Penndemonium
PhD Student
Posts: 1903
Reg: 11-29-04
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03-10-24 04:53 AM - Post#364926
In response to AsiaSunset
I get what you are saying - but the thing about Ibby is that he was very fast and agile and had a quick twitch mind. He was became freakishly strong for such a wiry player. I don't see that in Massung's footage. He looks more like a small forward in his foot speed, footwork, and reaction time. I acknowledge that this is based on small amounts of video. He looks like he would be a good small forward if he is strong and athletic enough for it. At 6-3, I think he's going to need better feet. I don't see him displacing Perkins for minutes.
That said, if he is a great shooter who knows how to get his, then we can always use a player.
Massung shares certain characteristics with Ibby as a high school senior. He’s long, has a very good 1st step, gets into the lane and has a quick stop and pop mid range game. Like Ibby his handle right now is decent but not great and he’s not a proven deadeye from range.
Having said all that, Penn recruits at a mid major level and even takes a number of underreruited guys who show year to year improvement. You never really know if or when the kids take the next step forward. I’m guessing this player will get that chance.
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