Joshua Lewis commitment story

[Cajunsmike]

Made SI:

https://www.si.com/high-school/flori...e-01js26pkbx5r

This article states his perimeter shot is not his strong point. I watched video of him and it appears technique is fine on his jumper. Probably needs slight refinement and more consistency. His handle is smooth and he finishes well with either hand at the basket.

[zephyr]

Prior to this, I thought the guy with the most potential was Lavergne and he has not played 1 minute of D1 ball to date. I also think Elkington from Tech can be a solid player. His stats don't overwhelm but that is because he played behind one of the best mid major bigs in the nation. Lewis does change things. However, he will be a pure freshman so we should not expect him to be a savior. As far as rankings go, he likely is the highest rated HS player to come on board since Brooks. Yes Brown was rated higher but we did not get him until he had been in college awhile. Anthony Johnson (the Easter Bunny) was a highly rated HS player in the Jessie Evans era. People forget that due to he taking a while to get eligible. One service says Lewis is the highest rated player to ever sign here. Had rankings existed in the 70's, Andrew Toney would hands down be the top player coming out of HS we ever signed. He averaged over 30 ppg in HS. As far as other guys coming on board go, I think Coach White sees things in them he can bring forth. In his interview with Jay, he stated one of his strongest attributes is the development of players. You may see improvement here compared to their previous stops.

If they stay. If not, development doesn't really matter

[Cajunfever]

Jordan was a transfer though (after 2 other schools).

In the current environment of NIL and transfer rules, does it matter? Do we expect to keep players for 4 years? Previous to Brown, the last top 100 nationwide recruit we had was Ty Harper. He did not get much playing time here but is doing well for Youngstown State now.

[Cajunsmike]

If they stay. If not, development doesn't really matter

Beyond the Kevin Foote and Jay Walker interviews, Coach White has spoken to Jamarcus Fitzpatrick of Katc and Dave Schultz of Locked on Sun Belt. In each one of those he has said that one of his retention points will be that development skills of the staff is so strong that the players best chance of playing beyond college will be to stay here.

[zephyr]

Beyond the Kevin Foote and Jay Walker interviews, Coach White has spoken to Jamarcus Fitzpatrick of Katc and Dave Schultz of Locked on Sun Belt. In each one of those he has said that one of his retention points will be that development skills of the staff is so strong that the players best chance of playing beyond college will be to stay here.

Come on Mike. That is coach speak and you know it. I'm not saying it can't happen but you saying that if a team like Houston or Texas Tech even come calling that players will choose to stay here?

[JMV JustMyView]

Come on Mike. That is coach speak and you know it. I'm not saying it can't happen but you saying that if a team like Houston or Texas Tech even come calling that players will choose to stay here?

Mike repeated what Coach Q said. Did you miss the part where "he has said"?

[FeelDaRage]

Come on Mike. That is coach speak and you know it. I'm not saying it can't happen but you saying that if a team like Houston or Texas Tech even come calling that players will choose to stay here?

Considering players are leaving Houston right now, I would say it's possible. Basketball is a lot different than football in that your chances of moving "up" and actually playing are pretty slim. Look at the people that have transferred from UL the last few years. Jordan Brown is a prime example.

[cajun4life]

This article states his perimeter shot is not his strong point. I watched video of him and it appears technique is fine on his jumper. Probably needs slight refinement and more consistency. His handle is smooth and he finishes well with either hand at the basket.

Dominate in the midrange and quit shooting 30 three’s a game.

[Cajunsmike]

Come on Mike. That is coach speak and you know it. I'm not saying it can't happen but you saying that if a team like Houston or Texas Tech even come calling that players will choose to stay here?

I agree Coach White saying development skills by the staff will be a retention point is Coach speak. He had to answer something like that when asked. He was not going to say we have no chance at keeping good players. As far as the schools you mentioned, we will not keep players if they believe they will receive lots of playing time and significant NIL funds. However, we may be able to keep them if they are recruited to be bench guys at better known schools.

[Cajunsmike]

Lewis shot quite a few mid range shots in the video I saw. I bet we will see some of those next season. However, in one of his interviews Coach White said that guys will improve their 3 point percentage while here and we will shoot them as much as any other team. His key is rebounding. That will be a major focus of the staff, just like at Houston. On nights when shots are not falling, getting multiple shots per possession gives you a chance to win.