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Spaz · 03-03-2008, 03:22 PM

Worst-shooting stretch during the last 8 games was a 3-7 effort at CSU.

I'd like to see that number climb to about 70%, but he's definitely been shooting better recently.

If it weren't for the 13-game stretch from Michigan State until the game At AF, during which he shot 39.3% from the charity stripe, he'd be at 66% for the year.

cougjunkie · 03-03-2008, 03:34 PM

He has also scored 20 or more in 5 of his last 7 games.

Spaz · 03-03-2008, 07:03 PM

Mentioned in an interview w/ PK this morning that he wants to work on his rebounding...he's not happy with the way he's been hitting the boards recently.

Overall, I think he gets far more crap than he deserves from BYU fans.

Indy Coug · 03-03-2008, 07:09 PM

Plaisted's problem is that fans' expectations are based on the hyperbole started by a few that he was a lottery pick (even though no NBA scout or service has projected him any higher than a low first round pick) and then they are upset when he fails to live up to lottery-pick standards.

MikeWaters · 03-03-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

Plaisted's problem is that fans' expectations are based on the hyperbole started by a few that he was a lottery pick (even though no NBA scout or service has projected him any higher than a low first round pick) and then they are upset when he fails to live up to lottery-pick standards.

When he was a freshman he was a raw talent. Problem is that when he was a sophomore and a junior, he was still a raw talent. He has improved, I will grant you, but not to the level that fans were hoping.

Goatnapper'96 · 03-03-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

When he was a freshman he was a raw talent. Problem is that when he was a sophomore and a junior, he was still a raw talent. He has improved, I will grant you, but not to the level that fans were hoping.

Trent is a great athlete. He is also a marginal basketball player. Put it together in the MWC and you have a solid all conference performer. His skills will most likely never catch up to his athleticism. However, he has improved significantly IMO. Part of what stunted his development was Keena Young's great year. Where he is offensively this year is where he should have been as a sophmore. The best news is I am convinced he will be back next year and if BYU can find a good JC wing player, they are a legitimate threat to make the sweet 16 next year.

For hitting those free throws I will choose to remember him fondly like I do Jake Schoff.

Now Lee Cummard, that dude is a flat out play-motherfreaking-UH!

Spaz · 03-03-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Goatnapper'96

Trent is a great athlete. He is also a marginal basketball player. Put it together in the MWC and you have a solid all conference performer. His skills will most likely never catch up to his athleticism. However, he has improved significantly IMO. Part of what stunted his development was Keena Young's great year. Where he is offensively this year is where he should have been as a sophmore. The best news is I am convinced he will be back next year and if BYU can find a good JC wing player, they are a legitimate threat to make the sweet 16 next year.

For hitting those free throws I will choose to remember him fondly like I do Jake Schoff.

Now Lee Cummard, that dude is a flat out play-motherfreaking-UH!

Marginal in terms of distinct interest from Pro Scouts, a likely 1st-or-2nd round NBA draft selection, and low likelihood of actually performing respectably in the NBA for an extended period of time...

I agree he'd be better this year if he'd gotten some of the Keena touches last year.

Honestly, the only thing I want to see from him is more consistency in his shooting form. If he can stop throwing prayers at the hoop, and more consistently use good shooting form, he will really start to dominate and REALLY improve his draft potential.

Goatnapper'96 · 03-03-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaz

Marginal in terms of distinct interest from Pro Scouts, a likely 1st-or-2nd round NBA draft selection, and low likelihood of actually performing respectably in the NBA for an extended period of time...

I agree he'd be better this year if he'd gotten some of the Keena touches last year.

Honestly, the only thing I want to see from him is more consistency in his shooting form. If he can stop throwing prayers at the hoop, and more consistently use good shooting form, he will really start to dominate and REALLY improve his draft potential.

If Trent's improvement curve stays the same for next year, I forsee him getting drafted in the second round and perhaps never making an actual NBA roster game roster. He could bounce around a while but most of his actual games played will be in Europe. He will make a pretty comfortable living as a foreign player, he is a next tier talent.

MikeWaters · 03-03-2008, 07:46 PM

17th in 2009 draft: here

46th in 2008 draft: here

I think Plaisted as a 2nd round pick would be reasonable.

03-03-2008, 03:22 PM	#1
Spaz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,371	Plaisted shooting 63% from line last 8 games Worst-shooting stretch during the last 8 games was a 3-7 effort at CSU. I'd like to see that number climb to about 70%, but he's definitely been shooting better recently. If it weren't for the 13-game stretch from Michigan State until the game At AF, during which he shot 39.3% from the charity stripe, he'd be at 66% for the year.

03-03-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
cougjunkie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 5,741	He has also scored 20 or more in 5 of his last 7 games. __________________ LINCECUM!

03-03-2008, 07:03 PM	#3
Spaz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,371	Mentioned in an interview w/ PK this morning that he wants to work on his rebounding...he's not happy with the way he's been hitting the boards recently. Overall, I think he gets far more crap than he deserves from BYU fans.

03-03-2008, 07:09 PM	#4
Indy Coug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Iraq and a hard place Posts: 7,569	Plaisted's problem is that fans' expectations are based on the hyperbole started by a few that he was a lottery pick (even though no NBA scout or service has projected him any higher than a low first round pick) and then they are upset when he fails to live up to lottery-pick standards.

03-03-2008, 07:46 PM	#9
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	17th in 2009 draft: here 46th in 2008 draft: here I think Plaisted as a 2nd round pick would be reasonable.