Comments on: Warrior Beat: Dylan Thomas to start opener

By: Stephen Tsai

Stephen Tsai — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 23:30:10 +0000

New post: http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=48110

By: suckkabooya

suckkabooya — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 22:17:38 +0000

Cappie

That is quite the Bold Prediction.

By: suckkabooya

suckkabooya — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 21:29:39 +0000

The real good players here are “stars”, but next level they will be “complimentary” role players so they may need to “focus” on a specific skill that will enhance their value. Even Brandy Richardson had to adjust her game and fill a defensive/rebounder role on a good (not great) college team.

By seventh grade you can tell which players will have next level size so that’s when they should focus on a specific skill (mid range, defense, corner 3, cut and slash, etc.). And always be able to handle the ball no matter your position. It might be a while before this State develops a star player like Derrick Low, but once someone guides this generation of talent to certain “roles” (what if Kalaugher had a knock down mid range game or Kupaa could handle the ball like a guard) the “stigma” will begin to fade. Matter of time, and guidance.

By: cappie the dog

cappie the dog — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 21:19:40 +0000

This is sort of Hawaii-related.

Megan Huff is the reason Utah is in the Top 25. She has a shot at second-team All-American. The backup center. Sorry, I can’t let this go.

By: cappie the dog

cappie the dog — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 21:16:12 +0000

suckabooya- I like that you described our athletic programs as “mediocre”. That is exactly how I would describe it. If you, say, look at a complete list of the schools in the men’s college basketball RPI, you get perspective. Hawaii is ranked 198th out of 353 schools. That puts Hawaii in the middle. In other words, the mediocrity zone. Hawaii has a better chance than Delaware State at moving into a better neighborhood. People are so indifferent(they really are!!!) to Hawaii sports because there is the perception that we are in the, pardon the derogatory term, “slums”. Hawaii can’t be Duke. But Hawaii, with just a little more financial support(Hawaii needs a sugardaddy), could be an amalgamation of St. Mary’s(no football program) and, damn, I have to go outside the west region to make my point, say, Troy, Western Michigan, or Coastal Carolina. Hawaii can be a mid-major that is competitive in football and the so-called “minor sports”. It is not a bridge too far if you compare the program to other low-mid-major programs instead of the Power 5 schools. Mike Trapasso is a pretty good recruiter. The ball park cripples offensive numbers. Move in the fences. A smaller field will make Hawaii’s pitchers pitch smarter and get them better prepared for venues where the ball carries.

I am making a bold prediction. Laura Beeman’s squad will make the NCAAs.

By: burro sabio

burro sabio — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 20:04:52 +0000

The thing is that many of the top local HS basketball players also play football or volleyball and go that route. Then there’s guys like Brandon Brooks who played water polo, or Chance Kalaugher. There are lots of kids that can play Division 2 basketball but end up being marginal at Division 1. The good ones like Derrick Low, Clifton Jones, or Tolu Smith go away. It’s tough and will take awhile.

By: suckkabooya

suckkabooya — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 10:25:44 +0000

I think it’s just a matter of time before the High School (Prep Aged) Basketball “stigma” that exists here (as far as developing next level talent) begins to erode. But it will take some effort from evaluators representing “next level” institutions to lend advice and “guidance” to these Teens (and their parents) so they can acquire the skills necessary to advance. University of Hawaii should be at the forefront and provide the “spark” for these kids just as they do for Football. All they need is the proper tutoring and instruction (not necessarily coaching) so they can fit in that certain “role” moving forward. We can make Big West talent here. I’m certain of it. Hawaii developed players of WAC talent back in the day. Just need to be prepared to fit into your “role” in College. Got plenty talent here, Just a matter of time.

By: burro sabio

burro sabio — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 02:34:19 +0000

Comparing local high school basketball and baseball talent is like comparing avocados and mangoes.

By: ai-eee-soos

ai-eee-soos — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 01:21:34 +0000

What’s up with this …

San Diego State football gets a commitment from Hawaii product Liloa Kapiko.

san diego state ??? … how come ???

By: winning

winning — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 22:17:15 +0000

An ex-player from San Diego U, 3-4 yrs ago, told us that “Trapp” favors more mainland players. He didn’t mention prejudice or
bias but we kinda caught his drift. That was only his opinion and really cant say for sure if it is true. You try figure.