In the event that they ended up sharing a backcourt, could someone familiar with their respective games fill us in on how they’d mesh/strengths and weaknesses of playing them together. First impression is that they’d have no problems getting buckets but neither is a true pg in the traditional sense?Yeah, if he can re class, get him here now. Him and Newton would be a very nice backcourt.
Newton averaging 5 assists per game on a dogwater ECU team suggests he’s a pure point. Castle also shows flashes of playmaking potential, but I’m less certain to call someone a true pg until they play at this level. It’ll be hard to tell exactly what role Castle fills until he gets here, but he shows flashes of self creation, and spot up shooting ability. In our perfect world, they both can play on and off ball, which would give us a very tough offense.In the event that they ended up sharing a backcourt, could someone familiar with their respective games fill us in on how they’d mesh/strengths and weaknesses of playing them together. First impression is that they’d have no problems getting buckets but neither is a true pg in the traditional sense?
Newton averaging 5 assists per game on a dogwater ECU team suggests he’s a pure point. Castle also shows flashes of playmaking potential, but I’m less certain to call someone a true pg until they play at this level. It’ll be hard to tell exactly what role Castle fills until he gets here, but he shows flashes of self creation, and spot up shooting ability. In our perfect world, they both can play on and off ball, which would give us a very tough offense.
Both seem to be true PGs, just big PGs. Which would be really fun to watch. Here’s some more highlights of Castle. His offensive game is just…In the event that they ended up sharing a backcourt, could someone familiar with their respective games fill us in on how they’d mesh/strengths and weaknesses of playing them together. First impression is that they’d have no problems getting buckets but neither is a true pg in the traditional sense?
You left out Clingan!Newton/Castle
Hawkins/Floyd
Jackson/Karaban
Akok/karaban
Sanogo/Samson
That’s a lineup to get VERY excited about. A lot of length, versatility, and guys who can create for others.
Castle looks like he gets up with ease. I hope he can be Cade Cunningham like.
Both seem to be true PGs, just big PGs. Which would be really fun to watch. Here’s some more highlights of Castle. His offensive game is just…
This might be a better highlight for his pg skills.
UCONN commit Stephon Castle runs the PG at 6'6. SMOOTH Operator with the rock in his hands.
Highlights of UCONN commit 2023 6'6 PG Stephon Castle. The UAA was a great platform for this young man to fine tune his skills. The NBPA100 performer and N...youtu.be
Sorry I was trying to predict the lineup and Hurley usually likes to go 8-9 guys. That is A LOT of length there. To go a long with a lot of basketball skills.Newton 6’5
Castle 6’5
Hawkins 6’5
Jackson 6’6
Sanogo 6’9
Floyd Jr 6’3
Akok 6’9
Karaban 6’8
Clingan 7’2
Johnson 6’10
Springs 6’9
You left out Clingan!
I expect more from Samson Johnson than being a back up at the 5. Starter at the 4 and be a reliable scorer. Reverse the Samson and Akok roles,Newton/Castle
Hawkins/Floyd
Jackson/Karaban
Akok/karaban
Sanogo/Samson
That’s a lineup to get VERY excited about. A lot of length, versatility, and guys who can create for others.
Castle looks like he gets up with ease. I hope he can be Cade Cunningham like.
That could be true. I hope it’s between him and Akok. I personally like Akok because he just seems like an ideal 4 next to Sanogo. Shoots 3s at an above 40% clip confidently and is a great shot blocker. If Samson can do that better plus more I’m completely with him starting too.I expect more from Samson Johnson than being a back up at the 5. Starter at the 4 and be a reliable scorer. Reverse the Samson and Akok roles,
Can Johnson shoot threes? If not, our offense is going to run into the same problems we had this year playing Sanogo and Whaley together.I expect more from Samson Johnson than being a back up at the 5. Starter at the 4 and be a reliable scorer. Reverse the Samson and Akok roles,
Yeah he can shoot 3's, very similar to Akok in keeping the defense honest with 2-3 attempts per game as a stretch 4Can Johnson shoot threes? If not, our offense is going to run into the same problems we had this year playing Sanogo and Whaley together.