Fred Van Vleet a Shocker Star

[wufan]

Taylor is too big. He may not be bigger than Fred in real life, but compared to other actors, he will look 6-5.

[shock]

And here I thought this board was made up of nothing but men.

I am a man... I think.

[WstateU]

I am a man... I think.

[shockmonster]

I am a man... I think.

Now say it again and this time say it with CONVICTION and confidence.

[_kai_]

I am a man... I think.

[KraRam]

Relentless work in offseason has given Nairn new outlook on court - Lansing State Journal

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/mens-basketball/2015/08/24/relentless-work-offseason-given-nairn-new-outlook-court/32297855/

Fred getting some major respect. I suspect Tom Izzo told Nairn to watch what Fred does and copy it.

"Nairn said he watched a lot of film of Wichita State senior point guard Fred VanVleet, in particular.
“I watched a lot of his stuff, seeing where he used footwork and how his finishes were so simple and easy,” Nairn said. “How he looked at the rim all the time and was always a threat to score, even when he was looking to pass.”

[wu_shizzle]

Relentless work in offseason has given Nairn new outlook on court - Lansing State Journal

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/mens-basketball/2015/08/24/relentless-work-offseason-given-nairn-new-outlook-court/32297855/

Fred getting some major respect. I suspect Tom Izzo told Nairn to watch what Fred does and copy it.

"Nairn said he watched a lot of film of Wichita State senior point guard Fred VanVleet, in particular.
“I watched a lot of his stuff, seeing where he used footwork and how his finishes were so simple and easy,” Nairn said. “How he looked at the rim all the time and was always a threat to score, even when he was looking to pass.”

Tum Tum went to Sunrise and I assume knows Fred pretty well.

[KraRam]

That explains a lot. Thanks

[WuShock Reaper]

"Wichita State's Gregg Marshall speaks in Rockford"

13 WREX: Rockford, Illinos

http://www.wrex.com/story/30071586/2015/09/19/wichita-states-gregg-marshall-speaks-in-Rockford

[Cdizzle]

"After he's done with a great career, whatever level that is, I hope that's the NBA, if he wants to go into coaching and I'm still on the sidelines with a whistle, I'm going to hire him."

[Bluzrover]

The Wichita State brand is building in Illinois and FVV is certainly one huge reason why. From another article (http://www.rrstar.com/article/20150919/SPORTS/150919426#) during the same 3G visit to Rockford:

"There’s a great tradition at Wichita state before coach got there, but there's no question that they have become an elite-level program during the time that he’s been there," Ott said. "I think that because of Fred Van Vleet, who played here ... we have more Wichita State fans here in Rockford, I think, than we have (University of Illinois) fans."

[Kung Wu]

Will some rich fella send a truck full of free WSU t-shirts to Rockford "Little Wichita", Illinois for me? Thanks! I mean if you want to expand the brand and be able to eventually own Chicago as a recruiting ground, THIS is how it gets cranking. Rockford is not equal to Chicago, but start there and branch out!

[_kai_]

http://shockerhoops.net/index.php/2015/10/16/fred-vanvleet-shocker-star/

Here is a piece I wrote about Fred last night. Lots of great original pictures from Taylor Wilkes over at Dock 410, a really cool video highlight reel, and some words.

[WuDrWu]

Very well done. Can't wait to see that picked up on SportsCenter.

[Mrclove4]

November SI

Got word from my source. FVV may be featured in November's Sports Illustrated... Be on the look out!