Has Haluska Lost His Spot?

**cybsball20** · 01-07-2008, 02:13 PM

I think Haluska needs to ask Rick Ankiel and Chuck Knoblauch where his shot went... It seems to be getting worse, at least from 3.

**Cydkar** · 01-07-2008, 02:16 PM

The fact that we are debating the merits of Haluska and Lee says a lot about where our program is right now. I love both because they are Cyclones but we need to upgrade...and we are.

**CyRide3** · 01-07-2008, 02:20 PM

Cameron didn't recently "emerge" as a good defender- he has always been that. It's just something about giving credit to a walk-on opposed to someone on scholarship. Don't know if Cyfan13 can vouch for that, but that's my opinion.

Haluska- maybe there is a reason why he didn't play as much or put up big number at the JC he previously attended. Good practice and open gym player, but does not translate when the lights come on. I saw Sean play this summer and absolutely loved his game, but it has not translated at this point.

**CyRide3** · 01-07-2008, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Cydkar

The fact that we are debating the merits of Haluska and Lee says a lot about where our program is right now. I love both because they are Cyclones but we need to upgrade...and we are.

True- sad debate.

**Cydkar** · 01-07-2008, 02:22 PM

A little bit like A. Thompson.

**kingcy** · 01-07-2008, 02:24 PM

Lucca will be the next guard on this team to get a lot of mins every game and play well, and that wont be until next year.

**cyclonenum1** · 01-07-2008, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Knownothing

Haluska can't shoot or play defense.

Lee can Semi shoot and play defense. Advantage Lee. By the way what are these guys doing that can't shoot. What do they do growing up playing in the back yard?

I don't know if stats would back me up but my sense is that, overall, shooting has generally deteriorated over the last 20 years or so. This is why someone that can really shoot stands out so much more today.

I believe this has happened for several reasons:

-small kids when they are learning to shoot immediately run to practice shooting the 3 and because they are really too weak to shoot the shot they develop poor shooting mechanics that are difficult to change in later life.

-the slash to the basket with the power dunk or the alley oop pass with a flush at the end are more apt to make the highlights on SportsCenter than consistently knocking down the 10-15 footer.

-the players are much stronger and the officials have let the game become far to physical which yields a lot of contact on the perimeter that just did not used to exist (without a foul being called).

**CYdTracked** · 01-07-2008, 02:29 PM

I think Lee is taking away Boozer's minutes more than Haluska's. I haven't been impressed with Haluska's shot at all. Kid hustles and plays pretty decent defense but until he can start hitting his shots he's a liability on the offensive end. I like Lee's game and I really like it when someone comes out of no where and earns time through hard work. Haven't seen enough of him yet to say he's any better on offense then Haluska but he's definately a good defender.

**CyRide3** · 01-07-2008, 02:37 PM

I am concerned that Charles is not seeing much action, but defense is not his strong point.

**kingcy** · 01-07-2008, 02:41 PM

If Boozer, Lee, or Haluska ever get their 3 point shot good, that one will get the mins. Until then they will be fighting for a spot and we will see them all play some based on their practice preformance.

**snowcraig2.0** · 01-07-2008, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by kingcy

If Boozer, Lee, or Haluska ever get their 3 point shot good, that one will get the mins. Until then they will be fighting for a spot and we will see them all play some based on their practice preformance.

Agreed, to a point. Haluska knocks down shots all day long in practice. Whoever can knock them down in games is who will get to play.

Boozer could fill that roll, but I think he is a guy who is still having trouble grasping the 'system' on both ends of the court.

**cybsball20** · 01-07-2008, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by snowcraig2.0

Agreed, to a point. Haluska knocks down shots all day long in practice. Whoever can knock them down in games is who will get to play.

Boozer could fill that roll, but I think he is a guy who is still having trouble grasping the 'system' on both ends of the court.

I think Boozer is starting to get a hang of it though. He showed alot of leadership in the ND game, although he was leading the walk ons. He was directing them on where to go and even tried to give Smith a clue about posting up. It looked like the coaching staff was pretty impressed with this aspect of his game too...

**kingcy** · 01-07-2008, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by snowcraig2.0

Boozer could fill that roll, but I think he is a guy who is still having trouble grasping the 'system' on both ends of the court.

Very much so. He looks lost out there and making bad choices on when to shot

A guard that can come off the bench and hit shots will help this team a bunch, and maybe stop those streaches where this team doesnt score. Stupid and simple as that sounds.

**snowcraig2.0** · 01-07-2008, 02:54 PM

He seems to be a pretty good on the ball defender as well.

Something else about the kid is his frame. He could easily carry 210 lbs on his frame and not lose a step (see big brother). If he did add that size he could be a Kantrel (sp?) Horton type player for us, where he can defend small forwards as well as guards.

**kingcy** · 01-07-2008, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

I think Boozer is starting to get a hang of it though. He showed alot of leadership in the ND game, although he was leading the walk ons. He was directing them on where to go and even tried to give Smith a clue about posting up. It looked like the coaching staff was pretty impressed with this aspect of his game too...

I think being out there and having guys look to him helped his development. Gametime experence is what he needs, but those mins are hard to come by. The more he played the more unlost he looked. His shot still needs some work though.