My initial thought is that I think you are correct. My understanding is that he's played on the state's best AAU team out of New Orleans as their starting PG and has outperformed many he's gone up against. I think he's obviously quicker than Au. Not sure about Russell but he would be similar if he's not quick and Russell is at least able to guard at this level. I just think that's the recruiting knock on Carter whether its accurate or not.
He's definitely quicker than AU, but he is not a nature PG either. He should be a 2G, he can't guard quicker PG's in the SBC. I'm not certain I agree that he is quicker than Russell, who I've seen run full court a number of times over the past 4 seasons.
But the bottom line is MBB needs an experienced PG, he has too many wing players including Harrison that are not natural handling the ball.
Harper's instinct is to drive to the basket in an attempt to score. He does not pass well yet off of his drives. Recall he was a pure freshman this past season who did not join the team until almost Christmas. He should benefit from a complete off season going forward. Maybe he can develop into a PG role. He was more of a combo guy this year. Late in the season Malik Wilson handled the point guard duties more than either Cedric Russell or Ty Harper
Can't argue X's & O's with you brother, I'm a amateur. But do you think Harper is a Combo Guard, or a true PG. I don't see it, he lacks the instincts of a true PG, but I see your point in development. Now here's my question, is UL a better team with a true experienced PG next season and allowing Harris to develop behind him, or just starting Harris and letting him take his lumps?
I think I look at Harper as a combo guard the same way I look at Russell and Wilson. Yes he has the ability to run the point but will he be at his best doing that or playing off guard? I think Harper can be another Russell type player. He might not be quite as good a shooter but can be close. He is much more athletic and could be better at attacking the basket but Russell got pretty good at finding ways to score in the lane later in his career. I do have to say I think Wilson finally settled into running the point in the conference tournament and he played really well. Wether that is the best option in the future I don’t know. He is not a great outside shooter but he has so many other great intangibles to his game that could be a good fit. If the staff is able to get a “game manager” type PG in the offseason I think there is the talent to fill out the other guard spots between Wilson, Harper, Butts, and a healthy Au.
I like Wilson at the PG, and we need to get 2 more 6’3” to 6’5” Shooters. Real Shooters.
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