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Coach Howland Shows Holiday & His Camp: How It's Done

Soon to be former UCLA guard Jrue Holiday recently worked out with the Sacrameno Kings. Ailene Voisin from the Sacramento Bee filed a report after Holiday's work out which has some poigant comments from Ben Howland. Coach Howland put on a clinic for coaches leading major revenue college programs on how to handle questions concerning one of his student athletes vying for a spot in a professional draft. Just one word: class:

"He's a good shooter, (adept) at drawing and kicking, penetrating and finishing," Howland said via cell phone. "He can really finish over length. He didn't have the ball as much ... because we had (Darren) Collison back, and in five-on-five, you'll see his greatest strength is his feel for the game. He's an outstanding passer."

Coach Howland didn't stop there in showering praise over Holiday:

Howland, who coached NBA point guards Jordan Farmar and Russell Westbrook, said Holiday's massive hands remind him of another former player. "John Stockton," said Howland, a former Gonzaga assistant.

And here is the most interesting part from that report:

"He had great size and strength," Petrie said. "He shot it really well in the drills. He was really attentive, obviously well coached to this point. He was very good."

That's Geoff  Petrie, President of Basketball Operations for the Sacramento Kings. Just file that away in the back of your mind, the next time you read some blowhard talking about how Howland's system holds back players for the next level.

Also, I hope Holiday and his people can take a cue from Coach Howland's words, next time they comment about his experience at UCLA.

It'd be nice if instead of having to hear him whining about how he didn't get to shine because he had to play through the 2 spot or gasp - play - defense - he for once praise his head coach for teaching him how to play defense and how grateful he was for having the opportunity to play basketball under one of the best coaches in America. 

As always Coach Howland has been nothing but class. It'd be nice if Holiday and his camp would return the favor publicly towards the head coach and the community that follows the UCLA baskertball program.

GO BRUINS.

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Right lesson, wrong direction

Pom Pom could use this advice more than anyone else.

by Tydides on May 22, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

I think that was implied.

At least that’s what I got from:

Coach Howland put on a clinic for coaches leading major revenue college programs on how to handle questions concerning one of his student athletes vying for a spot in a professional draft. Just one word: class:

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden

by MexiBruin on May 22, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

CBH...

…has much more to lose if he were to be unsupportive of JH going to the pros (see Cheat Carroll and Mark Sanchez). JH has no motivation to compliment our program, coach, or fans.

I know that CBH would be supportive regardless of the recruiting consequences…that’s just the way he is.

Go Bruins.

by hicalliber on May 22, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

So what if JH has no "motivation" to compliment the program, coach or fans?

Being respectful and complimentary to those in your life is just part of having good character. Now, I don’t know JH personally, but his actions over the last 3 months sure paint the picture of someone who has questionable character.

I wish him good fortune in the league, but I won’t miss his absence from wearing the blue and gold.

by bornagainbruin on Jun 13, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Coach Howland

is not only exceptionally classy, he tells the truth. He’s an honest person, and he doesn’t compromise that for anyone. He’s always been supportive and discreet, but completely candid about his position on both his players and the NBA’s “one year” rule.

Frankly, Peatie and Tim Floyd are both too far gone to “learn” this, IMHO.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on May 23, 2009 4:45 PM PDT reply actions  

thats interesting stuff

i guess i’m not too surprised Howland truly is class

O.A.

by Ollie on May 24, 2009 2:28 AM PDT reply actions  

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