Kadeem Coleby

[Dave Stalwart]

I completely disagree with that. Armstrong was a fifth year senior and Cotton was a sophomore. And size does not make them the same player. Armstead is the better on-ball defender, Cotton is the better off-ball defender ... or maybe even Armstead is better at stealing the ball and Cotton is better at just completely shutting somebody down. Armstead was great at making his own shot as the point guard, but Cotton was a far more efficient offensive player ... 44% overall compared to Armstead's 39.4%, 36.4% from 3 compared to Armstead's 34.5%.

Armstead was the better player last year, but Cotton isn't a poor man's anyone. I would be very surprised if his senior year isn't better statistically than Armstead's was. And I wouldn't be shocked if his junior year is better.

As for being a similar size, Cotton is two inches taller. That's a pretty big deal in basketball.

Warren Armstrong

[shock]

Annnnd... Boom goes the dynamite

[shocks771]

Lol

[Ricardo del Rio]

... giggle ...

Which Armstrong are y'all talking about?

r

[WSUwatcher]

Did you mean President Armstrong or Jabali Armstrong, Ricky -- or Malcolm "Armstead" Armstrong?

[SumShocker]

Neil? Lance? Louis? Stretch?

[Dave Stalwart]

“You just throw it up there and he’s right there dunking it,” WSU forward Cleanthony Early said.

As I sit here and look at the package of Oreo cookies on the counter, I can't help but wonder if Cle was talking about basketball or Oreos.

You're welcome for this helpful and relevant contribution to the discussion.

[Rlh04d]

Warren Armstrong

Ouch!!!

Definitely thought he was just misspelling Armstead's name. I'm retarded.

[ShockerKhan]

I don't wish to speak in hyperbole here. They have a similar size and skill set, and while Cotton is very good, he has not shown anywhere near the talent tlevel of Armstrong.

If you never saw Warren Armstrong play...He was a shutdown guard in the days when there was no hand checking allowed.
He may have been the best dunker I have ever seen play at 21st and Hillside.

[JackStraw]

If you never saw Warren Armstrong play..
He may have been the best dunker I have ever seen play at 21st and Hillside.

Can't argue with that , but in my case I would just leave off the " at 21st + Hillside " part ..........

War # 52 in the Rafters ......

[ABC]

Can someone help me with some of the glowing reviews of Coleby?

In his one season of Division 1 basketball as a "lower" Division 1 level, his states were not overwhelming.

[shockmonster]

If you are looking for Div. I statistical data (beyond Louisiana Tech stats) to confirm that Coleby is a talented player, you won't find them. What I've heard are glowing reports from HCGM, Mike Kennedy, and assistant coaches that Coleby's physical (6'9 / 250 with long arms)and athletic (can jump high and quick) potential is off the charts. Additionally, he was highly recruited out of high school. I just hope that they're right.

[SubGod22]

He still had what I would call "solid" numbers in his first year of DI play. I have no idea what kind of coach they have at La-Laf or what style they play as those could have had an impact on those numbers as well. I don't think anybody is expecting him to average a double/double, but if he can average 9+ ppg and 5+ rpg and be a factor on D, then we're good to go.

If he manages to go for 12 and 6 then we're going to be even better, but I think we're pretty damn good as is.

[Ricardo del Rio]

If y'all are talking about Warren Armstrong and Tekele Cotton, then I have a comment.

Tekele Cotton is a fine player, but he is no Warren Armstrong. Not even close.

[Ricardo del Rio]

If you are looking for Div. I statistical data (beyond Louisiana Tech stats) to confirm that Coleby is a talented player, you won't find them. What I've heard are glowing reports from HCGM, Mike Kennedy, and assistant coaches that Coleby's physical (6'9 / 250 with long arms)and athletic (can jump high and quick) potential is off the charts. Additionally, he was highly recruited out of high school. I just hope that they're right.

Don't forget about my glowing report.