KAEO: Jaylen Brantley

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Re: KAEO: Jaylen Brantley

Post by UMassHoops » Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:55 pm

I think our team will perform better next year with a guy like Brantley than we would have with Deeky. We won't have as many highlight plays, just strong controlled possessions every time down the floor.

On paper he actually reminds me of....drum roll... DK. Steady but not spectacular athlete. Takes care of the ball. Leader. Good but not volume 3 point shooter. Low turnover distributor.

Can't wait for next season already.

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Post by LS71 » Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:14 pm

Matty V wrote:Things fell into place for him with UMass, where a new coaching staff and a handful of transfers opened up a scholarship and playing time.
“It’s all perfect to be honest. Everything happens for a reason. I think this is a good situation for me with a new coaching staff,” Brantley said. “I’m excited to go back home and play in front of my family and friends for my last year. The coaching staff really laid out how I would play. I liked it. It’s like everything coming full circle going home in my last year. Hopefully it can be a great one.”
He’s hoping his experience and leadership on the court can be an asset with his new team.
“I just want to make everybody better and get everyone involved and try to help UMass get back on the map for the years to come,” he said. “I have a lot of experience. I’ve been to the tournament and I’ve played in big games. I’ll be a fifth year. I’ll probably be the oldest.”
He said he hoped to pass along what he learned from Trimble to his younger teammates.
“I’ve been waiting for this moment for a while,” he said. “Playing behind him, he taught me a lot. I’m just eager to teach the next person everything he’s taught me.”
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Re: KAEO: Jaylen Brantley

Post by m626t » Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:33 pm

I think his approach here is terrific.
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Re: KAEO: Jaylen Brantley

Post by Floyd » Fri Apr 28, 2017 4:37 am

I agree. This is a great addition. Kid has a fantastic attitude
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Re: KAEO: Jaylen Brantley

Post by baseline47 » Fri Apr 28, 2017 12:34 pm

We'll see. The words are what we want to hear. Hopefully, he'll be given a chance to run the team and be successful. In addition maybe, just maybe, he and Pipkins (who also may want a chance to start at point guard) will bond, and form a great 1, 2 punch at point next season. Matt McCall has his work cut out.
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Re: KAEO: Jaylen Brantley

Post by wmmmfan » Fri Apr 28, 2017 1:16 pm

Based on current roster Pip and Brantley may just start together.

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Post by JoleonLescottsHair » Fri Apr 28, 2017 1:22 pm

^i can only assume that is the plan. Brantley at the point and Pipkins as the off guard. Pipkins and Anderson can both play the point when Brantley needs a breather or in the case of foul trouble.

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Re: KAEO: Jaylen Brantley

Post by MJatUM » Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:43 pm

Right - I can't imagine Pip not starting with the roster as it currently sits (assuming no Flowers and Clark).

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Post by Kelz626 » Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:42 pm

MJatUM wrote:Right - I can't imagine Pip not starting with the roster as it currently sits (assuming no Flowers and Clark).
FWIW Pip just posted an Instagram picture saying "miss my guys" and tagged Clark in it along with Jarreau, Lewis, Coleman and Turcotte, so I'm guessing Clark won't be back next year

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Post by 69MG » Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:23 pm

^ Not Flowers??

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Post by Floyd » Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:05 pm

Gresham?
Thought Turcotte was a grad student that could still be a walkon, no?
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Re: KAEO: Jaylen Brantley

Post by Juice Stand » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:26 am

MJatUM wrote:Right - I can't imagine Pip not starting with the roster as it currently sits (assuming no Flowers and Clark).
Wait, what? Did I miss something? Did Tyrn announce he's transferring? I figured he'd be a good fit as a 3 point shooter in McCall's system.

Staying on topic, I'm thrilled to have Brantley here, even as a 1-yr player. He seems mature, obviously wants to be close to home, and it will be nice to watch smart, low turnover basketball.

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Re: KAEO: Jaylen Brantley

Post by uz2b-len » Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:45 am

Apparently not showing up for practice
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Re: KAEO: Jaylen Brantley

Post by Juice Stand » Sat Apr 29, 2017 2:50 pm

That's a shame, he could be a real matchup problem for teams. Where is this information coming from?

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Re: KAEO: Jaylen Brantley

Post by MJatUM » Sat Apr 29, 2017 4:50 pm

69MG wrote:^ Not Flowers??
I don't believe Tyrn has a (public) Twitter account.

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