Benny Parker

[SUHperman]

I have been extremely impressed with the way he is playing. His defensive intensity is off the charts and he takes care of the ball. If he could work on the offense a little more he would be a very solid PG. He should be starting over Tai in my opinion.

[gratefullred]

I have changed my tune on Benny. He wont do much on O, but this team dosen't need that from him. He is getting more minutes than Tai, who I would like to see getting some of Gallegos's minutes.

[Minnesota_husker]

100% with you. Same thing on Rivers.

 

 

I think Tai has lost all confidence... He will be just fine, lets remember he is 18 years old.

 

I sort of thought benny would leave.. but he stuck it out and he has been a spark for this team defensively and a calming pressence on offense.

 

 

 

He has the ability to drive the lane(I have seen it before) and i hope he starts doing that because defenses are keying on our other guys.

 

 

Benny and David are the reason our defense has been out of this world.

[Omaha-Husker]

I think his energy off the bench is valuable. Everyone can get hyped a play fast when they are starters, but Benny gives us some electricity off the bench.

[It'sNotAFakeID]

I love what he brings to the table. I think he was more about team than Biggs ever was, and that is pretty evident in his play.

[SouthLincoln Husker]

Benny hurts us a little offensively when he is on the wing, because they do not guard him. He just needs to shoot better. Webster runs the offense very well, but is just a step slow in the Big 10.

[L.husker713]

Benny is definately fun to watch on the defensive side of the ball.

[HUSKER FREAK]

Yeah I can't help but yell sick him when Benny is on the court.

[redout22]

He reminds me a lot of Isaiah Thomas from the kings. Very undersized but gets after it every single play. Probably our quickest player but he just cant shoot the ball! If he had an offensive game he would be playing 30+ minutes a night

[SouthLincoln Husker]

He reminds me a lot of Isaiah Thomas from the kings. Very undersized but gets after it every single play. Probably our quickest player but he just cant shoot the ball! If he had an offensive game he would be playing 30+ minutes a night

He scored in HS, maybe he will surprise us in the future!

[HuskerNationNick]

Season shooting percentages. Statistically he is the 3rd worst shooter we have on the court. I believe he can pick up his numbers, its just going to take more practice on the hardwood. I love seeing the kid on the court though, his defense is electrifying to say the least.

 

Leslee Smith- 55.4%

Walter Pitchford- 45.9%

Terran Petteway- 44.6%

Shavon Shields- 43%

David Rivers- 40%

Benny Parker- 38.5%

Ray Gellegos- 38.3%

Tai Webster- 32%

[HUSKER FREAK]

I have noticed that the biggest thing with Benny's shot is he doesn't square up to the basket. His form otherwise is fine, but he tends to shoot standing sideways.

[Comish]

Has to be all about confidence. He was (iirc) a great offensive player in H.S.

 

Off course a lot of that was driving and finishing and fast breaks.

 

Even his free throw shooting is not where it needs to be for a small guard.

 

Hopefully, it will come back for him.

[SouthLincoln Husker]

Season shooting percentages. Statistically he is the 3rd worst shooter we have on the court. I believe he can pick up his numbers, its just going to take more practice on the hardwood. I love seeing the kid on the court though, his defense is electrifying to say the least.

 

Leslee Smith- 55.4%

Walter Pitchford- 45.9%

Terran Petteway- 44.6%

Shavon Shields- 43%

David Rivers- 40%

Benny Parker- 38.5%

Ray Gellegos- 38.3%

Tai Webster- 32%

I look at this list and I believe that Benny & Tai can get better. But its disappointing that Ray is under 40% and with less defensive pressure than last year.

[Comish]

Season shooting percentages. Statistically he is the 3rd worst shooter we have on the court. I believe he can pick up his numbers, its just going to take more practice on the hardwood. I love seeing the kid on the court though, his defense is electrifying to say the least.

 

Leslee Smith- 55.4%

Walter Pitchford- 45.9%

Terran Petteway- 44.6%

Shavon Shields- 43%

David Rivers- 40%

Benny Parker- 38.5%

Ray Gellegos- 38.3%

Tai Webster- 32%

I look at this list and I believe that Benny & Tai can get better. But its disappointing that Ray is under 40% and with less defensive pressure than last year.

Almost hard to remember that last year Ray WAS our offense (with an assist to Ubel). Remember how many shots he had to take being the only real threat and how he had to run tirelessly just to get his shot off?

 

Really thought with more weapons this year, he would have better looks and be more productive. We can still hope he gets hot late and helps us in the stretch run.