Luke Devlin

[UA'08]

Excellent article on Devlin.

 

http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Devlin-key-to-stronger-future-for-UAlbany-1013602.php

[Clickclack]

Great read, high expectations. I think we'll be better next season then this season but McGuire is really going all in here.

 

He's kind of easy to overlook, not incredibly athletic, not flashy but he's been a big surprise for me this season.

[DanesRGood]

I really like Luke and this is a good article but, in my opinion, next season rests on the shoulders of Mike and Logan. We will go as far as those two take us. I may be wrong and other scoring options might materialize but as of now those two need to step up on the offensive side and become much more consistent.

[Dane96]

I actually differ than all the above:

 

The season rests on how good Gerado Suero comes in and lives up to the talent he possesses. Luke, Mike, Logan, et al all need to get better...but a guy like Suero (basically a 6'4 silkier version of Tim)can slash to the basket and cause mismatch problems (e.g. similar to Holland) then your putting some serious pressure on the defense with the perimeter guys and a guy who can attack.

 

Mark it: Suero is good...the Danes will be truly "Great". Suero is ok...Danes will be good. Suero doesn't give us at least Timmy numbers...we are in trouble.

 

Lot's of pressure for an unproven talent...but that is where the jump in our stature rests, IMHO.

[UA'08]

Is Suero still playing JC ball right now?

[Clickclack]

Is Suero still playing JC ball right now?

 

No, graduated in December.

[UA'08]

Is Suero still playing JC ball right now?

 

No, graduated in December.

 

so their basketball seasons dont go into this year?

[Clickclack]

I actually differ than all the above:

 

The season rests on how good Gerado Suero comes in and lives up to the talent he possesses. Luke, Mike, Logan, et al all need to get better...but a guy like Suero (basically a 6'4 silkier version of Tim)can slash to the basket and cause mismatch problems (e.g. similar to Holland) then your putting some serious pressure on the defense with the perimeter guys and a guy who can attack.

 

Mark it: Suero is good...the Danes will be truly "Great". Suero is ok...Danes will be good. Suero doesn't give us at least Timmy numbers...we are in trouble.

 

Lot's of pressure for an unproven talent...but that is where the jump in our stature rests, IMHO.

 

Forgive me but...if we are hanging our hopes (again) on an unproven JUCO, we are effed.

[dslyank]

Is Suero still playing JC ball right now?

 

No, graduated in December.

 

Do you know if he will have 2 or 3 years of eligibility? and what were his jc stats?

[Clickclack]

Is Suero still playing JC ball right now?

 

No, graduated in December.

 

Do you know if he will have 2 or 3 years of eligibility? and what were his jc stats?

 

Two years

[Clickclack]

I don't know what to expect from Suero, Page, Rowley and who ever else they bring in. All I know is that Devlin, Puk, Metcalf, Watts, Black and Aronhalt have to take the next step if we are to be any good. Anything that Page and Rowley give us would be a plus as freshmen.

 

I'm cautiously optimistic regarding Suero but who knows.

[Dane Pound]

The thing I like is we'll likely go into the season with a player rotation set and people knowing their role. I think that's certainly worth something.

 

I'm with Click on Suero. Hopeful but waiting to see. On the bright side our last two guards from Our Savior New American have worked out pretty well.

[McFan]

I actually differ than all the above:

 

The season rests on how good Gerado Suero comes in and lives up to the talent he possesses. Luke, Mike, Logan, et al all need to get better...but a guy like Suero (basically a 6'4 silkier version of Tim)can slash to the basket and cause mismatch problems (e.g. similar to Holland) then your putting some serious pressure on the defense with the perimeter guys and a guy who can attack.

 

Mark it: Suero is good...the Danes will be truly "Great". Suero is ok...Danes will be good. Suero doesn't give us at least Timmy numbers...we are in trouble.

 

Lot's of pressure for an unproven talent...but that is where the jump in our stature rests, IMHO.

I agree completely with this. Timmy leaves a huge hole. The strides Logan, Mike, and Luke would need to take to fill tim's offensive numbers is too much to ask. We will desperately need a consistent offensive threat that can create his own shot.

[dane85]

Is Suero still playing JC ball right now?

 

No, graduated in December.

 

so what is he doing now? has he enrolled at Albany? getting ahead on classwork so he can take a lighter load in the Fall? is he working out and unofficially spending time with the team and Coach Brown so as to expedite his learning curve,etc? seems like an odd situation...does anybody know the specifics of what is going on? did he actually play 2 seasons at JC? I think that he is critical to the team's results next year as we will badly need an aggressive slasher/scorer to replace Timmy

[UA'08]

Is Suero still playing JC ball right now?

 

No, graduated in December.

 

so what is he doing now? has he enrolled at Albany? getting ahead on classwork so he can take a lighter load in the Fall? is he working out and unofficially spending time with the team and Coach Brown so as to expedite his learning curve,etc? seems like an odd situation...does anybody know the specifics of what is going on? did he actually play 2 seasons at JC? I think that he is critical to the team's results next year as we will badly need an aggressive slasher/scorer to replace Timmy

I was wondering the same. If he graduated shouldn't he have enrolled for the spring semester at albany?