NBA News: Cavs’ Waiters, Zeller named to All-NBA Rookie teams
May 14, 2013Phillies 6, Indians 2: Tired Tribe bats shut down again in Philly
May 15, 2013While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com
“Oladipo is not an offensive juggernaut, but he has the potential to be an outstanding offensive player, and it shouldn’t take him long to find a role. Of Draft Express’ Top 100 prospects, not a single one had a higher effective field goal percentage than Oladipo. He doesn’t force a thing. He plays with a non-stop motor and loves to get out in transition. 13.6 points per game on 8.4 shot attempts is outstanding. A 21% three point shooter a year ago, he got that all the way up to 44% this season, a larger improvement than even Otto Porter. He is an excellent rebounder both offensively and defensively, and would represent a massive upgrade in this regard over Alonzo Gee almost immediately. 74% of his jump shots this season were in catch and shoot situations, an indication that he understands his own limitations. He is effective attacking the basket and can finish once he gets there. Despite playing three college seasons he is young for his age and turned 21 just a couple weeks ago. There is significant room for offensive growth.
But you aren’t necessarily drafting Oladipo for his offense. He is a high energy guy who uses his length and strength to wreak havoc defensively. The combine will be interesting to see just what kind of length Oladipo really has. In his piece, Sam notes that it is likely somewhere between 6’8 and 6’11. Oladipo guarded four positions in college, and will be able to guard three in the NBA. He has the athleticism and strength to bother NBA point guards, and he won’t be bullied by small forwards. He won’t expend a lot of energy offensively and can guard the other team’s best perimeter option. There aren’t many teams who have multiple perimeter stars, so Oladipo allows you to hide Irving or Waiters should you choose to do so.” [Zavac/Fear the Sword]
—-
“Yes, the Buckeyes have a glut of blue chips chomping at the bit to show what they can do but as it stands, the collective group is largely unproven. In fact, Ohio State lost all four starters from last year’s front of John Simon, Johnathan Hankins, Garrett Goebel and Nathan Williams. Wondering just how significant that is, I dug into the media guide to find out the last time Ohio State turned over the entire starting defensive front. Any guess? Try 1989.” [Lauderback/Eleven Warriors]
—-
“The Akron Aeros’ roster has been filled with many new faces in 2013. Young prospects from Carolina and Lake County have plugged the lineup day in and day out. One face that has remained the same is Aeros’ first baseman/designated hitter Chun-Hsiu Chen. In his third season at Akron, the 24 year old Chen is becoming a veteran mainstay in the middle of the lineup. His ability to get on base, put the bat on the ball, hit for power, and drive in runs have helped the Aeros stay in the divisional race. His presence has protected some of the younger hitters and taken pressure off others. He may soon be the next in line to get a call up to Columbus, but for now Aeros’ fans can come to Canal Park and watch one of the best all-around hitters in the Eastern League.” [Tellalian/Did the Tribe Win]
—-
“If you were really trying to be positive, you could simply argue that Brown’s team would be at least as good as they were during his first ever season as an NBA coach. Or, maybe more fairly, you could say that his team would improve by the same margin on a per-category basis.
Meaning the 2012-13 Cavaliers who averaged 96.5 points per game–ironically enough–may average 97.6 next season. The field goal percentage of 43.4 could push up to 44.1 and the three-point percentage could move from 34.6 percent to maybe somewhere over 35, I guess.” [Bowers/Stepien Rules]
—-
You have to check out this interview of Nick Swisher. The ‘Bro-Meter’ is off the charts. [Yahoo on the road] (Hat tip to Big League Stew)
4 Comments
The Swish is such a douche. But I love him because he’s our douche!
Thank goodness the team is playing well and winning because the shelf life of Swisher’s act lacks longevity especially on a team if it’s underperforming.
Did Swish just call Terry Francona “The Mad Jam, Bro”?
Interesting clip containing Colt McCoy:
http://youtu.be/NFjFptZ1wGI