Buckley will start at PG next year

**Clones85'** · 03-05-2009, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by IOWASTATE

Look at the strides DG has made from year 1 to year 2, its not out of the realm to see Buckley do the same.

Has he really made any strides? I don't think so

The only difference is he is playing 3 times more minutes and thus his numbers look better. Disagree with him making great strides though

**IOWASTATE** · 03-05-2009, 10:07 AM

Ok maybe not purely from a numbers stand point, at least not consistently. But I would take him playing 30-35 min a game this year than last, wouldnt you agree? I would say his bball IQ has grown in the last year along with looking more comfortable out there. Yes the execution has been erradic at times and the numbers aren't remarkable but I would still say he's gotten better simply from the extra year

**ISUonthemove** · 03-05-2009, 10:09 AM

All he needed was a little more confidence. I hope he finishes the season strong.

**ISUFan22** · 03-05-2009, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

Let's compare Michael Jordan (one of the top players of all time) to Diante Garrett. Than let's set back and think about that for a second!!

Yeah...I mean...this is probably his biggest stretch ever. And he's had some crazy ones.

**Clones85'** · 03-05-2009, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by IOWASTATE

Ok maybe not purely from a numbers stand point, at least not consistently. But I would take him playing 30-35 min a game this year than last, wouldnt you agree? I would say his bball IQ has grown in the last year along with looking more comfortable out there. Yes the execution has been erradic at times and the numbers aren't remarkable but I would still say he's gotten better simply from the extra year

It all really depends on the DG that comes to play. I swear there are 3 DG's. The one that shows up in games like he did against Oklahoma this year and Purdue last year. The DG is that is just awful, like last night. And that one that is below average and really does nothing, like he has done for most of his short career.

I don't think there is any doubt that he has the talent to be a decent Big 12 PG, but he is lacking mentally so much right now, I worry about him going forward

**IOWASTATE** · 03-05-2009, 10:20 AM

I definitely agree. Consistency is his biggest downfall right now. Some of that probably is mental, and some of that will come in the off season. He now has had a full season, and knows what will be expected of him night in and night out next year. I'm not trying to make excuses for him tho, but I don't think he is anywhere near his full potential. The only thing is, its mostly up to him on whether he reaches it or not.

**Aclone** · 03-05-2009, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

Let's compare Michael Jordan (one of the top players of all time) to Diante Garrett. Than let's set back and think about that for a second!!

Damn, and here I was going to give you rep for your later post on Diante's three faces.

Frankly, only an idiot would think that I was comparing Diante to Jordan. All I was saying was that after only two years of college, you can't say that a player will never learn to shoot--as "experts" did with Jordan. Dumb *****.

**WalkingCY** · 03-05-2009, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by cyclonedave25

Hopefully he improves from this year to next, like Boozer did from last year to this.

Again...where in the hell was Boozer last night? WE were blown out again in the second half......happens every freaking time. Where was he and why did Haluska get the minutes? Poor.

**BryceC** · 03-05-2009, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Aclone

Not to mock you--seriously--but they said the same thing about Jordan coming out of UNC.

Jordan shot over 50% from the floor every year at UNC and he also shot 44% from three his sophomore year.

**Aclone** · 03-05-2009, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by WalkingCY

Again...where in the hell was Boozer last night? WE were blown out again in the second half......happens every freaking time. Where was he and why did Haluska get the minutes? Poor.

The last I saw of Boozer, he was making a really bad play inside after grabbing a key rebound, instead of fanning it back out. Momentum killer. Wouldn't be surprised if that was why he spent some pine time. Good coaches tend to do that, for some strange reason.

**intrepid27** · 03-05-2009, 10:29 AM

I think Colvin is a tremendous talent but he will be a true freshman. The one thing that has been consistent about Mac's teams is that new players seem to struggle to learn what he wants from them. I think he will play but doubt if he will start.

**Clones85'** · 03-05-2009, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by IOWASTATE

I definitely agree. Consistency is his biggest downfall right now. Some of that probably is mental, and some of that will come in the off season. He now has had a full season, and knows what will be expected of him night in and night out next year. I'm not trying to make excuses for him tho, but I don't think he is anywhere near his full potential. The only thing is, its mostly up to him on whether he reaches it or not.

I think DG has the potential. I think he has the mechanics for a good jump shot.

BUT, he needs to get over the mental block that he currently has. Him missing layups (2 in a row last night) is 110% mental.

I have noticed that DG shoots pretty well on that 12 foot bank shot. There is no doubt that he is comfortable with that shot and has shown he is pretty good at hitting it. Now he needs to get it in his head that he can hit a 3 from the top of the key AND make a layup in the paint. Once he does that he will be OK.

**Aclone** · 03-05-2009, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by BryceC

Jordan shot over 50% from the floor every year at UNC and he also shot 44% from three his sophomore year.

According to the stats I'm looking at, Jordan didn't attempt a three point shot his freshman or junior year. Regardless of what he shot as a sophomore (on 76 attempts), when he came out in the draft, that's what they were saying. One reason he didn't go number one overall. Which was my sole point.

**Clones85'** · 03-05-2009, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by Aclone

Damn, and here I was going to give you rep for your later post on Diante's three faces.

Frankly, only an idiot would think that I was comparing Diante to Jordan. All I was saying was that after only two years of college, you can't say that a player will never learn to shoot--as "experts" did with Jordan. Dumb *****.

As Bryce told you, MJ shot a solid percentage from the field in college.

**isucyfan** · 03-05-2009, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

I think DG has the potential. I think he has the mechanics for a good jump shot.

BUT, he needs to get over the mental block that he currently has. Him missing layups (2 in a row last night) is 110% mental.

I have noticed that DG shoots pretty well on that 12 foot bank shot. There is no doubt that he is comfortable with that shot and has shown he is pretty good at hitting it. Now he needs to get it in his head that he can hit a 3 from the top of the key AND make a layup in the paint. Once he does that he will be OK.

I agree about the mid-range jumper being a great weapon for DG. I disagree about him shooting the three. I don't think he needs to to be a good PG. Hopefully, we have plenty of guys that can shoot the three. I'd be fine with DG limiting his game to layups (that he hopefully makes) and pull up jumpers off of drives.