Iowa State's Burton

[UNIdad]

I haven't seen much discussion about Iowa State's Burton. This guy is a beast. He is another transfer from Marquette who is a dunking machine. And he does it with strength, not just leaping. On most of his dunks, he barely gets above the rim, but forces the rim to yield to him.

He has the potential to be a great addition to the team . . . namely by being an explosive player who makes plays and helps open up other options. However, this will be his first game in two years, so he may also be a rather disruptive presence in the rotation. It will be interesting to see how Prohm uses him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt2ZBKvyYGI

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2015/06/25/iowa-state-cyclones-deonte-burton-dunks-basketball/29272239/

[kochrab]

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Too many threads about USI for my liking

[SteinPizza]

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The ISU fans I know told me his first game eligible will be against us. I also heard some of the same hype about him. Also, Marquette's a serious program, and has shown the ability to successfully recruit seriously talented players. Just because he didn't make it there doesn't mean he lacks the ability to be a stud in the Big 12.

[Panther789]

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The ISU fans I know told me his first game eligible will be against us. I also heard some of the same hype about him. Also, Marquette's a serious program, and has shown the ability to successfully recruit seriously talented players. Just because he didn't make it there doesn't mean he lacks the ability to be a stud in the Big 12.

Every post you make is exactly the same.

[SteinPizza]

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Every post you make is exactly the same.

Then don't read them. I'll bet you're also one of those who would love to censor ideas and thoughts you disagree with.

[UNIdad]

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Burton is a beast. When he settles into the line-up, Iowa State is going to be even better. However, it is quite likely that he won't be very effective (and might even be disruptive to his own team) in his first game, especially since it is such a significant and high profile game.

I predict that he will only see about 5 minutes in the middle of the first half . . . and maybe not even play in the second half unless it was clear that he was fitting into the action.

[rhoho]

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Correct me if im wrong but didnt Mckay debut in the big four classic too?

[cydave]

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Correct me if im wrong but didnt Mckay debut in the big four classic too?

Yes. First game after semester break.

[UNIdad]

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Burton was on the sideline last night much more than before.

[CF84]

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Too many threads about USI for my liking

I agree with you, not sure how this fits into the UNI basketball forum. Maybe into the other one for Cy and Hawk discussion. This post isn't even discussing the UNI matchup with ISU, just one of their players. Off topic.

[Panther100]

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He probably won't see a lot of floor time vs Northern Iowa. Austin would have a tough matchup against this guy. I think Bohannon would matchup fine.

[UNIdad]

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I agree with you, not sure how this fits into the UNI basketball forum. Maybe into the other one for Cy and Hawk discussion. This post isn't even discussing the UNI matchup with ISU, just one of their players. Off topic.

Post #6 is what I had in mind when I started the thread. Burton's first game is a very interesting dimension for the UNI/ISU game.

On Thursday night, we say how bad the Cyclones can be when they aren't in sync. Nader was a non-factor and played like he had mittens on. It took a terrible coaching move by Mad Fran to stop Uthoff (giving the green light to Jok instead). Trying to force Burton into the lineup may cause disruption that will open up opportunities for Jake to exploit them. I predict that Jake will have some special plays ready for when Burton comes into the game. It is coaching like this that has always impressed me about Jake.

I vividly remember how he outcoached Hoiberg and beat an Iowa State team with a first round NBA pick.

[CF84]

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Post #6 is what I had in mind when I started the thread. Burton's first game is a very interesting dimension for the UNI/ISU game.

On Thursday night, we say how bad the Cyclones can be when they aren't in sync. Nader was a non-factor and played like he had mittens on. It took a terrible coaching move by Mad Fran to stop Uthoff (giving the green light to Jok instead). Trying to force Burton into the lineup may cause disruption that will open up opportunities for Jake to exploit them. I predict that Jake will have some special plays ready for when Burton comes into the game. It is coaching like this that has always impressed me about Jake.

I vividly remember how he outcoached Hoiberg and beat an Iowa State team with a first round NBA pick.

That I could see, if you were looking to see how it impacted the UNI-ISU matchup.

I'll have to disagree on your assessment of Iowa though. Jok scored 14 points in the first 5 minutes of the half so that worked pretty well. He's a great shooter and if he's open he should shoot it. Uthoff only took 6 shots in the second half and made one. That's on him as I'm sure he has the option to shoot as he pleases and rightfully so. He was 11-13 in the first half and should have taken at least another 13 in the second. If he had, Iowa wins. His first half was unreal but you could feel the ISU comeback as Iowa got more timid.

[SpanishMoon]

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If Georges Niang gets any fatter then Burton will have to take his spot. He can't run the court any more and just stands out on the 3 pointer line.

[UNIdad]

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That I could see, if you were looking to see how it impacted the UNI-ISU matchup.

I'll have to disagree on your assessment of Iowa though. Jok scored 14 points in the first 5 minutes of the half so that worked pretty well. He's a great shooter and if he's open he should shoot it. Uthoff only took 6 shots in the second half and made one. That's on him as I'm sure he has the option to shoot as he pleases and rightfully so. He was 11-13 in the first half and should have taken at least another 13 in the second. If he had, Iowa wins. His first half was unreal but you could feel the ISU comeback as Iowa got more timid.

In an interview, Uthoff said he knew he was going to be covered so he told Jok to take more shots. You have to assume that Mad Fran was saying the same thing.