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Old 01-09-2018, 12:21 PM   #11
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]I think the idea of the difference in defense from Scott to Diarra being marginal is extremely generous to Diarra. [/B]

I'll bet you anything next year Scott plays way more than Diarra and Brooks plays more than Nososeme, but by not as much.
I have to figure that he will respond just like any other player in the Cronin era. You play defense or die. I think you may be right though...it sometimes takes a year or two to figure out. I don't know why though...the message is always clear.
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Old 01-09-2018, 01:09 PM   #12
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I have to figure that he will respond just like any other player in the Cronin era. You play defense or die. I think you may be right though...it sometimes takes a year or two to figure out. I don't know why though...the message is always clear.
because most players are used to relaxing on defense when their man doesn't have the ball. they aren't out there playing high intensity non stop switching defense in high school or aau.



diarra seemed extremely raw on the defensive end as well when he got here. he has to work on the basic stuff like positioning and footwork. then add in all the stuff we do, its a lot to understand, and then he has to apply it properly.
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Old 01-09-2018, 01:36 PM   #13
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How does everyone feel about comparing the 12-13 squad to the 18-19 squad?

Cash ---- Broome
SK ---- Evans
Parker ---- Cumberland
Rubles ---- Scott
Mbodj ---- Brooks
Jackson ---- Nsoseme

The rest of the bench doesn't match up as well but I think those 6 are pretty solid.

That squad went 22-12 (9-9) before losing to Creighton in the NCAA's first round.
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Old 01-09-2018, 01:38 PM   #14
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Brooks will be fine in 1 on 1 post situations if he can get to a quick move. And I think Scott will take and make more jumpshots, including 3s. But most importantly, we'll have Evans, Cumberland, and Broome to score. And hopefully Williams and Moore become more consistent. We could have a 3 amigos type situation like with Cash, SK, and Parker. I see Scott thriving in advanced stats if he's a glue guy around a core of legit offensive guards.
How confident are we that Evans returns? With the way he is playing and the draft predictions I see, I just am not convinced he will be back for his senior year. If he leaves, the void on offense will be massive... Not sure we'd have anyone besides Jarron that can put up 20pts on a given night.

But trust me.. fingers are crossed he stays.
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Old 01-09-2018, 01:53 PM   #15
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How confident are we that Evans returns? With the way he is playing and the draft predictions I see, I just am not convinced he will be back for his senior year. If he leaves, the void on offense will be massive... Not sure we'd have anyone besides Jarron that can put up 20pts on a given night.

But trust me.. fingers are crossed he stays.
Evans is in most mock drafts, including today's mock from TheAthletic, where he's slotted 43rd to the Knicks.

We do have to face the realistic thought he could be gone. He's proto NBA wing body with a 41% three ball and solid D.
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How does everyone feel about comparing the 12-13 squad to the 18-19 squad?

Cash ---- Broome
SK ---- Evans
Parker ---- Cumberland
Rubles ---- Scott
Mbodj ---- Brooks
Jackson ---- Nsoseme

The rest of the bench doesn't match up as well but I think those 6 are pretty solid.

That squad went 22-12 (9-9) before losing to Creighton in the NCAA's first round.
Could be pretty similar. We were coming off of a great year too where we lost some key pieces. Hopefully the Broome/Jenifer duo can put up more than Cash could by the end. He was hanging on by a thread and he gave us everything he had. The Moore/Williams combo off the bench could be so nice next year if those guys come back more ready to help (I think they will).
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Evans is in most mock drafts, including today's mock from TheAthletic, where he's slotted 43rd to the Knicks.

We do have to face the realistic thought he could be gone. He's proto NBA wing body with a 41% three ball and solid D.
I'm going to assume for the rest of the year that he stays. Unless he's a consensus 1st rounder, I'm not sure he'd be doing the best thing for his pro career. If he can get a guaranteed contract on the other hand...
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Evans is in most mock drafts, including today's mock from TheAthletic, where he's slotted 43rd to the Knicks.

We do have to face the realistic thought he could be gone. He's proto NBA wing body with a 41% three ball and solid D.
if he's projected very end of the 1st at best it just doesn't seem smart to leave. he's young for a JR, staying another year won't hurt him from that aspect.
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I know a lot of people but Nsoseme but he's a total ? for me. I think maybe they should start him next year and let him run wild while there's no bonus/threat of him going to the free throw line. If he is playing well and making a difference, let him get a lot of minutes. If not, go to Brooks that night and maybe even Scott in a small lineup.
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Old 01-09-2018, 03:05 PM   #20
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I like our backup bigs, I really do. It's just hard for me to phantom the thought of two of them being our starters next year. I know a lot can change from now until then including progression, but seeing what we have now and then switching it out for two of them hurts. We shall see how this unfolds but realistically I hope we get a JUCO or grad transfer.

Like someone has mentioned before we have had some good seasons where we haven't gotten offense out of bigs before. I just wish those days were over because having scorers like Gary and Kyle is the reason IMO that we are on a different level this and year last year than years past.

My prediction for next year is that Cane needs to be Cane. A 20+ scorer every night. I also truly think Evans will be gone.

Cane - Jennifer-Johnson
Cumberland - Moore
Williams
Scott - Mamoudou
Brooks - Eli

3 scollys left. I hope we save a scolly for a transfer though. I really love having a transfer come in.

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