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NilesGold · Senior Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Posts: 1365

ESPN gave him a grade of 91 coming out of high school. As a freshman at WKU he led the team in points and rebounds and was 2nd in assists. WKU was a very young team this year and struggled early on, before putting together a 7-game win streak and then finally losing to Kentucky in the NCAA tournament.

Having never watched Gordon or WKU, all I can really look at are his stats. As others have mentioned, his FG (36%) and 3pt (26%) shooting percentages are worrisome. I think looking at how Chaz performed during his freshman year at Hostra and comparing that to Gordon can be informative.

At Hofstra, Chaz was the leader in assists, 2nd in points and steals. His FG and 3pt percentages were 37% and 39% respectively. That Hofstra team was led by Charles Jenkins who scored over 20pts a game, which I would have to believe greatly helped Chaz's assists and shooting percentages (and his FG% were still poor).

Based on all of this (albeit a limited amount of data), I think getting Gordon would be a great thing for UMass. He can definitely play at the D1 level and his low FG% may be partly attributable to being the best option on a mediocre team wherein he was required to force a lot of shots. In addition to being a solid SG, based on his size and rebounding numbers he could also be effective as the 3rd guard in a 3-guard lineup.

Chizzle · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:43 am Post subject:

There has been no indication that Trey isn't coming..... He transfered to M.A.C.K. Prep in NC because one of his AAU teammates wanted him to play together.

Trey's twitter still says UMass bound.
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Chris20 · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:48 am Post subject:

I love a guard with a little size and a nose for the ball. Rebounding numbers like that from a guy that size indicate good instincts and a good motor.

Chaz and our style would undoubtedly help his shooting percentage.

Based on very little, I have a good feeling about this kid. Lock him up!

NilesGold · Senior Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Posts: 1365

Chris20 · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:04 am Post subject:

No idea....never seen the kid play. I am not, however, worried about how many offers we have out there vs. how many spots we have.....It's a situation that every team is in, every year. The staff knows who is coming and going, and they know who they want and how to deal with the situation if it truly comes down to one or the other. Maybe one can pay his own way for a year....maybe they each get 50% scholly while they sit out.....maybe someone is leaving and we don't know it, maybe someone we think is coming is not........it will all shake out.

I just like being on the short list for what seems to be some pretty desirable kids.

69MG · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:04 am Post subject:

Chris20 · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:09 am Post subject:

That link says he is visiting Martelli after us, so it's unlikely he'll commit when he's here.

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Kustodial · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:43 am Post subject:

I want Gordon!!! No question. Look at Chaz' numbers at Hofstra in his first year. I think Gordon could be as good in the A-10 with a year off.
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MassModestMouse · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:46 am Post subject:

Just saw the same tweet, this is exciting!
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chdavis295 · Junior Joined: 16 Mar 2011 Posts: 545

I also retweeted from Derrick directly something along the lines of "Visiting UMass this Weekend...Cant wait real excited"

Uminuteman · Junior Joined: 19 Apr 2003 Posts: 397

It won't come down to Gordon or Freeman. It's Gordon or Davis, and if Gordon and Freeman commit, Davis won't be coming here.

Blutrane93 · Senior Joined: 14 Apr 2010 Posts: 1261