Welcome to the Family Javon Bennett!

lhsgolf19 · #1 04-09-2023, 08:23 PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq1dAVfJ..._web_copy_link

https://twitter.com/JavonBennett9/st...797207555?s=20

The 5'11" playmaking PG from Merrimack... Will have 3 years of eligibility remaining.

Kid at the very least will push Mali, but could be more than that... Very talented young player, was NEC Rookie of the Year this past season.

Jack D · #2 04-09-2023, 08:26 PM

Great news! Welcome Javon

soccergod · #3 04-09-2023, 08:27 PM

Welcome to the family Javon !!!✈️✈️✈️✈️
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OSU Flyer · #4 04-09-2023, 09:02 PM

Impressive amount of steals

Some real backcourt depth built up now.
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OSU Flyer · #5 04-09-2023, 09:05 PM

@A10stats

With the addition of
@JavonBennett9
,
@DaytonMBB
add the player with the second highest steal rate in the country last season. I had to adjust my polar plot to fit his 4.74 standard deviations above average he put up!
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The Fly · #6 04-09-2023, 09:05 PM

Stocking up on guards, which is good. Would like to get a good wing now, like the kid from France, Michael Belle. Got a feeling he’s an under-the-radar gem.

UDGutter2 · #7 04-09-2023, 09:08 PM

Looks like a nice pick-up by Grant.

Does that leave 4 scholarships left? Maybe we need 4 more point guards, you know, just in case.

podcast411 · #8 04-09-2023, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by UDGutter2

Looks like a nice pick-up by Grant.

Does that leave 4 scholarships left? Maybe we need 4 more point guards, you know, just in case.

With the loss of camara - yes now still at 4 spots to fill
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soccergod · #9 04-09-2023, 09:30 PM

We had another transfer player visit this weekend , without giving up the name does anyone know size or position of the visitor ?
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lhsgolf19 · #10 04-09-2023, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by soccergod

We had another transfer player visit this weekend , without giving up the name does anyone know size or position of the visitor ?
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Only Thing I'll say is he was Power 5 Wing last season

Flyer 86 · #11 04-09-2023, 10:46 PM

Interesting pickup. I'm loving the steals AND Asissts aspect for sure. Small but hey, the guy from K State was smaller too.hopefully he can improve shot percentages.

Welcome Javon!

Hyde Park Flyer · #12 04-10-2023, 01:09 AM

Welcome, Javon! Looks like we’ll see more 3 guard line ups when we get healthy next year.
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Chris R · #13 04-10-2023, 01:21 AM

Love his steals numbers. Those shooting numbers however are woeful. I shall remain optimistic because it costs me nothing.

TommyGola · #14 04-10-2023, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by Flyer 86

Interesting pickup. I'm loving the steals AND Asissts aspect for sure. Small but hey, the guy from K State was smaller too.hopefully he can improve shot percentages.

Welcome Javon!

Some of the best point guards we played this year were smaller, but quicker.

rollo · #15 04-10-2023, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by TommyGola

Some of the best point guards we played this year were smaller, but quicker.

What size jock strap does he need? That's all I care about.

longtimefan67 · #16 04-10-2023, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by rollo

What size jock strap does he need? That's all I care about.

I don't care about the actual size of the jockstrap, all I care about is that he puts it on and plays to its potential.

steve · #17 04-10-2023, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by TommyGola

Some of the best point guards we played this year were smaller, but quicker.

Yep. It's the same type of player lots of flyer fans always wish we had because we see these same smaller, quick guys cause UD havoc over the years.

CT Flyer · #18 04-10-2023, 08:27 AM

Why do transfer visitors need to be secret?

Gazoo · #19 04-10-2023, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by steve

Yep. It's the same type of player lots of flyer fans always wish we had because we see these same smaller, quick guys cause UD havoc over the years.

I thought Flyer fans wished we had someone who could shoot?

Unless they could shoot, in which case they were too slow.

Unless they could shoot and were quick, in which case they were too short.

Unless they could shoot, were quick, and tall enough, but didn't have heart.

Unless. . . .

m21eagle45 · #20 04-10-2023, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by CT Flyer

Why do transfer visitors need to be secret?

I am guessing IHS got his info from a paywalled site and doesn't want to give out that info because of that.

CT Flyer · #21 04-10-2023, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by m21eagle45

I am guessing IHS got his info from a paywalled site and doesn't want to give out that info because of that.

Oh I thought maybe we were breaking some NCAA recruiting rule...man is that an oxymoron.

Hyde Park Flyer · #22 04-10-2023, 09:16 AM

I don’t think that UD has a habit of announcing recruiting visits. They may not be private, but they don’t make them public. I think we have some sleuths who are able to do the math. I get the feeling that lhs might have some other insight. Don’t know.
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rollo · #23 04-10-2023, 09:27 AM

Think local...there are Big 5 transfers out there looking to get closer to home.

lhsgolf19 · #24 04-10-2023, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by CT Flyer

Oh I thought maybe we were breaking some NCAA recruiting rule...man is that an oxymoron.

He's right... I got Rules ha

lhsgolf19 · #25 04-10-2023, 09:42 AM

BTW don't look at Javon's total stats... It took him a little while to get going and get major minutes as a true freshman.

Quick reminder, final 15 Games, he became a workhorse:

36.3 MPG 13.1 PPG 2.6 RPG 5.1 APG 3.1 SPG 42% FG 35% 3PT 83% FT

The Gem · #26 04-10-2023, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by UDGutter2

Looks like a nice pick-up by Grant.

Does that leave 4 scholarships left? Maybe we need 4 more point guards, you know, just in case.

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19

BTW don't look at Javon's total stats... It took him a little while to get going and get major minutes as a true freshman.

Quick reminder, final 15 Games, he became a workhorse:

36.3 MPG 13.1 PPG 2.6 RPG 5.1 APG 3.1 SPG 42% FG 35% 3PT 83% FT

I like those numbers a lot. Welcome to UD, Javon.

flyerfanatic86 · #27 04-10-2023, 10:37 AM

Offensively his numbers are concerning, but I'd be happy with a Kyle Davis-like defender. Even better if he can force live ball turnovers and actually start the break and push the pace.

Jack D · #28 04-10-2023, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by rollo

Think local...there are Big 5 transfers out there looking to get closer to home.

Could it be the center from Belmont who went to LSU? His name escapes me right now

T-Bone 84 · #29 04-10-2023, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Jack D

Could it be the center from Belmont who went to LSU? His name escapes me right now

Shawn Phillips. Allegedly, either he currently has no interest in us or vice versa.
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T-Bone 84 · #30 04-10-2023, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by rollo

Think local...there are Big 5 transfers out there looking to get closer to home.

Perhaps Evan Mahaffey, a Cincinnati Moeller grad who went to Penn State?
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steverino015 · #31 04-10-2023, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by Gazoo

I thought Flyer fans wished we had someone who could shoot?

Unless they could shoot, in which case they were too slow.

Unless they could shoot and were quick, in which case they were too short.

Unless they could shoot, were quick, and tall enough, but didn't have heart.

Unless. . . .

nope, at least not me..... I am at:
can this team STOP STOP fouling 3pt shooters and
can we convert double digit leads to wins?

OSU Flyer · #32 04-10-2023, 03:05 PM

Probably a question for FiggieStats but I'd be curious the last time UD had a player average over two steals a game.

Marysville Flyer · #33 04-10-2023, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by steverino015

can this team STOP STOP fouling 3pt shooters and

I'd love to see actual numbers put to this complaint. It's such an irritating thing when it happens that I'm thinking that it sticks with you longer than other irritating things would.

I'd be surprised if UD was in the C - F range in D1 in this stat. I'd bet they'd be around a B to B- over all D1 at the worst.

I looked but couldn't find this anywhere to prove or disapprove my gut feel.

NJFlyr71 · #34 04-10-2023, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19

BTW don't look at Javon's total stats... It took him a little while to get going and get major minutes as a true freshman.

Quick reminder, final 15 Games, he became a workhorse:

36.3 MPG 13.1 PPG 2.6 RPG 5.1 APG 3.1 SPG 42% FG 35% 3PT 83% FT

As with all new members transferring in .... will we remember all these numbers in January 2024 when the heart of the conference starts its season?

Welcome Javon!

We are depending upon you to transfer these numbers to UD and improve them too. We're counting on the staff and the rest of the team to help in your quest to succeed!

Marysville Flyer · #35 04-10-2023, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by OSU Flyer

Probably a question for FiggieStats but I'd be curious the last time UD had a player average over two steals a game.

Scooch comes in around 1.5 per game his last 3 years but I feel that he had lots of deflections that if he got credit for all of those that resulted in steals he'd have to be close to 2 per game.

runnerup · #36 04-10-2023, 03:39 PM

Scooch has long arms. he knocked down a lot of passes.

Figgie123 · #37 04-10-2023, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by OSU Flyer

Probably a question for FiggieStats but I'd be curious the last time UD had a player average over two steals a game.

1993, Alex Robertson. Also, in his entire career.

ClaytonFlyerFan · #38 04-10-2023, 04:01 PM

I think the question of steals came up in the last year on here, and I think the answer was Alex Robertson being the leader in average, just do not recall how many per game. Obviously Figgie is asleep at his desk again, never around when we need him.

ClaytonFlyerFan · #39 04-10-2023, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Figgie123

1993, Alex Robertson. Also, in his entire career.

Originally Posted by ClaytonFlyerFan

I think the question of steals came up in the last year on here, and I think the answer was Alex Robertson being the leader in average, just do not recall how many per game. Obviously Figgie is asleep at his desk again, never around when we need him.

HA, both posted at the same time, you only beat me by a few seconds. Hope you had a nice nap.

Buster · #40 04-10-2023, 04:06 PM

Yes, all sounds wonderful... But how are his ankles????

Bill McPeek · #41 04-10-2023, 05:45 PM

What I would like to see from a point guard is having the ability to break down the defense with the dribble. In my humble opinion, we have lacked a guard who could do so. With the dribble penetration the defense has to react to it and the kick out for a three, provided we have a capable 3 point shooter, becomes a much more viable option.

flyer016 · #42 04-10-2023, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Bill McPeek

What I would like to see from a point guard is having the ability to break down the defense with the dribble. In my humble opinion, we have lacked a guard who could do so. With the dribble penetration the defense has to react to it and the kick out for a three, provided we have a capable 3 point shooter, becomes a much more viable option.

Hard to do much with the dribble drive when you have traditional bigs in the lane.

I think Mali's actually a pretty good penetrator. The others on the roster, not so much, though Elvis can get to a midrange jumper pretty easily.

tirebiter · #43 04-10-2023, 09:00 PM

I'm happy with a Kyle Davis type guy. "One man press" according to his coach. And high praise about his character and work ethic.

Now we need a couple of intimidating bigs. Even if Holmes stays.

Jeff · #44 04-10-2023, 10:13 PM

AG's clearly grabbing the talent of lesser conferences. It will be interesting to see how the skills translate up to the A10. Hopefully, he can add a couple of stud true freshman.

steve · #45 04-11-2023, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Jeff

AG's clearly grabbing the talent of lesser conferences. It will be interesting to see how the skills translate up to the A10. Hopefully, he can add a couple of stud true freshman.

Well, as we've seen in years past and even so in the recent NCAA tourney, lots of Power 5 teams lure the talent of lesser conferences and even from schools we've hardly ever heard of and especially PG/SG's. Many of these kids didn't play AAU or go to camps which is the hot bed of recruiting anymore and getting offered so ranking and recognition was a non-factor. Add in the fact that as 16-17 year olds they were no where close to being the same person/player they became at 19-20 years old and many of these kids can play and be successful anywhere.

TA111 · #46 04-11-2023, 11:15 AM

https://twitter.com/nechoops/status/...844811777?s=20
Merrimack coach calls Bennett one of the best shooters he’s ever coached.

steverino015 · #47 04-11-2023, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by TA111

https://twitter.com/nechoops/status/...844811777?s=20
Merrimack coach calls Bennett one of the best shooters he’s ever coached.

I like reading that

BeckysTXA · #48 04-11-2023, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by TA111

https://twitter.com/nechoops/status/...844811777?s=20
Merrimack coach calls Bennett one of the best shooters he’s ever coached.

The guy certainly improved his shooting over the year. Maybe we should hire the Coach for the newly added assistant coach position. We could use help improving our shooting everywhere on the team.