I'm not. It's a lot easier to develop a 2 or 3 man than a 5 man...case in point ISU's big man the last couple years
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I'm not. It's a lot easier to develop a 2 or 3 man than a 5 man...case in point ISU's big man the last couple years
That's why I think Thompson is going to be starting in the frontcourt with Jiri to start the season anyway.
I think lucca only has more than brackins because he is a shooting guard and that spot is completely wide open. I would like to see brackins start and have 2 true post players but i find it hard to believe we will bench rashon (which i think he should be) who is a three year starter. I have nothing against rashon I think we just have better players now
Love the new avatar mjones!
I have no idea what to expect from the starting 5. I know Haluska is going to see a lot more minutes than most expect (or want) him to.
I have no idea what to expect from the starting 5. I know Haluska is going to see a lot more minutes than most expect (or want) him to.
I think we are a "lights-out" outside shooter away from being a bubble team for the big dance. That got me thinking...who is the last guy we had that we could say this about?? Do we have to go back to Mike Nurse or Jake Sullivan? We certainly didn't have one in Stinson/Blaylock.
I think our post players are good enough to be able to get teams to collapse on, which should get us open shots on the perimeter. Who is gonna knock them down? (Hint, hint, Staiger)
I think our post players are good enough to be able to get teams to collapse on, which should get us open shots on the perimeter. Who is gonna knock them down? (Hint, hint, Staiger)
I'm honestly worried about Garret. The kid has raw talent that is amazing and is really quick, but he has no muscle and will get pushed around. Hopefully, McD utilizes his strengths so his lack of body size until he gets into heavy lifting. Curtis and Will were so effective because they were really strong and could shield others away while controlling the ball. Maybe Garret's quickness can make up for his strength. I just hope he gets both soon!
Good point... Anyone else see opposing teams spreading the floor and posting up their guards against Garret?
I'm worried, too, but hopeful that he doesn't get manhandled a la McIntosh. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Augustin from Texas was no Mr. Atlas either as a freshman.
Garrett's got 20 pounds on McIntosh (180# vs. 160#). He may struggle, but he won't be pushed around as much as CMAC was last year.
That's where I came down on this, too. Thompson has been in the system for a year, so he should know it very well, whereas Brackins has a lot to learn. But eventually, I think Brackins will be starting every game, taking either Hubalek or Thompson's spot.
Garrett is ultra-skinny. I don't know if we've had a skinnier player. However, he is also ultra-quick with an excellent handle, which offsets the bulk problem. Defenders will have to play off him in order to not get burned. With McIntosh, defenders could be right in his jock because he didn't have the quickness and handle.
I won't be surprised if Bryan Petersen begins the year as the starting point guard. GMac said as much in an interview a while ago.
If Cory Johnson can improve his defense he will be getting a lot of playing time. He shot 53% from the field last year (9% higher than any other player), is the only returnee with a positive assist/turnover ratio and gets to the line a lot (more free throws per minute of playing time than any other player).
If Cory Johnson can improve his defense he will be getting a lot of playing time. He shot 53% from the field last year (9% higher than any other player), is the only returnee with a positive assist/turnover ratio and gets to the line a lot (more free throws per minute of playing time than any other player).
It might be fun to have a poll on who you think the starting 5 will be at the END of the season (the sweet 16 game, of course).
With all of the youth on the team, I don't really consider this an NCAA year... so I'd like to see a starting lineup of Garrett, Staiger, Wesley, Brackins, and Jiri and build for the future redshirting Vette. But honestly I just want to see them competitive and I trust the coaches know what's best for the team and will put us in the best position to win.
