Lutz Expresses His Stutz Man Crush

[JaminShock]

Garrett is another good example that if you get a very good center (6-10 and up) that DIDN'T sign with an elite program, it's going to take 3+ years for him to reach his potential. It took Paul Miller 3 years plus a RS year. Orukpe hasn't yet hit his ceiling. It will take Henry a while as well. You have to plan on inconsistent spot play for these guys as they don't grow into their bodies until after the age of 22. Look at Wiffe (or whatever his name is) at KU. He's playing quite well now that he's a senior. He was less than impressive last year and he signed with Arizona (I believe) out of HS.

Withey's a JR, but point taken. WSU is probably never going to be able to recruit an 18-year old impact 7-footer. If we get a 7-footer, he's probably going to be raw in terms of basketball skills (Orupke) or lacking athleticism (Stutz). Miller and Stutz are proof that if you work hard and improve your footwork and positioning skills, you can more than make up for not having a huge vertical.

[pinstripers]

Wiffe's had a transfer year

[SHOXAAC]

I lol'ed.

It'll be really fun to hear from the noise, or lack thereof, from certain fans in my general seating area on Saturday night. Go Stutz!

Although the late 9:00 tip time might be a tiff past bedtime for some.. ;)

Fev, you and me haven't dropped gloves in a while, but calling me out about my imposed bed time is really hitting below the belt. Gonna have to take you off my Christmas card list this year as a punishment. Hope you understand.

[pinstripers]

Saturday nite afterwards gonna go karaoke till they close....

[shockmonster]

Clever - Love it!

Monster's meter must be turned off again.

Are you keeping track? Sorry WstateU, I meant Ripemupshoks I guess.

I've always believed that Garrett had it in him from the very beginning.

[WstateU]

Are you keeping track? Sorry WstateU, I meant Ripemupshoks I guess.

I've always believed that Garrett had it in him from the very beginning.

Thanks and no problem man! I can take it... I have huge nuts!

[DwShock]

I like Stutz but hate when he trys for 3. Just get inside.

[Zardoz]

I don't mind Stutz shooting the three once or twice a game, but I'd much rather have him dunk the ball.

[shox1989]

I don't mind Stutz shooting the three once or twice a game, but I'd much rather have him dunk the ball.

Me too. If nothing else it keeps the defense guessing and it can help open up the inside.

[Aargh]

Me too. If nothing else it keeps the defense guessing and it can help open up the inside.

Oddly enough, Stutz faking the 3 and getting his defender to bite has led to Stutz being one of the more effective Shockers at driving from the arc to the basket and finishing.