over the last four games Purvis is 2 for 9 from the Free Throw line. That has to be mental right? I'm pretty sure I could step up to the line and do better than that and I haven't shot ball in 5 years. Until he starts shooting better Purvis would be better served to drive and dish.

Prowler wrote: He's hitting 40% of his 3's.

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State is a top 10 team when clicking on all cylinders, Purvis is one of those cylinders.

Transition game has been lacking, and Purvis is a big boost there with his explosiveness . . . when he can get into some contact AND score the bucket on the break, watch out.

If he didn't take another 3 all year I wouldn't be upset. Slash slash slash, play defense and get out on the break.

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Yep, and 40.6% in ACC play.

If he had enough attempts, 40% would be good for 6th best in the league.  But whatever... let's just keep making crap up.

Point is ... he doesn't have enough attempts. He is 40% because he only takes wide open 3's. There are a lot of guys in the league that can do that. It doesn't make him a legitimate threat from 3.

We really need to backcourt to step up the play. We put so much pressure on our interior players because we get very little consistent point production from the 1,2, and 3 spots.

StateFan2001 wrote: Point is ... he doesn't have enough attempts. He is 40% because he only takes wide open 3's. There are a lot of guys in the league that can do that. It doesn't make him a legitimate threat from 3.

We really need to backcourt to step up the play. We put so much pressure on our interior players because we get very little consistent point production from the 1,2, and 3 spots.

This is very true...I have always said this team lacks good consistent perimeter shooters (not just Scott W. on occasion) the most obvious to me this team lacks is that CJW mid range shot hell even Painter for that matter.   

As far as Purvis goes looks to me like he simply needs to relax. He is enthusiastic (which is good) but need to be able to control it at the same time. Just seems to get out of control and goes to fast He will be alright.

redterrors04 wrote:

StateFan2001 wrote: Point is ... he doesn't have enough attempts. He is 40% because he only takes wide open 3's. There are a lot of guys in the league that can do that. It doesn't make him a legitimate threat from 3.

We really need to backcourt to step up the play. We put so much pressure on our interior players because we get very little consistent point production from the 1,2, and 3 spots.

This is very true...I have always said this team lacks good consistent perimeter shooters (not just Scott W. on occasion) the most obvious to me this team lacks is that CJW mid range shot hell even Painter for that matter.   

As far as Purvis goes looks to me like he simply needs to relax. He is enthusiastic (which is good) but need to be able to control it at the same time. Just seems to get out of control and goes to fast He will be alright.

This is where TJ Warren is underutilized IMO.

packfan01 wrote:

Prowler wrote: He's hitting 40% of his 3's.

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--- Hedjhog wrote:

State is a top 10 team when clicking on all cylinders, Purvis is one of those cylinders.

Transition game has been lacking, and Purvis is a big boost there with his explosiveness . . . when he can get into some contact AND score the bucket on the break, watch out.

If he didn't take another 3 all year I wouldn't be upset. Slash slash slash, play defense and get out on the break.

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Yep, and 40.6% in ACC play.

If he had enough attempts, 40% would be good for 6th best in the league.  But whatever... let's just keep making crap up.

I'm not bashing Purvis's 3-point shooting.  The last 5 games since Zo's injury things have changed dramatically for this team, Purvis's offensive effectiveness/contribution has diminished.

How does he get back on track and contributing to the offense?  His real strength for this team has been his athleticism and that should be taken advantage of as much as possible.

Hedjhog wrote:

packfan01 wrote:

Prowler wrote: He's hitting 40% of his 3's.

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--- Hedjhog wrote:

State is a top 10 team when clicking on all cylinders, Purvis is one of those cylinders.

Transition game has been lacking, and Purvis is a big boost there with his explosiveness . . . when he can get into some contact AND score the bucket on the break, watch out.

If he didn't take another 3 all year I wouldn't be upset. Slash slash slash, play defense and get out on the break.

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Yep, and 40.6% in ACC play.

If he had enough attempts, 40% would be good for 6th best in the league.  But whatever... let's just keep making crap up.

I'm not bashing Purvis's 3-point shooting.  The last 5 games since Zo's injury things have changed dramatically for this team, Purvis's offensive effectiveness/contribution has diminished.

How does he get back on track and contributing to the offense?  His real strength for this team has been his athleticism and that should be taken advantage of as much as possible.

That's because he has yet to learn how to play in a half court set. When Lewis is on the floor, the team is more relaxed, flow is better...except for Purvis who seems to have to go 150 percent every time on offense.

How does he get back on track? Basically, the kid needs to get open off the ball, and not force every damn thing. He does not understand the half court game. It is more patience than anything else, and if you watch Purvis, he is very impatient.  He is a freshman...this is supposed to happen at some point in every freshman season.

I think it is enormously clear that Lewis should be playing 25-30 minutes and Purvis only 15. Lewis scores, assists, plays solid D, and we seem to always go on runs with him in the game.

In case Purvis reads these, we are lucky to have him. He will be a special one and has already given us some of the best highlights this year. I dig his 3 ball and he's pretty good when open. The good thing is Purvis is positive and driven and will win us soooo many games.

Purvis & Warren both need to drastically improve their FT shooting this year. Next year they will be playing alot more.....

Sec17WufPacker wrote:

Hedjhog wrote: 
I'm not bashing Purvis's 3-point shooting.  The last 5 games since Zo's injury things have changed dramatically for this team, Purvis's offensive effectiveness/contribution has diminished.

How does he get back on track and contributing to the offense?  His real strength for this team has been his athleticism and that should be taken advantage of as much as possible.

That's because he has yet to learn how to play in a half court set. When Lewis is on the floor, the team is more relaxed, flow is better...except for Purvis who seems to have to go 150 percent every time on offense.

How does he get back on track? Basically, the kid needs to get open off the ball, and not force every damn thing. He does not understand the half court game. It is more patience than anything else, and if you watch Purvis, he is very impatient.  He is a freshman...this is supposed to happen at some point in every freshman season.

I think it is enormously clear that Lewis should be playing 25-30 minutes and Purvis only 15. Lewis scores, assists, plays solid D, and we seem to always go on runs with him in the game.

The team needs all these guys playing with confidence and they'll get there with what amounts to (I think) some relatively minor adjustments.  

Purvis is going to make some huge plays for us down the stretch and going into the tourneys -- more than anything he just needs a couple of breaks to go his way and he'll pull out of this little slump.

I'm no coach, and I trust Gott, but if I were coach I'd design the first few plays tomorrow night to try and free up Rodney for a basket...to hopefully spark him and help him break out.

PackBacker7172 wrote: Purvis & Warren both need to drastically improve their FT shooting this year. Next year they will be playing alot more.....

It is odd to see a guy shoot almost as well from 3 as he does at the FT line.

Loucouldcoach wrote: Wasn't it a lapse on D that gott him thrown in the dog house against Va Tech. It was like a minute into the 2nd half, he gott yanked and never was seen again.

I seriously doubt Purvis got benched the 2nd half because of a defensive lapse.  That doesn't compute. 

IMO the benching is simple.  Rodney's not performing well while the other freshman guard is.  For the stretch that Tyler has been playing, he's performing at a much higher level in all facets of the game than Purvis and it's not even close.

WolfpackJAC wrote: I'm no coach, and I trust Gott, but if I were coach I'd design the first few plays tomorrow night to try and free up Rodney for a basket...to hopefully spark him and help him break out.

Maybe Gott should tape a Shooter to his back. 

Bryanth1a wrote:

Loucouldcoach wrote: Wasn't it a lapse on D that gott him thrown in the dog house against Va Tech. It was like a minute into the 2nd half, he gott yanked and never was seen again.

I seriously doubt Purvis got benched the 2nd half because of a defensive lapse.  That doesn't compute. 

IMO the benching is simple.  Rodney's not performing well while the other freshman guard is.  For the stretch that Tyler has been playing, he's performing at a much higher level in all facets of the game than Purvis and it's not even close.

I would agree but he gott yanked so quick in the 2nd half that i dont remember a mistake on the offensive end of the court


Nevermind, he did have a turnover on our 2nd possession and gott pulled

Hedjhog wrote:

packfan01 wrote:

Prowler wrote: He's hitting 40% of his 3's.

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--- Hedjhog wrote:

State is a top 10 team when clicking on all cylinders, Purvis is one of those cylinders.

Transition game has been lacking, and Purvis is a big boost there with his explosiveness . . . when he can get into some contact AND score the bucket on the break, watch out.

If he didn't take another 3 all year I wouldn't be upset. Slash slash slash, play defense and get out on the break.

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Yep, and 40.6% in ACC play.

If he had enough attempts, 40% would be good for 6th best in the league.  But whatever... let's just keep making crap up.

I'm not bashing Purvis's 3-point shooting.  The last 5 games since Zo's injury things have changed dramatically for this team, Purvis's offensive effectiveness/contribution has diminished.

How does he get back on track and contributing to the offense?  His real strength for this team has been his athleticism and that should be taken advantage of as much as possible.

2-4 @ Virginia
2-3 vs. Miami
0-1 @ Duke
0-1 @ Clemson
0-1 vs. VTech
4-10, or 40%... sounds pretty efficient to me.

Bryanth1a wrote:

WolfpackJAC wrote: I'm no coach, and I trust Gott, but if I were coach I'd design the first few plays tomorrow night to try and free up Rodney for a basket...to hopefully spark him and help him break out.

Maybe Gott should tape a Shooter to his back. 

I lolled.

StateFan2001 wrote: Point is ... he doesn't have enough attempts. He is 40% because he only takes wide open 3's. There are a lot of guys in the league that can do that. It doesn't make him a legitimate threat from 3.

We really need to backcourt to step up the play. We put so much pressure on our interior players because we get very little consistent point production from the 1,2, and 3 spots.

His shot selection is too good... noted.

pack1979 wrote: IMO   Rodney problems are strickly mental    The adjustment from being the lead dog in HS to having 4 teammates on the floor he can count on.  The FT % is simple    It drives me crazy to see talented kids struggling at the line. When you are off the mark you go back to basics   Start real low and go slow!   Keeping your elbow under the ball !    Lots of practice !!!    Watch the kids at Duke over the years

Rodney needs a a couple of break out games before the ACC tourney. He is a big key to getting this team to the final 4   This could be one of the great teams in State history!!!   CJ, Richard, Lo,  Scott, , and TJ,  all seem to ready for the stretch run.  We need to start playing as if every game was a one and done now.

I still believe this team is leaning  on their run last year thinking they will be able to turn it on as the tournament season begins.  We are at crunch time now.  

Lewis is getting his confidence at the right time with the opportunity he was presented!     All Rodney needs to do is to hit the floor with the same attitude he had in HS.   Let his game come to him with never ending confidence. This is the biggest adjustment to the college game    

Rodney Purvis will be playing at the next level without a doubt. He just needs to play remembering he is one of the best freshmen in the country every second he is on the floor  Letting any mistakes roll off. 

I am so pulling for Rodney to put it all together this year.   We will have the strongest 7  player rotation in the country

In the next 8 games I hope we are going to see State put it together    Putting one of the most confident teams in the country on the floor.   That is what took us to the sweet 16 last year!  

Cant wait !!!!!!''  Go get get em!!!!  Coach em up Gott and staff    get em ready for greatness!!!! 



 

Could you say this again, but in a larger font...and possibly a different color...like red?  All caps would help too.

I'm waiting for Engineer to set us all straight.

Rodney will be just fine. He is going to a great one before its all said and done

hunwolf wrote: I'm waiting for Engineer to set us all straight.

How, Rodney is a "ref" now, or is it a "refs" fault he's in a slump?

Yes he will be fine. Undoubtedly, one of the fastest players in the country.

Once Rodnet straightens out his free throws..all will be fine. Hes a good player. TJ needs the same work. If you struggle at the FT line..should you really be shooting 3s anyway?

packfan01 wrote:

Hedjhog wrote:

packfan01 wrote:

Prowler wrote: He's hitting 40% of his 3's.

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--- Hedjhog wrote:

State is a top 10 team when clicking on all cylinders, Purvis is one of those cylinders.

Transition game has been lacking, and Purvis is a big boost there with his explosiveness . . . when he can get into some contact AND score the bucket on the break, watch out.

If he didn't take another 3 all year I wouldn't be upset. Slash slash slash, play defense and get out on the break.

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Yep, and 40.6% in ACC play.

If he had enough attempts, 40% would be good for 6th best in the league.  But whatever... let's just keep making crap up.

I'm not bashing Purvis's 3-point shooting.  The last 5 games since Zo's injury things have changed dramatically for this team, Purvis's offensive effectiveness/contribution has diminished.

How does he get back on track and contributing to the offense?  His real strength for this team has been his athleticism and that should be taken advantage of as much as possible.

2-4 @ Virginia
2-3 vs. Miami
0-1 @ Duke
0-1 @ Clemson
0-1 vs. VTech
4-10, or 40%... sounds pretty efficient to me.

I didn't say anything about 3-point efficiency, and again I am not bashing Purvis at all, I stated that his effectiveness and contribution on offense has diminished.  I'm interested in how he gets back on track.

His 13 against Miami was his best game of the five since Zo got hurt.  The other four were 6, 7, 0, and 2, seems like a diminished contribution/effectiveness considering he was averaging 10 ppg up until UVa game.

Purvis is a fair 3-point shooter.  Are you arguing that he should focus more on shooting 3s in his (probable) fewer minutes of playing time?

^ I don't have a counter-argument.  You said "If he didn't take another 3 all year I wouldn't be upset".  I disagree.  If he didn't take another 3 all year I would be very upset.  40% from 3 is like 60% from the field... he's proven good shot selection.  If he's open from 3, take the shot.

I don't believe driving and slashing from the SG are tenets of our UCLA offense.  It would be cool if we could add a couple of wrinkles to get everyone involved in the half-court for what our kids do best.  Purvis is big when we play the up-tempo, transition game (minus some un-finishes and refs denying various contact), but unless he's hitting the wide-open 3s, he doesn't have a big role offensively.  That said, he'll be huge for us after this season; he'll get way more shot opportunities when double-digit scoring upperclassmen don't comprise most of the looks.  The emergence of Tyler at PG as a better ball-handler and distributor took away RP's chance of driving the ball down main street from the top of the key and firing the mid-range jumper in Zo's absence.

All that said, I'm so glad we have him here!!  He's been very key and poised in a few games he kept us in, and will be one of the best when he's leaned on in a bigger role in the future.  Keep playing D, young fella!!  We've had many different stars shine for us in each W:  Purvis has a few big spots left in this season.  We're about to be on the up-and-up!!  'Specially if we humiliate the holes like we should!!

gravis wrote:
Next time you are on a fast break.....please pass the ball if your teammate has a better path to the hoop.

Don't think you've given the ball up all year on a break.

I saw him play last year a few times at URCA and he did the very same thing.  A couple of times he literally would have a guy cherry picking standing under basket and he would instead dribble it all the way down the court.

CBreez wrote: I don't believe driving and slashing from the SG are tenets of our UCLA offense. 

What makes you say that?  When Lorenzo plays SG, he has no problem slashing to the basket.

There are a lot more that can't.

StateFan2001 wrote: Point is ... he doesn't have enough attempts. He is 40% because he only takes wide open 3's. There are a lot of guys in the league that can do that. It doesn't make him a legitimate threat from 3.

We really need to backcourt to step up the play. We put so much pressure on our interior players because we get very little consistent point production from the 1,2, and 3 spots.

jds0881 wrote:

gravis wrote:
Next time you are on a fast break.....please pass the ball if your teammate has a better path to the hoop.

Don't think you've given the ball up all year on a break.

I saw him play last year a few times at URCA and he did the very same thing.  A couple of times he literally would have a guy cherry picking standing under basket and he would instead dribble it all the way down the court.

And he is missing as many layups as he is making because said layups are well-contested.

Loucouldcoach wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

Loucouldcoach wrote: Wasn't it a lapse on D that gott him thrown in the dog house against Va Tech. It was like a minute into the 2nd half, he gott yanked and never was seen again.

I seriously doubt Purvis got benched the 2nd half because of a defensive lapse.  That doesn't compute. 

IMO the benching is simple.  Rodney's not performing well while the other freshman guard is.  For the stretch that Tyler has been playing, he's performing at a much higher level in all facets of the game than Purvis and it's not even close.

I would agree but he gott yanked so quick in the 2nd half that i dont remember a mistake on the offensive end of the court


Nevermind, he did have a turnover on our 2nd possession and gott pulled

Also, we got in the bonus quick in the 2nd half. You don't want a 40 percent free throw shooter on the floor in a tight ball game, especially if said player can't make a lay up right now.

SurfnWolf65 wrote: Once Rodnet straightens out his free throws..all will be fine. Hes a good player. TJ needs the same work. If you struggle at the FT line..should you really be shooting 3s anyway?

For many, less pressure shooting 3's than free throws.

Its like a kicker in football...its harder to make the 35/40 yarder than the 50/55 yarder. Why? Because there is less pressure from 50 than from 35.

Sec17WufPacker wrote:

SurfnWolf65 wrote: Once Rodnet straightens out his free throws..all will be fine. Hes a good player. TJ needs the same work. If you struggle at the FT line..should you really be shooting 3s anyway?

For many, less pressure shooting 3's than free throws.

Its like a kicker in football...its harder to make the 35/40 yarder than the 50/55 yarder. Why? Because there is less pressure from 50 than from 35.

But dont most kickers have better % of makes from 35/40?     What is Rodenys Freethrow % compared to his 3 point %?   I have no idea!  lol   Just pulling for him to continue to improve..seems like a great kid, great attitude will be a BIG part of the team for years to come!

Rodney and TJ need better mechanics with the foul shooting. TJ "pulls" back on his shot, his jumper is all touch and he has it obviously, but a foul shot is a test for the shot and Pulling back and using all touch is not cutting it, ie. he needs to follow through completely with it.

Rodney needs to square around and straighten his shot up a bit. It will come. They both need to tweek the fundamental shot the percentages will rise greatly.

But of course I ride a desk so what do I know?

RedwolfTV wrote: In case Purvis reads these, we are lucky to have him. He will be a special one and has already given us some of the best highlights this year. I dig his 3 ball and he's pretty good when open. The good thing is Purvis is positive and driven and will win us soooo many games.

In case any of the players (particularly Purvis, Warren & Lewis) read these threads, 99% of the posters are not Coaches, former Coaches, or anyone who has played at a competitive level in many, many, (and for the older guys) MANY years. The 99% are going to be pulling for you to do your best and will always have your back. The 1% are trollers or are jealous of your abilities. 

In summary, listen to the Coaching staff and take the advice here with a grain of salt.

If you folks will think back over the course of the season you can remember games where Purvis and Warren came up huge for us. Warren was our leading scorer for the first half of the year. And I remember Purvis being a big contributor in the Duke game in Raleigh. But it seems like over the last several games neither of these guys have been very productive and our offense has been lacking as a result. Down the stretch, if we want to run the table or at least finish strongly it is vital that both Purvis and Warren start playing like they did earlier in the season. They both add dimensions to our offense that makes us damn near unbeatable at times.

SurfnWolf65 wrote:

Sec17WufPacker wrote:

SurfnWolf65 wrote: Once Rodnet straightens out his free throws..all will be fine. Hes a good player. TJ needs the same work. If you struggle at the FT line..should you really be shooting 3s anyway?

For many, less pressure shooting 3's than free throws.

Its like a kicker in football...its harder to make the 35/40 yarder than the 50/55 yarder. Why? Because there is less pressure from 50 than from 35.

But dont most kickers have better % of makes from 35/40?     What is Rodenys Freethrow % compared to his 3 point %?   I have no idea!  lol   Just pulling for him to continue to improve..seems like a great kid, great attitude will be a BIG part of the team for years to come!

We have a Rodnet and a Rodeny.  Can we get a Rodent?

Bryanth1a wrote:

SurfnWolf65 wrote:

Sec17WufPacker wrote:

SurfnWolf65 wrote: Once Rodnet straightens out his free throws..all will be fine. Hes a good player. TJ needs the same work. If you struggle at the FT line..should you really be shooting 3s anyway?

For many, less pressure shooting 3's than free throws.

Its like a kicker in football...its harder to make the 35/40 yarder than the 50/55 yarder. Why? Because there is less pressure from 50 than from 35.

But dont most kickers have better % of makes from 35/40?     What is Rodenys Freethrow % compared to his 3 point %?   I have no idea!  lol   Just pulling for him to continue to improve..seems like a great kid, great attitude will be a BIG part of the team for years to come!

We have a Rodnet and a Rodeny.  Can we get a Nights in Rodanthe?