Comments on: ITH Super Happy Fun Time Player Profile: Derek Elston http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/10/07/ith-super-happy-fun-time-player-profile-derek-elston/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:11:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Name http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/10/07/ith-super-happy-fun-time-player-profile-derek-elston/comment-page-1/#comment-36366 Name Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:14:35 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=3711#comment-36366 I am gonna have to disagree. Obviously he is not the same player skill wise, but Elston is just as fast as Hummel. I have seen him on the AAU circut and he often guarded shorter and faster players than him and did fine. He may look slower because he has such a thick build, but he is much more athletic and a lot faster than people think. I am gonna have to disagree. Obviously he is not the same player skill wise, but Elston is just as fast as Hummel. I have seen him on the AAU circut and he often guarded shorter and faster players than him and did fine. He may look slower because he has such a thick build, but he is much more athletic and a lot faster than people think.

]]> By: CreamandCrimson http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/10/07/ith-super-happy-fun-time-player-profile-derek-elston/comment-page-1/#comment-36365 CreamandCrimson Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:37:57 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=3711#comment-36365 Derek Elston is ready to contribute right now. He is flat out tough and I was extremely impressed with him every time I saw him play for Tipton. I remember a game he played against Franklin Central last season in the Hall of Fame Classic at New Castle. Elston dominated Purdue recruit Patrick Bade. <br><br>I think the main reason he was ranked lower than expected is the injury that forced him to miss a lot of AAU summer ball. Him being underrated and largely ignored by the national media clearly irks him and he will use it as motivation. <br><br>Elston is a Hoosier and I love having guys that know what it means to play for IU. I think he will come off the bench at the 3 or the 4 and he might even start some games for IU this season. If he can hit a 15-20 foot jumper consistently, Elston will see the floor a lot. I have seen some comparisons to Robbie Hummel that I don't think are fair just yet. When healthy, Hummel is one of the best players in the country. Elston is not as good a shooter as Hummel and he is not as quick. He might get there in time but it is not fair to compare him to Hummel at this stage. Derek Elston is ready to contribute right now. He is flat out tough and I was extremely impressed with him every time I saw him play for Tipton. I remember a game he played against Franklin Central last season in the Hall of Fame Classic at New Castle. Elston dominated Purdue recruit Patrick Bade.

I think the main reason he was ranked lower than expected is the injury that forced him to miss a lot of AAU summer ball. Him being underrated and largely ignored by the national media clearly irks him and he will use it as motivation.

Elston is a Hoosier and I love having guys that know what it means to play for IU. I think he will come off the bench at the 3 or the 4 and he might even start some games for IU this season. If he can hit a 15-20 foot jumper consistently, Elston will see the floor a lot. I have seen some comparisons to Robbie Hummel that I don't think are fair just yet. When healthy, Hummel is one of the best players in the country. Elston is not as good a shooter as Hummel and he is not as quick. He might get there in time but it is not fair to compare him to Hummel at this stage.

]]> By: Name http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/10/07/ith-super-happy-fun-time-player-profile-derek-elston/comment-page-1/#comment-36180 Name Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:14:35 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=3711#comment-36180 I am gonna have to disagree. Obviously he is not the same player skill wise, but Elston is just as fast as Hummel. I have seen him on the AAU circut and he often guarded shorter and faster players than him and did fine. He may look slower because he has such a thick build, but he is much more athletic and a lot faster than people think. I am gonna have to disagree. Obviously he is not the same player skill wise, but Elston is just as fast as Hummel. I have seen him on the AAU circut and he often guarded shorter and faster players than him and did fine. He may look slower because he has such a thick build, but he is much more athletic and a lot faster than people think.

]]> By: CreamandCrimson http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/10/07/ith-super-happy-fun-time-player-profile-derek-elston/comment-page-1/#comment-36172 CreamandCrimson Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:37:57 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=3711#comment-36172 Derek Elston is ready to contribute right now. He is flat out tough and I was extremely impressed with him every time I saw him play for Tipton. I remember a game he played against Franklin Central last season in the Hall of Fame Classic at New Castle. Elston dominated Purdue recruit Patrick Bade. <br><br>I think the main reason he was ranked lower than expected is the injury that forced him to miss a lot of AAU summer ball. Him being underrated and largely ignored by the national media clearly irks him and he will use it as motivation. <br><br>Elston is a Hoosier and I love having guys that know what it means to play for IU. I think he will come off the bench at the 3 or the 4 and he might even start some games for IU this season. If he can hit a 15-20 foot jumper consistently, Elston will see the floor a lot. I have seen some comparisons to Robbie Hummel that I don't think are fair just yet. When healthy, Hummel is one of the best players in the country. Elston is not as good a shooter as Hummel and he is not as quick. He might get there in time but it is not fair to compare him to Hummel at this stage. Derek Elston is ready to contribute right now. He is flat out tough and I was extremely impressed with him every time I saw him play for Tipton. I remember a game he played against Franklin Central last season in the Hall of Fame Classic at New Castle. Elston dominated Purdue recruit Patrick Bade.

I think the main reason he was ranked lower than expected is the injury that forced him to miss a lot of AAU summer ball. Him being underrated and largely ignored by the national media clearly irks him and he will use it as motivation.

Elston is a Hoosier and I love having guys that know what it means to play for IU. I think he will come off the bench at the 3 or the 4 and he might even start some games for IU this season. If he can hit a 15-20 foot jumper consistently, Elston will see the floor a lot. I have seen some comparisons to Robbie Hummel that I don't think are fair just yet. When healthy, Hummel is one of the best players in the country. Elston is not as good a shooter as Hummel and he is not as quick. He might get there in time but it is not fair to compare him to Hummel at this stage.

]]> By: Diesel http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/10/07/ith-super-happy-fun-time-player-profile-derek-elston/comment-page-1/#comment-36167 Diesel Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:23:07 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=3711#comment-36167 I'll play resident medical expert and would be happy to oblige throughout the season.<br><br>I believe Elston had a meniscus repair where the cartilage is acutally sutured back together and he was non-weightbearing for several weeks to allow for healing and then it's basic knee rehab from there. Should be 100% at this point, typicaly takes about 4-6 months for this type injury.<br><br>Capo had a fracture and I don't know the specifics, but I don't believe it was surgical so he should be 100% as well. I'll play resident medical expert and would be happy to oblige throughout the season.

I believe Elston had a meniscus repair where the cartilage is acutally sutured back together and he was non-weightbearing for several weeks to allow for healing and then it's basic knee rehab from there. Should be 100% at this point, typicaly takes about 4-6 months for this type injury.

Capo had a fracture and I don't know the specifics, but I don't believe it was surgical so he should be 100% as well.

]]> By: Alan78 http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/10/07/ith-super-happy-fun-time-player-profile-derek-elston/comment-page-1/#comment-36153 Alan78 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:51:58 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=3711#comment-36153 I have a good friend who works for an area radio station broadcasting HS basketball games. Twice he did play by play for Tipton vs. FW Luers. He claims Thomas is a more gifted player, but Elston works harder and is really gifted. Thomas' team was superior, but he said Elston completely out played him in the regional this spring.<br><br>He will be a 4-year player, and I think we are going to LOVE having him on the team. I am so glad Crean was able to keep him! I have a good friend who works for an area radio station broadcasting HS basketball games. Twice he did play by play for Tipton vs. FW Luers. He claims Thomas is a more gifted player, but Elston works harder and is really gifted. Thomas' team was superior, but he said Elston completely out played him in the regional this spring.

He will be a 4-year player, and I think we are going to LOVE having him on the team. I am so glad Crean was able to keep him!

]]> By: MillaRed http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/10/07/ith-super-happy-fun-time-player-profile-derek-elston/comment-page-1/#comment-36152 MillaRed Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:22:12 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=3711#comment-36152 I too think Elston and Hummel are different players. Put them both in an alley and Derek would clean his clock. Robbie is more finesse and Derek is stronger, relies more on being in the right place at the right time. Hummel as of right now can probably take him off the dribble. No way could he post him up.<br><br>I'm not sure he'll have the same numbers as Hummel as a frosh because Purdue had a lot of talent around Robbie.<br><br>I think he'll be more of a Joe Krabbenhoft that can shoot better. Opposing fans will hate him, yet envy IU. He may be the best thing we have going for an all-around 4-year player. I love this kid. I too think Elston and Hummel are different players. Put them both in an alley and Derek would clean his clock. Robbie is more finesse and Derek is stronger, relies more on being in the right place at the right time. Hummel as of right now can probably take him off the dribble. No way could he post him up.

I'm not sure he'll have the same numbers as Hummel as a frosh because Purdue had a lot of talent around Robbie.

I think he'll be more of a Joe Krabbenhoft that can shoot better. Opposing fans will hate him, yet envy IU. He may be the best thing we have going for an all-around 4-year player. I love this kid.

]]> By: Name http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/10/07/ith-super-happy-fun-time-player-profile-derek-elston/comment-page-1/#comment-36151 Name Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:50:16 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=3711#comment-36151 He is stronger than Hummel. His shot is not as near consistent as Hummel. I mean how many people's shot is. He can shoot well, and will only improve. He is definately fast enough to guard Hummel. I wouldn't compare him to Hummel even though they do share a lot of the same skills. He is a guy that is very versatile. While Hummel has the advantages of dribbling and scoring, I will take Elston in the post all day. That is why Elston is going to be soooo effective. Most 3's aren't as strong as him. He will be able to dominate on the glass and take people off the dribble and finish strong of off penetration. He is a very hard worker. I have heard nothing but positives about the kid. His high school coach said that he came into school early a lot to work on his ball handling and shooting. Coach Crean is going to get guys that want to work hard, do things the right way, and be proud to rep the Cream and Crimson. Lets get it hoosiers! He is stronger than Hummel. His shot is not as near consistent as Hummel. I mean how many people's shot is. He can shoot well, and will only improve. He is definately fast enough to guard Hummel. I wouldn't compare him to Hummel even though they do share a lot of the same skills. He is a guy that is very versatile. While Hummel has the advantages of dribbling and scoring, I will take Elston in the post all day. That is why Elston is going to be soooo effective. Most 3's aren't as strong as him. He will be able to dominate on the glass and take people off the dribble and finish strong of off penetration. He is a very hard worker. I have heard nothing but positives about the kid. His high school coach said that he came into school early a lot to work on his ball handling and shooting. Coach Crean is going to get guys that want to work hard, do things the right way, and be proud to rep the Cream and Crimson. Lets get it hoosiers!

]]> By: JerryCT http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/10/07/ith-super-happy-fun-time-player-profile-derek-elston/comment-page-1/#comment-36150 JerryCT Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:14:45 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=3711#comment-36150 I believe he had microfracture surgery 2 years ago. From my own personal experience his knee should be either healed completely or giving him problems. Does anybody know about the status of his old injury and Capo's leg ? I believe he had microfracture surgery 2 years ago. From my own personal experience his knee should be either healed completely or giving him problems. Does anybody know about the status of his old injury and Capo's leg ?

]]> By: BGleas http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/10/07/ith-super-happy-fun-time-player-profile-derek-elston/comment-page-1/#comment-36149 BGleas Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:08:03 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=3711#comment-36149 For those that have seem him, how would you compare him to Hummel as far as his game and both immediate impact and potential down the line? For those that have seem him, how would you compare him to Hummel as far as his game and both immediate impact and potential down the line?

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