How much can Perry contribute
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He is better than shepherd both driving and mid range. Shep was always afraid
Alford is actually a pretty apt comparison. Good call.
And, as you noted, Knight ran that motion offense where his frontline guys were constantly screening away from the ball to free up shooters. That really helped Alford overcome his athletic limitations (and the lack of those screens helps explain why his NBA career did not go well).
But almost no teams use that sort of screen-heavy constant-motion offense today. Perry may have to rely on the dribble to create his own shot far more than Alford did.
In Cal’s offense, if you want to call it that, he would have struggled.
In Pope’s very structured offense, he will excel!!
I’m expecting 8-10ppg, 3-4 assists per game in his freshman season. I think we get 3-4 years of Perry and I think we win a title in that timeframe as well.
In Pope’s very structured offense, he will excel!!
I’m expecting 8-10ppg, 3-4 assists per game in his freshman season. I think we get 3-4 years of Perry and I think we win a title in that timeframe as well.
Haha! So you remember every poster?
Just for shits and giggles, I’ll tell you a little about myself. I was born in 1971 at King’s Daughter’s Hospital in Ashland KY and was a fan from that day forward. The first UK game I attended was in the late 70’s, Kyle Macy was my favorite player. I used to rub my socks before shooting free throws like every other boy in KY did to imitate him. I’ve seen Dominique Wilkins play in person at Rupp Arena.
I joined this message board in 2003 and post occasionally but not daily. I moved from eastern Ky to WV due to a step-parent’s job transfer so that’s where the name comes from. Is there anything else you would like to know?
Had to move there as a teenager, my wife is from there. I am on the border though, 2 hour drive to Lexington!
I just hope he’s here multiple years. He did well against and out scored Reed head to head many times.
I think Perry will be very competitive for playing time right away and could even take the 6th man role bringing volume scoring off the bench.
I think Perry will be very competitive for playing time right away and could even take the 6th man role bringing volume scoring off the bench.
That’s probably what you and many others said about Reed. Even though some of the minority thought differently.
I think he is a 4 year player. It’s subject to change, but I could see him in med school.
Man, I loved Macy as well. Rubbed my socks also.
This is about how I feel as well. He should be compared to Travis Ford and Sparks, hopefully spends all four years at UK. I've seen enough to know he will be great in Pope's offense. The question is can he defend well enough as a freshmen to get major minutes next year.
That was only thing frustrating about Shep (aside from the strange passes to no where q few times every game. He was open many times but just wouldn't shoot even clear lane drives . When Reed was aggressive he was great he just wasn't most games.
Even though it seems we're supposed to find a short white guy to compare Perry to, I think that is the best comparison.
Lofton was more of a small 2 guard to me. Perry will be a PG in college. I watched Perry in the Sweet 16, and he appeared to be a very streaky shooter to me. I can't say he is as good a shooter as Lofton, or Sheppard, from what I've seen. I think Perry does have better ball handling skills than Lofton. I don't think there is any real doubt that Perry can be an effective offensive player from the start, it's all about defense as to whether we can win with him on the floor. I think he and Chandler's game may complement each other well, I look forward to seeing those two play together.
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Compared to Reed as a senior in high school, Perry was a better shooter. Now compared to Reed ‘s year at UK? Man, I didn’t see that coming.
I think the biggest knock on Reed was he would disappear every few games. If we get less production, but more consistent from Perry, I would be happy.
That is an expectation that should be managed because counting on such rare air is prone to disappointment at even stellar results.
The kid could shoot 45% with volume and be seen as stumbling.
Too many cannot differentiate hope and expectation.
I think he will be a role player/depth/development for next year but if pope plays fast, we could end up having 9 or 10 guys getting double digit minutes many games. I think focus going forward will be some guys for offense, certainly have crushed it with good defenders so far
I think people probably hadn't seen much of Reed and underplayed his athleticism since he was white. Reed is an explosive athlete and if he wasn't there is no way he would he be considered for the lottery.
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