I don't think anyone is saying that he is going to drop a dozen points a night. He needs to figure out the mental part of the game and control his emotions. He and XJ are very similar in that regard.
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I don't think anyone is saying that he is going to drop a dozen points a night. He needs to figure out the mental part of the game and control his emotions. He and XJ are very similar in that regard.
It looks like Wes was the big winner in the weight room this off season. He is listed at 240 this year compared to 225 last season. I think that 15 lbs will help his confidence.
Wes is going to be an All-Conference level performer this year. So is XJ. And Scott is going to be All-American level.
Front court is elite. Probably Top 5 in the nation. The question is going to be whether the back court gels. Ski is a good player. We need a star back there, though.
Skis going Kemba Walker this year.
the kool-aid runneth out of your pores......we can all hope
I talked to Wes at the CSU game. I don't think he looked any bigger than last year. Let me put it this way. I saw Scott and it is obvious he put on weight. Remember Spencer between his freshman and sophomore years? He looked like he glad was wearing shoulder pads. I don't see how wes can throw on 15 pounds and it not be noticeable.
Any else see him and have a different opinion.
Any else see him and have a different opinion.
CVilleBuff
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If XJ brings it on a nightly basis we'll be a top 25 team who stands a good chance of Sweet 16. XJ maturing is beyond crucial. Frankly XJ's first few free throws will drop me a hint about what he's going to give us this season.
Probably a good marker to look for but he shot 61% from the stripe last year, up from 56% the year before. Is 70% too much to ask?
And given how stagnant our half court sets are, it'd probably be a nice boost if Wes and JHop could show some improvement at the line as well.
BuffG
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Yep, colleges embellish this stuff. Some of it's true, some not. CU isn't immune. Eye test is all that matters
I don't think the weight is what Gordon was missing. If he can play with more anger and desperation, he will take the next step. Too many times I felt effort was lacking last year. Also I never cared for playing Scott and Gordon together. To me, Scott needs room to go to work and 3 outside shooters ready for a kick out coupled with a tweener like XJ or DT. Gordon comes in to spell Scott 15 mins a game.