So What Exactly Are The Gamecocks Getting In UNC Transfer Seventh Woods?

[FeatheredCock]

JUNE 7, 2019 by CHRIS BY SPURSUPSHOW

So What Exactly Are The Gamecocks Getting In UNC Transfer Seventh Woods?


Been a long time coming, but Seventh Woods is officially a Gamecock.

Woods made the news officially official on his Instagram page this morning, posting a Boomerang of his Carolina Card and other orientation materials.

A highly regarded recruiting coming out of high school, Woods didn’t make the impact many thought he would at UNC.

His best year in Chapel Hill came this past season, when he averaged just 2.5 PPG, 1 RPG and 2.1 APG.

So the question stands: what exactly are the Gamecocks getting from the local product?

Defense

In limited action, Woods showed a willingness to get in defenders faces and make scoring very difficult.

We all know the style of basketball Frank Martin wants to play: slow the game down, play tough defense and grind out wins.

Woods isn’t EXACTLY his prototype guy and still won’t be their best defender.

However, the fact he’s shown before he’s willing to put his face in the fan and play defense has to be a welcoming site to Frank Martin.

Athleticism

Just take a look at the video above and tell me you don’t see a guy who is athletic.

While the numbers didn’t pan out for Woods at UNC, there is no lack of talent. Simply put: this kid has the physical tools to get it done.

Quickness, agility and a high basketball IQ are all things that Woods possesses and Martin will look to pull out of him from the moment he steps on campus.

Personally, I don’t think there are many guys on USC’s current roster that have the pure athletic ability this kid has.

Shooting Ability

The points per game never showed it, but Woods is a high quality shooter as well.

In limited action, Woods shot 41.9% from the field last season, including 40% from three-point range. 

He’ll need to improve from the charity stripe, where he shot just 64.3% overall.

Still, this is a guy that you have to believe hasn’t hit his full potential yet when it comes to being a scorer of the basketball.

Conclusion

Yes, there are a LOT of people who will say that Woods should have never left Columbia. 

However, I think fans should be happy to get this kid either way. Even with the lackluster numbers, a change of scenery may be just what Woods needs to get to the elite level most were expecting.

Woods will enroll as a walk-on and have two years to play one for the Gamecocks. I’m expecting Frank Martin to really push this kid hard to get the best out of him he has to offer.

Only time will tell if Woods can be the guy in garnet and black most fans envisioned he would as a star prep player.

 

[Senior Rooster]

Maybe if he sets a year Coach Martin can bring out the best in him. I hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Senior Rooster]

Is it "possible" for him to get an exemption and play 2 Years?

 

[ConwayGamecock]

Is it "possible" for him to get an exemption and play 2 Years?

Don't think so - he played much of his three years while at UNC, so I don't think he qualifies for a medical red-shirt to get any eligibility back. If he was allowed to play this year, it would be his final season of eligibility. As it is, he's not a "graduate" transfer, because he hasn't earned his degree from UNC yet. As an example, for FB there was the possibility of Clemson RB Tavian Feaster transferring to USC. Feaster is still enrolled at Clemson, because he wants to finish up his degree, and therefore qualify as a graduate transfer, to wherever he goes to. He doesn't wish to sit out a year as a transfer red-shirt. So wherever Feaster transfers to - whether to us or elsewhere - he'll enroll for the fall as a graduate transfer, and play immediately this season. I don't know if we're still in the hunt for him.

Unfortunately it doesn't seem like that's an option for Woods, so he will have to sit. At the worst, I feel Woods' addition will be experienced, battle-tested poise and maturity at the guard position, which we've needed dependable guard depth ever since the Final Four season. So that's good news. At the most, perhaps Woods will regain some of his confidence that everyone seems to think he lost while at UNC, and become a more productive offensive threat like he showed in high school, and help us in that area....

 

[doublea1971]

You can see exactly what Seventh brings to the table for the Gamecocks in that highlight reel above, and the highlight reel also shows what his injury/lack of confidence did to his game.

You're getting a guy with STOOPID speed to the basket when he turns it on.  You're getting a guy who has great court vision, and can get the ball to the spots for his teammates to get great open looks.  You're getting a guy who has athleticism galore and the hops to put the ball in the hole at 6'2".  You're getting a guy who has been tested with the best of them, played for a team that challenged for a National Championship, and will bring the mindset of a Senior to the game.  You're getting a guy who has been praised extensively for his defensive play at UNC.

The highlight reel shows Seventh giving up opportunities to shoot when he had the open look, but still putting the ball in a place where his teammates could score.  That's the lack of confidence... Give him some tough love from Frank, I think you'll see him taking those open shots more often.  Remember, Sindarius had similar tendencies for a while, as did PJ.  I think you will see a return to the Seventh Woods of old, especially given that he has a year to practice with the team and perfect the things that he needs to work on.

I'm truly geeked up about this one.  I think Seventh Woods could potentially be a game changer, in a literal way, for the Gamecocks.

 

[Senior Rooster]

COOL!!!!  Great posts guys!!!!!!

ON TARGET!!!    FIRE FOR EFFECT!!!

 

[ShepCock]

The last time a home state UNC player transferred back?  Larry Davis.

That turned out well.  This will turn out well also!