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fox · 12-31-2011, 08:14 PM

Anyone else get the feeling he may lead us to championships the next two years?

HALLGATOR · 12-31-2011, 08:33 PM

I can't say I do. At this point I believe he may have trouble winning the starting job next year.

tommyuf21 · 12-31-2011, 08:33 PM

Sorry, but I don't. He will be a solid player for us, but I haven't seen anything that makes me believe that he'll be any more than that.

I believe that Rosario and Scottie will split time at the 1 next season.

gatordd · 12-31-2011, 08:48 PM

Don't underestimate Braxton

InstaGator · 12-31-2011, 08:48 PM

Scottie will never be the #1 starter here but he is EXACTLY the type of player needed on championship teams. Composed, effective, good D, pass first PG. His brother, Mitchell, on the other hand will be a STAR at UF.

http://therockhoops.com/boys/mitchell.htm

BKLYNgator · 12-31-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fox

Anyone else get the feeling he may lead us to championships the next two years?

No. Not with the talent we have coming in. Great third guard to have though.

**keefer** · 12-31-2011, 09:36 PM

Am I the only one that doesn't understand the thread title? What does the S stand for?

BLING · 12-31-2011, 09:36 PM

It is impressive what he's done these two years coming straight out of junior year of high school. I think he can run the point in a pinch. He plays great D and plays like a veteran. However not sure he quite has the scoring ability or ability to create opportunities for others to be the full time point.

He and Yeguette are similar in that they are both hustle players and defensive specialists, but it almost becomes 3 on 5 when they are running an offensive set. Because of offensive limitations I think those guys will always be 6th/7th man type players barring injuries which might get them occasional starts... nothing wrong with that though. As someone else pointed out those are the types of players every team needs.

InstiGATOR1 · 12-31-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fox

Anyone else get the feeling he may lead us to championships the next two years?

I did last year. This year I wonder if Wilbekin's career path is going more the way of Justin Hamilton.

He has great potential. I think he is much better complement to UF's scoring guards, Boynton, Beal and Rosario, than any one else on the squad. When he and Yeguete are in the game at the same time, UF is a very solid defensive squad. But Wilbekin needs to not come in a game and get two fouls in a minute. Wilbekin needs to improve his offense still.

TheRealTejasGatorII · 12-31-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by keefer

Am I the only one that doesn't understand the thread title? What does the S stand for?

"Stud?"

Tebowism0823 · 01-01-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by keefer

Am I the only one that doesn't understand the thread title? What does the S stand for?

Nope. I'm lost on that as well.

InstaGator · 01-01-2012, 01:05 AM

I'm guessing it's translated as "Scottie 'The PG' Wilbekin". The kid will be, and already is, a fan favorite.

bullish · 01-01-2012, 09:19 AM

I like Scottie, but he comes in and is not a threat to score. As you saw in the Rutgers game, his defense got burned and his offense in the last three games was one 3 pt. You have to be able to get open or drive the lane and score/dish or your playing time should decrease, not get more. The guards we have coming in with any that choose to remain in school, I don't see Scottie starting. As he matures with another year, gets stronger and faster, Billy let's him shoot more, he will be a valuable reserve at a strong Div. 1 Team. I like student athletes, I feel Scottie is what college sports is all about. I hope he continues to develop and be all he can be. Scottie prove me wrong!

gtr2x · 01-01-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by InstiGATOR1

I did last year. This year I wonder if Wilbekin's career path is going more the way of Justin Hamilton.

Wilbekin needs to improve his offense still.

Gator fans should be quite happy if he performs to the level of Hamilton the next 2yrs. He still has a ways to go IMO.

INGATORSWETRUST · 01-01-2012, 05:18 PM

I just want someone that is not 5'7 as my starting guard on an SEC/top 10 national team. If that is the best we can recruit, we will not win championships. Rutgers freshman guards abused us. Hopefully Billy sticks with 6'1 and above in the future.

rserina · 01-01-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by INGATORSWETRUST

I just want someone that is not 5'7 as my starting guard on an SEC/top 10 national team. If that is the best we can recruit, we will not win championships. Rutgers freshman guards abused us. Hopefully Billy sticks with 6'1 and above in the future.

What's the point of taking a shot at Walker in a thread that isn't even about him? And, for the record, 6'2" Boynton and 6'3" Beal were abused, too.

rserina · 01-01-2012, 10:07 PM

To the topic of the thread, I really like Wilbekin. He can guard three positions, create off the bounce, score in the lane, takes care of the ball, and distributes it well in the lane. He is a more assertive version of Justin Hamilton.

HALLGATOR · 01-01-2012, 10:27 PM

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What's the point of taking a shot at Walker in a thread that isn't even about him? And, for the record, 6'2" Boynton and 6'3" Beal were abused, too.

Yep, on one play their guard split Wilbekin and Walker then blew around KB for a layup.

StrangeGator · 01-02-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by InstaGator

Scottie will never be the #1 starter here but he is EXACTLY the type of player needed on championship teams. Composed, effective, good D, pass first PG. His brother, Mitchell, on the other hand will be a STAR at UF.

http://therockhoops.com/boys/mitchell.htm

If Mitchell even makes it to UF he will play behind Hill until Hill leaves for the NBA.

fox · 11-18-2012, 02:26 PM

And it starts today. Well, maybe this is just a keep your head down and shake off the cobwebs day.