Pedescleaux

[Panthers to the Bone]

From this week's UNI press release:

PEDESCLEAUX JOINS TEAM
UNI has added the services of sophomore forward Everette Pedescleaux (6-6, 275, So., F). Pedescleaux, also a starting defensive lineman on the Panthers football team, began practicing with the basketball team Dec. 4. This Saturday's game against Loyola will be the first game in which Pedescleaux will dress.

http://unipanthers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121306aaa.html

[Khan4Cats]

I just saw that, too. Will be interesting to see what he can do. Though I doubt he will get in against Loyola, probably will get some minutes next week and then be worked in slowly in the Valley if he starts to crack the rotation. Who would probably lose minutes if he does play? Koch, Jordan? Or will he simply be another big body to provide 1st half rest for Eric and Grant?

[Panther Cat]

He's not in real basketball shape yet when I saw him a few days ago. It's hard to tell if he'll get some minutes or not. Being away from the game (football, ACL injury) for awhile it's hard to get back in the flow. Hopefully he'll get some decent minutes in the Wartburg game to work his way back. I'd say ayt the most he'll be getting 4-5 minutes a game this year.

Keep in mind he was a more "attractive" recruit than Coleman. Obviosly that isn't eh case anymore, but Everette can play some ball. Just depends how far he's come since then?

[pantherfan4ever]

Keep in mind he was a more "attractive" recruit than Coleman. Obviosly that isn't eh case anymore, but Everette can play some ball. Just depends how far he's come since then?

He was a MUCH more attractive recruit than Coleman. I remember everyone was sooo dissapointed when he decided to stay home and go to Minnesota. Everyone thought we were ending up with the "lesser" player in coleman. Obviously Coleman is a stud, but think if Everette would have stayed with UNI that whole time... WOW.. He could ball... I havent seen him but whenever he gets into basketball shape I'm sure he will see some floor time. jsut depends if he is really out of shape or not. He will probably have to wait until next year to see any significant minutes though..

[BCPanther]

This is going to free Koch up to play more of the 3 where he has seemed more comfortable to me.

I really think that if Everette can give 3-5 quality minutes it makes us even better. Stout and Coleman can really go "balls out" if you take 2 or 3 minutes away from each of them.

[Panthers to the Bone]

IMO, don't expect Pedescleaux to see the floor in at least the next 5 games unless Stout AND Coleman are in trouble. He doesn't know the plays (the majority of them) and he hasn't played ball in 2.5 years (outside of Prime Time).

[Beaker416]

IMO, don't expect Pedescleaux to see the floor in at least the next 5 games unless Stout AND Coleman are in trouble. He doesn't know the plays (the majority of them) and he hasn't played ball in 2.5 years (outside of Prime Time).

Sans Wartburg of course right?

[Deke3]

I heard he has some serious skills! Brush the dust off and I bet we see a great player emerge.

[panther2317]

Can we please NOT overlook an opponent from a lower division??? Anyone remember North Dakota?

[DancerHall Cat]

Can we please NOT overlook an opponent from a lower division??? Anyone remember North Dakota?

Trust me, we CAN overlook Wartburg. If we can't overlook them, then we arent the program we think we are. This is a W 101 out of 100 times.

[Panther Cat]

Trust me, we CAN overlook Wartburg. If we can't overlook them, then we arent the program we think we are. This is a W 101 out of 100 times.

We are a very good team. But there have been bigger upsets. There is no way we should lose the game, but we also better not be overlooking them too much. It's a big game because it will bring some fans from the Cedar Valley to the game that normally don't come, so we need to look sharp to get them back.