tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114039113300001146.post7779806567482710372..comments2023-11-10T10:07:24.336-06:00Comments on Twin Cities Boys Hoops: 09-10 Lake PreviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114039113300001146.post-38840538325787455672009-10-21T09:57:03.620-05:002009-10-21T09:57:03.620-05:00I think you both are on the right track. Travis i...I think you both are on the right track. Travis is a tremendous athlete and in AAU ball, his true talents come out. But with Chaska's offense in the past, they don't have the point guard who will push the ball up the court to distribute the ball to Travis to finish at the rim. And if this doesn't happen, he becomes disinterested and the effort goes away. That is why White has looked so good for Chaska last year because he can play in the half court as well as run. <br /><br />Who is the better athlete, not even a debate with Travis winning that one. The best thing Chaska will do is make sure they have a point guard who will push the ball up the floor and distribute to both of these guys. Which will leave Watts open for some threes, which is his strength. Great discussion guys.hssportsluverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984261642825317637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114039113300001146.post-4028586612693194232009-10-14T15:53:15.596-05:002009-10-14T15:53:15.596-05:00It is an impressive group from an all conference s...It is an impressive group from an all conference standpoint and some of it will come down to how well Chaska pushes the ball. For Ross to be most effective he needs that aggressive PG play but assuming they get competent guard play from Watts et al. I'll take Ross over Ervin for sure. From a skill standpoint, there isn't much of a comparison. <br /><br />I'll take Ross over Taylor or the Sibley kid as well from a skill standpoint and athleticism. He's just such a match up problem<br /><br />I guess really what I'm saying is you'll see a different Travis than you've seen since the beginning of '09. It'll basically boil down to Travis putting forth the effort on a consistent basis to achieve his success. If he does, he'll be lights out. If not, you are probably going to be correct. I see the flashes and expect the brilliance to follow. May be an optimist about him but we'll see.43hoopspimphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339441292523132125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114039113300001146.post-46935060951697906262009-10-14T14:50:57.100-05:002009-10-14T14:50:57.100-05:00I wasn't implying that Webber and Travis are i...I wasn't implying that Webber and Travis are in the same "class". Travis is a superior player to him. After that we'll kindly agree to disagree. I think there's a similarity between the 2 that lessens the loss is my only point vs losing White or Watts.<br /><br />Consider this all-conference group<br />White<br />Ervin<br />Richter<br />Schalk<br />Birch<br /><br />Who does Travis replace in that group? Nobody in my opinion and that's no insult to not be in that elite group. <br /><br />Even if I give you the benefit of the doubt on all-league, how does he finish in front of Taylor Filipek, Alec Brown, Dyami Starks, Jacob Thomas, Cole Stefan, Kevin Noreen, Mike Rostampour, Vinard Birch, Trevor Gruis, Chad Calcaterra etc etc at the state level.Twin Cities Hoops Czarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961465528622169584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114039113300001146.post-34806117864883308752009-10-14T14:22:44.152-05:002009-10-14T14:22:44.152-05:00Oh Czar!
Travis and Weber are no where near inter...Oh Czar!<br /><br />Travis and Weber are no where near interchangeable. My only concerns about Ross are a consistent effort all the time as he's not a fiery guy in the classic sense of the word. Much more athlethic and a more accomplished offensive threat then Weber who is a marginal talent when compared to Travis' talent.<br /><br />I know you've been to 43 quite a bit in the past and I respect your comments in whole but I'd be stunned if Travis isn't garning some all state consideration for the 09-10 year. I'm thinking a 18 and 5 guy. <br /><br />Preseason rankings would be fun topic as well for consideration. Your top 50 list is going to very difficult to put together but I look forward to it.43hoopspimphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339441292523132125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114039113300001146.post-22249312792138172342009-10-14T13:24:55.878-05:002009-10-14T13:24:55.878-05:00Nothing like discussion, its fun seeing other poin...Nothing like discussion, its fun seeing other points of view. Can't imagine what discussion my Metro Top 50 will generate.<br /><br />White over Travis was really easy for me as I'm not as high on Ross as others are. Ross will have a nice year as a breakout guy but no way is he an MVP candidate, but Jake is the real deal. They could loss Travis and Webber would step in. I'd argue Watts is more valuable to them as there's no backup.<br /><br />Schalk is outstanding (and will probably have better numbers) but I can't pick an MVP from a team in the bottom half. But not a bad thought.<br /><br />Birch would have been a good selection too.<br /><br />I agree that King will see time outside.Twin Cities Hoops Czarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961465528622169584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114039113300001146.post-13023420610821778552009-10-14T12:55:59.315-05:002009-10-14T12:55:59.315-05:00White over Travis and Schalk for MVP? Well that&#...White over Travis and Schalk for MVP? Well that'll be stoke some good conversation I'll bet. I don't disagree as Jake is just a beast on the boards and developing his perimeter game nicely. Not sure the conference is 5 deep but I do think Eastview is going to show nicely. Birch is a true floor general. King's ability to rebound will be key as he tends to float outside to frequently for a big kid. Interesting to see where he'll defend this year. Eastview loves to take their bigs and make wings out of them and he looks to be someone heading in that direction as well. <br /><br />Good job though as I'm sure it's difficult to put these pieces together.43hoopspimphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339441292523132125noreply@blogger.com