re: Basketball Recruiting Thread

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what about his game gives you that opinion?

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Player - 2013-2014 PPG
Shamburger - 9.3
JWIII - 5.8
Rosburg - 4.8
Clark - 4.1
Criswell - 3.9
Jones - 2.1
Post - 1.5

Player - 2013-2014 APG
Shamburger - 5.4
Clark - 2.1
JWIII - 0.7
Rosburg - 0.3
Criswell - 0.2
Jones - 0.2

Player - 2013-2014 RPG
JWIII - 6.5
Rosburg - 4.1
Criswell - 3.4
Shamburger - 3.3
Jones - 2.3
Clark - 2.2
Post - 1.7

Player - 2013-2014 SPG
Shamburger - 1.1
Clark - 0.8
Jones - 0.4
JWIII - 0.4
Rosburg - 0.2
Criswell - 0.2
Post - 0.0

Player - 2013-2014 FT%
Criswell - .833
Shamburger - .832
Jones - .773
Clark - .633
Rosburg - .569
JWIII - .565
Post - .300

Player - 2013-2014 3P%
Clark - .368
JWIII - .364
Shamburger - .308
Criswell - .281
Jones - .000
Post - .000
Rosburg - .000

Shamburger 2013-2014 Highlights
Takeaways - Shamburger isn't afraid to drive the lane if the defense is playing him to tight. He drives with a plan and court vision (unlike Clarkson who's plan usually seemed to be "Charge at the big guy down there. Run into him. Heave up a desperation shot and hope for the foul call). Shamburger can drop a three if the defense isn't playing tight enough. The former Rainbow Warrior will take the charge and plays a more aggressive defense than any player currently on Mizzou's roster.

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How much does he improve the team?

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How much does adding a competent PG improve a team? ALOT.

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Will it translate to wins on the court?

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Yes

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Will it end in making the tourney?

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Probably not. For the most part, the Tigers are a young team. They likely won't have the experience, strength, and toughness to get those road wins that are so critical to making the tourney. That was going to be the case whether or not Kim added any transfers.

But, the addition of Shamburger will make the team more watchable. What complaints did I hear most often this season? "The team doesn't play defense." "The team doesn't have a true PG." "The team doesn't get enough assists." "The team doesn't play as a cohesive unit."

Well, I'm pretty sure bringing in a competent PG should go a long way in improving those issues.