Hauser - Chrabascz

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

That is soooo big. Sam will be able to move out to his natural position.

Not only that but Cheatham and Duane will no longer have to spend minutes at the three.

[MU82]

Last night was the first game where I thought Sam was a liability on the defensive end.  Until last night my biggest complaint about his defense was he tries to take charges but doesn't fully commit to them and gives up and 1s as a result quite a bit.  Otherwise, sure he's given up some points at times, but for the most part he's been solid, not great.

This is so true, and I said as much to my wife as we were watching the game. I actually think Sam isn't a bad defensive player.

As for the Chrabascz-Hauser comparison some are trying to make ... in general, I don't think it's very valid except both are white. Sam is lean and plays very "upright." Chrabascz is stocky, with a low center of gravity. He is very good at using his butt and thighs to get excellent position and leverage. Chrabascz is closer to Davante than he is to Hauser.

[brewcity77]

I think the best way Sam could emulate Chrabascz is in terms of decision making. More often than not, when that comes, it just comes with experience.

[wadesworld]

I think the best way Sam could emulate Chrabascz is in terms of decision making. More often than not, when that comes, it just comes with experience.

Sam is pretty much the only player on this team whose decision making I do not worry one bit about.

[Stretchdeltsig]

I think Sam plays within himself and is a very high bball IQ player. He is one of our leaders in offensive efficiency but has one of the lower usages. He knows his role and plays it very well. I think a full offseason will help him perfect his game even more. He's been one of the most pleasant surprises of the season.

Right on.  I love what thing Sam play.  At times he seems to be the steadying influence on the court.  He is an excellent athlete and very sound fundamentally.  I see him getting better each year as a team leader. 

[Folks,,,]

Right on.  I love what thing Sam play.  At times he seems to be the steadying influence on the court.  He is an excellent athlete and very sound fundamentally.  I see him getting better each year as a team leader.

Compared to who? Us? He is an average athlete in the realm of college basketball.

[GoldenDieners32]

Right on.  I love what thing Sam play.  At times he seems to be the steadying influence on the court.  He is an excellent athlete and very sound fundamentally.  I see him getting better each year as a team leader.

He is not that great athlete. Nothing on Sam he just isn't that great of an athlete.

[Silkk the Shaka]

This is so true, and I said as much to my wife as we were watching the game. I actually think Sam isn't a bad defensive player.

As for the Chrabascz-Hauser comparison some are trying to make ... in general, I don't think it's very valid except both are white. Sam is lean and plays very "upright." Chrabascz is stocky, with a low center of gravity. He is very good at using his butt and thighs to get excellent position and leverage. Chrabascz is closer to Davante than he is to Hauser.

I was thinking the exact same thing as he carved us up down the stretch. Like damn, just a crafty player who you totally underestimate but scores in infuriating ways that are at times indefensible

[Windyplayer]

Sam is pretty much the only player on this team whose decision making I do not worry one bit about.

He also rarely handles the ball, but agreed, he's never the one you point your finger at.

[Stretchdeltsig]

He is not that great athlete. Nothing on Sam he just isn't that great of an athlete.

Respectfully disagree.  As a basketball player, Sam is a gifted athlete.  He is smooth, well coordinated, can jump, shoot, dribble and rebound, all above average and he is smart. 

[Windyplayer]

Respectfully disagree.  As a basketball player, Sam is a gifted athlete.  He is smooth, well coordinated, can jump, shoot, dribble and rebound, all above average and he is smart.

Yes, he's all of those things...not a great athlete, however.

[HoopsterBC]

Yes, he's all of those things...not a great athlete, however.

One thing he forgot, he is not quick, slow to the ball off his feet.  He will get stronger moving forward, might get quicker, not sure.   Great athlete, not even close.  Go
watch Jamal Cain, he is everything you want in a great athlete.  Kobe King for the Badgers next year,  Joey is not a great athlete either, but seems to be able to create
his own shot, it is high school.   Sam really can not beat his man off the dribble yet.

[Newsdreams]

Yes, he's all of those things...not a great athlete, however.

He has great fundamentals. Agree not an athletic player. But I'll take Sam over most athletic MU players not named Wade, Lee etc.

[Jay Bee]

Very different players. Sam is far more skilled in areas like shooting, dribbling, rebounding

Not a good comp imo

[MerrittsMustache]

This is so true, and I said as much to my wife as we were watching the game. I actually think Sam isn't a bad defensive player.

As for the Chrabascz-Hauser comparison some are trying to make ... in general, I don't think it's very valid except both are white. Sam is lean and plays very "upright." Chrabascz is stocky, with a low center of gravity. He is very good at using his butt and thighs to get excellent position and leverage. Chrabascz is closer to Davante than he is to Hauser.

Very different players. Sam is far more skilled in areas like shooting, dribbling, rebounding

Not a good comp imo

You're missing the point. It's not a comparison. The original point was that Hauser is a spot-up shooter and offers little else offensively. Nearly 70% of his shots are 3s and he's only gotten to the FT line 25 times despite being an 80% FT shooter. He needs to add more to his offensive game and as a 6'7", 220ish-pound BE player with limited athleticism, he could add to his game by learning from the game of another 6'7", 220ish-pound BE player with limited athleticism. He could take advantage of match-ups to drive more or to do work in the post. As mentioned previously, Chrabascz has below the rim post moves where he uses angles and leverage to score (Yes, similar to Davante). This is an area where Hauser could improve. Chrabascz also took bigger, slower defenders to the perimeter and drove on them. That's another weapon that Hauser could add to his game.

Hauser's ceiling is much higher than Chrabascz's but they have similar builds and deficiencies. With Sam's size and IQ, he needs to be able to do more than just be a spot-up shooter, especially when he gets a favorable match-up.

[Jay Bee]

You're missing the point. It's not a comparison. The original point was that Hauser is a spot-up shooter and offers little else offensively. Nearly 70% of his shots are 3s and he's only gotten to the FT line 25 times despite being an 80% FT shooter. He needs to add more to his offensive game and as a 6'7", 220ish-pound BE player with limited athleticism, he could add to his game by learning from the game of another 6'7", 220ish-pound BE player with limited athleticism. He could take advantage of match-ups to drive more or to do work in the post. As mentioned previously, Chrabascz has below the rim post moves where he uses angles and leverage to score (Yes, similar to Davante). This is an area where Hauser could improve. Chrabascz also took bigger, slower defenders to the perimeter and drove on them. That's another weapon that Hauser could add to his game.

Hauser's ceiling is much higher than Chrabascz's but they have similar builds and deficiencies. With Sam's size and IQ, he needs to be able to do more than just be a spot-up shooter, especially when he gets a favorable match-up.

Disagree. Sam can dribble, he's playing a role this year. You'll see his game expand in the future

[Newsdreams]

Disagree. Sam can dribble, he's playing a role this year. You'll see his game expand in the future

Yep, we mostly playing 4 on the perimeter so I'm sure coach wants him there except for rebounding or on the rare cases that we have used double post. Then there is the small rotation with Sam down below.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Sam hasn't put in the floor much but he's been very successful when he has.

Sam is one of the most efficient but lowest usage players on the team. He know what his role is and doesn't try to do too much. A great quality to have in a player. Love this kid.