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View Poll Results: What seed will UC get this year in the Tournament? | |||
1-4 | 24 | 38.71% | |
5-8 | 35 | 56.45% | |
9-16 | 3 | 4.84% | |
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09-14-2016, 07:44 AM | #1211 | |
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Caupain has improved a little every year...I expect another similar progression from him which would make him extremely good. Clark has the right frame of mind but would love to see him get a little mean/aggressive. That would do a world of good for him. I think Evans will take a big step just because he will get more minutes and can stay in the flow. I don't expect a big jump from Moore, Jenifer or KJ (I hope I am wrong). Jenifer may be a little happier this year because he will get some minutes due to lack of depth on the wing. If KJ can improve his 3 % I would be happy with that. I hope Moore works on his footwork and mental approach. Can't wait to see what the new players bring. Scott, Brooks, Cumberland, Washington. I'm excited about Washington from an attitude and team chemistry standpoint. We all are waiting to see what Cumberland can do. I am starting to think Scott and Brooks will do just fine from a back up minutes defense and rebounding standpoint. Worried about lack of depth on wing and bench scoring at the 4-5 when starters are out. Deberry was a nice option to have. This team has a lot of potential if we can avoid significant injury or at least be healthy at the right time. |
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09-14-2016, 07:50 AM | #1212 | |
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If the positives were basketball related, there are 350 other teams with players feeling the same way. That's the thing about the offseason/preseason, no one has faced any adversity yet. Not saying he shouldn't feel that way, it just isn't unique to our guys. |
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09-14-2016, 07:56 AM | #1213 | |
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09-14-2016, 09:25 AM | #1214 |
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Its nice to focus on individual performances but many times a guy improves because the players around him improve. Evans and Clark's game will grow simply by being healthy. Both were limited last year Evans more so then Clark. Having a center who doesn't travel or turn the ball over at a high rate will help. Washington is a good passer and can stretch the floor which could impact the effectiveness of other players. Scott will help on the offensive glass. JJ can take a few minutes away from TC which may keep him fresh for longer periods of time. it also will protect us from foul trouble. I can use the same logic for Moore and Brooks. Generally after the season Coaches always evaluate individual performances and give the players a list of things to work on. Handle, shooting, conditioning to name a few. If one guy improves it may help the other guys game is my point. TC's game will jump if Evans becomes the player we all think he can be. TC and Clark will rise if Washington creates space.
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09-15-2016, 08:37 AM | #1215 |
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09-15-2016, 08:43 AM | #1216 |
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I was going to buy you a cold one. the wife and I will be there. May be next time? I hope to bring home a winner. This will probably amuse you but your level of confidence in Mick is about on par with mine for TT. Hermen is a up and comer. I put the check mark in their side of the ledger in coaching for this one.
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09-15-2016, 11:19 AM | #1217 | |
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It will be interesting to see the reaction tomorrow "after" TT wins tonight. I am very typically slow to want a coaching change. I would have been happy staying the course with Tony Yates instead of hiring Huggs (dumb thought in hindsight). For me, the incredible high and excitement and "FUN" of being a Bearcat basketball fan during the Huggs years was something I loved so much, that when Mick started moving thru his years as coach, his recruiting was disappointing, we were playing too many cupcakes and a brand of basketball that was almost nauseous, and I melted down quick. For me, it was like being a millionaire and then suddenly being homeless. But now, I've been homeless for so many years that I'm just a shell of my former self and I'm just numb...lol. My attitude about Mick hasn't changed, but he never goes away, so now I'm just hoping that he keeps learning, changing, etc. and finally gets it. |
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