Learning, as a habit, to always look for the easiest shot and to help create a higher percentage shot through ball movement is what Whitehead has to master. He is just a novice when it comes to this. I believe, ironically, he is hindered by his talent: He makes several spectacular, wondrous plays a game. Unless he wants to do so on a losing team, he needs to save that for Rucker Park.
Whitehead's shot selection
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Whitehead was quite good last year but has gotten even better. Carrington was very athletic on defense, but now displays a better knowledge of defensive positioning.
I meant more about his actual defensive play, but yea i agree with you now that you mention it.
would be the first to admit that Whitehead's D has been exceptional this season. I didn't think he would be this good on D.
With that said, he has been a big time disappointment offensively in his year and a half here. I really think he should be playing the 2 but that's not in the cards apparently. Just has too many games where his decision making and shot selection are baffling. I don't know if its Willard, the offense we run, too much pressure on him, getting on the fans (deleting Twitter posts) about booing and not getting big crowds at the Rock, or other factors we don't know about. Just way too inconsistent from a McDonald's All American.
I thought this from the beginning of the season and still think it today......Whitehead will be the reason whether we make the NIT or tourney. He's that critical to our success.
With that said, he has been a big time disappointment offensively in his year and a half here. I really think he should be playing the 2 but that's not in the cards apparently. Just has too many games where his decision making and shot selection are baffling. I don't know if its Willard, the offense we run, too much pressure on him, getting on the fans (deleting Twitter posts) about booing and not getting big crowds at the Rock, or other factors we don't know about. Just way too inconsistent from a McDonald's All American.
I thought this from the beginning of the season and still think it today......Whitehead will be the reason whether we make the NIT or tourney. He's that critical to our success.
Of course they're better. That's maturity and a better understanding of what's expected at this level. But they were good last year as well and that was my point.
Notice the difference between Arcidiacano when he was a sophomore and Whitehead. Surrounding cast at Nova was better for sure but Archie always tried to play within himself, IW is truly out of position and doesn't play like a true Pg.
Next year ,he should go back to being a 2, but who starts if that happens. As Dan says, these things work themselves out.
Next year ,he should go back to being a 2, but who starts if that happens. As Dan says, these things work themselves out.
Next season is going to be interesting if all 4 guards are healthy.
I find it hard to imagine that Whitehead and Carrington won't be the starters with Thomas and Powell coming off the bench.
But what happens when Thomas is at the point? There will be times when he's on the court with just Whitehead and when that happens I can see Isaiah playing the 2.
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I find it hard to imagine that Whitehead and Carrington won't be the starters with Thomas and Powell coming off the bench.
But what happens when Thomas is at the point? There will be times when he's on the court with just Whitehead and when that happens I can see Isaiah playing the 2.
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I hope so. I'm much more concerned with winning games than being a developmental program for future NBA prospects. If Whitehead is on the court with Thomas, but playing PG, that essentially negates Thomas's reason to be on the court. I think Willard took Thomas as an insurance policy against the early departure of Whitehead for the NBA after this year. That's not a knock on Thomas, who seems like he can be an effective point. But maybe if Willard knew then that Whitehead would look more and more like a four-year kid, he might've proceeded differently.
Before Whitehead got here, Willard said that Whitehead " might be one and done, if not, certainly two and done". ( Rooney's Lunch)
Clearly that won't be the case as far as the NBA is concerned. Did Willard overestimate his ability? Or is he losing his value by playing point guard? Or does he just need more time to develop into an NBA level player?
Clearly that won't be the case as far as the NBA is concerned. Did Willard overestimate his ability? Or is he losing his value by playing point guard? Or does he just need more time to develop into an NBA level player?
[QUOTE="Pirate64, post: 182958, member: 34Or is he losing his value by playing point guard?[/QUOTE]
I don't think he is losing his value to himself playing point guard. If he can adapt to the position, he will make himself a more valuable pro prospect as he improves. But he is losing some value to us, because our team would be better suited with him as a two, in a perfect world. His value to the team is not being optimized while he is being developed for his career after Seton Hall. That's the bargain you strike with many elite recruits, though. This isn't the first time it's happened in college basketball.
I don't think he is losing his value to himself playing point guard. If he can adapt to the position, he will make himself a more valuable pro prospect as he improves. But he is losing some value to us, because our team would be better suited with him as a two, in a perfect world. His value to the team is not being optimized while he is being developed for his career after Seton Hall. That's the bargain you strike with many elite recruits, though. This isn't the first time it's happened in college basketball.
Arch didn't have the weight on his shoulders or the responsibilities that iw has for us. And he played for a successful coach who ran a great offense.
I can imagine the posters if iw had fouled Garrett or failed to call the TO vs nova. Kids are not perfect. I watch a game and see two bad shots by other guys, then isaiah shoots a hurried three and there are 7 posts about it. His development at pg was greatly hindered by Willard's decisions last year. I am ok with both he and Khadeen with the ball. The kid sitting out got less time than the kid now sitting out at ru. I am not seeing him as a starter by a long shot.
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A. Wasn't Rooney the principal in Ferris Beulars Day Off?
B. What's his name didn't overestimate IW 's ability. (Can't believe I said something kinda nice). Even a neophyte could see IW had the ability. (Took it back) IW's a natural 2 at the college level. Who knows what deal, if any, was made with IW about playing pg to get him to commit.
C. He's gaining value IMHO since he's better suited size wise to be a pg at the next level. Learning on the job. Fortunately, not to the detriment to SH since what's his name doesn't have true pg on the team (ok I know about the transfer but he's not playing yet alright) maybe SH didn't have a pg for the last 2 years because what's his name made a deal. Oh no, say it ain't so.
D. Definitely needs more time to develope, which may be good for SH if some slime bag agent doesn't get in IWs ear.
I think people are making a bigger deal out of Whitehead's shot selection than what it really is. 1st of all to be fair he makes some bad shots. Now like any athlete things don't just change over night. It could take a full 2 months or more for him to fully grasp things. It wasn't until the Wichita State game where he was pulled for playing hero ball. Since that point in time to now it's not a complete 180 but the progress has been remarkable. Does that mean there won't be points in time where he reverts back to what he's been doing his whole life? Of course those moments will happen. It's a process. During any process there will be ups and downs, but I wouldn't be surprised if he is the best PG in the big east next year.
If whitehead stays...his nba value will go up much like kris Dunn and steph curry. Not necessarily a bad thing to stay an extra year
Or three... Steph curry stayed 4 years and is an absolute stud in nba. Whitehead might shoot as much (maybe too much) as curry does so maybe he will take after curry and stay all 4 years.
Actually I was hoping for a 4th year, but I'll take at least one more. If he leaves early, it will be a big mistake.
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