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Roadtrip · Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 3:19 pm Post subject:

Regarding the hyperbole here, Gordon was pressed into service as a Freshman due to WKU not having anyone better apparently. His shooting %s were not good, and when PPG is adjusted for minutes played; his freshman season was not as good as Rileys. WKU and Ark St both had losing records, so take what you see in the highlight video with a few grains of salt. Gordon may well turn into a fine A10 guard, but rave reviews aside, I would want to see him play some for UMass before anointing him as one half of the best backcourt even in Amherst.

xlgman · Hall of Fame Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Posts: 2752

Ummmm. We'd also have Jesse, Jordan and Trey that year. Potentially a very very good crop of guards and any talk of how good our backcourt will be cannot ignore them at all.
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mlaconte459 · Senior Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Posts: 942

^^ exactly.. I could see the starting 5 being chaz, jesse,DG,putney,cady.. 3 guard lineup and incredibly fast

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ktabz16 · Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 8:11 pm Post subject:

bottom line is we graduate farrell and riley next year and having this kid only means good things.

Wiscstlatlmia · Sophomore Joined: 18 Jan 2012 Posts: 233

Wow... cant say enough about the recruiting of Coach Kellogg... this kid looks like a baller and the future just keeps getting brighter and brighter... this may be the cherry that gets me to buy season tickets...incredible

vanmeter · Senior Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Posts: 1263

Great news. By having a strong season last year we are able to attract these kind of players. As we continue to grow things should only get better.

TheTuchMan · Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 6:11 pm Post subject:

Absolutely love this move. This kid is going to be a stud next to Chaz.

Mike05 · Sophomore Joined: 20 Feb 2012 Posts: 184

ShotPutNC · Junior Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Posts: 633 Location: Amherst

Why is Putney at PF a terrible move? The offense last season normally had 4 players on the perimeter and then some dribbling penetration down low. Only reason he is better at SF is because of matchup issues with both Put and Vinson on the court.

uz2b-len · Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 8:31 pm Post subject:

Well, for one thing, I don't think he wants to play PF. I also don't think he can guard a strong power forward.
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ShotPutNC · Junior Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Posts: 633 Location: Amherst

He saw time at PF last year. I am not advocating a move there, but in a pinch I see no reason why he wouldn't be able to play the position.

uz2b-len · Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 9:43 pm Post subject:

Yeah, a few minutes here and there which had to do with specific match ups and situations. It's not going to be anything regular.
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Chris20 · Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 3:40 pm Post subject:

I think HS to college is a huge jump, and one that many kids ultimately just don't make. Sure, it's the SunBelt. But it's D1 basketball, where everyone is on scholarship and was probably the best player on their HS team. Those numbers for a freshman are eye-popping, just like Chaz' numbers were. I love the rebounding and minutes played. You don't stay on the court all game unless you are making positive plays. Defense and rebounding are great, and don't take nights off.