Steven
Years ago
The Perth Wildcats have announced the signing of SBL veteran Jarrad Prue as a replacement for the injured Matt Knight. Prue 31, 198cm has played 275 SBL games. Knight is expected to be back for the round 6 match against Cairns.
Why sign a veteran when they could have signed young upandcomer Louis Timms.
The Situation
Years ago
They don't need an up-and-comer for a handful of games. They need a ready made player.
Tiger Watcher
Years ago
Good pick up...if they need a short term ready made fix better to go with an older/wiser head.
anon
Years ago
What position will he play considering he's only 198cm? Is he supposed to back up Jervis at centre or will they use Wagstaff?
Prue's stats for the last 5 seasons in WA SBL;
2009: 11.6PPG,69.5FG%, 18.5RPG in 30 games.
2010: 10.6PPG,75.5FG%, 19.7RPG in 31 games.
2011: 7.9PPG, 65.4FG%, 21.4RPG in 30 games.
2012: 10.8PPG, 69.7FG%, 19.4RPG in 29 games.
2013: 7.9PPG, 68.0FG%, 20.3RPG in 31 games.
Will mainly be used for rebounding (averaged between 8 and 9.5 offensing rebounds per game the last three seasons) and defense.
Happy Days
Years ago
Tigerwatcher heard anything about a replacement import for Dennis. Will they wait a couple of weeks to see who gets cut from NBA camps?
Steven
Years ago
My guess is they will split minutes at centre between Jervis, Wagstaff and Prue. With Redhage, Ennis and Hire all able to play 4 spot we have alot of flexibility even without Knight, even Redhage could play spot minutes at centre.
Sounds impressive, sure, but keep in mind that the majority of them were defensive rebounds
Players always average more defensive rebounds than offensive rebounds. What an odd thing to say.
Mick
Years ago
Not to mention, defensive rebounds are a million times more important. Any good pro coach will tell you they dont even look at their team's offensive rebound count.
Everyone loved an extra possession, but there is no correlation between the offensive glass and winning. The defensive glass on the other hand...
Bear
Years ago
I don't disagree with the fact that defensive boards are vital to many coaches, but certainly dominating the overall rebound count will go a long way to winning a game.
paul
Years ago
Mick, I assume you were being tongue in cheek re offensive rebounding!
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