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Originally Posted by cincyalum2014
My biggest complaint about Mama is he is not a very good screen and roll player on an offense that is predicated on off the ball screens. Now I know this is kind of knit picky but Tre and Nas are excellent off the ball screen and roll players. When I watch Mama he sets the screen but rolls before he actually makes contact for the screen so it doesn't really do anything to get anyone open because he is looking for the ball immediately whereas Tre and Nas know there job is to set screens to get the guards open.
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There must be some serious issues with how Diara plays within the system. There is little doubt he can provide offense, rebounding, blocks, and shooting. There is some serious ability there and I hope he gets the rest of it figured out quick for his sake and ours.
It's a waste of talent to have him riding pine. Coach has to find a way to get in his head. It's one thing to tell a player what is required and it's another thing to get that out of the player if they aren't "catching on".
He should be one of the best defenders on the team with his length and athleticism. Add in his scoring pop and he should be one of the most versatile guys we have. It's somewhat of a mystery...but we know it's not his ability keeping him out so it's gotta be an x's an o's thing and it must be significant.