Anton Grady welcome aboard the Shocker train

[proshox]

KC Shox lives to be negative, but he usually tries to have facts on his side. This time he just looks silly.

[Ricardo del Rio]

you dumb bastard.

I love this board.

[mjbaker84]

Nice!

[Shocker-maniac]

KC Shox lives to be negative, but he usually tries to have facts on his side. This time he just looks silly.

This is the second fact bombing I have witnessed this week.

[forevershockerfan]

Mr. Grady receives an A grade from me.

He can go to the D--and we don't mean Dallas----------------check
He can sparkle the glass like windex------------------------check
He can finish inside with all the assists from our guards--check
He can drain the 3 when left wide open--------------------check
He can provide quality depth inside-------------------------check

The roof--the roof-the roof is on fiiiiya---
Who knows who else is coming or what else could happen? Not I, but the anticipation makes me want to shout out that song!!!!!!!

Senior leadership galore, and I would not trade our crop of guards for any other College group of guards next Season. Like the commercials on the tube we think--"hark, wait, but there is more? Dunno but we shant stay away from SN with baited breath frequently until we find out baybay!!!

[Shocker-maniac]

I like this quote:

Their mindset is not just getting into the tournament,” Grady said. “Their mindset is getting to the Final Four. I like their winning ways and how hard they worked.”

Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/sports/college...#storylink=cpy

[im4wsu]

Can anybody who has watched the videos comment on Anton's ability or propensity to pass the ball out of the post?

[choida]

A 24 year old who has knee problems and until last year never played a full season, certainly wasn't high up on thee ole totem pole of wants. Now he's now a Shocker, I'm predicting Kerry will get that knee strengthened and get him into Shocker shape, which will allow him to play the entire year without slowing down.

I'm thinking Kerry has gotten a raise as well...

[The Mad Hatter]

Can anybody who has watched the videos comment on Anton's ability or propensity to pass the ball out of the post?

This isn't based on video, but the assist stats would suggest he can pass out of the post. Last year, Grady had 59 assists. The top assist man among WSU's post players was Evan with 22. WSU's 7 post players combined for 75 assists last year, so Grady came awfully close to matching that all by himself. On the other hand, he was also more turnover prone than any of our bigs.

[tropicalshox]

Can anybody who has watched the videos comment on Anton's ability or propensity to pass the ball out of the post?

IMO better than what we saw from our bigs last year.

[shocker22]

Can anybody who has watched the videos comment on Anton's ability or propensity to pass the ball out of the post?

He knows how to work the inside out game. Often posts, passes out, re posts for better position, receives, and finished. But if his move isn't there he finds an outside shooter.

[Ta Town Shocker]

Love how he can shoot with both hands. Welcome aboard Anton!

[AZ Shocker]

Pretty darn-good get I'd say yes-sir-ree Bob!!!!!!

[shocksrbest]

He knows how to work the inside out game. Often posts, passes out, re posts for better position, receives, and finished. But if his move isn't there he finds an outside shooter.

I love the re-post for better position part. A lot of good post players do this--very Tuttle-esque. Not selfish with the shot. Very exciting.

[WheatShock]

As exited as I am about what Anton brings to the table for this season, I'm even more excited about what our younger big guys can learn from him and what practicing against him will do for their development.