I’ve been really excited about the freshmen over the last few games. I’ve seen a few games this year where Carter can put up points in a hurry. Coach Jake mentioned the game before how impressed he is with his defense. Said he is a different defensive player from a few months ago. I love his attitude out on the court. Several times he tries to get the crowd into and looks like he’s doing a little bit of fun trash talking when he gets rolling. I don’t think he minds being the bully that all good teams need. I would say he is turning the corner at the right time of the year. He reminds me of when Carlson started contributing his sophomore year. Drake could not figure out what to do when AJ and him ran the pick and roll (surrounded by shooters). How good can he be in the next few years?
Kimmons has also been a spark plug during games. He brings immediate energy on both sides of the court. He’s really learned how to finish at the hoop and not shoot if a 7 footer is standing in the way. I haven’t seen a defender that has been able to contain him this year. He’s fun to just watch on the bench. Such a happy kid. I saw his arm around Carter pumping him up after his three 3’s. If he develops any kind of three-point range he’s going to be a good one. How close is he already to a Deon Mitchell type of player? I feel like Mitchell wasn’t able to consistently finish until his last year.
Curious if anyone has heard anything on the development of Betz and Henry. The Drake fan I sat next to at the game is a high school referee and is sure that Henry is going to be one of our best players when all is finished. He said he was completely overshadowed by Xavier Foster and grew so much late in high school that he’s still figuring out his body. I think he’s going to be perfect with this new offense. Betz started the year off strong. I think Dahl being able to contribute and Phyfe dominating changed Coach Jakes mind. I’m guessing we wish we could have redshirted him. He’s going to be a big body that can hit the 3 for the next three years.
With Phyfe / Green and others back for two more years, I don’t think any of these freshmen ever need to be stars anytime soon. I think Klint Carlson’s problem his junior and senior year was that we needed him to be a star instead of a role player. If we would have had better recruits come in, he could have continued his earlier role as a scrappy type of player. Not at all knocking Carlson, but just think he was way better when other teams had the focus on Tuttle or Wes.
Pumped for this week! Any other thoughts on the freshmen?
Kimmons has also been a spark plug during games. He brings immediate energy on both sides of the court. He’s really learned how to finish at the hoop and not shoot if a 7 footer is standing in the way. I haven’t seen a defender that has been able to contain him this year. He’s fun to just watch on the bench. Such a happy kid. I saw his arm around Carter pumping him up after his three 3’s. If he develops any kind of three-point range he’s going to be a good one. How close is he already to a Deon Mitchell type of player? I feel like Mitchell wasn’t able to consistently finish until his last year.
Curious if anyone has heard anything on the development of Betz and Henry. The Drake fan I sat next to at the game is a high school referee and is sure that Henry is going to be one of our best players when all is finished. He said he was completely overshadowed by Xavier Foster and grew so much late in high school that he’s still figuring out his body. I think he’s going to be perfect with this new offense. Betz started the year off strong. I think Dahl being able to contribute and Phyfe dominating changed Coach Jakes mind. I’m guessing we wish we could have redshirted him. He’s going to be a big body that can hit the 3 for the next three years.
With Phyfe / Green and others back for two more years, I don’t think any of these freshmen ever need to be stars anytime soon. I think Klint Carlson’s problem his junior and senior year was that we needed him to be a star instead of a role player. If we would have had better recruits come in, he could have continued his earlier role as a scrappy type of player. Not at all knocking Carlson, but just think he was way better when other teams had the focus on Tuttle or Wes.
Pumped for this week! Any other thoughts on the freshmen?
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