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  • Rumor is there is a new 2023 commit who is highly regarded.
    Last edited by Columbuseer; 08-12-2022, 07:31 AM.

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    • Fyi
      Bryce Butler going to play in nations league under 23 3x3 tourney. Only d2 player on this us team.
      great way to improve skills.

      https://hilltoppersports.com/news/20...ague-team.aspx

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      • Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post


        Cannady vanished in the three IUP losses last year for the Lakers -- scoring 1, 5 and 0 points in the three games.

        They also cut his minutes way down at the end (24 in PSAC Final Four, 19 in NCAA Round 1 and just 11 in NCAA Round 2 loss to IUP). I'm sure that contributed to his departure.

        He's a solid player. He's a good defensive addition but I'll be curious how he handles playing 17-18 mpg. Lot of mouths to feed on the Hilltop this year.
        Cannady, even back at Wheeling (WLU will be his third DII team), always seemed very streaky to me. When he was on he was great, but when he was off...let's just say NOT so great! As with most streaky players, there didn't seem to be any way to predict which player you were going to get...one game he's scorching the nets, getting steals and dishing assists...next game he's clanking law-ups and struggling to get the ball into the front court.

        I see him as a second platoon/sometime starter at WLU. Good player who when he is on, can change a game...Just not on often enough.

        As a one and done, I don't think minutes will matter much. This is his last season so quitting and transferring for next year is not option. If his minutes do shrink as they did at Hurst, he'll have to deal with it and hope he get's hot in games and earns more run.

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        • Originally posted by boatcapt View Post

          Cannady, even back at Wheeling (WLU will be his third DII team), always seemed very streaky to me. When he was on he was great, but when he was off...let's just say NOT so great! As with most streaky players, there didn't seem to be any way to predict which player you were going to get...one game he's scorching the nets, getting steals and dishing assists...next game he's clanking law-ups and struggling to get the ball into the front court.

          I see him as a second platoon/sometime starter at WLU. Good player who when he is on, can change a game...Just not on often enough.

          As a one and done, I don't think minutes will matter much. This is his last season so quitting and transferring for next year is not option. If his minutes do shrink as they did at Hurst, he'll have to deal with it and hope he get's hot in games and earns more run.
          It will be interesting to see where he plays. Leader of second platoon, like Montague last year? In watching him play in open gym this summer, he seemed very comfortable in the up tempo style, very high assist to turnover ratio, deadly from three, great vision, unselfish and creates steals.

          The team has so much depth that it is hard to confidently predict more than 2 or 3 starters. It may be depend on the opponent. If facing a 3 guard team, mckinney, montague and cannady could wreak havoc. Folks will also be surprised by the defensive and offensive improvement of zach rasile. Much stronger and quicker. Not just a 3 pt sniper.

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          • Fyi update on 3x3 tourney Santo domingo
            day 1 - sat, usa was 1-1. Too much iso ball. Bryce did not play. Team has just 1 sub for each game. Austin butler very good along with wallace, who is g league player for LA clippers.
            day 2, game 1. Usa changed up lineup with Bryce and another player to join austin and wallace. They faced day 1 winner in Venezuela.
            With the butler bros, the ball was not sticking and usa dominated, winning 16-9. Serious action above the rim for both teams. Euro pro or g league level play. Bryce played very well, both offense and defense. Here is link to video. Usa is second game in video.
            3x3 is a physical game.

            https://youtu.be/CwK7dbTE81I

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            • Originally posted by Columbuseer View Post

              It will be interesting to see where he plays. Leader of second platoon, like Montague last year? In watching him play in open gym this summer, he seemed very comfortable in the up tempo style, very high assist to turnover ratio, deadly from three, great vision, unselfish and creates steals.

              The team has so much depth that it is hard to confidently predict more than 2 or 3 starters. It may be depend on the opponent. If facing a 3 guard team, mckinney, montague and cannady could wreak havoc. Folks will also be surprised by the defensive and offensive improvement of zach rasile. Much stronger and quicker. Not just a 3 pt sniper.
              Seems like Ben "rides or dies" with the line-up he establishes early in the season. Unless there is an injury or a player quits mid season (Boswell), the starting 5 stays pretty static over the course of the season. Minutes per player may change game to game but the starting 5 doesn't seem to be something that changes situationally.

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              • FYI
                USA 3X3 team dominated day 2, defeating Venezuela, Argentina and dominican republic in finals.
                there are 6 days (or stops) of competition. Top 2 teams play in romania in Sept for world championship against other regions.
                Bryce is making a big difference in both offense and defense.

                Link has all games in one stream. Finals is last game.

                https://youtu.be/CwK7dbTE81I

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                • Nice article on Butler Brothers and 3x3 basketball.
                  usa team is playing much better on day 3. todays team is austin butler and wallace as well as two guys from villanova.
                  Bryce and guy from Portland state resting today.
                  they got revenge on 1st day loss to Puerta Rico today with 21-9 thumping.

                  https://www.usab.com/news-events/new...r-feature.aspx



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                  • FYI Sample of Bryce Butler from yesterday.
                    https://twitter.com/i/status/1558944419742511105

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                    • 21st best player for 2023 in Ohio and wlu commit Terrance Pankey Jr. at #26.
                      Impressive as nearly all of higher ranked players are taller than they are.
                      With graduation, great playing time opportunities possible at wlu.


                      https://mobile.twitter.com/Kylerdaug...329600/photo/1



                      Disclaimer for all commits:
                      At the risk of being Admiral Obvious, following caveats apply:

                      - prep performance does not guarantee future college success
                      - d1 offers do not guarantee d2 success
                      - great prep players frequently need more strength and experience to excel at college level.
                      - Some players will discover they would rather be a big fish in a little pond and will transfer.
                      - transfer portal has reduced leverage of prep players in recruiting process.
                      - verbal commit is not a signed letter of intent.

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                      • 3x3 tourney update day 4

                        Scored tied in semis at 16 with 22 secs left, Bryce makes beautiful pass from top of key on back door cut to wallace to win the game against very talented Dominican Republic.
                        here is video - go to last game.
                        https://youtu.be/F5okclxhOpQ

                        in day 4 finals usa easily beat Venezuela.
                        USA has won days 2 and 4, going undefeated, which incidentally are the only days that Bryce played.
                        He is having to play 6-9 powerful men inside, which is invaluable experience.

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                        • Fyi
                          day 5 1st usa game.
                          Bryce playing with Dixon, Arcidiacono and Thomas. First day that austin butler and wallace have not played.
                          bryce not letting ball stick was key to hard fought win over Venezuela 19-16.
                          his teammates today need to make faster offense to defense transition and crash boards more.
                          strongest combo are wallace, butler bros, and thomas.
                          first usa game starts at 16:00 of stream
                          https://youtu.be/SxNaIgR0_gE


                          Chris Arcidiacono 22 6-4 Villanova Langhorne, PA
                          Austin Butler 23 6-5 Charlotte Latrobe, PA
                          Bryce Butler 21 6-5 West Liberty Latrobe, PA
                          Eric Dixon 21 6-8 Villanova Willow Grove, PA
                          Khalid Thomas 22 6-10 Portland State Salem, OR
                          Keaton Wallace 23 6-3 Agua Caliente Clippers Dallas, TX

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                          • Usa with Bryce, 2 Villanova guys, and Thomas from portland state greatly improved over the course of the day and won the finals 21-12 over Puerto Rico.
                            usa has won 3 of the 5 days.
                            Last day is tomorrow. Chances are good that they will be one of 2 teams selected from americas to go to Romania for the world championship.
                            Bryce is playing great against both bigs and quick guards. No time for help defense in 3x3.

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                            • By winning 4 of the six stops (days), USA is the FIBA u23 3x3
                              nations league Americas champion. Next stop is Rumania Sept 14-16.

                              Bryce played a major role. He scored 10 pts in stop 6 with USA winning 21-12 over PR.
                              one highlight of Bryce:

                              https://twitter.com/i/status/1560676117832679424

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                              • Bryce Butler's ranking improved after this tourney, from 41st in usa to 25th. Impressive for just 21 years old.

                                Ranking Points

                                67,391

                                World Ranking

                                322nd

                                Nationality: United States

                                25th

                                Country: United States

                                25th

                                Category: Open Men

                                289th

                                Category: U23 Men

                                115th

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