Comments on: Green & White rewind

By: K-Bay

K-Bay — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:47:04 +0000

…and after the “bruising” pick or screen, their “Bigs” will have to follow Christian AND Isaac out to the three line or Suffer two, three, four threes until they finally ʻdoʻ learn — when they finally get after C&I, MT and AV will be crashing the offensive boards and slamminʻ… very NBA-ish offense, i think…

Last Year, BW coaches were lamenting that the league had not seen a ʻBigʻ like Standhardinger who could crash boards AND Run the Court — NOW they got Christian and New Unfettered Isaac … but i suspect theyʻll also be noticing Aaron Valdes and Michael Thomas in a very similar vein to How Tark lamented “Who is that guy?” (Geremy Robinson) except that both AV & MT already can also hit Threes…

UH RICH In Talent, Skill, Athleticism and MOTORS…

It will be interesting to see how UH guards grade out versus The BWʻs experienced Best…
(Shamburger and Spearman should handle Most D-1 guards o.k….)
The Rest have a chip on their shoulder to earn/prove competence.
JC to D-1 “can” be a Big Step Up…

By: poorboy

poorboy — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:13:01 +0000

Jawato, that fade away , line drive 3 point shot, streaky, either going in, 7 for 7 , or 0 for 7. Wonder that coaches, whomever is the coach for shooting, doesn’t have him, try, as K-Bay stated, the set 3 point shot like Isaac. Look at Jack Hackman, he has really excellent form. UH MBB team, and K-Bay is correct, some 2 weeks out from season opener, is when all the guys, get the mechanics of shooting down. From 3 point shot to FT shooting. Brandon J. , Hackman, probably Harper,and Enos, are the guys that can help shoot down zone defenses. So important, because, you know teams are going to Zone Hawaii up. and try to double up possibly Fotu, K-Bay, I think UH has a lot more guys able to shoot 3, Fotu, Standhardinger, Nevels, Smith occasional shot, Shamburger, even Thomas and Valdes, a lot of shooters. Just have to fine tune their touch, going to need it. I believe team will be alright, still think they will go inside to Fotu, however, now, Fotu will post up, then, pass ball, and run out to 3 line, and shoot down the opposition. So important that Isaac have the 3 pointer in his arsenal, will make him and UH MBB team, just so much more offensive minded, more firepower. I don’t remember, UH team having guys, at least 12 out of 15 possible active roster guys who can, shoot the 3. Amazing!

By: K-Bay

K-Bay — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:38:23 +0000

EVERY Bodyʻs Got Tons of Room for Improvement…so…

Since BJawatoʻs slumping anyway — Hoʻokahi No ʻOhana canʻt Afford 0-fer Seven, or One-fer Eight performances; and even IF it might seem to set him back a few weeks or months, NOW would be a good time for BJ to Clean Up his jump/shooting mechanics (IF he hasnʻt already started, which ʻcouldʻ explain him being thrown off; or his injury is still bothering him; even if resorted to standing jump shot, good mechanics — like Fotu– should work.)

BRIAN — Thanks for also sharing your insights on Hoops Talk — i think you should be on at least every other week, like a regular feature, your key insights and thoughts, updates, even rumors (esp. when others are reluctant to openly discuss)…

By: poorboy

poorboy — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 07:31:07 +0000

Brian: Nice to here from Beeman. Very good young HC. That was a great hire by Jim Donovan, great fit.

That Destiny King, good player athlete, very strong, however, never did like that tuck and roll pant look! Very odd. At least, Beeman took the bull by the horns, and made it for team, he look gals, we ARE ONE, so UNIFORM, UNIFORMS! Makes sense, and Destiny will look much better in them too!

Yeah , heard that Briana Harris is a GOOD WBB athlete.

Thanks Brian, I think maybe this is the year where, potentially, UH MBB AND WBB could have good years!

By: Brian McInnis

Brian McInnis — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 06:05:17 +0000

In reply to connor. Hey Connor, I was able to hear part of it. Beeman talked about, among other things, standardized shorts for Destiny King this year. (She won't have the rolled-up, tucked in look going). She also talked up freshman Briana Harris as an athletic player who could make an instant impact.

By: connor

connor — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:51:02 +0000

Brian: Were you able to listen to Call the Coach with Coach Beeman? If so, can you give us a summary of what was discussed and any news on the wahine team? thanks

By: poorboy

poorboy — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:45:41 +0000

Brian good writeup! I was there too. Your observations spot on. Basically what I saw too. New guys, took getting adjusted to crowd at SSC, that World vs USA, they guys all played more loose, had effort and fun! Q is a pretty good PG, he sets guys up, and handles the rock well. Good athlete along with Nevels. Nevels I thought would shoot better in first half, however as you mentioned, he turned it up in the second half. Fotu is Very good this year, like a much improved, agile, quick, agressive PF , and agree his ability to hit 3’s along with Standhardinger, will make UH unreal in trying to defend. Sham, just has to get the rust off, in second half again, he was the General of the floor, great job.

Brian, let us know as soon as medical doctor has report on how is Caleb’s back, will he play this year, and if so , when will he come back. His big body will be needed! To shore up 5 spot!

Mahalo Brian, and yes Mike Thomas and Aaron Valdes, I was impressed with, man those two young guys will help UH definitely this year. Loved the effort and hard work of whole team. This is not Vander’s team, it is the ONE OHANA!