http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJjVT9xEBkk&list=UUuCgemPuOk2qdqF1CTk9LJQ&index=3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJjVT9xEBkk&list=UUuCgemPuOk2qdqF1CTk9LJQ&index=3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT5DTPuS7NI&list=UUuCgemPuOk2qdqF1CTk9LJQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT5DTPuS7NI&list=UUuCgemPuOk2qdqF1CTk9LJQ)
The more video of this kid that I see, the more I like. Looks like he can drive and distribute very well, and has a decent looking jumper. But his best asset is definitely his explosiveness, as he uses his speed and fantastic vertical to get to the rim with ease. He also appears to have decent length which he uses on D to get steals, which usually lead to an explosive dunk. His game reminds me of Dwyane in that sense. I personally think he should be given at least 15+ minutes per game against the cupcakes early next year to see how he handles the PG role, but that is just my opinion.
So much to like. Offense...defense...ball handling...athleticism. ;D
MU will have no trouble running next year with Blue, Anderson and Wilson, fast pace should be the norm, and the difference between Cadougan and Wilson is that he can go with
either hand to the hoop, plus he really can pass on the break. If Wilson is half as good as they videos show, next year Top 10.
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 19, 2013, 02:17:46 PM
MU will have no trouble running next year with Blue, Anderson and Wilson, fast pace should be the norm, and the difference between Cadougan and Wilson is that he can go with
either hand to the hoop, plus he really can pass on the break. If Wilson is half as good as they videos show, next year Top 10.
Next year?
Win the next four games (@SH, @nova, cuse, ND) and we can be top 10 in two weeks. Even better than that next year.
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 19, 2013, 02:17:46 PM
MU will have no trouble running next year with Blue, Anderson and Wilson, fast pace should be the norm, and the difference between Cadougan and Wilson is that he can go with
either hand to the hoop, plus he really can pass on the break. If Wilson is half as good as they videos show, next year Top 10.
I agree with everything you said. Don't forget that Burton and Jajuan will be explosive in transition as well. Jameel will also provide us with a big that can run the floor as well. I would love to see Buzz bring in his patented line-changes and put all of the new-comers (Wilson, Burton, Johnson, Jameel) in at once to bring a run-and-gun feel to the offense, as all of them are mobile and explosive.
I kinda feel disappointed with Stone in that vid, granted he's still young and towers over everybody but I expected him to be more physical. Also hope he gets into a bit better shape if he comes here... anywhere else he can go ahead and start smoking and drinking every day while eating mcdonalds every meal.
Quote from: netty24 on February 19, 2013, 02:24:52 PM
I agree with everything you said. Don't forget that Burton and Jajuan will be explosive in transition as well. Jameel will also provide us with a big that can run the floor as well. I would love to see Buzz bring in his patented line-changes and put all of the new-comers (Wilson, Burton, Johnson, Jameel) in at once to bring a run-and-gun feel to the offense, as all of them are mobile and explosive.
They will be at least 10 deep again next year, almost more. Burton, Johnson and Anderson will probably fight it out at the 3 unless Buzz goes Mayo, Blue and Wilson. Lots of switchables
again next year, play big and play small.
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on February 19, 2013, 02:44:03 PM
I kinda feel disappointed with Stone in that vid, granted he's still young and towers over everybody but I expected him to be more physical. Also hope he gets into a bit better shape if he comes here... anywhere else he can go ahead and start smoking and drinking every day while eating mcdonalds every meal.
Reminded me of Andrew Bynum. Didn't look very explosive.
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on February 19, 2013, 02:44:03 PM
I kinda feel disappointed with Stone in that vid, granted he's still young and towers over everybody but I expected him to be more physical. Also hope he gets into a bit better shape if he comes here... anywhere else he can go ahead and start smoking and drinking every day while eating mcdonalds every meal.
Stone is still a kid.
Quote from: Hards_Alumni on February 19, 2013, 03:57:16 PM
Stone is still a kid.
Athletically, he appears very limited. And that's not something that will magically change once he gets to college.
Of course, having said that, I'd still be thrilled if MU could land him.
How many 15 year old 6-10 250 lb basketball player's would people say are explosive?
Stone will be fine. A couple of overmatched opponents, however.
Quote from: Groin_pull on February 19, 2013, 03:27:10 PM
Reminded me of Andrew Bynum. Didn't look very explosive.
Reminded you of one of the five best centers in the NBA when healthy and your comment is that he isn't explosive enough? Not every big man needs to be running in transition and dunking. I've been very happy with Ox, haven't you? The kid is so highly rated because of his incredibly soft hands for his size and the extraordinary frame with which college strength and conditioning coaches will have to build on.
Hopefully the Wilson connection and hometown appeal will be enough. Unfortunately, I'm not holding out much hope after Calipari comes calling...
Were they playing my little niece's team? That team was full of 4'10 traditionals.
Even as a freshman, Duane should have no trouble earning the starting PG spot next year.
Quote from: ecompt on February 19, 2013, 07:06:43 PM
Even as a freshman, Duane should have no trouble earning the starting PG spot next year.
After the away Pitt game that Jr. was hurt and Derrick Wilson played the entire second half Buzz told Homer on the post game show that he (Buzz) told Derrick Wilson that he might not be the most athletic PG at MU in two years (reference to Duane Wilson) but he will be "his guy next year." I took that to mean Derrick Wilson will start but Duane Wilson could very will get the minutes and the end of game minutes. See Otule and Gardner. See Anderson and Jamil Wilson.
Quote from: AnotherMU84 on February 19, 2013, 07:23:14 PM
After the away Pitt game that Jr. was hurt and Derrick Wilson played the entire second half Buzz told Homer on the post game show that he (Buzz) told Derrick Wilson that he might not be the most athletic PG at MU in two years (reference to Duane Wilson) but he will be "his guy next year." I took that to mean Derrick Wilson will start but Duane Wilson could very will get the minutes and the end of game minutes. See Otule and Gardner. See Anderson and Jamil Wilson.
Ugh, god bless D Wilson but he is not a high major PG. I have NO time for a PG that shoots 45% from the line and 30% from from the field.
Can't take much from this videos, show me some film on them playing a decent team. Stone looks pretty incredible to me for a 15 year old.
Quote from: esotericmindguy on February 19, 2013, 08:08:26 PM
Ugh, god bless D Wilson but he is not a high major PG. I have NO time for a PG that shoots 45% from the line and 30% from from the field.
Can't take much from this videos, show me some film on them playing a decent team. Stone looks pretty incredible to me for a 15 year old.
Here is a video of him playing against Germantown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_vp-C6YtQI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_vp-C6YtQI)
Stone will go down with Jim Chones and Joe Wolf as one of the top 3 big men in Wisconsin high school history with the normal development.
D. Wilson is 2 for 20 from field in BE play. That's 10%.
Quote from: nyg on February 19, 2013, 08:17:08 PM
D. Wilson is 2 for 20 from field in BE play. That's 10%.
That botched bunny tonight didn't help...
Love Derrick, but the shortarmed FT with 0.4 left was ugly.
FWIW, Germantown beat Dominican 88-53 last month.
Quote from: esotericmindguy on February 19, 2013, 08:08:26 PM
Ugh, god bless D Wilson but he is not a high major PG. I have NO time for a PG that shoots 45% from the line and 30% from from the field.
Can't take much from this videos, show me some film on them playing a decent team. Stone looks pretty incredible to me for a 15 year old.
Sounds a little like D. James' stats a few years ago...
Duane and Stone play well together. Hope they continue at Marquette!
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on February 20, 2013, 11:50:54 AM
FWIW, Germantown beat Dominican 88-53 last month.
Germantown is the undefeated D1 defending champ WFB Dominican is D4---they should beat them. Not sure what you are saying.
Just watched the video of Duane Wilson again and noticed that he dunks mostly with his left hand. Is he left handed?
Quote from: We R Final Four on February 20, 2013, 09:32:55 PM
Germantown is the undefeated D1 defending champ WFB Dominican is D4---they should beat them. Not sure what you are saying.
I think the point was just that Germantown is a good team and not the "Little Sister's of the Poor", so for Wilson to look good against them says more than against inferior competition.
Quote from: Stretchdeltsig on February 21, 2013, 07:59:01 AM
Just watched the video of Duane Wilson again and noticed that he dunks mostly with his left hand. Is he left handed?
No, he's amphibious.
He shoots his jumper right-handed.
The real question I have about Duane, can he pass to the post or is a shot first point guard, or I have been told he really is a 2 guard, I have not seen him play so can he step in and
play the point next year or his he going to struggle?
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 21, 2013, 08:52:43 AM
The real question I have about Duane, can he pass to the post or is a shot first point guard, or I have been told he really is a 2 guard, I have not seen him play so can he step in and
play the point next year or his he going to struggle?
He feeds Stone a lot in the post. Problem is Stone has a tough time staying on the floor because of fouls.
Dominican doesn't have much beyond those two, so Duane has to do a lot. He's got a good handle, elite athleticism, and a nice jumper. I think he'll be fine playing point.
Was told that Wilson right leg is much stronger than his left, therefore he gets a lot more explosion going up with his left hand. I have seen him play 3 times and his ability to finish with his left (both dunks and layups) is incredible. In those same 3 games I saw him pass to Stone in the post once. The rest of the team is pretty bad, so he does a lot by himself. I see him as a combo guard, not a pass first 1 at all.
Will be a really good player if Buzz can keep him in the team concept.
Butch, thanks for the info, good report. Surprising that no one yet as abused you for saying something nice about an MU player!
Wilson is a playmaker, whether it is knocking down an outside shot, finishing at the rim, or creating for his teammates. He's not your pure point guard like a Rajon Rondo is who looks to get his teammates involved first, but he's also not some black hole or somebody who refuses to give the ball up. He'll do what's best for his team. This year Dominican is not very good besides for him and Stone (who is overrated...but it's hard to be anything but that when you're a top 2 player in the country, where else can you go but down? I would still love to have him, though), so what's best for his team is for him to score a lot. He will still get them quite a few (flashy) assists, though. My guess is if he plays the point at Marquette he will have some games where he gets 20 points and 1 assist and other games where he gets 8 points and 8 assists. He'll take what the defense gives him.
As a whole, what he is is a stud. I will be beyond pleasantly shocked if JJJ is the better basketball player, and that has nothing to do with me doubting JJJ's abilities but rather I couldn't be more excited about Duane's abilities. I think he'll be REAL special. The best player in the best recruiting class in 30 years for Marquette, in my opinion.
Quote from: tower912 on February 19, 2013, 05:06:25 PM
Stone will be fine. A couple of overmatched opponents, however.
1:12 of the second video. It was 24 - 3 at one point. So sad.