Qua Grant 6'1 PG West Texas A&M (D2) a Shocker!

[AZ Shocker]

Is he going to be making those shots at the rim in the AAC? Is his A/TO going to improve in the AAC?

Probably won't be breaking as many ankles in the AAC...but man...he can get into the lane fer sure and looks to be a helluva passer to dish it for the easy 2!

[shockerfan]

Something to remember is he will be surrounded by better players also. Which could help his transition and help him grow even more. It will take pressure off of him compared to what he has in D-II. I think he will be a good piece as long as he accepts his role (whatever that might be) and puts in the work.

[Shockm]

Just to piggyback here, per Taylor he was in the 91st percentile of offensive efficiency.

So, yeah, he’s a volume scorer in that he scored a lot of points but he does it efficiently.

Something I noted is that I don’t see a whole lot of mid range jumpers in his film. It’s mostly either penetrate and score, penetrate and dish, or shoot threes. I like that.

Volume scorer but he averaged 34 mpg last year. 20-25 mpg next year would be more of a max.

[forevershockerfan]

He had a 40 point game which surpasses my career point total.

[Woodrow]

Is he going to be making those shots at the rim in the AAC? Is his A/TO going to improve in the AAC?

Hope so.

[SHOXAAC]

Is he going to be making those shots at the rim in the AAC? Is his A/TO going to improve in the AAC?

I'm not Carnac, so can't answer those questions. My definition of a volume scorer is someone who shoots a lot of shots to get his numbers. Gilbert was a volume scorer. I might be confusing myself with a volume shooter...hell, who knows. I will return to my basement if need be.

[SubGod22]

Time will tell. I'm not overly excited.

[pie n eye]

Is he going to be making those shots at the rim in the AAC? Is his A/TO going to improve in the AAC?

I suppose we shall see on the first question and it will be an adjustment but I wonder, what about him as a player, not the competition he faced, leads you to believe he wouldn’t be able
to make those shots?

Second question depends on his coachability. Limiting turnovers has always been a focus for guards at WSU. It’s my biggest concern for him at this point.

[pie n eye]

Starting of with players from JUCO and D2...

Not saying they can’t/won’t be good, but with PLENTY of experienced D1 players available, you’d think WSU could land some.

A lot of the success during the Marshall era was achieved with players who were overlooked, under appreciated and undervalued. JUCO, D3, no stars didn’t matter as long as you could play ball (talented) and were willing to buy in and be coached.

Obviously it remains to be seen but McFarlane and Grant seem to fit that mold.

[pie n eye]

So far I don’t think anyone has mentioned this guy averaged EIGHT boards a game two years in a row. EIGHT.

[Topshock]

Starting of with players from JUCO and D2...

Not saying they can’t/won’t be good, but with PLENTY of experienced D1 players available, you’d think WSU could land some.

Really, really like the two guys we have commitments from. Coaching staff showing me they have an eye for talent rather than just a popular kid. This is what made this program great in recent times.

[Teddy Graham]

Really, really like the two guys we have commitments from. Coaching staff showing me they have an eye for talent rather than just a popular kid. This is what made this program great in recent times.

Yep I like them both a lot as well. As with all signings we’ll see how they do but I like them both. Re Grant:
- Definite D1 body and he uses it well when he finishes...reminds me of Fred that way.
- quick release should help shooting translate to D1.
- Knack for getting to the line.
- Have a feeling he isn’t going to take anything for granted and will leave it all on the floor. Great opportunity and I hope he makes the most of it.

[Topshock]

Yep I like them both a lot as well. As with all signings we’ll see how they do but I like them both. Re Grant:
- Definite D1 body and he uses it well when he finishes...reminds me of Fred that way.
- quick release should help shooting translate to D1.
- Knack for getting to the line.
- Have a feeling he isn’t going to take anything for granted and will leave it all on the floor. Great opportunity and I hope he makes the most of it.

Exactly what I told my son 2 or 3 days ago ..... That the crafty way he finishes reminds me a little of Fred

[ShockerExpress]

Recruiting is a crapshoot somewhat. So maybe it won’t workout. You never know, but...

He had offers from many P5 programs. Looks really solid to me. Better than mannnny of the other D-1 guys we could have gotten.

Offers from MIZZOU and A&M - we signed Wade last year who had offers from no one and just went to Eastern Kentucky.

McFarlane was under the radar no doubt. This guy was not..

[12eagle]

Excellent signing, this kid can play and we add another shooter and you can never have too many of those.