Jerome Hamilton

[Kung Wu]

Obviously there's a chance for Jerome, but with Kenny and Jerome possibly not graduating from this class I know this can't be helpful for our APR.

Tried the google and bing route and couldn't dig up our stats. I think we've done a pretty good job with graduations. Gal obviously didn't. Don't know if Ogirri did from Wyoming.

Dunno, but there is one MVC school on the penalty list: MSU!

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal/ncaah..._wm62i089.html

Heres two of their new recruiting class! Its their answer to the Morris twins!

OMG I can't stop laughing.

[ShockerEngr]

MSU recruiting locally I see

[KC Shox]

Obviously there's a chance for Jerome, but with Kenny and Jerome possibly not graduating from this class I know this can't be helpful for our APR.

Tried the google and bing route and couldn't dig up our stats. I think we've done a pretty good job with graduations. Gal obviously didn't. Don't know if Ogirri did from Wyoming.

Dunno, but there is one MVC school on the penalty list: MSU!

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal/ncaah..._wm62i089.html

Heres two of their new recruiting class! Its their answer to the Morris twins!

OMG I can't stop laughing.

Man, I hope that is not a real set of twins. Please tell me this was 'shopped'. Never make fun of people who can't help the way they look dammit!

[kcshocker11]

Its a picture of hillbillies back in the 20's on a comic hillbilly site! Ps it was probably photoshoped since the website is mostly that.

[wusphlash]

Kinda reminds me of an Israeli point guard. (Sorry, couldn't help myself).

[WSUwatcher]

Future

It's far too soon to speculate about Hamilton's future, because lots of guys have had their ups and downs with Marshall -- that's life with a demanding coach -- and some, such as Durley and Kyles (and seemingly Demetric, too) -- appear to have come out just fine.

Still, even if things ultimately don't work out with Jerome and he ends up leaving, thus reducing next year's sophomore class to one, it just means that a couple of jucos are likely to be among Marshall's recruiting targets next year when he's scheduled to have five seniors to replace (and maybe even this spring if a spot opens up). And that's no big deal; he surely wouldn't try to bring in five freshmen anyway, which would be a prescription for rebuilding and not reloading.

I hope Hamilton gets it together, succeeds in school, heals, and becomes a valuable Shocker. But regardless, as one of our old pals has said countless times, I'm not worried.

[Zardoz]

I think Marshall is big on the tough love aspect of coaching. You come here 3 things are expected. Academics, at least maintain standards, Athletics, continue to develop and refine the skills that got you here, and character, this list could get very long, but don't engage in activities that reflect badly on WSU or yourself. MTXE also applies.

I've enjoyed the looks I've gotten at JH and hope he can get things together here. If not I wish him the best wherever life leads him.

[Snapshot9]

Re: Future

It's far too soon to speculate about Hamilton's future, because lots of guys have had their ups and downs with Marshall -- that's life with a demanding coach -- and some, such as Durley and Kyles (and seemingly Demetric, too) -- appear to have come out just fine.

Still, even if things ultimately don't work out with Jerome and he ends up leaving, thus reducing next year's sophomore class to one, it just means that a couple of jucos are likely to be among Marshall's recruiting targets next year when he's scheduled to have five seniors to replace (and maybe even this spring if a spot opens up). And that's no big deal; he surely wouldn't try to bring in five freshmen anyway, which would be a prescription for rebuilding and not reloading.

I hope Hamilton gets it together, succeeds in school, heals, and becomes a valuable Shocker. But regardless, as one of our old pals has said countless times, I'm not worried.

I wouldn't put this on Marshall, WSU has academic regulations for student athletes and Marshall has to follow the regulations. Besides, if he can't cut it in the classroom, what makes you think he could on the court. Marshall needs smart players who make good decisions. This is on noone but Hamilton to get his act together.

[wsushox1]

Kind off topic but hes gotta get a jump shot.

[RHshoxfan]

Kind off topic but hes gotta get a jump shot.

I really don't understand how anyone could know how his jumpshot is? He has barley played at all this season and when he hasn't we weren't exactly running a regular offense. We are deep at the post this year and he had always seemed like a guy who needed a little bit longer to develop anyway. I don't see any reason why he can't become a good role player to starter in his next 3.5 years.

[tropicalshox]

Kind off topic but hes gotta get a jump shot.

I really don't understand how anyone could know how his jumpshot is? He has barley played at all this season and when he hasn't we weren't exactly running a regular offense. We are deep at the post this year and he had always seemed like a guy who needed a little bit longer to develop anyway. I don't see any reason why he can't become a good role player to starter in his next 3.5 years.

I my case, the lack of a jump shot is based upon seeing a couple of his AAU games on stream. He didn't appear to have any shot past maybe 8 feet. Of course he could develop in that area. Some others have seen him play at the Shockers' elite camp and pick up games.

[SubGod22]

Kind off topic but hes gotta get a jump shot.

I really don't understand how anyone could know how his jumpshot is? He has barley played at all this season and when he hasn't we weren't exactly running a regular offense. We are deep at the post this year and he had always seemed like a guy who needed a little bit longer to develop anyway. I don't see any reason why he can't become a good role player to starter in his next 3.5 years.

I my case, the lack of a jump shot is based upon seeing a couple of his AAU games on stream. He didn't appear to have any shot past maybe 8 feet. Of course he could develop in that area. Some others have seen him play at the Shockers' elite camp and pick up games.

He was a beast in the paint and had a motor on him. If he can shoot within 10 feet or so that's all he has to be able to do. That, and rebound and finish around the basket which I believe he could do just fine.

[wsushox1]

Kind off topic but hes gotta get a jump shot.

I really don't understand how anyone could know how his jumpshot is? He has barley played at all this season and when he hasn't we weren't exactly running a regular offense. We are deep at the post this year and he had always seemed like a guy who needed a little bit longer to develop anyway. I don't see any reason why he can't become a good role player to starter in his next 3.5 years.

I my case, the lack of a jump shot is based upon seeing a couple of his AAU games on stream. He didn't appear to have any shot past maybe 8 feet. Of course he could develop in that area. Some others have seen him play at the Shockers' elite camp and pick up games.

He was a beast in the paint and had a motor on him. If he can shoot within 10 feet or so that's all he has to be able to do. That, and rebound and finish around the basket which I believe he could do just fine.

I agree but of the 3 games I have been to this year during warmups it was not very fluid, which for a post player it doesn't necessarily have to be but if he could develop one such as AE kind of has he definitely have a chance of breaking into the rotation next year.

[pinstripers]

Seems to me that "motor" and "slow healer" don't descibe the same guy.

[RHshoxfan]

Kind off topic but hes gotta get a jump shot.

I really don't understand how anyone could know how his jumpshot is? He has barley played at all this season and when he hasn't we weren't exactly running a regular offense. We are deep at the post this year and he had always seemed like a guy who needed a little bit longer to develop anyway. I don't see any reason why he can't become a good role player to starter in his next 3.5 years.

I my case, the lack of a jump shot is based upon seeing a couple of his AAU games on stream. He didn't appear to have any shot past maybe 8 feet. Of course he could develop in that area. Some others have seen him play at the Shockers' elite camp and pick up games.

He was a beast in the paint and had a motor on him. If he can shoot within 10 feet or so that's all he has to be able to do. That, and rebound and finish around the basket which I believe he could do just fine.

I agree but of the 3 games I have been to this year during warmups it was not very fluid, which for a post player it doesn't necessarily have to be but if he could develop one such as AE kind of has he definitely have a chance of breaking into the rotation next year.

AAU was two years ago. The coaching he is getting now is the best coaching he has ever got, and he is most likley developing more as a player now than he has ever had a chance to.

As for pre game warmups, I don't think you can put any sort of significance on that. There is very little chance he is going to play, and if he does it will be in mop up minutes. I don't see any reason why he won't become a fine player for WSU. That is if injuries don't hold him back.