We need a guy like this

[forgetful]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12139536/european-power-forward-ivan-bender-cleared-play-maryland-terrapins-immediately

It would be nice to find a guy like this with immediate eligibility, where this year or a pg next year.

[#UnleashSean]

What reason is there for a point guard next year?

[GGGG]

What reason is there for a point guard next year?

Who is going to play point next year?  Duane?  I don't think he is ready for it.

[Hards Alumni]

Who is going to play point next year?  Duane?  I don't think he is ready for it.

That's a whole year away, and you can't tell me that they're finding someone who will have more experience.

[GGGG]

That's a whole year away, and you can't tell me that they're finding someone who will have more experience.

Graduate transfer.  Juco transfer.  And its more than experience.

[Texas Western]

Who is going to play point next year?  Duane?  I don't think he is ready for it.

Duane will have plenty of experience by the end of the year. The ability is all there. The coaches will get it focused properly.

[GGGG]

Duane will have plenty of experience by the end of the year. The ability is all there. The coaches will get it focused properly.

Well tell that to the coaches who are still recruiting Juco PGs.

[MUeng]

Duane will be starting at pg, backed up by nick n. Come on now...

[Texas Western]

Well tell that to the coaches who are still recruiting Juco PGs.

If they can get guys who can shoot and distribute from the PG postion I am all for it. In the meantime Duane is the man.

[brewcity77]

I have a feeling we'll add either a JUCO or transfer, but I'm fine if it falls to Duane. He'll have a year of experience and eventually will have to grow into the role. The best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores. Travis made a similar transition when Cordell Henry graduated. Duane could do the same.

[77ncaachamps]

If his sister's is a baller named Ivana, you've got a great name and match in Brew Town.

[Dawson Rental]

Duane will be starting at pg, backed up by nick n. Come on now...

What about Haanif Cheatham has the backup PG?  If you think this has already been decided, I believe that you are mistaken.  Jobs are earned in practice, not in recruiting guru rankings.

[Dawson Rental]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12139536/european-power-forward-ivan-bender-cleared-play-maryland-terrapins-immediately

It would be nice to find a guy like this with immediate eligibility, where this year or a pg next year.

I'm not holding my breath hoping that there is another one out there.  Soon the second semester will start and it will be too late for this year.

[forgetful]

I have a feeling we'll add either a JUCO or transfer, but I'm fine if it falls to Duane. He'll have a year of experience and eventually will have to grow into the role. The best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores. Travis made a similar transition when Cordell Henry graduated. Duane could do the same.

I have similar thoughts about Duane.  But would still like to see us add a PG with experience to help out.

[willie warrior]

What about Haanif Cheatham has the backup PG?  If you think this has already been decided, I believe that you are mistaken.  Jobs are earned in practice, not in recruiting guru rankings.

It has been decided. The Sultan said so, thus it has been decided.

[MUeng]

What about Haanif Cheatham has the backup PG?  If you think this has already been decided, I believe that you are mistaken.  Jobs are earned in practice, not in recruiting guru rankings.

is haanif known for his dribble and distribute skills? Thought he was more of a shooter recruit, which btw I'd take any day

[Texas Western]

is haanif known for his dribble and distribute skills? Thought he was more of a shooter recruit, which btw I'd take any day

Haanif known for being a complete player with lots of court vision who keeps his teammates involved. Can he step into that role as a freshman in the Big East? I don't know, only time will tell.

[Wojo'sMojo]

Who is going to play point next year?  Duane?  I don't think he is ready for it.

Well it's a good thing you don't make those decisions.

[keefe]

more of a shooter recruit, which btw I'd take any day

Are we recruiting Shooter??

[GGGG]

Well it's a good thing you don't make those decisions.

It has been decided. The Sultan said so, thus it has been decided.

You two are so busy trying to bite my ankles, you can't figure out that I am basing my assessment of the PG based on who Wojo & Co. are recruiting.  They are looking at a bunch of Juco PGs.

It is obvious that they want multiple guards who can handle. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

If we get the Duane we saw in the first seven games, I'd be happy with him starting.

If we get the Duane we saw in all the games since then, I'd be wishing for another year of Derrick.

Personally, I think Duane is the man to beat for the starting PG job. If that holds, I think we will be pretty good next season. If we can find an established graduate transfer PG and slide Duane over to the starting SG position, I think we will be a great team.

I think we have three players for next season who are "definite" starters:

Duane
Henry
Luke

The rest of the players are question marks. There's a lot of talent there, I just don't think any of them have established themselves as potential starters. I think if you can find two immediate impact players to fill in the starting PG, SG, or SF postion, you do it. My personal preference would be a graduate transfer PG and Deshawn Freeman (SF from the same juco as DJO). I think the last scholarship should go to a transfer who will end up in the same class as Sandy.

[Texas Western]

You two are so busy trying to bite my ankles, you can't figure out that I am basing my assessment of the PG based on who Wojo & Co. are recruiting.  They are looking at a bunch of Juco PGs.

It is obvious that they want multiple guards who can handle. 

I have always felt that having multiple guards with good handles is what wins tournament games. Case in point U Conn last year. So I hope Wojo  & Co find a few more good ones.

In the meantime the guys we have are going to have to keep growing and maturing. They have talent for sure.

[GGGG]

If we get the Duane we saw in the first seven games, I'd be happy with him starting.

If we get the Duane we saw in all the games since then, I'd be wishing for another year of Derrick.

Personally, I think Duane is the man to beat for the starting PG job. If that holds, I think we will be pretty good next season. If we can find an established graduate transfer PG and slide Duane over to the starting SG position, I think we will be a great team.

I think we have three players for next season who are "definite" starters:

Duane
Henry
Luke

Yeah I agree with this.  Duane will get a lot of time and will likely continue to start.  I'm just not sure he is the primary ball handler.  

[Texas Western]

If we get the Duane we saw in the first seven games, I'd be happy with him starting.

If we get the Duane we saw in all the games since then, I'd be wishing for another year of Derrick.

Personally, I think Duane is the man to beat for the starting PG job. If that holds, I think we will be pretty good next season. If we can find an established graduate transfer PG and slide Duane over to the starting SG position, I think we will be a great team.

I think we have three players for next season who are "definite" starters:

Duane
Henry
Luke

The rest of the players are question marks. There's a lot of talent there, I just don't think any of them have established themselves as potential starters. I think if you can find two immediate impact players to fill in the starting PG, SG, or SF postion, you do it. My personal preference would be a graduate transfer PG and Deshawn Freeman (SF from the same juco as DJO). I think the last scholarship should go to a transfer who will end up in the same class as Sandy.

JJJ will be much improved by the end of this year. The coaches are making a big impact on his overall game and I see continuous improvement.  . He will be an important player in the mix.

[Dawson Rental]

is haanif known for his dribble and distribute skills? Thought he was more of a shooter recruit, which btw I'd take any day

Haanif known for being a complete player with lots of court vision who keeps his teammates involved. Can he step into that role as a freshman in the Big East? I don't know, only time will tell.

I don't think that many people (other than Georgetown's coaches) saw L.J. Peak starting for Georgetown at PG as a freshman.  All the recruiting services (and Georgetown's basketball roster for that mater) had/have him listed as a forward.