Conner Frankamp

[Shocker Mama]

Well I can't say that for sure. You will have to consult The Oracle. Which in this case I'm guessing is @Shocker Mama:

Ha! She Who Must Be Obeyed.

[WuDrWu]

Not only has Conner become a 50+% 3 shooter, he's a double issue. Other teams are so locked in on him, it's a downer when he just gets a shot away....you can see it in their body language. It's a "loss" when he just gets a shot off, and when it goes in, it's a dagger, and when does occasionally miss, it's only a brief reprieve.

[jdshock]

Not only has Conner become a 50+% 3 shooter, he's a double issue. Other teams are so locked in on him, it's a downer when he just gets a shot away....you can see it in their body language. It's a "loss" when he just gets a shot off, and when it goes in, it's a dagger, and when does occasionally miss, it's only a brief reprieve.

Not to mention his pretty sweet drive to the basket, slicing through two defenders.

[Dave Stalwart]

Not only has Conner become a 50+% 3 shooter, he's a double issue. Other teams are so locked in on him, it's a downer when he just gets a shot away....you can see it in their body language. It's a "loss" when he just gets a shot off, and when it goes in, it's a dagger, and when does occasionally miss, it's only a brief reprieve.

Frankamp has completely silenced any critics and he is playing like people thought he would when he came out of high school. It has become reality that his time at KU was bad for his development. He does have what it takes and that program was unable to access it. I'm so glad we have him, and for another year even. He is one of those guys that I absolutely 100% trust when he comes into the game. And it sounds like he's approaching an assist/turnover ratio that is legendary. He isn't just a serviceable player. He is special. I'm glad WSU gets to be the beneficiary instead of...well the school up north. They will say "he wasn't good enough to play there" and then he will drop 20 on them in Tulsa and REALLY make them look foolish.

[AndShock]

Frankamp going to KU was the best possible thing to happen to him and us. Not that it was ever a real possibility, but if he had committed to WSU out of high school he's probably just filling a role with Fred and Ron up through his junior year. I'm so happy we get a full year of the current Frankamp after this season is over.

[Kel Varnsen]

This young man is growing up right before our eyes and his confidence is through the roof. He and Shamet together have become a special backcourt.

[top20shock]

This young man is growing up right before our eyes and his confidence is through the roof. He and Shamet together have become a special backcourt.

They're a dangerous backcourt and that's what we need in the NCAA to have success.

[WuDrWu]

They're a dangerous backcourt and that's what we need in the NCAA to have success.

Agreed. I'm trying to keep my enthusiasm under control but I really like where this team is right now.

I loved when Gregg went 3 guards with Austin out there. Guard those 3 on the perimeter. Just try. Plus they're about 85% FT shooters. You better beat these guys early, because you're not going to beat them late.

I would not be surprised at all to see Austin have a tournament like another freshman did.......oh never mind.

[proshox]

The other impressive part of CF's shooting is he rarely gets a good look. My friend's guess is a majority of CF's "makes" wouldn't have been shot by any other shocker due to degree of difficulty.

To WuDrWu's point - having a third guard out there was intriguing and could help get CF more shots. The only "easy" shot of the tournament came after the dribble drive from Austin. It is rare to see any shocker drive with the intent of kicking it to a shooter. That concept seems natural to AR and it was the basic OU offense that made Buddy Hield a lottery pick last year.

[Shocktoberfest]

The other impressive part of CF's shooting is he rarely gets a good look. My friend's guess is a majority of CF's "makes" wouldn't have been shot by any other shocker due to degree of difficulty.

To WuDrWu's point - having a third guard out there was intriguing and could help get CF more shots. The only "easy" shot of the tournament came after the dribble drive from Austin. It is rare to see any shocker drive with the intent of kicking it to a shooter. That concept seems natural to AR and it was the basic OU offense that made Buddy Hield a lottery pick last year.

Actually, the only easy shot was the bomb he launched from about 30 in the first half. I thought it was a good look. I don't have any problem with that shot.

[Shock Top]

CF has added a Steph Curry like aspect to this team; someone who is a threat once they cross halfcourt. The defense has to focus so much on him, it create opportunities for everyone else (see the fake shot, pass to Landry for a wide open 3 from Sunday).

Another thing we saw this weekend, that we haven't seen yet, is CF pump-faking then driving to the basket. Once he perfects that, look out.

[Dave Stalwart]

I would not be surprised at all to see Austin have a tournament like another freshman did.......oh never mind.

Control youself Doc. But really, though...

[im4wsu]

The other impressive part of CF's shooting is he rarely gets a good look. My friend's guess is a majority of CF's "makes" wouldn't have been shot by any other shocker due to degree of difficulty.

To WuDrWu's point - having a third guard out there was intriguing and could help get CF more shots. The only "easy" shot of the tournament came after the dribble drive from Austin. It is rare to see any shocker drive with the intent of kicking it to a shooter. That concept seems natural to AR and it was the basic OU offense that made Buddy Hield a lottery pick last year.

If you mean he never catches the ball in a "good look" position, maybe I could agree. Part of that is Conner is not basically quick enough to get wide open in this offense, yet.

But Conner can get himelf open with a viariety of step-back, side-step moves where he has nothing but wide-open daylight between himelf and the basket. He can catch, pump-fake and sidestep to 100 shots a game without breaking a sweat. Those are as open a shot as anyone on the team ever gets.

[proshox]

If you mean he never catches the ball in a "good look" position, maybe I could agree. Part of that is Conner is not basically quick enough to get wide open in this offense, yet.

But Conner can get himelf open with a viariety of step-back, side-step moves where he has nothing but wide-open daylight between himelf and the basket. He can catch, pump-fake and sidestep to 100 shots a game without breaking a sweat. Those are as open a shot as anyone on the team ever gets.

He is plenty quick enough.

There are two ways of getting open that have little to do with his quickness. One is quick ball movement - which has improved throughout the year.

The other is to have dribble drive penetration - if AR, DS, and LS add more of that to their games he will get open without quickness. CF has done some of that for others as well lately.

[another shocker]

CF has added a Steph Curry like aspect to this team; someone who is a threat once they cross halfcourt. The defense has to focus so much on him, it create opportunities for everyone else (see the fake shot, pass to Landry for a wide open 3 from Sunday).

Another thing we saw this weekend, that we haven't seen yet, is CF pump-faking then driving to the basket. Once he perfects that, look out.

it's uncanny the way he is playing like steph curry circa 2008 at davidson: major-league juke a guy at the three point line for a swish.

i don't think i've seen anybody in college ball since curry do what frankamp is doing now: consistently spectacular moves, not for the drive, but for the three point swish. that's curry-like all the way.

poor illinois state.