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Jan 21, 2022
1:37:35pm

MAcc15Coug Contributor

The one difference is he needs the ball much less

I think Jimmer was probably the better overall player, but if Alex Barcello could position himself as a pass-first point/shooting guard (John Stockton type) with off the ball movement like JJ Redick, that would be his best shot, I think. Would be a role player though.

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MAcc15Coug

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I'm starting to believe that Barcello could fit on the right NBA team...

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

1/21/22 1:27pm

I think he has the same problems Jimmer had. Size, defense, and ball handling.

Lance71

1/21/22 1:29pm

If he had better length, I think he could. Love the guy but don’t think he plays

LakeshowCougs

1/21/22 1:31pm

This is the answer. His on ball defense is good, shooting good, ball handling an

Big Daddy D

1/21/22 1:41pm

I agree with this. He may get a look, but it will be difficult given his size.

kimdaddy35

1/21/22 1:47pm

Yeah, length & handsize are the two obvious measurables

SinkingQuffa

1/21/22 2:00pm

It’s a different NBA now. Shooting is valued way more now.

TempeCoug

1/21/22 1:34pm

The one difference is he needs the ball much less

MAcc15Coug

1/21/22 1:37pm

Barcello is a plus defender. Jimmer for whatever reason never could figure out how to play defense.

kimdaddy35

1/21/22 1:46pm

AB is light years better on defense than Jimmer...

Lifer

1/21/22 1:58pm

Jimmer was a better shooter off the dribble than Barcello, easily. Also has

ldssdl

1/21/22 2:10pm

I think he would have an extremely difficult time getting his shot off.

byubyu

1/21/22 1:29pm

Dont think hes a good enough ball handler to be a NBA PG and then he's not

Blueto

1/21/22 1:32pm

I hate threads like this because it makes me feel like I'm bagging on a player

Indy Coug

1/21/22 1:32pm

Those were my thoughts too.. Until recently... There has got to be room for

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

1/21/22 1:37pm

I never really saw Barcello as a John Stockton type

BYUheaven

1/21/22 1:39pm

Stockton is the all time leader in assists, Barcello is at best an average

DieHarder

1/21/22 1:42pm

I guess I just see potential in him

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

1/21/22 1:47pm

I hope I'm mistaken because I love watching him play, because I suppose he'll

Archaea

1/21/22 1:52pm

Should make some good money overseas somewhere.

O Gaucho

1/21/22 1:36pm

Here is my thought process. If TJ McConnell can make it, so can Barcello.

cougarfanatic

1/21/22 1:48pm

Continuing to develop his floater could be his ticket...

Lifer

1/21/22 1:59pm

During the SF vs Zags game they said Bouyea is being discussed as a late 1st

gp232

1/21/22 2:02pm

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