Comments on: Demetrius Walker’s Big Weekend: Is He Ready to Step In for James Harden?

By: ScribeDevil01

ScribeDevil01 — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:14:17 +0000

@TheInferno, you may be right. The shooting guard spot is a toss up between Lockett, Abbott and McMillan. Remember, Lockett’s the highest rated player in ASU’s class.

I’d not be surprised to see Abbott come off the bench unless he rediscovers his stroke. You gotta love the way he’s contributing without the shot though.

By: Desert Ball

Desert Ball — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:23:36 +0000

Walker looked like a more athletic version of Harden in that game, but he won’t be what Harden was to ASU. He will be a solid, athletic wing player. Jerryd Bayless lost three times in the state title games, but it was to a pretty loaded Mountain View team every time. Waker is a solid player, but Bayless was a once in a lifetime player who supporting cast was never there (they finally came around after he left). I think Walker will be solid, but not on a Harden/Bayless level.

By: TheInferno

TheInferno — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:40:59 +0000

Good article but one thing I dont agree with is Lockett starting next year in front of Abbott. Yes, Ty has struggled shooting this year, but is high energy on defense and rebounding. Lockett is a shooter that can come off the bench and score, something that a good bench needs. Plus, Ty’s leadership will be there with Glasser since Pendergraph and Harden are gone