FLORIDA FOOTBALL: FOOD FOR A MAN'S SOUL
Update on Nick Calathes
Riga, Latvia wasn’t Beijing, but for Florida’s point guard, it did just fine.
Nikos Calathis enters fall term with one passport and summer of memories to the good. And through it all, he didn’t do half bad.
In 130 minutes (21.7 mpg), he scored 67 points (11.2 ppg), grabbed 21 boards (3.5 rpg), and dished out 22 dimes (3.7 apg) in six contests.
However, he was also second on the team in points, second in assists, and tied for second in steals. Oh yeah, he shot 45.8% from the floor.
If his per-minute performance on the team was applied to his minutes last year, then he would have scored 16.8 points, grabbed 5.3 boards, and passed 5.6 assists per contest, only slightly better than 15.3, 5.2, and 6.1, respectively.
However, the level in international competition is different from college basketball. Not to mention, he’s likely improved his jumpshot in the process.
All in all, these are positive signs for a Speights-less Gator team.
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I’m a Rowdy Reptile three years running now.
I have to say that I was happy to see Speights go. I thought he was clueless on both side of the ball, a little lazy, and frankly, intimidated by any player close to his size.
But he was quite talented, no one doubts that.
Billy seems to thrive on kids with B grade talent and A grade work ethic. Speights was the opposite, that’s all i’m saying.
By Corey on 08.24.08 8:44 pm
Donovan might be attracted to “B” guys in the hope that, while working with an “A” work ethic, they’ll gain a sense of confidence in the process of working toward “A” talent.
Notice how he never goes after the Greg Odens or Michael Beasleys in a senior class. He prefers building a team to a centerpiece for an individual star, although he certainly has the clout to chase for a guy like that.
By Vince Gagliano on 08.24.08 9:06 pm
Billy really thrives with kids with A level talent and A level ability. See Horford and Mike Miller…
By skigator93 on 08.24.08 9:52 pm
Then again, don’t most coaches?
By Vince Gagliano on 08.25.08 3:34 am
Whats the difference between talent and ability?
By Gator Boys on 08.28.08 1:40 am
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