Tavon Sledge

**CRcyclone6** · 03-07-2012, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by brett108

Originally Posted by GoSTATE71

I think Tavon will play eventually. He's freakishly athletic and i can't remember anyone that short getting up like he does.

Spud Webb? Go watch Jacob Tucker. I remember that kid had to send a hilight reel to the NCAA to get featured in their Dunk contest for seniors. And he dominated.

Skip McCoy!

**PabloDiablo** · 03-07-2012, 02:23 PM

I would like to see Sledge and J Reeves go at it in a little man dunk contest. That would be saweeeet!

**liljones13** · 03-07-2012, 02:25 PM

Soo can Fred just kick Railey off?? He's really a waste of a scholly.. IMO.. Sorry for the hate, but I just would rather have someone thats a hard worker and doesn't have the off-court troubles like Railey has had..

CyBer · 03-07-2012, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by liljones13

Soo can Fred just kick Railey off?? He's really a waste of a scholly.. IMO.. Sorry for the hate, but I just would rather have someone thats a hard worker and doesn't have the off-court troubles like Railey has had..

I'm sure you're perfect, maybe we can kick you out of school if you screw up once.

**liljones13** · 03-07-2012, 02:34 PM

He's actually screwed up a couple of times.. I am all for 2nd chances but his development has been minimal at best..

**Cyclone711** · 03-07-2012, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by CyBer

I'm sure you're perfect, maybe we can kick you out of school if you screw up once.

Being kicked off of a basketball team and being kicked out of school are two completely different things. Being on a university basketball team with a scholarship in hand is a privilege. Some people get mad that athletes are judged by a higher standard because of this, but make no mistake that it is a privilege and should be treated as such. There are plenty of kids out there who would love the opportunities that student athletes have.

CyBer · 03-07-2012, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by liljones13

He's actually screwed up a couple of times.. I am all for 2nd chances but his development has been minimal at best..

How about not trying to be a coach? Let Hoiberg make those decisions.

**tre** · 03-07-2012, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by brett108

Spud Webb? Go watch Jacob Tucker. I remember that kid had to send a hilight reel to the NCAA to get featured in their Dunk contest for seniors. And he dominated.

"Hop" Tucker is one of the most impressive dunkers I've seen. Love when the little guys can get up.

**rhino3382** · 03-07-2012, 03:02 PM

I get some of you don't like railey, but I personally think its great to have a 6 10 guy on a practice squad. Makes it easy to recreate our bigs having to go against a tall player on the other team

**cyfanatic13** · 03-07-2012, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by rhino3382

I get some of you don't like railey, but I personally think its great to have a 6 10 guy on a practice squad. Makes it easy to recreate our bigs having to go against a tall player on the other team

Never really did think about that. I just don't wanna waste a scholly on a practice squad guy. Good point though

**NATEizKING** · 03-07-2012, 03:04 PM

Centers usually aren't great until their junior and senior season unless they are amazingly talented, such as NBA talent. He is only a sophomore.

**CynadoAlley** · 03-07-2012, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by chuckd4735

Being on a winning team helps players like Sledge stick around. If McDermott was still here and the situation was the same, Sledge would have been gone about a month ago.

So sad yet so true.

Further proof that Freddy is a dream-boat.

**ISUagger** · 03-07-2012, 03:12 PM

I think having Railey on the practice team is helping us finish better. If he swats at the ball in practice the way he does in games, I think every and 1 we get can be partially attributed to him.

**Cyclonepride** · 03-07-2012, 03:21 PM

I'm just really hopeful that Tavon can make the adjustment and get on the court for us. The descriptions I've heard is that he's lightning quick, and with that kind of athleticism, would cause fits for opposing guards.

**madcityCY** · 03-07-2012, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

I'm just really hopeful that Tavon can make the adjustment and get on the court for us. The descriptions I've heard is that he's lightning quick, and with that kind of athleticism, would cause fits for opposing guards.

Would love to have a Pressey or P Jackson-style PG on the team. Someone who is a nightmare to stay in front of, is comfortable pushing the ball up the court in traffic, which will really open up the arc/ shooters. Not sure if that's Sledge, or Long, or someone else...