Rahshon Clark

**tejasclone** · 01-17-2008, 02:27 PM

Everyone who's there, be sure to give him the ovation he deserves on Senior Day.

**Drizzle** · 01-17-2008, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Cydkar

6'5"-6'6" is a guard in the NBA but he doesn't have the guard skills for the NBA. At least not right now. He's got NBA athletic ability. Maybe he'll grow 4". :)

I'd pay a lot of money to have him back next year.

That is a great point. He is a fantastic defender in college, but the NBA is a huge step above college.

**EggMcClone** · 01-17-2008, 02:30 PM

People have said that if you can do one thing really, really well (like rebound or defend) you can usually find a spot on somebody's roster. I don't know if he's a good enough defender to fit that category but no one ever thought Bruce Bowen would do anything in the league and he didn't until he learned how to play suffocating defense.

**cybsball20** · 01-17-2008, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by EggMcClone

People have said that if you can do one thing really, really well (like rebound or defend) you can usually find a spot on somebody's roster. I don't know if he's a good enough defender to fit that category but no one ever thought Bruce Bowen would do anything in the league and he didn't until he learned how to play suffocating defense.

Bowen is also pretty deadly from 3.

**EggMcClone** · 01-17-2008, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

Bowen is also pretty deadly from 3.

He's not bad but that's not why he's still playing.

I'd be surprised if Rahshon made it but I don't think it's impossible.

**Drizzle** · 01-17-2008, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by EggMcClone

He's not bad but that's not why he's still playing.

I'd be surprised if Rahshon made it but I don't think it's impossible.

Rahshon has a lot of work to do, but it seems he has the work ethic and athletic ability to have a small chance of making it.

**flander1649** · 01-17-2008, 02:48 PM

You beat me too it on the Bowen comment. Clark is alot more athletic then Bowen and he might end up doing better in a wide open game that the NBA is transitioning to. He could be very good on a team like Phoenix.

**ianoconnor** · 01-17-2008, 02:56 PM

I was laughing so hard on that one drive that Rahshon had where he was totally out of control and still somehow got past the defenders for an easy layup!

**The_Architect** · 01-17-2008, 02:59 PM

Last night I finally realized how much we are going to miss Rahshon next season. He was EVERYWHERE - blocking shots, getting loose balls, etc.

**Cyfan13** · 01-17-2008, 03:01 PM

Rahshon has a lot of work to do to make it in the NBA. It all really depends how he does at the camps. If a team sees him as something they can work on, they might want to take a chance on him. He has a lot of talents that can't be taught, but lacks in the area of ball handling and shooting. I think both of those are things that can be taught, if a team decides to.And man, I hope they do! Most likely he will end up playing in Europe.

He needs 4 points to make 1000, and 2 steals to make the top 10 in steals.

**Drizzle** · 01-17-2008, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by Cyfan13

Rahshon has a lot of work to do to make it in the NBA. It all really depends how he does at the camps. If a team sees him as something they can work on, they might want to take a chance on him. He has a lot of talents that can't be taught, but lacks in the area of ball handling and shooting. I think both of those are things that can be taught, if a team decides to.And man, I hope they do! Most likely he will end up playing in Europe.

He needs 4 points to make 1000, and 2 steals to make the top 10 in steals.

Obviously you know more than me

, but I think he is NBA ready in so many other areas, that a team may want to work with him on ball handling and shooting. Like you said, these two things can be taught. His attitude, work ethic, heart, and athletic ability cannot be taught...

**CloneIce** · 01-17-2008, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by gocubs2118

If Rashon doesn't have what it takes to go pro, I hope he comes back to be an assistant and we can groom him to become our next head coach. Don't get me wrong I hope that isn't for the next 20 years but I think he would be a great head coach someday.

Based on? The fact that he is a great competitor and plays hard?

I like Rashon too but none of us has a freakin clue what kind of coach he would be in 20 years.

**ISUFan22** · 01-17-2008, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Cyfan13

He needs 4 points to make 1000, and 2 steals to make the top 10 in steals.

And should he get those on Saturday - I'll (along with another CF member) be able to say I "coached" him to such an accomplishment!

**CYKOFAN** · 01-17-2008, 03:22 PM

Cyfan13-I now know who you are and have enjoyed your posts. You are very honest as I think you have nailed what Rashon needs to work on. I think he has shooting skills, and at times he is a great shooter (I'll never forget his Drake game two years ago), but it will be his ball handling imo that would keep him out of the NBA. He's improving, and like you said, maybe he can improve some more and make it. He had another great game last night and his all around game will be hard to replace next year. But he'll always be one of my all time favorite Clones for his class on and off the court. Very glad you're still with us.