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    Welage can definitely create off the bounce. The Redford comparison isn't a good indication of his skill. Redford was 8-28 from 2 his senior year. Welage was 131-274 from 2 last year. He averaged 4.4 made twos a game last year. Welage actually only made 6 more threes than Kaiser did last year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bleedXblue View Post
    Redford was so short he couldn't even get his shot off most of the time. This guy is going to bring a nice dimension to this team and will be tough to guard.
    Exactly what a I was thinking. Brad, was usually a step slower than his defender and a few inches shorter. It’s less likely Welage gets blocked. Much more likely he gets the shot off or gets fouled by a shorter player (especially if he is playing the three).

    Let it be said, I always feel bad saying anything unflattering about Brad- he is such a nice guy and a class act.

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    Quote Originally Posted by XMuskieFTW View Post
    Welage can definitely create off the bounce. The Redford comparison isn't a good indication of his skill. Redford was 8-28 from 2 his senior year. Welage was 131-274 from 2 last year. He averaged 4.4 made twos a game last year. Welage actually only made 6 more threes than Kaiser did last year.
    I hope you're correct on this. I'm just gong on what I've read so far. I haven't seen him play yet.

    And calling him a tall Brad Redford was not meant as a knock on him or Redford. I just meant that I've read that he is essentially a three point specialist.

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    Quote Originally Posted by XU 87 View Post
    I hope you're correct on this. I'm just gong on what I've read so far. I haven't seen him play yet.

    And calling him a tall Brad Redford was not meant as a knock on him or Redford. I just meant that I've read that he is essentially a three point specialist.
    The video on him....which admittedly is a highlight video.....shows him with some ability to put the ball on the court and drive for mid range shots and layups. He certainly shows ability to shoot the 3 from looong range, but that doesn’t appear to be the extent of his talents.

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    He is incredibly Creighton-esque. I like the addition, hope he can handle the physicality and skill at this level. While I have my reservations, I think he is 100% a guy that was worth taking a chance on, and I'm obviously wishing him the very best. He is one of the keys to us having a better year than I expect.

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    He is incredibly Creighton-esque. I like the addition, hope he can handle the physicality and skill at this level. While I have my reservations, I think he is 100% a guy that was worth taking a chance on, and I'm obviously wishing him the very best. He is one of the keys to us having a better year than I expect.
    Agree. With emphasis on strong defense, X needs consistent outside threats.

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    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d8uA6yarAUs

    This is a good preview of what we can expect out of Welage. If you are limited on time, start watching at 43:00.
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    impressive and he can play. If we get that kind of performance then we will do just fine and Nevada is an excellent defensive team of course that beat Cincinnati. 22 and 9(although the 9 were not contested but still shows he can get the ones he needs to get). If we can Hankins v Mich State, Castlin v Villanova and Welage v Nevada we would be unreal. I know it does not work that way except in fantasy sports

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    At least he puts himself in the position to rebound. No Kaiser-itis. He is a bit frail looking but his bball IQ should negate some of that in our league. Good decision making and a decent handle. If you want to see how he can really shoot, go to YouTube and watch his games vs Wyoming or BG.....guy can fill it!!!
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    Thanks for sharing Xuperman...

    Love the remark at 52:46 “Welage trying to take the charge...he just fell down cause the wind was so hard.”

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