Nader was amazing in the KU game.
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If he gives us good defense, 10 points and 8 rebounds, and doesn't force things in every game I'll be really really happy. He can be frustrating at times but we'll miss what he brings next year.
MT getting love, Nader getting his own thread. Burton contributing. Who's left to be CF's whipping boy? Uh Oh McKay.
Obviously, I don't like whipping too much. I really didn't understand McKay's poor first half until I found out he was injured. I think he just needs to get better, (over the injury). Looking forward to him playing again as soon as possible.
CycloneErik
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It's a great shot in the lane, too. Let the defender overcommit one direction while putting up a nearly unbloackable shot.
thats not a bad shot for him. He makes a lot of them. He's never going to shoot 100%.
Nader has been really good lately.
One thing ive noticed is that he hits his threes when he can take his time shooting them. Exact opposite of Matt who misses more when he pauses for a split second.
His efficiency was the most impressive aspect, seemed like every time we needed a bucket he hit one.
Nader has been great the the last five games. He is clearly more in control and catching himself before he gets going too fast. He took one questionable shot against KU. The shot clock was winding down, and it wasn't the worst shot he's taken all year. I have no issue with the spinning fadeaway in the lane when it's under control, which it was against KU. He was wide open and hit the shot. I'd much rather have him take that shot than try to rifle it to McKay under the hoop. He's 6'6" and athletic. He can hit jumpshots over guys in the lane.
Someone started a thread about Matt Thomas being the most improved player on the team, and I said that Nader had a very strong case for that title, too. Nobody said he was garbage or anything, but a lot of people basically said he "wasn't even close" to Thomas. The biggest knock was that Nader isn't as consistent as Thomas.
It's a dumb argument to begin with--both players have improved, both are having outstanding seasons--but I just thought it was weird that people seemed to be looking right past Nader.
I've been hard on him but he's been a beast lately. I was so hard on him because knew he could be terrific. I try not to be too hard on guys that just aren't good. He's capable of being outstanding, as we've seen.
I hope it's the new norm and not an anomaly.
I hope it's the new norm and not an anomaly.
? Niang basically scored his season averages against KU. He had one "off" game @TCU...there's no trend whatsoever.
To suggest that Thomas is undoubtedly the most improved is in no way a knock on Nader. Think of it this way:
Last year Nader was probably a better player than Matt. This year Matt is a better player than Nader. And Nader has improved...
His 10 turnovers in two games mostly due to refs calling travel calls on shuffle of feet kept him from scoring more. We actually have four people wanting ton take big shots with Georges, Monte, McKat and Nade, maybe Burton. I assume Prohm now has the reigns.
