Wilbekin #24 player in college basketball

[tilly]

Originally Posted by swampgas44

The beauty of this team is the fact that we don't need anyone on this list.

Billy Ball at its best.

[regurgigator]

Originally Posted by j7

One of the TV commentators mentioned how SW is good at avoiding the trap/double team (I'm paraphrasing.) After that I noticed it also. He seems to be very good at it.

Wilbekin was not good at it early in the year and had some TO's because of it. As some have mentioned, they must have really worked on some of these issues hard in practice and it's showing on the court. Great to have coachable players

[gatorbogey]

lol, was just thinking or remembering: before the season started i was one strongly wanting to redshirt Scottie. have KB run the point w/ Rosario and Braxton subbing in to gain experience. then scottie can be the man next season. was way off base w/ that line of thinking....

[GatorLurker]

Originally Posted by regurgigator

Wilbekin was not good at it early in the year and had some TO's because of it. As some have mentioned, they must have really worked on some of these issues hard in practice and it's showing on the court. Great to have coachable players

Not only him, but the other players got better and getting to the right spots.

[DrewLaing]

I would love to know who thought Wilbekin could have made this kind of an impact before the season had started...now he's one of the best defenders in all of college basketball and lot of that credit should go to Donovan. Heck of a teacher

[MJGator8104]

Originally Posted by DrewLaing

I would love to know who thought Wilbekin could have made this kind of an impact before the season had started...now he's one of the best defenders in all of college basketball and lot of that credit should go to Donovan. Heck of a teacher

Well, Wilby did go to BD's bball camps so between that and his hs coach (his Dad), he was bound to be great at defense.

[Bazza]

It would be hard to say who our best player is I agree - because we have so many and they work so well together.

That said - my favourite player to watch is Wilby!

And he is a different player this season.

Excellent thread and comments - thanks folks.

Go Gators!

[InstiGATOR1]

Originally Posted by DrewLaing

I would love to know who thought Wilbekin could have made this kind of an impact before the season had started...now he's one of the best defenders in all of college basketball and lot of that credit should go to Donovan. Heck of a teacher

Well all you had to do was come to this board or read basketball threads on other UF boards. He shut down UTns 6'7" All SEC Hopson as a frosh. He came to UF an excellent defender and there were calls here for him to get more minutes.

[GatorPlanet]

Originally Posted by DrewLaing

I would love to know who thought Wilbekin could have made this kind of an impact before the season had started...now he's one of the best defenders in all of college basketball and lot of that credit should go to Donovan. Heck of a teacher

I'll admit I didn't see this caliber of play coming from Wilbekin. I thought he would be a good defender with limited offense. Instead, he's the best defensive point guard in the nation, a steady scorer, and a guy that's really initiating the offense at a high level, and breaking down the defense with his drives when he needs to.

And he's still getting better.

[rserina]

After his freshman year, I thought Wilbekin had real upside. His size, athleticism, and defense alone could make him a great collegiate point guard, but he also had a decent handle, nice mid range jumper, and a good floater. I kept making the comparison to Justin Hamilton (with a little Brandon Triche mixed in after seeing him play so well against us a couple of years ago as a freshman), only a little more assertive offensively.

What concerned me about Wilbekin was finding a spot where he could fit. We were so loaded at guard that there just wasn't much playing time last season. With Ogbueze coming in and Hill on his way, I wondered when he would get an opportunity to play regularly. So far, he has taken the chance and run with it. But that opportunity was set up by great defensive play as a freshman and improved shot and handle last year. Wilbekin has made strides each season and put himself in position to succeed.

[madgator]

Originally Posted by rserina

After his freshman year, I thought Wilbekin had real upside. His size, athleticism, and defense alone could make him a great collegiate point guard, but he also had a decent handle, nice mid range jumper, and a good floater. I kept making the comparison to Justin Hamilton (with a little Brandon Triche mixed in after seeing him play so well against us a couple of years ago as a freshman), only a little more assertive offensively.

What concerned me about Wilbekin was finding a spot where he could fit. We were so loaded at guard that there just wasn't much playing time last season. With Ogbueze coming in and Hill on his way, I wondered when he would get an opportunity to play regularly. So far, he has taken the chance and run with it. But that opportunity was set up by great defensive play as a freshman and improved shot and handle last year. Wilbekin has made strides each season and put himself in position to succeed.

I like SW's overall game better than Hamiltons. But I get your comparison in many ways. However, physically Hamilton was a specimen. Much more gifted than SW.

[gatorrick1]

Originally Posted by DrewLaing

I would love to know who thought Wilbekin could have made this kind of an impact before the season had started...now he's one of the best defenders in all of college basketball and lot of that credit should go to Donovan. Heck of a teacher

Having the advantage of speaking on occasion with people in and around our program I knew what the staff thought about him and it was in line with my thoughts on him since his freshman year. Which is once he physically catches up and gains confidence offensively then watch out because he knows how to play and is crafty with the ball. Well he has physically caught up and you can see his confidence growing weekly. Billy really believes in him and assuming he keeps developing he has a nice basketball future ahead of him.

[yellowboy90]

I wonder if he can make it on the next level? I hope he has a huge wingspan and maybe some team will see another Avery Bradley type.

One thing I have notice about Scottie is that he really can get a shot off when he wants to and I don't mean a long jumper. It seems like every time the clock is low when he has the ball he gets an easy bucket or a really good shot attempt. I think there is more to Wilby than we know. I still remember reports when he was a freshman about how the team was amazed at how athletic he was and how much hops he had.

[Osiris_DPM]

Originally Posted by yellowboy90

I wonder if he can make it on the next level? I hope he has a huge wingspan and maybe some team will see another Avery Bradley type.

One thing I have notice about Scottie is that he really can get a shot off when he wants to and I don't mean a long jumper. It seems like every time the clock is low when he has the ball he gets an easy bucket or a really good shot attempt. I think there is more to Wilby than we know. I still remember reports when he was a freshman about how the team was amazed at how athletic he was and how much hops he had.

He's taller than you think. He's easily 6'3"

[yellowboy90]

Originally Posted by Osiris_DPM

He's taller than you think. He's easily 6'3"

No that's about around what I think.

[madgator]

there are some guys that are good/great college players that just aren't NBA material. Now, I have always been a huge SW fan but I am not sure if he is an NBA player today.

of course he is still just 19 years old so the continued growth curve is substantial