Cronin, "this team has great potential"

bearcat jeff · 10-08-2014, 10:09 AM

As I said, I am very excited about this team. I think they will lose some close games early but be very good in January. This team "has a feel" for me this season and moving forward. I like the way it's put together and the parts. I could be way off base but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Nice kick off article from the Enquirer and Bill Koch:

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/spor...guys/16866763/

Bearcat04 · 10-08-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bearcat jeff

As I said, I am very excited about this team. I think they will lose some close games early but be very good in January. This team "has a feel" for me this season and moving forward. I like the way it's put together and the parts. I could be way off base but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Nice kick off article from the Enquirer and Bill Koch:

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/spor...guys/16866763/

I'd agree with Mick if he was talking about next year, but I can't get on board with great potential this year. Short of Clark and/or Moore having a huge impact, I think this frontcourt is really going to struggle. Going off recent history I expect little to nothing from the JUCOs this year.

jbreeds1 · 10-08-2014, 11:10 AM

How about we get this guy?

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...e-minute-drill

UCalum08 · 10-08-2014, 11:22 AM

I also like that this team will be tested from the start. Our non-conference games will be a challenge. Coming in to January they should have been tested and ready for conference play. I also like how we have some of our "tougher" match ups in the AAC are early on instead all in February. I also believe they will lose some close games early on but hopefully can grown and learn from that.

bearcat jeff · 10-08-2014, 11:24 AM

Seems like this is a repetitive theme in one form or the other for UC basketball previews. I highlighted some things from last season's preview that could apply this season as well with a new name attached:

"The problem Cincinnati had last year and will have again this year is finding a few more scorers. In 2012-2013, Cashmere Wright and JaQuon Parker were at least threats to score, but those two are now gone. Wright ran the show and was second on the squad with 12.7 points per game. Parker was easily the most efficient outside shooter on the team, connecting on 40.0 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc. Without those two, the pressure will be on Kilpatrick to score even more and the opposing defense will certainly know that. The Bearcats also lose frontcourt players Cheikh Mbodj and Kelvin Gaines. While Gaines only provided occasional size in the paint last season, Mbodj was a regular starter. Mbodj was never much of a scorer, but he was a strong rebounder and a very productive shot blocker. "

Chad Brendel · 10-08-2014, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat04

I'd agree with Mick if he was talking about next year, but I can't get on board with great potential this year. Short of Clark and/or Moore having a huge impact, I think this frontcourt is really going to struggle. Going off recent history I expect little to nothing from the JUCOs this year.

Ellis already has a year in the system, so he isn't a typical JUCO. I wouldn't be surprised if he is in the top two or three in minutes played from day 1...

bearcat jeff · 10-08-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad Brendel

Ellis already has a year in the system, so he isn't a typical JUCO. I wouldn't be surprised if he is in the top two or three in minutes played from day 1...

I agree with you.

bearcat jeff · 10-08-2014, 11:55 AM

Chad who do you believe the starting five would be if the season started today?

Chad Brendel · 10-08-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bearcat jeff

Chad who do you believe the starting five would be if the season started today?

Caupain, KJ, Shaq, Sanders/Clark, Ellis...

Robert · 10-08-2014, 12:31 PM

Regarding the JUCOs, Ellis will contribute from day 1. DeBerry and Cobb, I'm not sold on but excited to see play. Clark is the newcomer I am most excited about.

10-08-2014, 10:09 AM	#1
bearcat jeff Hoops Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,502	Cronin, "this team has great potential" As I said, I am very excited about this team. I think they will lose some close games early but be very good in January. This team "has a feel" for me this season and moving forward. I like the way it's put together and the parts. I could be way off base but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Nice kick off article from the Enquirer and Bill Koch: http://www.cincinnati.com/story/spor...guys/16866763/

10-08-2014, 11:10 AM	#3
jbreeds1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 126	How about we get this guy? http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...e-minute-drill

10-08-2014, 11:22 AM	#4
UCalum08 Epic Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 6,827	I also like that this team will be tested from the start. Our non-conference games will be a challenge. Coming in to January they should have been tested and ready for conference play. I also like how we have some of our "tougher" match ups in the AAC are early on instead all in February. I also believe they will lose some close games early on but hopefully can grown and learn from that.

10-08-2014, 11:24 AM	#5
bearcat jeff Hoops Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,502	Seems like this is a repetitive theme in one form or the other for UC basketball previews. I highlighted some things from last season's preview that could apply this season as well with a new name attached: "The problem Cincinnati had last year and will have again this year is finding a few more scorers. In 2012-2013, Cashmere Wright and JaQuon Parker were at least threats to score, but those two are now gone. Wright ran the show and was second on the squad with 12.7 points per game. Parker was easily the most efficient outside shooter on the team, connecting on 40.0 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc. Without those two, the pressure will be on Kilpatrick to score even more and the opposing defense will certainly know that. The Bearcats also lose frontcourt players Cheikh Mbodj and Kelvin Gaines. While Gaines only provided occasional size in the paint last season, Mbodj was a regular starter. Mbodj was never much of a scorer, but he was a strong rebounder and a very productive shot blocker. "

10-08-2014, 11:55 AM	#8
bearcat jeff Hoops Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,502	Chad who do you believe the starting five would be if the season started today?

10-08-2014, 12:31 PM	#10
Robert Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,030	Regarding the JUCOs, Ellis will contribute from day 1. DeBerry and Cobb, I'm not sold on but excited to see play. Clark is the newcomer I am most excited about.