Brackins

[CRcyclone6]

you sure dont act like it. and BTW the radio announcers picked CB as definsve player of the game

they picked Brackins and Haluska for that. Haluska and Lucca got the long dist award.

[StLouisClone]

It's a lot harder to post up when you're being doubled all the time.

I didn't see CB get doubled that much tonight. Plus, he didn't get doubled at all when he went for 42 against KU.

The only reason I'm nitpicking is to add some perspective on here. I've seen Cato, Fizer and now Brackins all play a lot of games at ISU. I think all 3 will have made a lot of money in the NBA before it's all over. But right now Brackins isn't nearly as ready as Cato the Senior or Fizer the Junior. Those guys were practically unstoppable on a nightly basis. Brackins isn't there yet. I'd like to see him shoot half as much from the outside and work some more on his post game. If he does that, then he's almost certainly a lottery pick next year.

[cardinalNgold]

i cant believe that people are still nit picking him

I think the main reason people are being so nit picky is because they are dying for a reason, any reason for him to stay around next year.

[Final42b]

I think the main reason people are being so nit picky is because they are dying for a reason, any reason for him to stay around next year.

very good point.

[mwitt]

For those of you who think Brackins is a good outside shooter, why doesn't he shoot a good percentage outside?

For those of you who like his perimeter game, can you remember one time where he got to the basket after taking his man off the dribble from the outside?

I love Craig Brackins, and he is definitely a legit NBA prospect. My criticisms come from the fact that he is a GREAT scorer down low and very efficient, but him wasting shots and thus possessions on the outside really dilute his numbers.

I'm fine with him taking a couple to keep people honest. I'm not fine with him taking a 3 in transition like he did tonight.

[gocubs2118]

I think the main reason people are being so nit picky is because they are dying for a reason, any reason for him to stay around next year.

Ding, ding, ding we have a winner, winner chicken dinner. I even said that in my original post.

[Jonecy]

I actually thought Brackins looked very solid tonight and it was a night that EVERYONE new the scouts were watching.....not only that but he led us to a W!! You're a pretty darn good player if 19 & 12 w/ 2 blocks (while shooting almost 50% from the field and 100% from the line) is considered "HO HUM."

I hope CB stays b/c I love this guy, but he's going to be valuable to any team he's on next year - it doesn't matter what league.

[Final42b]

For those of you who think Brackins is a good outside shooter, why doesn't he shoot a good percentage outside?

For those of you who like his perimeter game, can you remember one time where he got to the basket after taking his man off the dribble from the outside?

I love Craig Brackins, and he is definitely a legit NBA prospect. My criticisms come from the fact that he is a GREAT scorer down low and very efficient, but him wasting shots and thus possessions on the outside really dilute his numbers.

I'm fine with him taking a couple to keep people honest. I'm not fine with him taking a 3 in transition like he did tonight.

He has done that several times this year.

[A-town Cy]

Dang I was on the wrong channel, missed gym gems. It looks like College Basketball final should be on ESPN again at 11:20, hopefully they'll show it again then.

[mwitt]

He has done that several times this year.

Let me rephrase. Taking his man off the dribble and getting to the rim.

[Final42b]

Let me rephrase. Taking his man off the dribble and getting to the rim.

yes he has beaten his man off the dribble and drove in for a lay up a couple of times this year.

[StLouisClone]

For those of you who think Brackins is a good outside shooter, why doesn't he shoot a good percentage outside?

For those of you who like his perimeter game, can you remember one time where he got to the basket after taking his man off the dribble from the outside?

I love Craig Brackins, and he is definitely a legit NBA prospect. My criticisms come from the fact that he is a GREAT scorer down low and very efficient, but him wasting shots and thus possessions on the outside really dilute his numbers.

I'm fine with him taking a couple to keep people honest. I'm not fine with him taking a 3 in transition like he did tonight.

Well said. He's got the tools, but he's really not all that efficient unless he's able to pin his man. His outside shot is better than last year, but still needs a lot of work. I'd rather seen him work on it during practice than hoisting it up nearly 10 times a game. This season is a waste and I'm certainly not going to blame CB for it. But we could have won a couple more games if CB stayed down low the whole game.

[mwitt]

yes he has beaten his man off the dribble and drove in for a lay up a couple of times this year.

Examples please.

And even in the event that you're right (I don't doubt it. As many times as he tries, I'm sure it's worked at least once), there is no debating that it is a very inefficient part of his game. Most of the time, his "taking his man off the dribble" includes a shake and bake and a jumper that the other team will let him have any day that ends in Y.

And you already admitting that he has only done it "a couple times" confirms that he's not very good at it.

[Final42b]

Well said. He's got the tools, but he's not very efficient at all unless he's able to pin his man. His outside shot is better than last year, but still needs a lot of work. I'd rather seen him work on it during practice than hoisting it up nearly 10 times game. This season is a waste and I'm certainly not going to blame CB for it. But we could have won a couple more games if CB stayed down low the whole game.

I will respectively disagree, there is alot more to a team than one guys shot selection.

[CycloneJoe]

Brackins will be playing for the Sixers next year