Comments on: Harris Shines at Paul Pierce Academy

By: jpalmer0622

jpalmer0622 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:21:37 +0000

Hey if you guys get a chance to see Edwin Ubiles and Siena play, take advantage. He was at the PP academy and really impressed at the collegiate level last year when they played l’ville. Just thought he should get some props. Go Blue!

By: Jordan

Jordan — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:43:27 +0000

how did Ryan Thompson of Rider do?

By: gpsimms

gpsimms — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:58:41 +0000

UMfan

I actually thought that was the case–that reffing was a major reason there was so much clutch & grab in the big ten. There has been some discussion on the topic on this site before. I was surprised to find out that there are not conference officials, as in football. Ed Hightower, for example, reffed a game almost every night, and worked in many, many different conferences.

So, while officials certainly can affect the style of the game, it seems unlikely that they are the primary reason in differences in gameflow from conference to conference, because the officiating should be relatively constant as the same officials are doing games in all the conferences.

By: UMfan

UMfan — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:21:44 +0000

I’m not even convinced that it’s necessarily the pace at which UofM or Big Ten teams WANT to play as opposed to the pace that the Big Ten officials dictate.

Last season there were numerous games where teams simply could not get into a flow because the officials were calling things every time down the floor.

Certainly Beilein’s team emphasizes possessions and one would surmise that it’s best to slow things down in that system. But I’m just saying the refs also have a say in the tempo.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:28:32 +0000

Michigan’s ~64 possessions per game from last year would mean they had to score 1.25 points per possession. UNC had the best offensive efficiency because at around 1.18.

It would be pretty shocking and nearly impossible to average 80 ppg at the pace Michigan likes to play. Yes, we can score 80 in a game or two… But that’s just a game or two. I believe we shot about 75% in the second half in that Purdue game too.

By: Beast1530

Beast1530 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:21:47 +0000

Kenny, that’s a few games. What we were talking about is averaging 80 plus points a game which is unlikely because of the nature of JB’s team as well as the Big Ten teams.

By: Kenny

Kenny — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:11:52 +0000

Gandhi, My guess is that the starting lineup will the same as the end of last season with either LLP or D. Morris in place of CJ Lee.

Beast1530, Michigan beat Duke and Purdue last year by scoring more than 80 points.

By: Gandhi

Gandhi — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:28:08 +0000

I am just curious as to what people think our starting lineup and reserves will be???

By: Dylan

Dylan — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:18:12 +0000

I saw the video as well FL… His ability to get the ball and push it is incredible. Love his handle even more than his shooting. He is the perfect “Beilein-four”.

It’s really remarkable because the video I saw of him from early in his HS season (he had mono) he was almost invisible on the court.

By: FL Wolve

FL Wolve — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:07:01 +0000

For those who have a Scout membership, you might want to check out the new Smote footage. Wow!!! We have a total freaking stud on our hands. I’m still going with the Turkoglu comparison for now. That kid is a future big timer.