That is probably a personal problem then. Thomas has played quite well this year. Improvement on defense, great defensive rebounding rate, and low turnover rate.
While I agree that Cooke has been playing great, both need and deserve playing time for the future betterment of the team.
Still don't understand all of the Thomas disdain from CF. Too high of expectations? Unfulfilled expectations of the "Mayor" reincarnate? Thomas isn't lighting the world on fire, but he has shown he can play. He just needs some playing time to get in rhythm and the confidence from his coach.
Ab"Dooley" Nader
By expectations you mean the highest ranked recruit under the Hoiberg reign then yes. Looking at how all the other players have developed in this time period then looking at him has he really come that far? IMO Cooke is better at less than 100% than he is right now. He doesn't have the rebounding of Thomas and that is something that gives Thomas minutes right now. We'll have to see how that translates once the competition ramps up. I'm not saying I don't want him on the court. I do and think he has something to offer the team but this level of production is what I expected late in his freshmen year not his Junior.
I'll ask you one question. If he misses a game how much does it decrease our chances of winning that game or affecting the outcome? Especially when Burton gets back.
The rebounding part you mention is actually understated. He's second on the team in defensive rebounding rate ("what % of missed shots do you grab?") at 17.6% to McKay's 23.4% (though Niang is not far behind at 17.4%), which is huge when either big has to sit. Burton has never rebounded higher than 10.8% (not much higher than Morris or Cooke's current rate) in his career, so we don't know for certain if he can fill that role. Maybe ISU doesn't lose if Thomas has to sit, but I can almost guarantee there will be a thread made titled "Rebounding" if he does.
Thomas has played solid this year and easily is our most improved defender. Hes also turned into a great rebounder. Not sure why some people cant get over that matt thomas hateI prefer him on the court over Thomas. He seems to hit open shot at a much higher rate and play better defense. I've seen him and Monte combine for a few steals and transition buckets.
I don't care what the stats are every time Thomas is on the court I find myself yelling at him.
I wonder if Abdul likes that nickname. It's like Gary Dolphin passed it along to Prohm.. Whitey and Woody are a couple other doozies..contrived nicknames
I wonder if Zul liked her nickname "Zooley." I remember Peter Venkman calling her this after she refused to let him talk to Dana.
Another thread called "the little things."
In about his first minute the other night, Thomas had a steal, rebound, and assist. None of that matters for some if he doesn't hit a half dozen threes.
He's getting better, but Hallice still defends with his hands a lot. He's really quick though, and gets in front of driving guards better than Naz, and even Monte at this point. He shoots really well, too. I like how he's the leader of the B squad, and takes over.
Thomas is much improved this year, shots just aren't falling again. Does anyone miss closer than Thomas? He really stepped up the defense, and isn't a step behind constantly this year. Rebounding, just wow.
IMO his shot is a little too flat. Believe it or not there is an optimal arc and when I played they had cameras that would tell you if your shot had too much or too little. I just think that his ball doesn't see enough of the hole and he kind of line drives it so it doesn't give enough error for soft touch to take effect. I'm not the bball expert though and I assume they know more that I.
This is correct. Matt's shot is a bit too flat(barely). That's why he has many shots rattle in and out. Changing the arc of your shot is VERY difficult if you've done it for years.
This is correct. Matt's shot is a bit too flat(barely). That's why he has many shots rattle in and out. Changing the arc of your shot is VERY difficult if you've done it for years.