#14 Luke Hancock

[JimP]

Louisville was down by 3 with 1:53 left in the game. Luke comes in and hits 3 straight 3 pointers. This guy is way better than anyone ever thought he was going to be. He single handedly saved Louisville again, just like did last year when he won the MVP award at the finals. Wow. He stands out amongst a team of future NBA players.

I didn't realize the extent to which Hancock saved Louisville (again) until I heard a guy talking about him on the radio today. Yeah TOC, replacing a guy like Larranaga sure has gone well. I picture TOC telling himself everything would be fine with the loss of Larranaga and Hancock. Meanwhile, many a Mason fan rightly felt sick to his stomach.

Hancock with Louisville's first 8 points today. I've still got that sick feeling. Meanwhile, TOC and Hewitt continue to rake it in despite their crappy performances.

 

[mason lawyer]

What could have been! What a shame. I remember everyone thought sherrod had light years more talent than Luke. Hehe

 

[DeepValue]

Luke 11, St Louis 9 with four minutes left in the half. Comical half.

 

[birdshlong]

Just a reminder Luke Hancock is 24. He has 2 years more than most seniors.

Other than that amazing player.

 

[Quentin Daniels]

Just a reminder Luke Hancock is 24. He has 2 years more than most seniors.

Other than that amazing player.

I guess that's the best you got left now.

Just a reminder, we had several 5th year Seniors on the '06 team. You going to try and minimize their accomplishments too?

 

[DeepValue]

I hope Luke skips playing pro in Europe and goes straight into coaching - at Mason.

 

[mason2k1]

I hope Luke skips playing pro in Europe and goes straight into coaching - at Mason.

So you have him skipping pro in the States too I take it?

 

[DeepValue]

You think he has a shot at the NBA? I'm a big fan of Luke, but I'm skeptical.

 

[KAOriginal]

You think he has a shot at the NBA? I'm a big fan of Luke, but I'm skeptical.

Brad Stevens and the Celtics would want him stashed on the bench.

Its not "showtime" for every NBA team....

 

[sigmanorm]

You think he has a shot at the NBA? I'm a big fan of Luke, but I'm skeptical.

Needs to work on his footspeed. Still too slow on D for the league, but I think he could get a few looks

 

[DeepValue]

Dunno, Luke plays perfect d positionally but he can't stay in front of anyone at the NBA level. Sorry for this white on white comparison, but Ginobli would be the closest comarison to a successful guy in the league. Luke isn't as quick as Manu. Hope he proves me wrong tho. He's done it before.

 

[DeepValue]

^^^^ What Norm posted while I was typing. My response was to KA.

 

[GMUgemini]

Dunno, Luke plays perfect d positionally but he can't stay in front of anyone at the NBA level. Sorry for this white on white comparison, but Ginobli would be the closest comarison to a successful guy in the league. Luke isn't as quick as Manu. Hope he proves me wrong tho. He's done it before.

He's the kind of player you want to be in the league because he can just play. He gets the game and he loves the game and he may not be the quickest player on the court, but he would make any team better.

 

[Patriot Lawdog]

I doubted him when he left here. I won't make that mistake again...He might not make it in the league, but I won't say that.

 

[birdshlong]

I guess that's the best you got left now.

Just a reminder, we had several 5th year Seniors on the '06 team. You going to try and minimize their accomplishments too?

not what a meant dude. Just saying he obviously benefits from being atleast 2 years older than everyone else.

In other words the Luke of today would never be at Mason. Since he got a year extension due to transfering. No need to have whats-ifs

 

[mason lawyer]

I think he can be a great player overseas. NBA I'm not sure since he is 24 years old.

 

[mason2k1]

Apparently he's a playmaker. I bet he sees the league for a few years.

 

[KAOriginal]

He'll get the invite to to the Celtics camp.......Jay Larranaga will make sure of it....

Looking forward to seeing him here in a Maine Red Claws jersey...

 

[patriot2000]

He'll get the invite to to the Celtics camp.......Jay Larranaga will make sure of it....

Looking forward to seeing him here in a Maine Red Claws jersey...

I've been to a ton of DLeague games this year here in Delaware. Maine's coach sounds exactly like Curly from the Three Stooges when he yells at his team

 

[PDGL Hoops]

Not sure if this was mentioned yet but while flying United over the weekend their Hemispheres magazine had a good article on the NCAA tournament "In Praise of Nobodies." Luke was one of the players mentioned. May not go to the NBA but has made his mark in the game. Check it out if you get the chance.

http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/2014/03/01/in-praise-of-the-nobodies/