Anson Winder - PG?

[BGRTHNUMEGO]

I've heard various internet posters speculate about Winder playing PG for BYU. But I don't think I've read anything as of yet that is actually based on workout reports. As far as I could tell, I don't think Winder played much PG at all during his last two seasons at Bishop Gorman. And I don't recall hearing Rose mention it as a possibility.

But if K. Collinsworth is headed on a mission, I guess we better hope Winder can play some point. Because even if Rose snags a PG this class, the only points on the roster for 2011/12 would be Martineau and that true freshman PG (Corbin?).

I had figured Winder was definitely headed for a RS this season, and especially thought that should be the plan if he needs to work on becoming a solid combo guard. But if he's going to have to play significant minutes at PG in 2011/12, I would prefer to see him get spot duty this year so he's not seeing his first college action next season.

[Surfah]

This has nothing to do with Anson Winder, but I saw an interview with Dana White and he was wearing a Bishop Gorman t-shirt. I thought that was cool. And I like the relationship BYU has established there.

[jay santos]

My impression of him is he's a Charles Abouo type maybe a couple inches shorter. I don't picture him manning the point.

If we can come up with a decent point guard, the post Jimmer/Jax future will continue to be bright. If not, it could be bumpy. I don't see one on the horizon.

Mike Loyd....

[cougjunkie]

My impression of him is he's a Charles Abouo type maybe a couple inches shorter. I don't picture him manning the point.

If we can come up with a decent point guard, the post Jimmer/Jax future will continue to be bright. If not, it could be bumpy. I don't see one on the horizon.

Mike Loyd....

Rose is already scouting the JC ranks heavily. I suspect with the loss of Kingma, we will go the JC route next year.

[WashingtonCoug]

I've heard various internet posters speculate about Winder playing PG for BYU. But I don't think I've read anything as of yet that is actually based on workout reports. As far as I could tell, I don't think Winder played much PG at all during his last two seasons at Bishop Gorman. And I don't recall hearing Rose mention it as a possibility.

But if K. Collinsworth is headed on a mission, I guess we better hope Winder can play some point. Because even if Rose snags a PG this class, the only points on the roster for 2011/12 would be Martineau and that true freshman PG (Corbin?).

If Martineau is ever our starting pg, be ready for a season similar to football. Rose has to go the JC route for a pg. BYU is solid at the other positions for the next few years. The stiffs that have at the center spot should at least be serviceable.

[cougjunkie]

I just watched a highlight video for Winder. He can run the point. He is good with both hands and he is an explosive finisher at the rim when out on the break.

[WashingtonCoug]

I'm excited that we're getting some real athletes on this team. If Davies can develop like I think he can, this team will be able to run with anybody.

[Jacob]

If Martineau is ever our starting pg, be ready for a season similar to football. Rose has to go the JC route for a pg. BYU is solid at the other positions for the next few years. The stiffs that have at the center spot should at least be serviceable.

I don't know anything about Martineau, but BYU has been successful recently with less-than-stellar PG play. See Nashiff, Ainge, etc. But that's not a recipe for building on post-season success. I was really concerned before the Harrison signing because we are looking thin at both guard positions.

[woot]

Will he play this year? Seems like a redshirt might in order what with our talent at guard. Also seems like he could benefit from a year in the weightroom, as his website lists his bench at 185.

[Donuthole]

Will he play this year? Seems like a redshirt might in order what with our talent at guard. Also seems like he could benefit from a year in the weightroom, as his website lists his bench at 185.

I don't really think bench press is that important for a guard, but even if it were, 185 isn't that bad. Especially if he has long arms.

[WashingtonCoug]

Harrison won't be here until after Fredette leaves. My guess is we're also looking for a JC point guard unless Winder does well there this year. That's me just guessing that Winder moves to the pg position as well.

[WashingtonCoug]

I don't really think bench press is that important for a guard, but even if it were, 185 isn't that bad, especially if he has long arms.

Especially for a freshman. My guess is he puts on another 5-10 pounds before his freshman year.

[falafel]

I don't really think bench press is that important for a guard, but even if it were, 185 isn't that bad. Especially if he has long arms.

Especially for a freshman. My guess is he puts on another 5-10 pounds before his freshman year.

Really? I could bench 190 as a non-athlete senior in high school, taking a weight lifting class with the other non-athletes. Maybe lifting isn't a big part of a high school basketball player's training, or maybe I was way cooler in high school than I give myself credit for.

[WashingtonCoug]

Really? I could bench 190 as a non-athlete senior in high school, taking a weight lifting class with the other non-athletes. Maybe lifting isn't a big part of a high school basketball player's training, or maybe I was way cooler in high school than I give myself credit for.

My bad, I thought that was his weight. Well... at least he can bench more than Kevin Durrant.

[cougjunkie]

Here are some highlights, do you see PG skills here?

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