Next years Center

[BCHoopster]

Please share with us what I'm sure were totally accurate (and optimistic) predictions of the players Kolek and Oso would become after one year in Shaka's program. Thanks!

I mean, if Shaka and his assistants have proven one thing over and over, it's that players never, ever improve under their watch. Kolek, Oso, Kam, Stevie, Ross, Joplin, OMax, Lowery - not a single one of them got better after Year 1.

So what do you think Owens will average next year?

[Uncle Rico]

So what do you think Owens will average next year?

6.9 ppg, 4.20 rpg

[tower912]

10 ish

[Newsdreams]

Phew

You're off the hook

[Newsdreams]

6.9 ppg, 4.20 rpg

Do Ramsey now, I hear he is coming back.

[We R Final Four]

10 ish

Minutes?

[tower912]

Minutes?

Points.  He is the wild card, the stereotypical 2 ppg scorer that Shaka would rather develop than bring in an 18 ppg from the Big Sky conference.  I think he will make a huge leap.

[MU82]

So what do you think Owens will average next year?

I have no idea. We'll see how much he improves. I'd expect it'll be a pretty good amount.

See, I learned pretty quickly to trust Shaka's ability to develop players. And until Shaka gives me reason not to, I'll continue trusting him. I look at all the guys I mentioned and think it's common sense to believe Owens will be better - and quite possibly much better - next season.

The better question is: Given the results Shaka has delivered so far, why do you distrust him so?

[tower912]

Indeed.  BC, what have you seen that indicates Shaka is holding Owens back or doesn't develop players?

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Won't surprise me one bit if Owens averages double figures next season.

[Uncle Rico]

Won't surprise me one bit if Owens averages double figures next season.

In what?  Missed shots?

[Newsdreams]

In what?  Missed shots?

Should start a poll on Willie's nickname for Owens next season.

[tower912]

Should start a poll on Willie's nickname for Owens next season.

Darren

[BCHoopster]

Indeed.  BC, what have you seen that indicates Shaka is holding Owens back or doesn't develop players?

He's been playing him more as a point guard, not sold that's his best position. Taking a 6'8" forward and playing him with the ball in his hands is not easy. I think Owens is more of a slasher, needs to get the ball more in the paint.  Needs to get stronger and gain some weight, that will happen. Shaka has to get him and Gold better opportunites to score.

[The Sultan]

Should start a poll on Willie's nickname for Owens next season.

Dumbassious

[tower912]

OK.  But many reports from the scrimmage you reference had Owens playing point.  Other reports from various posters on various boards indicated the same. Clearly, the coaching staff sees potential and opportunity to really have a unicorn player going forward.
I know you are not sold on Tre.  That is OK, I am not sold on Sean.  Which is why I referenced the possibility of Chase, Zaide, Owens all starting.  I am not going to guarantee it, but I can definitely picture it.

[Uncle Rico]

Should start a poll on Willie's nickname for Owens next season.

"Rent free"

[BCHoopster]

OK.  But many reports from the scrimmage you reference had Owens playing point.  Other reports from various posters on various boards indicated the same. Clearly, the coaching staff sees potential and opportunity to really have a unicorn player going forward.
I know you are not sold on Tre.  That is OK, I am not sold on Sean.  Which is why I referenced the possibility of Chase, Zaide, Owens all starting.  I am not going to guarantee it, but I can definitely picture it.

Agreed

[Vander Blue Man Group]

In what?  Missed shots?

Or turnovers.

[MU82]

He's been playing him more as a point guard, not sold that's his best position. Taking a 6'8" forward and playing him with the ball in his hands is not easy. I think Owens is more of a slasher, needs to get the ball more in the paint.  Needs to get stronger and gain some weight, that will happen. Shaka has to get him and Gold better opportunites to score.

Again, why do you doubt that Owens can develop and improve under this coaching staff?

[BCHoopster]

Again, why do you doubt that Owens can develop and improve under this coaching staff?

All kids improve from year to year, grandson is rated 2nd best 6 grader in the state, improvement, all the time. Improvement comes from playing 2 to 4 hours everyday, hope Owens feels the same way this summer

[MurphysTillClose]

All kids improve from year to year, grandson is rated 2nd best 6 grader in the state, improvement, all the time. Improvement comes from playing 2 to 4 hours everyday, hope Owens feels the same way this summer

2nd best 6th grader???????????

[The Sultan]

All kids improve from year to year, grandson is rated 2nd best 6 grader in the state, improvement, all the time. Improvement comes from playing 2 to 4 hours everyday, hope Owens feels the same way this summer

"2nd best 6th grader in the state"

Oy.

[wadesworld]

6.9 ppg, 4.20 rpg

Quoting so Willie can see and figure this one out.

[tower912]

All kids improve from year to year, grandson is rated 2nd best 6 grader in the state, improvement, all the time. Improvement comes from playing 2 to 4 hours everyday, hope Owens feels the same way this summer

That is cool.  Enjoy the process.