BYU Hoops 2013-2014

[smokymountainrain]

I think I'm figuring it out. Topper is disappointed in Haws because he has not yet (and probably won't) become the 4th face on the BYU Mt. Rushmore of hoops. No wonder he is so disappointed. Those players only come along ever 25 years or so.

At this point, who would the 4th face be? Durrant? Smith? Nashif?

[Omaha 680]

At this point, who would the 4th face be? Durrant? Smith? Nashif?

I have thought about that. It would probably be Durrant. But he would be the Teddy Roosevelt of the group.

[old_gregg]

Yes, as a sophomore recently returned from a mission he scored 1 point against Gonzaga. As a junior with a year under his belt, he scored 23 points on 15 shots against a team that has lost 2 times in the last 10 years in their building. If anything, I'm impressed with the improvement and adjustments he made to ensure that wouldn't happen again.

But as DH has reminded us, you are correct that Haws isn't a lottery pick. Kudos.

not to mention that gonzaga team was really good

[smokymountainrain]

I have thought about that. It would probably be Durrant. But he would be the Teddy Roosevelt of the group.

I think I'd go Smith over Durrant, but that could be because Smith was a childhood hero, while I have very little recollection of watching Durrant.

[Topper]

not to mention that gonzaga team was really good

So you want a good BYU player to assist in only beating bad teams?

[cougjunkie]

Pacific head coach Ron Verlin "we threw everyone and everything at him, we just couldn't guard him. He was the difference in the game"

Role players.

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[SCcoug]

No surprise but Mike Waters also doesn't like Haws.

[cougjunkie]

To bad Haws is not more like Marcus Smart.

3-14 in a loss at Kansas
6-18 in a loss against Oklahoma
4-13 in a loss to Memphis
4-16 in a loss against Kansas state.

I also wish Haws shot 41% from the floor and 32% from three like Smart.

I mean Smart sucks against good teams but what about thr bad teams like Pacific?

5-13 against Utah Valley
3-9 against Arkansas Pine-Bluff
4-10 against Mississippi valley state.

Damn that Haws for not being as good.


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[Jeff Lebowski]

No surprise but Mike Waters also doesn't like Haws.

That explains a lot.

[Omaha 680]

No surprise but Mike Waters also doesn't like Haws.

So I wasn't around but I keep seeing people say MW once claimed he could take Jimmer one on one. Is this true? If so he should be banned from critiquing basketball ever again.

[Jeff Lebowski]

So I wasn't around but I keep seeing people say MW once claimed he could take Jimmer one on one. Is this true? If so he should be banned from critiquing basketball ever again.

True story.

[SCcoug]

So I wasn't around but I keep seeing people say MW once claimed he could take Jimmer one on one. Is this true? If so he should be banned from critiquing basketball ever again.

He said he could shut him down one on one. Its been a while but I think he also claimed either a chair or a garbage can could guard him.

[Topper]

To bad Haws is not more like Marcus Smart.

3-14 in a loss at Kansas
6-18 in a loss against Oklahoma
4-13 in a loss to Memphis
4-16 in a loss against Kansas state.

I also wish Haws shot 41% from the floor and 32% from three like Smart.

I mean Smart sucks against good teams but what about thr bad teams like Pacific?

5-13 against Utah Valley
3-9 against Arkansas Pine-Bluff
4-10 against Mississippi valley state.

Damn that Haws for not being as good.


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Maybe he's not as good as people think.

Tyler Ennis has done okay for a freshman point guard.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...01/tyler-ennis

[cougjunkie]

Maybe he's not as good as people think.

Tyler Ennis has done okay for a freshman point guard.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...01/tyler-ennis

Or maybe Haws is better than you think.

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[Jacob]

Makes me wonder if that quote has something to do with him realizing they may have missed badly on Worthington. I don't know everybody who is on scholarship, but that is one who comes to mind that Rose simply can't afford to have on the floor and really hasn't shown any signs of being a D1 player.

There are 12 guys on scholarship, right? I'm not sure he is referring to Worthington. He is a freshman, after-all.

Let's be honest. Luke hasn't shown signs of being a basketball player on any level, including intramurals or rec league. I'm still doubtful that he played organized ball in HS.

That's harsh. I'd take him on my rec league team any day!
But anyway, maybe there is still hope. Before the season, Mekeli told me that he was watching the guys during pre-season and he was more excited about Worthington than Mika. Sure, he was way off, but there may still be something there. I'd wager that Worthington would turn into a quality big at USU, but I have never thought Rose developed big men like Stew.

On a team trending toward the NIT. Will Ty fail to see the NCAA Tournament again, or will his freshman year be his only visit to the Tourney?

Uh. Ty is a junior. There's no reason to think BYU won't be at least a little better next year. Unless you think Mika is the difference maker. I'll go ahead and guarantee a tourney birth next year. Maybe that will help keep your spirits up.