Duane Wilson's table is ready....Summer workout video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFUElKGh-U0
I should not enjoy watching that as much as I did. Slow motion practice drills are like watching a butterfly flap it's wings in super slowmo.... mesmerizing ;)
Watching that video shows me that there is a kid that really wants to improve his craft. I think of Junior Cadougan, Diener, Henry, and think it will nice to have a point that get
to the hoop and finish easily with a dunk. If MU is going to have a great year, he is the catalyst.
Can't wait to see what he can do at the point! BTW, can someone explain the benefit of tossing and catching a tennis ball while dribbling? I think I know but I wonder if someone on this board can explain exactly why it is beneficial.
Love the hard work and dedication the kid has, can't wait till the season starts!!!
Quote from: downtown85 on July 12, 2013, 08:29:27 AM
Can't wait to see what he can do at the point! BTW, can someone explain the benefit of tossing and catching a tennis ball while dribbling? I think I know but I wonder if someone on this board can explain exactly why it is beneficial.
Forces them to keep their head all the way up so they can see everything in front of them. His PT is really going to depend on how well he plays on the other end of the floor.
Already my favorite player on this year's team...
I'm very excited about him and Trey J. Its going to be fun watching these guys develop.
The silver lining in Vander's draft debacle is that these guys will get tons of playing time and we can see them develop starting from year 1. Its very exciting.
That kid is only ranked in the 50's, huh? Wow. Love the athleticism.
Thanks for posting
About half way through, the thought came to me: "I wonder what Jamil is doing?"
Quote from: LittleMurs on July 12, 2013, 09:02:45 AM
About half way through, the thought came to me: "I wonder what Jamil is doing?"
What do you mean?
Quote from: TSmith34 on July 12, 2013, 08:52:25 AM
That kid is only ranked in the 50's, huh? Wow. Love the athleticism.
Thanks for posting
In all fairness this seems to be a really strong freshmen class across the board. Probably could've been in the 20s or 30s other years.
Quote from: Terror Skink on July 12, 2013, 09:41:15 AM
What do you mean?
I assume he is wondering how hard Jamil is working out.
10-15 more pounds of muscle might be needed ASAP! I agree that if he can give us 20 minutes of efficient offensive PG/SG minutes he could be a game changer.
Quote from: bilsu on July 12, 2013, 10:11:49 AM
I assume he is wondering how hard Jamil is working out.
Jamil's been to the skills camps sponsored/whatever by both Amare Stoudamire and LeBron James. I presume he's been working on a thing or two.
Quote from: CAGASS24 on July 12, 2013, 10:13:56 AM
10-15 more pounds of muscle might be needed ASAP! I agree that if he can give us 20 minutes of efficient offensive PG/SG minutes he could be a game changer.
On his frame that may be too much. He is in great shape, and more bulk might slow him down.
Quote from: Brewtown Andy on July 12, 2013, 10:17:36 AM
Jamil's been to the skills camps sponsored/whatever by both Amare Stoudamire and LeBron James. I presume he's been working on a thing or two.
Excellent news since Jamil will be the key to how far MU goes next year IMHO.
Quote from: CAGASS24 on July 12, 2013, 10:13:56 AM
10-15 more pounds of muscle might be needed ASAP! I agree that if he can give us 20 minutes of efficient offensive PG/SG minutes he could be a game changer.
I disagree, if it happens over time then fine but I think he shouldn't hit the gym attempting insane weight gain right away. Remember we aren't going up against the same people we used to in the BE.
Quote from: Terror Skink on July 12, 2013, 08:34:06 AM
Forces them to keep their head all the way up so they can see everything in front of them.
Plus the dexterity required to dribble under control while going in and out of cones while identifying other issues around them.
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on July 12, 2013, 10:35:56 AM
I disagree, if it happens over time then fine but I think he shouldn't hit the gym attempting insane weight gain right away. Remember we aren't going up against the same people we used to in the BE.
Todd Smith and Buzz know exactly what they want Duane to do. I'm sure they are on it.
Love the ability for Duane to elevate off of 1 foot and dunk - big difference between a 2 foot jumper like Dominic James was, and a 1 foot jumper. Generally the guys who can jump well off 1 can always do well off 2...but guys that are 2 foot jumpers generally aren't as able to elevate off of 1. Also great that as a right handed shooter, he can also elevate off his right foot and dunk with his left. These are intangible athletic skills you can't really coach - and I don't recall an MU player in the recent past that looked this athletic - not since Wade.
Quote from: Bleuteaux on July 12, 2013, 08:40:40 AM
Already my favorite player on this year's team...
I'll put him behind Steve Taylor. Unless JJJ lights it up.
That slo-mo of D. Wilson's kick-out after driving in the lane was siiiiiiiiiick.
Man, the guy with the broom is terrible.
Anyone know where this is?
He'll be the best basketball player in the history of the game if he shoots 100% like he did in that workout!
I honestly think that he has a really, really good chance to be Marquettes all time leading scorer when its all said and done.
Nah, if he's that good, he'll leave early.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on July 12, 2013, 08:54:19 PM
Nah, if he's that good, he'll leave early.
Not everybody has the Vander Blue mindset.
If his D is even half as good as his O seems to be (as evidenced by the videos and the 55% from behind the arc), how does he not get the majority of minutes?
Quote from: downtown85 on July 12, 2013, 08:29:27 AM
Can't wait to see what he can do at the point! BTW, can someone explain the benefit of tossing and catching a tennis ball while dribbling? I think I know but I wonder if someone on this board can explain exactly why it is beneficial.
that type of thing has been popular the last few years...there's a million ways to make kid dribble without their heads down that are a lot easier (dribbling goggles) but the tennis ball is there to take the focus/mind away from the basketball and on to something else...simulating a game experience where they need to be thinking about what play to run, analyzing the defense, etc. for a while coaches/trainers would use the goggles and then ask simple math questions to distract the mind...the tennis ball is similar. all those drills had an element of comprehension beyond the skill being taught...a couple times i thought he read the defender wrong when attacking the rim, but each time he did that he dunked...rather than using the rim to block out the defender. must be nice to have that option ;D
Quote from: avid1010 on July 12, 2013, 10:25:08 PM...but each time he did that he dunked...must be nice to have that option ;D
I would pay good money to be able to dunk on a regulation hoop
one time.
Quote from: esard2011 on July 12, 2013, 09:00:46 PM
Not everybody has the Vander Blue mindset.
make money for your craft?