Summer league

[jct1941]

I just returned from the Sunday league games. Jason Love held his own against Gates, and even blocked one of his shots. Dante played just OK. Paul McMillan had 39 for their team (Love and Jackson team). I certainly hope our
three guards are as good as we all hoped because Cashmere Wright and Dion Dixon are exceptional. Dixon had 27, and Wright must have had at least in the 20's. Wright is a blur. Of course, our freshman have not played yet so no comparsion can be made. Gates seems sooooo lazy, but his talent is certainly above average. I hope our freshman guards play in the summer league so we all can get a feel for their game. Of course, I remember thinking about Alvin Mitchell last year when he went off for 29 in his first game, but never came close to that again. I know the summer league is not a good guage when compared to Div 1 basketball, but it at least gives us an idea of their skill level.

[Getreal]

I really dont think it even gives a look at their skill level. kjackson used to light it up in that league. london Warren for UD is actually looking like a shooter. I don't take anything from this league other than a good workout for them.

[muskieman]

I don't take anything from this league except to see the guy so you know who he is later, how strong and quick the guy might be, and if he plays team ball. They all (well, most) have game and if they make this for themselves an AAU game or a special tourney game they normally play, you see black holes (guys that shoot too much) and guys lazy of the D.
It would be nice if they were allowed to play as a team (X, UC, UD) because then you might to see them play and how they might complement each other.

[Mr. Neutral]

Good points, Get and mm. I seem to recall two successive summers where it looked like Keith Jackson was going to be our next 20-pt. scorer based on his summer league performance, and then reality set in during the regular season.

[muskieman]

we must also remember opportunity. Casmere will get a big chance to start because uc is in desperate need of a pg. X has depth at some positions and new guys will be given a chance but the known quality of certain players and their familiarity with Sean's system gives them an advantage.

[Pete Delkus]

Yes, SL games are no indication of what a player is going to look like in an offensive scheme or more importantly against a well-coached defense.

In saying that, Troy Tabler was hitting everything (Something his Dad did with men on base). He lit up Jamual Warren for 25 including a few that were from the tips at Maketewah Country Club.

[jct1941]

When I said you can get an idea of their skills I meant speed, quickness, jumping ability, ball handling, shooting, and scoring (not necessarily being a great shooter). For instance, Wright has great speed and has great control of that speed. He also has great hops (he dunked tipped in a missed shot) and dunked with ease. I know that may or may not transfer to D1 games, but the SKILL is there. The bio on Lyons is that he has jet quick speed and incredible leaping ability. That sounds like what I saw in Wright's game. I think our guards will stack up against anyone in D1. I would just like to see how they play against UC, UD, Maimi players.

[BigCat]

we must also remember opportunity. Casmere will get a big chance to start because uc is in desperate need of a pg. X has depth at some positions and new guys will be given a chance but the known quality of certain players and their familiarity with Sean's system gives them an advantage.

MM,

UC is in desparate need for many positions...we are still climbing out of the grave.

Hope to see you at the games sometime this summer.

[muskieman]

BC I think you guys are closer than you think. You need depth in the big east but you have some very talented players. While you may not have the premier player signing every few months as the past your program made some good strides last year. There is a bearcat fan where I go to church that sounds like you and you might be right but I hate to be saying too many good things about your team(just kidding),

As for summer league I hope to get there sometime but medical reasons have stopped me so far, and on top of that I am a grandfather so that takes out some of the time.

[Masterofreality]

Is Paul McMillian playing anywhere other than the Cincy Summer League?

Hell, that guy has been out of Loyola Chicago now for about 4 years, is about 28 and has kids. I've seen him play in the Summer League and he is the definition of "black hole". The fact that he had 39 is not much of an accomplishment since he probably took four times as many shots as any other player- in the entire league!