2011 PG Wes Washpun Commits to Vols

#55
#55
Washpun is from my hometown.

I would caution y'all from expecting too much from this kid in his first few years in Knoxville. While Wes is obviously a high-caliber athlete, (as evidenced by his dunking ability) his overall game is very raw at this point. His shooting is particularly suspect, both from beyond the arc and at the charity stripe. He is a solid passer but sometimes his decision-making is poor. Also keep in mind that HS basketball in the state of Iowa is not elite by any means, so Wes's stats usually came against inferior competition (and the best player in the conference this year was Josh Oglesby, his backcourt mate, a 6'5 two guard headed to Iowa City).

Let me put it in perspective: most Iowa fans were not thrilled when Coach McCaffery extended the offer. Many felt that Wes was a fallback option. Obviously, TN basketball > Iowa hoops by a wide margin, even with the CBP fiasco and fallout.

That said, I believe Wes can be a solid contributor some day. His athletic ability cannot be taught, but more importantly, he is a fierce competitor. He will get better from day one. He will do whatever it takes to win. But he will have to improve his shooting drastically or else he will never see the floor, or at least not in end-of-game situations. Your ballhandlers must be able to knock down freethrows and hit big shots in March. We will see what happens though.

Go Vols.
 
#58
#58
TennesseeFan07 said:
That is true, but according to him all requirements have been met.
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I am not a Keith Easterwood fan by no means, but him saying on another site that Jones should and probably will qualify makes me think he has a good shot. Say what you want about the guy, but his info on Memphis kids is typically spot on.
 
#63
#63
If Jones gets in, I believe that Wes will play point and jones will be the shooting guard on offense- because of Jones great shooting ability. On Defense Jones will guard the point and Wes will guard the shooting guard because of Wes' leaping ability.


What quickness to have both in at the same time.
 
#64
#64
rcrrcr said:
If Jones gets in, I believe that Wes will play point and jones will be the shooting guard on offense- because of Jones great shooting ability. On Defense Jones will guard the point and Wes will guard the shooting guard because of Wes' leaping ability.


What quickness to have both in at the same time.
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There's no chance that Jones plays the 2. None.
 
#66
#66
rcrrcr said:
If Jones gets in, I believe that Wes will play point and jones will be the shooting guard on offense- because of Jones great shooting ability. On Defense Jones will guard the point and Wes will guard the shooting guard because of Wes' leaping ability.


What quickness to have both in at the same time.
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A 5'9 SG? No.

Jones is a PG all the way.
 
#67
#67
Well I will say that the expression on his face in the Rivals pic is something this team could make use of immediately.
 
#69
#69
i also am glad we got another pg,not because i dont think golden is a natural pg ,he just doesnt look that comfortable handeling the ball,maby golden will become a better player if he moves from pg position.and if jones is here would we want him to play 40 minuets a game.maby 30 to 34 but he could also get hurt.its not that waspune is a pg .its he is only 6,1 everyone here likes the 6,4,to 6,7 range.and as the guy mentioned do you want mcbee playing pg i get nervous when he touches it,to think of him hande;ing the ball makes me get sick waiting for the other pg to pick his pocket.i would like to see him get porter ,richardson,or ajai
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#71
#71
s1216 said:
Well I will say that the expression on his face in the Rivals pic is something this team could make use of immediately.
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Get up stand up come on throw your hands up if you gots the feeling then jumps across the ceiling!

That is what I believe he was screaming in that pic.

:loco:
 
#72
#72
Nice pick-up. He will get coached up and with his upside he should do well in a year or two.

If Hopson goes - which is likely - we will have room for both a 4 and 5. If Jones qualifies, Golden will move to the 2 for most of his minutes unless something goes wrong. Hopefully, Harris stays one more year.
 
#73
#73
rcrrcr said:
If Jones gets in, I believe that Wes will play point and jones will be the shooting guard on offense- because of Jones great shooting ability. On Defense Jones will guard the point and Wes will guard the shooting guard because of Wes' leaping ability.


What quickness to have both in at the same time.
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Golden might play some 2 guard. Jones, on the other hand, will never play 2 guard. He is PG all the way.
 
#74
#74
Solid pickup IMO. Very athletic and runs the point well.

On the other hand, 52% FT is not too inspiring.
 
#75
#75
Kid has alot of trust in Martin since he's never been to Knox-Vegas. You can never have too many 6'1" pg's that are athletic, play at 110% and have a 43" vertical. I think he'll love Knox-Vegas once he gets here.
 
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