True, but if you say he isn't all Big 12 or a starter level player you are labeled a hater.
Bubu Palo appreciation thread
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True, but if you say he isn't all Big 12 or a starter level player you are labeled a hater.
I don't understand how anyone can still hate on Bubu and still say that he only deserves 5 minutes a game. Last night, he played 15 minutes, playing good defense, getting to the line, passing the ball well, and not committing any turnovers. That one drive he was a little out of control, and lost the ball, but got hit hard, causing him to lose the ball. Also realize that this is about 2 weeks after actually being able to practice with the team.
I don't think that Bubu will start for the majority of next season, but I can truthfully say that having him start wouldn't scare me whatsoever
I don't think that Bubu will start for the majority of next season, but I can truthfully say that having him start wouldn't scare me whatsoever
I thought we would be in trouble when Jacy Holloway was our starting PG, too. But there is something to be said for playing intelligent, solid, and un-flashy basketball at the PG spot, it's not like we will ever need Bubu to score 10 pts a game.
Certain posters will always view Bubu's play with prejudice. If he was a 3-star recruit from NYC, his play would be considered aggressive and effective with a natural ability to draw a foul, his shot good enough, and demonstrate a playground toughness. The same play as a local former walk-on is judged as uncontrolled slop, poor shooting, TO prone, and consistently being bailed out by the refs.
It is unfortunate that Bubu lost essentially a season of development as he was on pace to being sufficient starter material for a team with surrounding talent like Scotty, Babb, White, and Ejim.
It is unfortunate that Bubu lost essentially a season of development as he was on pace to being sufficient starter material for a team with surrounding talent like Scotty, Babb, White, and Ejim.
Maybe the first couple games but I think Monte will be starting by the time conference play rolls around. And no, this isn't me hating on Bubu.
Bubu's a little unorthodox, but I think he can really be a good player in the right situation.
I think he can play PG for ISU next year, but he shouldn't be carrying the load that Lucious is this year. I don't think a lineup with Bubu at the 1, Thomas at the 2, and Ejim at the 3 is going to be dynamic enough to score the ball well.
I think he can play PG for ISU next year, but he shouldn't be carrying the load that Lucious is this year. I don't think a lineup with Bubu at the 1, Thomas at the 2, and Ejim at the 3 is going to be dynamic enough to score the ball well.
You do realize that christopherson was the only one on the team to shoot a higher percentage than palo from beyond the arch, last year.
Your second string point guard shouldn't be chucking up a lot of threes, he takes what he is given. It's easy to say that he "can't shoot", when he rarely shoots because of what his role is. He only shoots when he is wide open, why should that be held against him?
There is NO ONE I trust MORE for hitting CLUTCH free throws OR ball control (protecting the ball) than BUBU. He's WAY under-rated, AND the kind of guy everyone needs on teams hoping to accomplish great things! He sure helped Barnes and McDermott look good (better) back at Ames High!
Hey pal, please provide posts about me being "the biggest bubu hater that you've seen"? Because I've seen a lot worse, and I've hardly hated on Bubu.
Thanks in advance. Unless you want to fully admit that you're just wrong.
He was completely nonexistent during that stretch when he was playing instead of Babb and was out there with KL. Babb is better in almost every facet of the game than Bubu, and by a large margin.
Bubu has had two or three times he's been dribbling with little to no pressure where he almost double dribbled or lost it. He is not very comfortable out there, and Jackson noticed it and tried to take advantage.
I like Bubu. He is more than what you'd expect from a walkon and usually doesn't play outside of himself, but he doesn't bring much to the table on offense. Babb being out there would've been more productive in my opinion as he's better than Bubu at just about everything when you consider Bubu was playing the 2.
Not many teams can just throw their best 5 out there for 40 minutes. You'd better have other guys who can play. I thought Bubu did a descent job on Jackson - not all world, but he held his own. Babb couldn't shut him down either. He played good help defense including that great dig on Austin with the steal and assist to Tyrus for the slam. He did pretty much everything right defensively on that entire sequence.
It's nice that he gives them other options at the 1 and 2 with a little bit of size (more than Lucious at least) allowing them the ability to play a little smaller and a little quicker. Bailed out or not (I think not) he finds a way to get to the line and knocks them down. He also finds a way to put ugly shots down when he's in the lane with guys all around him - ugly or not that is two points. When this team sees a lot of pressure by a team it would be nice to be able to put Bubu out there with Lucious so they have more handle to break the press.
Besides, I think there are a lot of people on here who confuse offense with scoring. You can contribute to the offense without scoring a single bucket. Even understanding the offense and making the right pass on time (reversing the ball quick rather than slowing the movement) helps the offense. His drives have produced several baskets even if his isn't directly the assist so it doesn't appear in the box score.
I am never going to say he is all Big 12 but I don't really see anyone saying that. He has something to offer this team and I'm glad he is back.
