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[cajuns80]

So what's the word on smith? Will be available to play Saturday?
Also I am curious if he is a rim protector because it doesn't look like that is part of doudou's game

Don’t think he’s playing for a couple of weeks.

[Boomer]

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Wrist bands are for donors above a certain level. The area is next to where the Cajuns come onto the court. What you get there is a more complete selection of adult beverages than at the traditional concession stands. Also, about 20 minutes before tip, a staff member gives a scouting report on that night's opponent. You have to wear the wrist band in order to get into the area.

.......Thanks.....did it!

[facelessjonmoon]

From what ii saw tonight he needs to run the point all the time; keep Russell at 2, and let Wilson create open looks for Ced.

This right here. Let Wilson penetrate and kick it out to Ced for open looks.

Old news, but Ced is an elite shooter. Silky smooth stroke

[facelessjonmoon]

With this group I would play aggresive defense and push the ball up the floor. Other than being bigger, and a better shooter, I cant tell you how much Wilson reminds me of Elfrid as a freshman. Really good perimiter defender, great hands, great court awareness and vision, high basketball IQ, and unselfish.

In addition to these things, Wilson’s ability to penetrate is the biggest similarity to Payton that I saw. Quick first step and acceleration with the ball.

[VObserver]

Wilson is a great kid, as well. I have worked a lot in Rayville the last year or so, and everyone I talked to talked about his academics and character when i asked about his basketball.

[Boomer]

Wilson is a great kid, as well. I have worked a lot in Rayville the last year or so, and everyone I talked to talked about his academics and character when i asked about his basketball.

....Kinda upbeat about what I saw...glad some saw more penetrating ability than I on Wilson.....thought we leave Russel at pt.......liked some of the new guys....why can’t we ever get a big guy? Looked at Lafayette and legs were thick but why can’t we get upper body bulk....he still can’t control rebounds because of lack of strength......said last night by accident RUSSEL or WILSON needs to quarterback this team! Lol

[CajunStrong]

Kobe has some butterfingers. That's like 5 passes that he just lost

Kobe, like I have been saying is not 3 guard, he is more like a 6'5" PF. Lacks true guard skills. Still a good player, but just not a guard slash wing player. Id like to see him work more elbow areas and the short corners. He reminds me of the PF from TENN last year.

[Hudsheen#Fired]

I dont want to overreact to one game against an NAIA opponent but I really like mylik's game. He may be best player on team come end of season.

[zephyr]

Kobe, like I have been saying is not 3 guard, he is more like a 6'5" PF. Lacks true guard skills. Still a good player, but just not a guard slash wing player. Id like to see him work more elbow areas and the short corners. He reminds me of the PF from TENN last year.

The #3 spot is necessarily a guard spot like we've kept telling you. It's typically a front court role and wing player. He doesn't have to be a slasher to play the SF role which I feel is his best role. The best thing about that role is that he doesn't have be a slasher and 3 point shooter on the perimeter. He was excellent with the ball in his hands and is smooth. He may play some closer to the goal this year due to our lack of size but when he's removed from the knee situation and has more quickness I think you'll see him all over the court.

[zephyr]

Overall, I think we definitely increased our talent level, especially in the frontcourt over what we would have had returning (Miller). Although I watched on TV and only watched most of second half, Wilson seemed bigger than a 6'3" guard that I thought he was listed at. He will help us so much this year even though he's not a great shooter at this point.

Julien was another guy who just looked like he has IT. He is smooth with the ball and has a good skill set. I was also impressed more with Spenkuch as he gave us an energy around the basket that every team needs to have on defense and rebounding. Wasn't expecting as much from him this year but he might be a contributor this year that we need.

Also saw some good defensive instincts from Temple. Glad he got ruled eligible.

The other guys obviously looked good at times but they gave us what I thought they'd give us. These guys just stuck out for whatever reason.

[Cajunsmike]

Overall, I think we definitely increased our talent level, especially in the frontcourt over what we would have had returning (Miller). Although I watched on TV and only watched most of second half, Wilson seemed bigger than a 6'3" guard that I thought he was listed at. He will help us so much this year even though he's not a great shooter at this point.

Julien was another guy who just looked like he has IT. He is smooth with the ball and has a good skill set. I was also impressed more with Spenkuch as he gave us an energy around the basket that every team needs to have on defense and rebounding. Wasn't expecting as much from him this year but he might be a contributor this year that we need.

Also saw some good defensive instincts from Temple. Glad he got ruled eligible.

The other guys obviously looked good at times but they gave us what I thought they'd give us. These guys just stuck out for whatever reason.

I thought Wilson was best overall plAyer on court last night and for one game he proved me right in my prediction of him being a stud on defense right away. Good thing Temple was ruled eligible considering the Wesley injury. Note we had 5 freshman on the floor at one point towards end of game last night and they all had their moments at some point. That should give folks a little optimism for the future

[CajunEXPRESS]

Might we at least every now and then have a team NOW, instead of the foggy future Mike? This is year 10. I thought Turbine indicated that Marlin was like Coach K who struggled for several years. I don’t think we’ve got the coach K of the G5 in spite of 400 wins.