KAEO: John Buggs III

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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by UMassHoops » Mon Dec 24, 2018 3:04 pm

It's all about what Pip wants and values. If he wants the most playing time and to finish his career as a storied, record breaking player and fingers crossed, brings UMass back to the NCAA tournament then there is only one choice. I'm quite biased obviously but I think it's the best choice. As far as exposure is concerned, he's going against plenty of high level competition both in and out of conference (see: Nevada) and is on the radar of any scouts that matter as an A10 player of the year candidate. I think playing 30 minutes a night and expanding his game with UMass gets him more of an opportunity to play post college at some professional level. I think the risk is high he gets limited minutes as a 1 year guy at a P5.

Whatever he chooses, he's been an unbelievable UMass player and success.

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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by bobolink » Mon Dec 24, 2018 3:38 pm

UMassHoops wrote: Mon Dec 24, 2018 3:04 pm It's all about what Pip wants and values. If he wants the most playing time and to finish his career as a storied, record breaking player and fingers crossed, brings UMass back to the NCAA tournament then there is only one choice. I'm quite biased obviously but I think it's the best choice. As far as exposure is concerned, he's going against plenty of high level competition both in and out of conference (see: Nevada) and is on the radar of any scouts that matter as an A10 player of the year candidate. I think playing 30 minutes a night and expanding his game with UMass gets him more of an opportunity to play post college at some professional level. I think the risk is high he gets limited minutes as a 1 year guy at a P5.

Whatever he chooses, he's been an unbelievable UMass player and success.
Agree 100%.

Pip may also have to improve soon to get choices. Shooting below 40% from the field and <25% on 3s in the last 5 games, while turning it over 4-5 times/game (assist to turnover 1.36) against not-top competition. vs. Temple was obviously the worst of it; the last play sticks in the mind, but shooting 3 for 15 (1 for 8 on 3s) won't build the resume for a higher level. He's been absolutely great and seemed to have advanced in many ways (e.g., leadership) but probably needs to be consistently brilliant to be sure about improving his career beyond UMass.

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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by Floyd » Mon Dec 24, 2018 4:01 pm

Poor John Buggs. His thread is all about Pip!

Hope in 3-4 years were talking about how good Buggs has been like we are about LuWane.
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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by DoctorJ » Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:02 pm

Love the name Buggs!

Looks pretty explosive on YouTube. Hope he develops into a good one.

I have high hopes for Woods too.
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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by capezona » Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:45 pm

If there are too many Buggs in the Woods just use a little Hot Shot from Lowes. Sorry, that was pretty bad.

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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by jrdupe » Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:40 am

Floyd wrote: Mon Dec 24, 2018 4:01 pm Poor John Buggs. His thread is all about Pip!

Hope in 3-4 years were talking about how good Buggs has been like we are about LuWane.
agree - seems like most threads get off topic quickly

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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by Rudy » Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:27 pm

Buggs Twitter feed reads like a UMass run account. Really seems to be following everything. Hes positive and and excited. Good to see.

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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by Swampy » Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:42 pm

Yeah, he's excited because watching these games he knows he's going to get plenty of pt as a freshman.

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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by uz2b-len » Mon Feb 04, 2019 4:50 pm

He's gonna be a star! (Please....)
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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by Rudy » Sun Mar 24, 2019 2:41 pm

Buggs just retweeted Weeks statement as soon as it was posted. Nice to see.

Weeks statement talks about "joy" and "life long dream" to play for Umass. Really heartfelt statement.

Also, the Buggs thread was buried. Forgot how good he looked. His development and support s so key now.

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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by UMassHoops » Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:03 pm

So is Buggs our point guard next year, (along with Clergeot)?

I see him listed as a point guard, although seems like people have commented he is more of a combo-guard.

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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by uz2b-len » Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:08 pm

McCall has two more scholarships to offer. Presumably, one is going to Tre Mitchell. The other is most likely going to a point guard.
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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by MJatUM » Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:56 pm

Buggs himself said he is a combo guard when asked on Twitter. Doesn't mean he can't run some point from time to time, but he is not the PG of the future.

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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by iwearglovesndhat » Mon Jun 03, 2019 12:16 pm

really like the videos I have seen of buggs. Always in position to shoot. Sets his feet. Hands are always ready.

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Re: KAEO: John Buggs III

Post by LS71 » Mon Nov 18, 2019 10:25 am

Does anyone have an update on his status after that injury?
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