I’ve been watching highlights of Cassius and the kid Can fly. Still hard to believe Zion is 100lb more than Cassius and jumping out of this world!
Cassius Can fly
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I read an article yesterday that said he could become the most valuable out of all the freshman. Stretching? Perhaps, but if he continues to improve his shot....watch out.
I would post the article if I knew how. It was called..Cassius Stanley better than advertised
I would post the article if I knew how. It was called..Cassius Stanley better than advertised
No doubt Hurley! Going to be a treat watching this kid!!! OFC
If he has a stable three point shot, he gives the team an unstoppable slasher to go along with Tre and Wendell. The 5 out begs for 3-4 guys to be capable slashers. It worked last season for a time until it became a two man show. With improved shooting and more abundant options to drive, the scheme will look world’s better. Cassius needs to be a big part of that.
My gut tells me coach will not want to start 4 freshmen and a soph, at least early on. So I think we'll see Jack at the 3 and Cassius and Javin as our subs getting a lot of minutes. I think Goldwire will get minutes too. After that who knows. If Cassius can hit his shot consistently he'll get lots of minutes.
If he can hit shots consistently he will start IMO. He doesn't really have the maturity curve physically, he's ready. I read somewhere he has put on 20 pounds since the end of his senior year.
He’s also 20 years old. Physicality won’t be a learning curve for him.
I don’t think a lot of people have realized that he looks so good because he’s the age of a junior. He’s older than Tre. Im glad to have him but the kids rated only as a 4 star and he’s two years ahead of everyone. I don’t think he’ll be drafted as high as everyone thinks. Still kinda bummed we didn’t add another big to the roster
He’s a four star and older sure, but it’s partially because he switched schools a few times and he couldn’t shoot. He’s really worked to add the shooting skill, so we’ll see how it goes.
I don’t think he’ll be a 1st Team All-American or anything or even a lottery pick, but his age and rating won’t have any bearing on any of that at this point. It all boils down to can he shoot. It was the same story for Tre Duval. Cassius has him to use as a cautionary tale now.
Plus Cassius wasn’t the reason we didn’t get a big. Duke didn’t really vibe with the bigs in this class and it appears 2020 is about the same. There really aren’t that many multi-tool bigs coming out which is another reason. K doesn’t want any old plodder. He’s looking for something specific for the 5-out or 4-1.
Stanley looks like an excellent prospect. Being the age of a junior is a tremendous advantage. I'm sure that he has added muscle and strength in the off-season. I'm nitpicking, but adding 20 pounds of beneficial weight in four months sounds like hyperbole
I think we got two amazing bigs this year, with two different skill sets at that.
I agree. Seems like this team is complete in terms of multiple players possessing different skill sets. Seems like a complete team, very similar to the 2015 team imo.
That’s what like most, too. What this team lacks in traditional star power, they make up for in total tools that compliment each other.
In regards to star power or “lack of”, i think people are overlooking Vernon Carey and Wendell Moore. These guys are ready for college basketball and will make an impact from day one.
I wouldn’t say amazing but i agree we got the two we needed. They should compliment each other well.
I don’t doubt they’ll be excellent. Not at all. They won’t draw the same attention Zion and RJ brought. Zion was mentioned twice on the Little League World Series broadcast today. That was the allusion I was making. That’s all.
I like your post. Vernon and Wendell are going to be awesome.
Oh I agree. I’ve never seen a player get the attention Zion did (rightfully so) at the college level. What he accomplished is unreal.
First thing i noticed was dang he’s fast.
Yup. It's a factor i'm not sure is being talked about enough.
I'm just hoping all that athleticism translates to defense. If he's half as good as Tre, they will make it hard on opponents.
The maturity factor here is the key. He's got that on the court. I really like him.
I swear these kids like to turn the ball over sometimes just to attempt chase down blocks. It makes for great entertainment and hair pulling at the same time.
I think it will. His athleticism is far and away elite and it will absolutely aid his transition to the college game. With the spread floor, he can be a real nightmare on offense.
Defensively, he’s very talented. Good footwork and he’s active. He likes to play passing lanes to create steal opportunities for big plays too. He, Wendell and Tre will be nasty back there.
Cassius is in
Well if you and hokie both like him, he's probably gonna be great. I know they'll be freshman bumps, but he is a dynamite athlete. I'm looking forward to seeing what this freshmen class can do. They're an intriguing bunch.
Well if you and hokie both like him, he's probably gonna be great. I know they'll be freshman bumps, but he is a dynamite athlete. I'm looking forward to seeing what this freshmen class can do. They're an intriguing bunch.
Duke could throw in a lock down 5 of Tre, Goldwire, Moore, Stanley, and DeLaurier oh my
Against teams that will throw out those versatile lineups, like a Louisville, we could see that combo if 3 of those guys prove to be talented offensively. Moore, Stanley and Jones have to show an ability to score if BOTH Carey and Hurt are off the the floor.
Typically you only need 3 guys on the floor who are really good defenders. It’s rare you need 4-5 and you certainly don’t want to lose your own advantage on offense.