very recently was in the Nation Championship and is basically Xavier of Indianapolis except they have some real banners.

Who knows if the conference played much into it. I doubt a kid from Indiana thinks the Big East is all of that sitting in the heart of Big Ten country.

All great observations regarding this recruit's decision. And I agree, Butler's pedigree with B2B national championship runner up finishes far exceeds what the program across town from us has ever accomplished.

I wonder too if prospective UC recruits are looking at the Madsen twins and Saunders coming in alongside returning players Williams, Harvey and MAW in the backcourt and wondering if there will be playing time available at guard?

i don't like being teased. forgive me. i was bullied a little in junior high