02-28-2021, 10:39 PM | #141 |
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Just happy right now that Mikey was effective against a good D with heavy help and blocking ability. He used his body well to shield against a couple blocks. When going against Memphis you need to use the rim as an asset or use the extra pass. The reverse layin becomes important as does the dropoff pass. Memphis made a lot of drop off passes which ended in highlight dunks.
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02-28-2021, 10:42 PM | #142 |
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Do believe 4 games in 8 days was an issue but
I don’t think we have a good defensive player on the team. Saunders- has shown some glimpses of what CJB has elucidated. Keep growin’ youngin’. Williams - so disappointed in him. Is there a more enigmatic player ? Awesome one minute, and absolutely horrible the next. Eason - don’t know his demeanor but to me, he looks disengaged. Imo, don’t think he’ll be back. Hope he is back & works hard cause I think he can be pretty good. JD- has had a very good year. Needs some time at Black Sheep fitness tho for strength. Not sure of potential to enhance fast twitch however. Madden- has shown more than I expected. Keep growin’ as well. Diarra / Vogt- I’m ready to move on tho I realize both coulda benefit from off season prolly more than others. |
03-01-2021, 07:29 AM | #143 |
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I would agree about our defenders. Not really any lock down guys. Which is why it's so important to have the mobile shot blocker. It should not be difficult to land a player (or two) who can defend and rebound at the 5...make bunnies and catch lobs. Prefer one is in HS though. I am ready for Dou and Vogt to move on so we can focus on future. Get guys who fit the system and can learn the system.
The problem is we need a lock down guy on the perimeter...and we also need a play maker. LOL! So whoever the hell we get has to be all around awesome on the wing! |
03-01-2021, 08:01 AM | #144 | |
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03-01-2021, 08:19 AM | #145 |
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If we are able to land an athletic 5 who can defend and rebound I think that will improve everyone's defense. Chris Vogt kills this team. Weak hands and lack of coordination just leaves a hole in the back of this defense.
Really nice to see Mikey play like that. He not only showed the speed but he showed some legit finishing ability. Not sure how consistent the shot will be but give him credit....it's improving. I like the pieces of this team but they need an athletic 5 and an alpha scorer on the wing on the transfer market. A more efficient Keith Williams. If you get that I truly think we could make the tournament next year. Get it done this off season. Last edited by Chance2017; 03-01-2021 at 08:56 AM. |
03-01-2021, 08:58 AM | #146 | |
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I think making the tourney solely depends on how quickly John gets the team to gel. We can’t afford to blow a another non conference and try to make it up in this busted ass league. Let’s call Nysier Brooks and see if he wants a 6th year of college. I just think landing and filling all the holes we need we to fill this late in the process will be a tough task. I will be frustrated if John brings in another plodding white guy at center. If it’s not clear by now that it doesn’t work at this level then it will be never clear. Tari has skills to be a stretch 4. So just work on an athletic shot blocker. I don’t care if he ever scores. |
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03-01-2021, 09:08 AM | #147 | |
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I dont know if it was Micks system, or the year off hurt him, but Brooks has been terrible at Miami. 3.8 block % this year, hell even Vogt is 5.3. Its just not easy to plug 5's in. They appear to need the perfect fit. Brooks ain't it in this system. |
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03-01-2021, 10:10 AM | #148 | |
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5a are hard to find. All the ones we get are going to have flaws. Just like with mick. You have to just take chances and hope you hit on one |
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03-01-2021, 10:40 AM | #149 |
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Rim protection isn’t just blocking shots though.
Teams shot 45% from 2 in micks system with Tre and Nysier manning the middle. Tari is your Tre. Now just need your Brooks. 6’11 or 6’10 who can catch lobs, and protect the paint. |
03-01-2021, 10:44 AM | #150 |
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I would take a guy like Eliel right now at the 5.
If we got someone like that I think Gabe would be the only player we would have to hedge a bit on D. The rest are capable of solid D. It would be nice to be able to use Gabe on offense so it's probably even more critical to get that athletic 5. I don't want to wait for Gabe to get solid on D before using him. |
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