Maryland Minute 12.10.09 - Terps All-Decade Team
by Ben Goldstein on Dec 10, 2009 7:02 PM EST
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Turtle Waxing: Maryland Basketball All Decade Team
I think Blake, Dixon, and Baxter are obvious...don't know how I feel about Mouton and Gist being on there. I'd have Wilcox over Gist too. ~Dave
My Take: I'd keep Gist over Wilcox just based on games played, but I'd put Caner-Medley over Mouton. Anybody else have an opinion on this?
NBA Draft Stock: Landon Rising, Greivis Falling
IIRC, this is the first time Landon has cracked their mock draft. (He's #57, overall.) A lot will depend on how he holds up in ACC play but I could definitely see some NBA team taking a chance on his athleticism and work ethic. Greivis, meanwhile, has slipped down to #59.
3-Pointers: Greivis Vasquez is pressing - Mike DeCourcy - College Basketball - Sporting News
A little insight on Greivis' struggles. I still think he just needs to settle down and be himself. ~Dave
Wisconsin Badgers fall to Green Bay Phoenix - ESPN
Ugh...just when our loss to Wisconsin is starting to look not so bad, this happens. ~Dave
Dino Gregory: More Subbin’ Than Quizno’s
The friends over at Shell Games (always a good daily read, btw) speculate about Dino's role, based on a quote by Gary after the Nova game. Fun read. ~Dave
The Diamondback - Point guard trio making up for the loss of Toliver so far
Good breakdown of how players are stepping up after the loss of Toliver and Coleman to graduation last season. Replacing those two would be the equivalent of having to replace Juan and Bias in the same season, in my opinion...no easy task. ~Dave
Harvard Beats BC...Again
Does that mean Maryland will lose to them...again? - Ben B.
Recruiting Report: Season recap: Sal Conaboy
Sounds like he could be a year or two away from contributing. Still good, though.
At 6-5, 255 pounds, Conaboy will likely need to add weight and strength before he’s ready to make an impact in college. But depending on what he does between now and his arrival in College Park, Conaboy could be given a chance to work his way into contention for playing time. "They’re looking at him to come in and compete as a freshman, possibly as a guard or center -- the interior part of the line," Repshis said. "It’s too early to tell exactly how he’ll be able to contribute, but they do want him to come in and compete. And that’s all he’s looking for. What happens when he steps on campus that first year is yet to be determined. But he will go into the offseason preparing for the opportunity to play."
- Ben B.
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I can't believe people like Caner-Medley
He was a waste of talent because of his ego and selfish attitude. He and Gilchrist destroyed this team.
by New York Sports Jerk on Dec 11, 2009 10:47 AM EST reply actions
A bit of an exaggeration
I didn’t care much for Caner-Medley’s attitude, and his sour grapes comments after the Terps were rightfully left out of the NCAAs his senior year were embarrassing.
BUT – purely as a player, he improved his game a lot from his soph year (when he hurt us a lot with poor defense and shot selection) to his senior year, when he became a good rebounder and a better position defender. Purely for his on-court contributions, I think he deserves consideration. Also, I would argue that Gilchrist’s ego and uncoachableness hurt us far more than anything NCM did. In fact, it was the hole Gilchrist left (PG) that crippled our offense until GV and EH showed up. NCM was the lowest-ranked recruit we got in his year (Gilchrist, Garrison, McCray were all ahead of him) and he ended up being the best of that group.
by jellisjenius on Dec 11, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Well he ended up doing the most for us in that group, not being the best player of that group. As a pure basketball player I would take McCray then Gilchrist then NCM. I was never a huge fan of Nik, but you have to give credit where credit is due.
The Hell that Tomlin & the Steelers have unleashed on me this December is indescribable.
by John Stephens on Dec 11, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
They both had entitlement issues.
They came into a program fresh off a National title and acted like it was their birthright.
by New York Sports Jerk on Dec 11, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
My All-Decade Teams
Based on playing contributions:
1-Blake
2-Dixon
3-Strawberry (Sr Year)
4-Caner-Medley or Morris (depends on whether you consider Morris part of this decade)
5-Baxter
Factoring in “intangibles”:
1-Blake
2-Dixon
3-Mouton
4-Osby
5-Baxter
Wilcox
dude got the title team over the hump. You put caner medley or osby on that title team and we wouldnt have anything to hang our hats on now.
Agreed, but...
Wilcox was something of a role player (compared to Blake/Dixon/Baxter) and then left for the NBA. Sure, he was more talented than those two, and we needed his athleticism for the title run, but that doesn’t necessarily make him more deserving of being on the All-Decade team. Re: Osby, I was just amazed at how much he accomplished out of position at the 5 despite being (in reality) maybe 6’5".
by jellisjenius on Dec 11, 2009 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
Re: the Wisconsin loss
It’s probably negated by the fact that Indiana beat Pitt this week (at a neutral site). I doubt anyone was expecting that. Anyway, WGB is not a bad team…won 22 games last year and were selected for the NIT. It’s kindof like us playing GW…because it’s a local rivalry it’s sometimes more competitive than you would expect.
PG: Steve Blake 1999-2003
This is a much closer call than many would think if you consider Greivis Vasquez a point guard. Blake gets the slight edge at the moment because of his superior defense and the achievements of his Final Four teams but in many ways Vasquez is the superior player
Anyone else not agree with the GV analysis? I love Vaz, but I would take Blake over him any day. Blake was such a smart player and a great distributor, that Vaz just doesn’t compare to me. Also, I believe Blake’s defense was better than Vaz’s.
The Hell that Tomlin & the Steelers have unleashed on me this December is indescribable.
Blake ahead of Vaz, easily
Vaz is good, but not nearly that good. He might get consideration for a 6th man spot if he wasn’t in a period so bad for Maryland hoops.
Blake was day-in, day-out...
Vaz isn’t. Its that simple.
No question I’d take Vaz if he played like he did against UNC, but Blake is definitely the more consistent option. And a MUCH better point guard.
Agreed
Blake over Vaz isn’t even a question. Here’s an interesting one, though. Who would you put as the second most important player of the decade (assuming Juan is 1st)? I think it’s a tough call between Blake and Baxter.
by Ben Goldstein on Dec 11, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
I'd say it is an even split
But if I was forced into a corner I would go with Baxter. We just have not had a center like him in a looooong time.
The Hell that Tomlin & the Steelers have unleashed on me this December is indescribable.
by John Stephens on Dec 11, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Steve is a favorite but...
few players have a year where they have the responsibility and impact that Greivis had last year. When we were forced into a half-court game, he was the offense. The offense started with him having to prenetrate. If he didn’t score, he got the ball to the open man. When he wasn’t on the floor, we were happy if the guys on the floor didn’t lose too much ground. I know Steve was more consistent but he never had that responsibility or impact.
I think the problem Grievis is having this year is that he doesn’t have to do the same things with this team.
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Well said, WM...
I still feel Blake deserves a spot on the team, but at the same time, I agree with all of your points, especially the last one.
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