Anton Grady 6-8 c/pf 2015, a Shocker!

[Dupe]

I just started reading Don Quixote, so I get this reference. Hooray!

Me too!!

[_kai_]

I don't think I'll ever understand why so many on here try to tear apart recruits who have confirmed mutual interest (and, at times, have made visits). It is silly. Why not save your ammo until that recruit eliminates WSU from contention?

If we sign the guy, you have to either (i) backpedal and admit you're a retard from a talent evaluation standpoint, (ii) stick to your guns that you assess talent better than the staff and hope the kid fails to prove your point, or (iii) pretend you never said anything bad about him and post over and over during the regular season about how much you love that player with all the credibility of a Vichy government decree.

Seems like getting excited about the players whom our staff values highly enough to devote tremendous time and resources to (if you think a visit and the preceding legwork involves anything but that, you are delusional) is a lot more fun.

But you'll get labeled a "sunshine pumper." That's how it works here.

[shocka khan]

This is the best player with least to lose.... He's proven he can play at the d1 level.... He doesn't have to be the savior or the guy... The pressure is all on our back court... All he has to do is help

The pressure was on our backcourt last year. How'd that work out?

I'm with Dan. Grady's vertical is probably about the same as mine. And mine is nil. But since he's 4" taller than Evan, he might be able to play a little better @ PF, even if he can't jump.

[Cdizzle]

The pressure was on our backcourt last year. How'd that work out?

30-5. League Championship. Top 15 ranking all year. Sweet 16.

Pretty FREAKING Awesome.

[_kai_]

Some people look really dumb in this thread.

[choida]

30-5. League Championship. Sweet 16.

Pretty FREAKING Awesome.

Publicly got to call out that team up north... And most media knew that they have been ducking us for a long time...exposure was priceless

[WuDrWu]

Publicly got to call out that team up north... And most media knew that they have been ducking us for a long time...exposure was priceless

That reminds me....need to call in to the KC morning show I was listening to on the way up to Bugaha. The one dude with the 'tude about how WSU should be very, very careful about what they wish for....more than implying KU was going to kick WSU's ass.

Smary and warning was his tone.

[pie n eye]

The pressure was on our backcourt last year. How'd that work out?

I'm with Dan. Grady's vertical is probably about the same as mine. And mine is nil. But since he's 4" taller than Evan, he might be able to play a little better @ PF, even if he can't jump.

I can't tell if your first paragraph is serious or not.

As far as his vertical goes, who cares? They're playing basketball games not competing in dunk contests.

[shockmonster]

If Grady is the one, I think he'll help us a lot. He gives nice depth at the 5. It gives 15-20 fouls and another prove big to share time with Shaq. I don't really care which one starts. I just don't see him as athletic enough to play the 4. He may be better than Kelly but Gregg has stated that Kelly's athleticism needs to improve to play defense at the 4. So I think he will play most at the 5. Shaq needs the competition at the 5 and Gregg did say that Nurger may be improved but he didn't know for sure.

By the way, when I listed candidates by position earlier, I forgot Hamilton at the 4. There is no doubt that we can be a Top 10/Final Four contender.

[choida]

If Grady is the one, I think he'll help us a lot. He gives nice depth at the 5. It gives 15-20 fouls and another prove big to share time with Shaq. I don't really care which one starts. I just don't see him as athletic enough to play the 4. He may be better than Kelly but Gregg has stated that Kelly's athleticism needs to improve to play defense at the 4. So I think he will play most at the 5. Shaq needs the competition at the 5 and Gregg did say that Nurger may be improved but he didn't know for sure.

By the way, when I listed candidates by position earlier, I forgot Hamilton at the 4. There is no doubt that we can be a Top 10/Final Four contender.

At this point Kelly might just end up being the modern day Aaron Ellis... Take that how you will...

[shocka khan]

I can't tell if your first paragraph is serious or not.

As far as his vertical goes, who cares? They're playing basketball games not competing in dunk contests.

I think part of the reason that Ron and Fred disappeared sometimes last year was that we depended too much on them. We really didn't have the offensive presence under the basket to keep defenses honest.

As far as the second statement goes, I'll probably have to give you that one perhaps if he can get good position, . You're supposed to maintain your position on defense, but not being able to jump (or a general lack of mobility) might affect his ability to snag rebounds.

[1979Shocker]

Is having a one year player worth it if he's only going to contribute towards the last half of the season at best? Or do we want someone that will be here for 2 or 3 years? I'd rather have players currently on the roster get the playing time, then to have someone come in for just one year and take away valuable playing experience the current players could have gotten.

Now if he comes in and only takes minutes away from Wessel and Wamakota, then all's good.

[tropicalshox]

After watching a few iof his games, he looks to be mobile and he can jump some. I have no concerns about any part of his defense or his ability to rebound. Wish he shot free throws a little better. He can score to keep the defense honest. I don't expext him to be a star but certainly a major contributor to the team.

[wufan]

After watching a few iof his games, he looks to be mobile and he can jump some. I have no concerns about any part of his defense or his ability to rebound. Wish he shot free throws a little better. He can score to keep the defense honest. I don't expext him to be a star but certainly a major contributor to the team.

Thank you Trop!

[shockmonster]

Is having a one year player worth it if he's only going to contribute towards the last half of the season at best? Or do we want someone that will be here for 2 or 3 years? I'd rather have players currently on the roster get the playing time, then to have someone come in for just one year and take away valuable playing experience the current players could have gotten.

Now if he comes in and only takes minutes away from Wessel and Wamakota, then all's good.

We probably agree but I only care about having the best team we can have. I personally don't worry about experience. If Nurger is good enough to play, then great. If not, he needs to improve. Players will get experience when they are good enough. Build depth for the future but we need 10-11 players ready to play in case of foul trouble during BIG games, in case of injuries, and to create competition during practice. Our lack of depth last year hurt our development of depth during practice characterized by the fact that FVV and Baker had to oppose each other during practice to improve their game.