Corey Mac will be our starting PG next year

Bobber · 03-01-2007, 08:02 PM

Well I for one hope we have a better point guard in the wings for next year. Corey does okay, but he has problems handling the ball when he's double teamed. He generally makes good decisions on passing the ball etc, but when pressured he sometimes makes some silly decisons.

Hey I like him and he's improved a lot in the last few games, but Stinson and Tinsley have set the bar kind of high for what a point guard can do at Iowa State.

Lanny · 03-01-2007, 08:27 PM

The thing I am most happy about is that we are having this discussion. A few weeks ago most people thought Corey probably wouldnt even see minutes next year. Who really knows what next year will bring, but it is exciting to have talent coming in to the program and some guys here who can play a little too.

ISUChippewa · 03-01-2007, 09:58 PM

It is great to see Corey playing well of late. I thought he might be a candidate to transfer out during the offseason, but he is clearly becoming a more important part of our success and will be able to help out big time next year if he keeps it up.

Does Garrett play shooting guard at all? I wonder if we'll ever go with a three guard lineup with Garrett, Taylor and McIntosh all on the floor at the same time

cmoore_23 · 03-01-2007, 10:04 PM

dont forget about boozer!! i dont see him red shirting.. i think he will actually help out

tigershoops31 · 03-02-2007, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Bobber

Well I for one hope we have a better point guard in the wings for next year. Corey does okay, but he has problems handling the ball when he's double teamed.

I agree that he's had problems with double teams, but now that he's actually looking to score and get to the paint it'll make it a lot tougher for teams to double him. Before it seemed like all he wanted to do was take 2 dribbles toward the three point line and back out, meaning a trapping smorgasboard for opposing defenses since he wasn't going to take it into a threatening situation for them. I also think adding some offensive weapons will help him immensely next year since teams will be hesitant to leave their man to double.