Wouldn't be shocked to see a big step taken by him next year. I know he didn't get alot of time last year, but that kid seemed to make every three point shot he took when he was in, he has a really nice stroke. He also made good decisions with the ball, didn't look super confident, but another year of experience and an offseason playing in a high level tournament like this should definitely do him well. Looking forward to what he can bring to the table next year.

ElDuque wrote:

Not to sound negative but I thought his shot was a little awkward. I would guess that as he gets older and stronger it would improve. Think of it, 18 year old kid in Ferry's system where the expectation is shoot first, make decisions later. Sounds appealing until you're facing D1 defenders.

I tried to find some video from Duquesne, I guess he didn't play enough for them to make a highlight reel like they did for other guys. Here's from pre-Duquesne. Form looked the same his freshman year as it did in this video. Don't see anything awkward at all. What don't you like about it El D? I know you're not in town but seeing him play when he did all last year in person I thought the form was pretty good. He kinda does this weird thing where he puts one foot in front of the other sometimes but other than that has a pretty decent stroke. If anyone has an awkward shot it's James in my opinion.

I'd go as far to say that Steel has pretty good form. Watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gHQERDtUzI
 

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By the way CLK, you're a beast. How are you always finding this stuff???

I'm not saying he's a bad shooter, I just thought the form looked a little off. One of the best shooters we ever had, BB Flenory, took two handed chest shots and his feet never seemed to leave the floor.

That's why I said the post wasn't meant to sound negative.

We had better hope that one or both JS or "Q" can contribute mightily to next year's cause. We will need it!
 

ElDuque wrote:

I'm not saying he's a bad shooter, I just thought the form looked a little off. One of the best shooters we ever had, BB Flenory, took two handed chest shots and his feet never seemed to leave the floor.

That's why I said the post wasn't meant to sound negative.

 

Saw many games at Arena when the BB would stand on the baseline, 5 ft away from the hoop doing multiple head fakes and scoring, with his feet on the court. Every now and then Ref. Vince Jacobs would call a travel and we would be screaming, "Hey Vince, His feet never left the ground!!"

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ElDuque wrote:

Not to sound negative but I thought his shot was a little awkward. I would guess that as he gets older and stronger it would improve. Think of it, 18 year old kid in Ferry's system where the expectation is shoot first, make decisions later. Sounds appealing until you're facing D1 defenders.

His stroke is fine, he can shoot and has enough size to get his shot off.  His biggest challenge is to improve his handle.  His playing time will depend on his ball handling.

From the Dukes' official site on Josh Steel:
http://www.goduquesne.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/070516aab.html

KenOTR73 wrote:

PhoenixRising2 wrote:

From the Dukes' official site on Josh Steel:
http://www.goduquesne.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/070516aab.html

So it looks like Josh is a scratch for the UPMC summer league team. My plans for tomorrow are to take in the first halves of South Hills Audi vs. Duca and UPMC vs CDW and the second halves of System One vs HBS and Shale vs PBC. Anyone else planning on being there?
 

I will be there Ken. Personally, I will most likely do the same to catch a half of both of the first two games. I want to see the first half of Tarin Smith and the second half of Littleson and Blackmon. For the second game however I will be planted at Shale Land vs. PBC, which will be featuring Abrahamson and Castro vs Eric James and Isiaha Mike. Want to see Mike and Abrahamson for the first time and any improvement from Castro and James.

The other 8 oclocker has Marqy Marq Jackson vs Sanders and Mike Lewis II, more guys I expect to have less of an impact on the season this year.

By doing it this way I'll see 4 of the 5 new guys and Mike Lewis will probably not have much of an impact this year so I'm good with that.

The dual sport guy isn't on a roster, my bet is he doesn't step on the floor next year unless we're up 30 against some bums in the early OOC. 

Duques102 wrote:

KenOTR73 wrote:

PhoenixRising2 wrote:

From the Dukes' official site on Josh Steel:
http://www.goduquesne.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/070516aab.html

So it looks like Josh is a scratch for the UPMC summer league team. My plans for tomorrow are to take in the first halves of South Hills Audi vs. Duca and UPMC vs CDW and the second halves of System One vs HBS and Shale vs PBC. Anyone else planning on being there?
 

I will be there Ken. Personally, I will most likely do the same to catch a half of both of the first two games. I want to see the first half of Tarin Smith and the second half of Littleson and Blackmon. For the second game however I will be planted at Shale Land vs. PBC, which will be featuring Abrahamson and Castro vs Eric James and Isiaha Mike. Want to see Mike and Abrahamson for the first time and any improvement from Castro and James.

The other 8 oclocker has Marqy Marq Jackson vs Sanders and Mike Lewis II, more guys I expect to have less of an impact on the season this year.

By doing it this way I'll see 4 of the 5 new guys and Mike Lewis will probably not have much of an impact this year so I'm good with that.

The dual sport guy isn't on a roster, my bet is he doesn't step on the floor next year unless we're up 30 against some bums in the early OOC. 

Please share your comments for us out-of-towners

 

CLK wrote:

Duques102 wrote:

KenOTR73 wrote:

So it looks like Josh is a scratch for the UPMC summer league team. My plans for tomorrow are to take in the first halves of South Hills Audi vs. Duca and UPMC vs CDW and the second halves of System One vs HBS and Shale vs PBC. Anyone else planning on being there?
 

I will be there Ken. Personally, I will most likely do the same to catch a half of both of the first two games. I want to see the first half of Tarin Smith and the second half of Littleson and Blackmon. For the second game however I will be planted at Shale Land vs. PBC, which will be featuring Abrahamson and Castro vs Eric James and Isiaha Mike. Want to see Mike and Abrahamson for the first time and any improvement from Castro and James.

The other 8 oclocker has Marqy Marq Jackson vs Sanders and Mike Lewis II, more guys I expect to have less of an impact on the season this year.

By doing it this way I'll see 4 of the 5 new guys and Mike Lewis will probably not have much of an impact this year so I'm good with that.

The dual sport guy isn't on a roster, my bet is he doesn't step on the floor next year unless we're up 30 against some bums in the early OOC. 

Please share your comments for us out-of-towners

 

Will do. Will try to get some pictures or clips if I have a decent angle.

Josh averaged 5 points and 5 rebounds over the weekend

http://www.fiba.com/europe/u20b/2016/Great-Britain