I tell ya what though, two guys who did impress the hell outta me for BYU were Michael Loyd Jr. and Brandon Davies. Both very young, Loyd barely played his first year, then reshirted last year and Davies is only a freshman -- you can tell both guys still need some work but man, all I kept thinking was that I was watching clones of Darren Collison and Mark Aguirre out there with this kids.... Loyd's just lightning quick and his transition game, penetration & finishing ability were all very impressive. Looks like he's got some ability to pass it & knock down a jumper too. And this kid Davies looked very good scoring the ball around the basket. Listed at 6'9" 230 lbs, like almost every player on the court last night (save for Loyd's exciting play at different points) Davies isn't very flashy but he's a very capable scorer in close. And he's got very soft touch out to about 15' and at the FT line. Lappas was saying how Davies is a kid that just "knows how to make buckets," and that he'll really help that team once he starts getting doubled as it should further open up the Cougars' already potent perimeter game. I think he needs to develop physically a little more, work on developing his quickness and continue to add to his post arsenal but this young fella really looked good. Same with Loyd Jr. - he needs to get a little stronger and he needs to learn how to recognize what's a good shot attempt and what's not (drove it hard and successfully last night for the most part but on a few occasions he took it right into the trees and either got bottled up or forced it up off the glass over defenders). It'll come though - again, they're both very young but sky's the limit... Both of these guys had coming out parties last night in a big way (Loyd actually did have 19 the previous game against New Mexico). I expect to hear a lot more from them. They both look very promising...

misterearl wrote:MUS: Curtis Mayfield

Fredette's dead. That's what I said.

Jimmer Freddette and Jamine Petersen--those are my two main guys. If I can move up and get Jimmer and grab Jamine at 35--we will have one heckuva draft. Two lottery talent players for a low 1 and high 2.

Jimmer--under rated under appreciated marksman with great vision and a powerful body with very good body control. He's been sck his last two starts but I have already seen his goods several times--what a nice looking player.

Jamine---Al Harrington replacement. What a perfect type player for the Knicks strong body with multi faceted skills and burgoening game. Has the ability to grab 20 rebounds knicks down 5 3's and the athletiscm to win a dunk contest all wrapped up to one package. His production is starting to go off the charts as is his efficiency from every angle. What a sleeper---he has to be the biggest sleeper in CBB.

BRIGGS wrote:

WindsorPl wrote:Briggs,
So who you were rooting for, Lee or Brooks?

Lee's my man--Brook is the enemy.

and Gallo?

WindsorPl wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:

WindsorPl wrote:Briggs,
So who you were rooting for, Lee or Brooks?

Lee's my man--Brook is the enemy.

and Gallo?

I liked the way Gallo played tonight. I think as a fan you don't want your guy to settle to play the wrong way. Im a closet Gallo fan and when I see glimpses of what i saw tonight---Im in his corner. If he plays like this--I want to keep him as a core starter. I want to see the guy use his size for his benefit and stay away from shooting the 3. Im not a fan of someone who sits 30 feet from the basket or doesnt want to be aggressive. Tonight he was aggressive and smart--and only fouls held him back from having the best game as a Knick. I hope that they do indeed read the fans critsicms--I don't wish ill will on Gallo--I want him to succeed. Whoever is telling him to stay 30 feet from the bakset--or if its just a learned trait--it wont work in the NBA. I don't want to see pssy play and Gallo played more like a man tonight.