Maryland Basketball (some football) recruiting news (Shaq, Layman Commits!)

[Skins4Life6388]

They are all Freshman and Sophomores. I think it's just youth.

I certainly think thats got a lot to do with it but I would think (from an admittedly inexperienced coaching perspective) that some of the mistakes could be worked out.

[chipwhich]

I certainly think thats got a lot to do with it but I would think (from an admittedly inexperienced coaching perspective) that some of the mistakes could be worked out.

You can't coach their point guards just pathetically throwing the ball away many times they go down court.

[Fight4RGIII]

For a sophomore, Wells has the body of a tank.

[chipwhich]

For a sophomore, Wells has the body of a tank.

But he doesn't play like a tank. He doesn't look like an NBA prospect to me.

[Fight4RGIII]

But he doesn't play like a tank. He doesn't look like an NBA prospect to me.

Yeah I haven't even seen mock drafts even mention his name. He's just ok at a bunch of stuff and not great at anything.

[Skins4Life6388]

**** effort tonight. Really disappointing tonight,

[jobaga]

I have never had my opinion change so dramatically as how I feel about P'Shawn Howard. I used to love him. Unfortunately, after the injury he seems a step slow, his decision making is subpar and his defense is not as good. It may not be his fault, but he is an offensive liability on a team that is deperate for a point guard...


***I think this loss all but guarantees the best Maryland can do this year is the NIT...Unless they beat both UVA and UNC.

[abdcskins]

Horrible loss. Terps need to win out to make the tournament. No exceptions.

Alex Len is not ready for the NBA. I don't want to hear anymore of that stupid talk.

[jobaga]

Horrible loss. Terps need to win out to make the tournament. No exceptions.

Alex Len is not ready for the NBA. I don't want to hear anymore of that stupid talk.

Agreed on all counts. Unfortunatley the NBA drafts on potential...which Len has

[chipwhich]

Agreed on all counts. Unfortunatley the NBA drafts on potential...which Len has

If Len leaves for the draft, he will be in the D league or spain in a year.

He isn't ready, just as the stream of other MD "talent" leaving in recent years weren't ready.

[abdcskins]

Len disappears. He doesn't command the ball. He doesn't dominate. This was a must win and he went 1-5 with three turnovers. This isn't the first game he's done this. If he can't score against Boston College then how is he going to fare in the NBA? He'll suck, that's what. He needs to develop, I'm with chipwich. If you don't show you belong in the NBA within the first two years chances are you'll end up somewhere else.

Disappointed in Maryland right now. They just had a huge win at home vs. Duke, you think they'd be mentally prepared for Boston College. Part of that is youth, part of that is Turgeon, and part of that is simply lack of skill. And heart sadly.

[jobaga]

Len disappears. He doesn't command the ball. He doesn't dominate. This was a must win and he went 1-5 with three turnovers. This isn't the first game he's done this. If he can't score against Boston College then how is he going to fare in the NBA? He'll suck, that's what. He needs to develop, I'm with chipwich. If you don't show you belong in the NBA within the first two years chances are you'll end up somewhere else.

Disappointed in Maryland right now. They just had a huge win at home vs. Duke, you think they'd be mentally prepared for Boston College. Part of that is youth, part of that is Turgeon, and part of that is simply lack of skill. And heart sadly.

What is most disappointing is that he doesn't want to take over games. He is very erratic with his intensity. He needs to develope a killer mentality. I want him to be the guy to put the team on his back! Unfortunately, he doesn't want to do that.

I think this loss is on the players. You can't coach heart!

[RonBurgundy&Gold]

Blame it on heart now but if this replays itself next season he wont see a 4th. I am still not sold on him as a coach....recruiter yes....as a coach the jury is still out.

[chipwhich]

Blame it on heart now but if this replays itself next season he wont see a 4th. I am still not sold on him as a coach....recruiter yes....as a coach the jury is still out.

Agreed. You have a 7 footer and your guards are rushing in for wild ass layups and losing the ball.

Feed the beast. Learn to feed the inside presence.

[Kosher Ham]

Unbelievable. Disappointed doesn't come close to decribing how I feel about this pathetic loss tonight.