A 6'6" Point Guard

Julius V. on Twitter: "Don’t over think this! Quincy McGriff is a 6’6 Point Guard that can play 1-3 & shooting 40% from 3 & 86% from FT - averaging 14 PPG, 4 APG, & 4 RPG for the number 1 JUCO team in the nation coached by an ex D1 coach. 3 years of eligibility after this season @quincy_mcgriff https://t.co/QZ8yOnASOj" / Twitter

https://twitter.com/mvukovcan/status/1506056622929547271?s=20&t=wOf-keqqCloJgQJbq_jYJA

McGriff was rated a 4 star out of HS by Rivals.  Originally committed to UTEP but for some reason went JUCO, I like the fact that KD made the offer in person as it shows he really wants this kid.  I hope we land him.  Only takes a couple difference makers to turn things around. 

Iron, Al McGuire's been dead for 20 years, long before the Transfer Portal and the COVID year reshaped college basketball.  Many of these high school players had their D-1 scholarship offers pulled due to the glut of returning players and transfers.

levon, you are spot on regarding the absolute necessity of having a good defense to be successful. With some exceptions (like Murray St. changing defenses on almost every possession), most of these NCAA teams are playing 100% aggressive man to man.  Which as you mentioned requires first staying in front of your opponent, being disciplined on screens, and doubling when you have the opportunity, while your teammates quickly and smartly rotate to cover the entry pass.  On the offensive side, I saw in the NCAA's way too much of the stuff I complained about watching Duquesne - poor shot selection, no movement, one on one, too much dribbling, launching ill advised 3's etc.(just being done by more talented players than Duquesne rolled out there).  The emphasis on crisp offensive sets has been reduced in my opinion; makes it hard to watch sometimes.

Last edited by PhoenixRising2 (3/22/2022 5:41 pm)

Are you telling me Al McGuire died😱Also meant JUCO instead of Div 2 players. Let’s face it basketball on the JUCO level is garbage. All offense no defense. Bad habits generally multiply in this environment. Div  1 programs that takes a chance on a JUCO players usually pays the price.  Run a sound offensive scheme with smart and team oriented players. Play Defense.  What I watched this season at Duquesne was an absolute disgrace.

I saw that on Twitter. It makes me a little nervous because, aside from Texas A & M, none of the better programs shown there have offered as of today.

Maybe that should make me encouraged because perhaps that means DU has a better chance of securing his services.

My other hang-up with McGriff is that he figures to be more of a large 2 and occasional smallish 3 & that suggests that other valued players from the current roster are on their way out.

I think McGriff would be a huge get. He projects as a 3-level scorer with better passing skills than our current players, a track record as a good-very good 3PT shooter, has great size & a good handle for a 2, & has a man's body with 3 years of remaining eligibility.

As for the level of competition at the JUCO level & value of those recruits, both this player & his team are at the very upper echelon of that division. That makes a huge difference.

He is ranked as the 26th best JUCO in the country.  His teammate & PG, Jordan Brinson is #13. Package deal?

According to Pgh Sports Now he had a Zoom call with staff and now is planning an official visit.  All good news.

The more I learn about Quincy the more I like him.

However, I must say that I am growing frustrated & skeptical about next year's needed miracle turn around possibilities because of the uninspiring candidates for starting PG. 

It seems as though DU & Wichita State will battle it out for Quincy's services. If he truly has 3 years of eligibility left, he would be the star of this year's recruiting class so far. His visit this weekend is a huge one.