So you are just assuming Custer is better than him? Are you assuming he isn't working hard to improve and can't improve? What if he makes the leap that Naz did last year. It's all possible and frankly he showed more in his limited minutes last year than Naz as a Freshman. I'm not saying it's going to happen but it is possible he sees more playing time this year.
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So you are just assuming Custer is better than him? Are you assuming he isn't working hard to improve and can't improve? What if he makes the leap that Naz did last year. It's all possible and frankly he showed more in his limited minutes last year than Naz as a Freshman. I'm not saying it's going to happen but it is possible he sees more playing time this year.
Fred has the talent that he can pull some surprises out during the season. For instance, if we are looking a little flat, I could see him going farther down the bench to get a spark. Or using a guy way above his MPG in order to throw off the defensive game plan of an opponent (and then not using him much in the next game, again to throw off the defensive game plan of an opponent).
Oh not at all....it's certainly not like Thomas lit the world on fire that his minutes are safe...I'm just saying that still puts him 4th at the very best for guard minutes.
We have a fantastic program, and a great roster for 2014-15. Why spend all this energy on a role player? So SDW isn't a superstar? Who cares. We have 10 other guys that can play.
He's the least of my worries. And I have next to no worries with the shape of our program
I agree, and that's where I don't really understand where the disagreement lies here. I get the sense people are saying he should be getting consistent minutes throughout the whole year. I can see Fred using him much like Edozie, if the opponent requires a different look, and/or we get in foul trouble SDW can come in. Do I see 10-15 minutes per game out there for him? I don't think so.
Also, to your point, that is an option that would have been available to Fred with SDW last year that he rarely used. Let's just all hope SDW has made a huge jump and Fred can't justify keeping him off the floor this year.
So it is unrealistic to think he could play in front of Custer who struggled getting the ball up the court last night? I'm not trying to knock on Custer just trying to open your eyes alittle.
I'm willing to bet you have never actually seen Sherron Dorsey play in person other than maybe in the closing minutes of blowout games.
Exactly. We don't need to go 12 deep for derpth like some teams. Fred has shown a preference for playing a shorter bench anyways.
Let's just see how SDW develops. If he leaves, so be it. If he succeeds and get on the floor in the next few years, gravy.
So much depth to worry about. Hoks beware. When Fran subs his second team, here comes Fred with the match.
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Oh i have him slated higher than Custer...and actually if you told me he would take over Thomas i wouldnt bat an eye..that still leaves him 4th on the depth chart.
No i mean ive watched his blowout minutes, and watches him in the CCL (which isnt a great indicator by any means). Im just going off what i know from last year...which should be a good indicator...that he was far behind two true freshman.
SDW can jump. He is fast. He can score. He just needs to play better defense this year.
Are you saying that last year SDW WASNT somehow far behind Thomas and MOnte? I mean he got basically no minutes while they got all of them.....id say thats far behind?
How does he make the rotation?
Easy, he plays better than MT, Naz, BDJ, Custer, or anyone else.
I personally don't care who is out there, as long as they make Iowa St. better. If SDW is better than Naz, and that means Naz, after a great year last year, has to ride the bench, then so be it. Anything to make the team better.
I really think some get favorites in their head, and sometimes that gets in the way of a fair opinion. I know Naz had a good year last year & hit alot of big shots for us, and Matt started as a freshmen & is heralded as a great shooter, but bottom line, if SDW is better this fall, I want him playing above them.
Easy, he plays better than MT, Naz, BDJ, Custer, or anyone else.
I personally don't care who is out there, as long as they make Iowa St. better. If SDW is better than Naz, and that means Naz, after a great year last year, has to ride the bench, then so be it. Anything to make the team better.
I really think some get favorites in their head, and sometimes that gets in the way of a fair opinion. I know Naz had a good year last year & hit alot of big shots for us, and Matt started as a freshmen & is heralded as a great shooter, but bottom line, if SDW is better this fall, I want him playing above them.
Lets keep in mind Fred mixes around who he has on the court all of the time. For example Nader is a true 3 in my book but there are times where he could be a 4 or a 2 in the offense. This opens up some minutes for some guys to take advantage of. I think either Custer/SDW are going to battle to make a real contribution off the bench next year. Interested to see how it plays out.
Derpth is overrated. Depth, not so much. Having 7 or 8 guys that are all capable of playing solid minutes and contributing is nice. Have 10 guys who are all capable does present a PT problem however is nice to have in practice so you have decent guys to compete against and learn from.
They're going to have to depend on Niang, Hogue and Edozie rotating in at the 4 and 5 early on while Nader sits due to has DUI (first few games). Then when Nader is available, they would have Hogue and Nader both able to play the 3 and 4. They pretty much have to get through the noncom with minimal losses until McKay is available and then strap in for the ride.
I think that having 8-9 is perfect as long as the other guys don't have bad attitudes about not playing. You need guys like Percy who good teammates and can play in a pinch. If it doesn't look like he will get enough playing time, he can transfer to a lower level for his last year or two.
Somebody gets hurt / suspended / transfers
Who knows. Having quality depth doesn't mean they all have to play 30 minutes a game.
