Crowded Backcourt 2009?

**cardinalNgold** · 03-14-2009, 02:02 PM

The more competition in the backcourt the better. Guard play was a real weakness for us this year, so hopefully there is alot of improvement

**isuforlife** · 03-14-2009, 02:29 PM

Boozer and Eikmier should transfer

**snowcraig2.0** · 03-14-2009, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by isuforlife

Boozer and Eikmier should transfer

**snowcraig2.0** · 03-14-2009, 02:33 PM

I would take DG over CU, NU, TAMU, and KSU.

**A-town Cy** · 03-14-2009, 02:37 PM

Competition is huge for the offseason and college basketball in general, if these guys really want to play, they can bust it in the weight room and on the court this offseason and improve to earn their minutes.

**eddiepishammerd** · 03-14-2009, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by BryceC

True, he's capable. Other than CU who would he start over in the Big 12 though?

It all depends on what you want. A true point guard or more of a scorer. DG was 3rd in the BigXII in assists. He can break his man down and distribute, but he is not strong enough to finish consistently. He will improve. I don't think anyone is more right than the other in this discussion. Just because your scollarships are full doesn't mean it's crowded.

**cyco2000** · 03-14-2009, 02:50 PM

Will the backcourt be crowded? Yes, but no more than this past year. We lose 2 guards and gain 2 guards.

Will the backcourt be servicable? Besides DG, who knows. If past experience is indicative of future results, then no.

**Rick** · 03-14-2009, 03:40 PM

Somebody has got to be able to hit the outside shot and we need someone else to be able to drive to the hoop. I will probably be crucified for this but I think if Eik is healthy next year he may surprise a few people. His movement reminded me of Haluska and if he can hit some shots and keep moving he could see a lot of the floor next year. If Haluska had been able to hit shots this year there would have been more man crushes on him than you could count. He worked to get open shots, he just sucked at making them.

**Bobber** · 03-14-2009, 03:43 PM

It may be crowded, but the question will be how good it is. We need to get better in this area as well as one other inside guy to help Brackins out. Hopefully Ham and Gilstrap will provide that boost.

**Rick** · 03-14-2009, 03:55 PM

One thing when you watch the good teams is they have multiple guys driving the lane. How many times did you see someone other than DG doing that. Colvin, Buckley, Boozer, anyone needs to get that going next year if we are to succeed. NO MORE STANDING AROUND!