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71 BOBCAT
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  Message Not Read  Team & PLayer Assesment TIme,10 Games In
   Posted: 12/26/2014 8:47:13 AM 
Team Assessment,
Clearly I am not surprised by our record, after all the recent coaching change, lost all the previous coaches recruits, new coaches recruites were players no one else wanted during the normal signing period, and learning a new system.
Player Assessment
Stevie...... Single biggest dissapointment, He has most definitely regressed.
Maurice...No improvement from last year
Tony....Has made improvement from last year
Bean...Has improved his shooting but is not suited for the point.
Wadley....One big mistake, time to jettison him to DII
Ryan...Has shown well as times, now he just needs to be more consistent
Mike....Hasn't shown me anything.

Best record we can logically expect is .500.

Look at next years team and we already have concerns as there is only 1 point guard signed, this is a huge position in the college game and to only have 1 signed is a glaring deficiency.

GO BOBCATS

Last Edited: 12/26/2014 8:47:51 AM by 71 BOBCAT
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   Posted: 12/26/2014 9:25:52 AM 
71 BOBCAT wrote:
Team Assessment,
Clearly I am not surprised by our record, after all the recent coaching change, lost all the previous coaches recruits, new coaches recruites were players no one else wanted during the normal signing period, and learning a new system.
Player Assessment
Stevie...... Single biggest dissapointment, He has most definitely regressed.
Maurice...No improvement from last year
Tony....Has made improvement from last year
Bean...Has improved his shooting but is not suited for the point.
Wadley....One big mistake, time to jettison him to DII
Ryan...Has shown well as times, now he just needs to be more consistent
Mike....Hasn't shown me anything.

Best record we can logically expect is .500.

Look at next years team and we already have concerns as there is only 1 point guard signed, this is a huge position in the college game and to only have 1 signed is a glaring deficiency.

GO BOBCATS



Totally disagree with your assessment of Mo and Mike. Mo has performed slightly better statistically over last year and it is clear that defenses are keying in on him with double teams and traps much more than they did last year. I would argue we need to get him the ball in more favorable positions on the floor. You're not watching the games if you don't see anything from Mike. I see a hustler, a guy who battles for offensive rebounds, dives for loose balls, gets sneaky steals. What were you expecting out of the kid? Aaron Harrison? It's clear his role is to do the dirty work and not be relied upon for offense, and he is excelling.

"Best record we can logically expect is .500."

Explain, because that's not how logic works.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Team & PLayer Assesment TIme,10 Games In
   Posted: 12/26/2014 9:58:13 AM 
71 BOBCAT wrote:
Team Assessment,
Clearly I am not surprised by our record, after all the recent coaching change, lost all the previous coaches recruits, new coaches recruites were players no one else wanted during the normal signing period, and learning a new system.
Player Assessment
Stevie...... Single biggest dissapointment, He has most definitely regressed.
Maurice...No improvement from last year
Tony....Has made improvement from last year
Bean...Has improved his shooting but is not suited for the point.
Wadley....One big mistake, time to jettison him to DII
Ryan...Has shown well as times, now he just needs to be more consistent
Mike....Hasn't shown me anything.

Best record we can logically expect is .500.

Look at next years team and we already have concerns as there is only 1 point guard signed, this is a huge position in the college game and to only have 1 signed is a glaring deficiency.

GO BOBCATS



I am glad you are a passionate fan, but wow.

I think it is too simplistic to say Mo hasn't improved. His shooting %'s are a bit down because he is seeing more double and triple teams. Nick and Travis were both great floor spacers that we don't have this year. Mo does not have room to move. His rebound numbers and his rate of drawing fouls are both up, so it's not like he hasn't many any improvements.

Bean may not be the best PG, but his assist numbers are on the rise. 10 in the last two games has moved him close to top 400 in the country. Leaps and bounds ahead of anyone else on the team in terms of assist%. Can he improve? Of course, but he is shooting 41% from the 3pt line at least so I will take that.

I might be wrong, but aren't you the same guy who claimed Chandler Thomas was a wasted scholarship and that you'd rather have a four year guy? Saying that by year 4 we would at least have a serviceable player? And here you are jettisoning Wadly at the beginning of year two. Sometimes bigs take a few years to develop and you just need to ride it out. We already made that mistake getting rid of Ethan Jacobs, no reason to repeat that error.

Sorry Ryan hasn't been more consistent I mean it isn't like he played the last three weeks with mono or anything...oh wait.

And to say Mike Laster hasn't shown anything is ridiculous. He is a Freshman playing over 50% of available minutes. We haven't had a Freshman do that since Nick Kellogg, this year we will have two do it.

Edit* Also we have two PG's for next year Jaaron Simmons and Jordan Dartis, plus Ryan Taylor has shown an ability to play PG at times.

Last Edited: 12/26/2014 3:30:39 PM by bigtillyoopsupsideurhead
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   Posted: 12/26/2014 11:57:22 AM 
71' -I wouldn't be so quick to cast Wadley aside. If memory serves me correctly, both DeVaughn and KVK were works in progress thru their Soph years. They turned out to be pretty significant pieces to the puzzle by their Junior years.

You see nothing out of Laster? Really??????? Being only a freshman! Really, you see nothing??????

Mo, while acknowleding may be suffering from BBall fatigue, remember with the FIFA thing has essentially had NO break from the grind in well over a year now, gets swarmed every time he touches the ball. I think he's more than carrying his weight.

The key to me remains getting Stevie out of his funk. IF he gets the ship righted, the other pieces have a chance to fit alot better.
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   Posted: 12/26/2014 12:38:20 PM 
If you see nothing from Laster then you've never actually watched basketball.
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   Posted: 12/26/2014 1:29:36 PM 
Laster had offers from Buffalo, BGSU, and others. R. Taylor had serious late interest from Michigan nd Wisconsin.

Last Edited: 12/26/2014 1:32:31 PM by Jeff McKinney
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   Posted: 12/26/2014 2:21:27 PM 
71 BOBCAT wrote:
Team Assessment,
Clearly I am not surprised by our record, after all the recent coaching change, lost all the previous coaches recruits, new coaches recruites were players no one else wanted during the normal signing period, and learning a new system.
Player Assessment
Stevie...... Single biggest dissapointment, He has most definitely regressed.
Maurice...No improvement from last year
Tony....Has made improvement from last year
Bean...Has improved his shooting but is not suited for the point.
Wadley....One big mistake, time to jettison him to DII
Ryan...Has shown well as times, now he just needs to be more consistent
Mike....Hasn't shown me anything.

Best record we can logically expect is .500.

Look at next years team and we already have concerns as there is only 1 point guard signed, this is a huge position in the college game and to only have 1 signed is a glaring deficiency.

GO BOBCATS



Would a 6-8 guy who can play any position on the floor help? Last year (11th grade) he averaged like 15 points per game. I think his low game this year (that I heard about) was 16 and high was 36 or 38 with at least three games over 30. The only college I saw mentioned on twitter that he visited was Murray State (?) but nothing about a commitment. This is golden opportunity for Ohio to get an emerging talent who is very much under the radar:
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3405971/highlights/217233389
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   Posted: 12/26/2014 3:53:55 PM 
I certainly see Laster as a work in progress, but he is certainly progressing. I paid special attention to him while watching the Nebraska replay. He certainly seems to hustle. Also seems he is also matched up with their best player on the Defensive side. I could be wrong, but seemed like a is our most active defender.
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   Posted: 12/26/2014 4:01:11 PM 
71 BOBCAT wrote:
Team Assessment,
Clearly I am not surprised by our record, after all the recent coaching change, lost all the previous coaches recruits, new coaches recruites were players no one else wanted during the normal signing period, and learning a new system.
Player Assessment
Stevie...... Single biggest dissapointment, He has most definitely regressed.
Maurice...No improvement from last year
Tony....Has made improvement from last year
Bean...Has improved his shooting but is not suited for the point.
Wadley....One big mistake, time to jettison him to DII
Ryan...Has shown well as times, now he just needs to be more consistent
Mike....Hasn't shown me anything.

Best record we can logically expect is .500.

Look at next years team and we already have concerns as there is only 1 point guard signed, this is a huge position in the college game and to only have 1 signed is a glaring deficiency.

GO BOBCATS



I told myself I wasn't going to read anymore threads started by 71 out of boredom and morbid curiosity I did read this. New years resolution is to never be that bored again .
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   Posted: 12/26/2014 4:07:52 PM 
Saul says we aren't athletic enough? Ndour, Taylor and Laster? Throw in Campbell and Setty and harley? I question that assessment. They mat not be his players but they are athletic. We have good MAC level talent.

The problems are twofold: Bball IQ and valuing each and every possession! The pg takes at lest 4 3-point shots in the first 5-8 seconds of the shot clock? That shot is there anytime. He also rolls the ball to nobody and out of bounds when double teamed? He may be our best shooter, but... Oh, and seriously, we want setty and Campbell to take that many 3s? Yikes!! And, we still do not hedge well? I still say it is round pegs in square holes or vice versa.

Probably a long year!
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   Posted: 12/26/2014 4:11:42 PM 
Casper71 wrote:
Saul says we aren't athletic enough? Ndour, Taylor and Laster? Throw in Campbell and Setty and harley? I question that assessment. They mat not be his players but they are athletic. We have good MAC level talent.

The problems are twofold: Bball IQ and valuing each and every possession! The pg takes at lest 4 3-point shots in the first 5-8 seconds of the shot clock? That shot is there anytime. He also rolls the ball to nobody and out of bounds when double teamed? He may be our best shooter, but... Oh, and seriously, we want setty and Campbell to take that many 3s? Yikes!! And, we still do not hedge well? I still say it is round pegs in square holes or vice versa.

Probably a long year!


I would agree with all of this. Also, would like Hawaiian to come back here and clarify Saul's statements about not being athletic enough. Is this exactly what he said?

#BleedGreen #TrentIsGOAT

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   Posted: 12/26/2014 4:45:41 PM 
Casper71 wrote:


The problems are twofold: Bball IQ and valuing each and every possession! The pg takes at lest 4 3-point shots in the first 5-8 seconds of the shot clock? That shot is there anytime. He also rolls the ball to nobody and out of bounds when double teamed? He may be our best shooter, but... Oh, and seriously, we want setty and Campbell to take that many 3s? Yikes!! And, we still do not hedge well? I still say it is round pegs in square holes or vice versa.

Probably a long year!


Right now the choice seems Stevie or Bean at PG. Bean shooting 44+% versus 28% for Stevie. From 3's it's Bean again 41% to 16%. And one thing that's always bothered me is Stevie on F's .. he's 52% .. Bean over 94%. Bean producing 16+ points versus Stevie at 6 ppg. And Bean has better numbers on assists and rebounds. Wish Stevie would step up so Bean could revert back to shooting guard. But until Stevie's numbers improve we may be forced to stay as we are at PG.
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   Posted: 12/26/2014 9:15:22 PM 
I like Mo. How can you not?

But he seems caught between a 4 and a 3..and maybe a 2. Defense, ball handling, and attack of/to the rim seem not enough BIGMANZ but not 3 position comfortable either.

I'm entirely open to the thought that this is because he has to fill a lot of roles for us due to other deficiencies, but still...

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   Posted: 12/27/2014 10:53:52 AM 
SENIORS
Bean: He has stepped up and become our go-to scorer and I'm ok with it. Against Nebraska yes he forced some shots but I don't see too many MAC guards who are going to be better than him this side of Juice Brown. I am ok with him taking his shots as long as they're not forced.
Stevie: If he is able to come to grips with his new role we'll be fine. If he pouts and does his "stevie thing" we are screwed. He has to be an energy guy and he isn't even giving us that right now.
Mo: How can you argue with four double doubles already after only four last year? Our non-con losses are sneaky good teams. Mo will not have anyone who can handle him now that Tree is gone.
JUNIORS
Chandler: Waste of space. Why did Saul give this guy a scholly if he wasn't going to use him?
Treg: He was one of my favorite players last year and is my true favorite this year. What a breath of fresh air. Aggressive at the basket, energy, emotion, loves the game, loves OU, loves his teammates. I don't even mind an occasional 3-pointer.
SOPHOMORES
Wadly: Come on Wadly. What is going on? I fear that he will be gone by season's end. Probably playing D-2 somewhere in Florida. Could be serviceable but probably not.
Tony: He can be however good he wants to be. I don't see too many MAC players beating him 1 on 1. He has stepped up this year.
FRESHMEN
Khari: I will not count on him at all due to his injury problems. He has shown great signs but he's another one who should go the D-2 route somewhere in New York.
Laster: Anyone who doubts this guy is ridiculous. All he's doing is starting as a freshman, guarding guys like Petteway of Nebraska and hustling his butt all over the court. What a great late recruit by Saul. Outside shot will only improve.
Ryan Taylor: Stud. Absolute stud by the time he graduates. What a great complement he will be to Kaminski, Simmons and Tony next year in our starting lineup. Kid is poised. Another great late get.

This team feels like our surprise Georgetown-beating team. some young guys mixed with old guys. And if it doesn't work out this year remember, Saul is a true system guy and we have three seniors who are JC system guys (Stevie is a JG system guy).
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   Posted: 12/28/2014 9:50:11 PM 
I noticed you commented strongly on the GW and Nebraska games, but not Depaul. How come?

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   Posted: 12/29/2014 10:01:36 AM 
Bobcat1998 wrote:
SENIORS
Bean: He has stepped up and become our go-to scorer and I'm ok with it. Against Nebraska yes he forced some shots but I don't see too many MAC guards who are going to be better than him this side of Juice Brown. I am ok with him taking his shots as long as they're not forced.
Stevie: If he is able to come to grips with his new role we'll be fine. If he pouts and does his "stevie thing" we are screwed. He has to be an energy guy and he isn't even giving us that right now.
Mo: How can you argue with four double doubles already after only four last year? Our non-con losses are sneaky good teams. Mo will not have anyone who can handle him now that Tree is gone.
JUNIORS
Chandler: Waste of space. Why did Saul give this guy a scholly if he wasn't going to use him?
Treg: He was one of my favorite players last year and is my true favorite this year. What a breath of fresh air. Aggressive at the basket, energy, emotion, loves the game, loves OU, loves his teammates. I don't even mind an occasional 3-pointer.
SOPHOMORES
Wadly: Come on Wadly. What is going on? I fear that he will be gone by season's end. Probably playing D-2 somewhere in Florida. Could be serviceable but probably not.
Tony: He can be however good he wants to be. I don't see too many MAC players beating him 1 on 1. He has stepped up this year.
FRESHMEN
Khari: I will not count on him at all due to his injury problems. He has shown great signs but he's another one who should go the D-2 route somewhere in New York.
Laster: Anyone who doubts this guy is ridiculous. All he's doing is starting as a freshman, guarding guys like Petteway of Nebraska and hustling his butt all over the court. What a great late recruit by Saul. Outside shot will only improve.
Ryan Taylor: Stud. Absolute stud by the time he graduates. What a great complement he will be to Kaminski, Simmons and Tony next year in our starting lineup. Kid is poised. Another great late get.

This team feels like our surprise Georgetown-beating team. some young guys mixed with old guys. And if it doesn't work out this year remember, Saul is a true system guy and we have three seniors who are JC system guys (Stevie is a JG system guy).



I wouldn't call any kid a 'waste of space', though I do concur with the question asked about giving Thomas a scholly and not playing him. I've been wanting to ask this for awhile, so here goes:

What are the chances that Thomas' scholly becomes available around the spring signing period? The idea of adding a PG that could add to future seasons has to be appealing to the coaching staff after what they've seen the first part of this season. Nick Rogers anyone?
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   Posted: 12/29/2014 11:00:56 AM 
Bobcat1998 wrote:
SENIORS
Bean: He has stepped up and become our go-to scorer and I'm ok with it. Against Nebraska yes he forced some shots but I don't see too many MAC guards who are going to be better than him this side of Juice Brown. I am ok with him taking his shots as long as they're not forced.
Stevie: If he is able to come to grips with his new role we'll be fine. If he pouts and does his "stevie thing" we are screwed. He has to be an energy guy and he isn't even giving us that right now.
Mo: How can you argue with four double doubles already after only four last year? Our non-con losses are sneaky good teams. Mo will not have anyone who can handle him now that Tree is gone.
JUNIORS
Chandler: Waste of space. Why did Saul give this guy a scholly if he wasn't going to use him?
Treg: He was one of my favorite players last year and is my true favorite this year. What a breath of fresh air. Aggressive at the basket, energy, emotion, loves the game, loves OU, loves his teammates. I don't even mind an occasional 3-pointer.
SOPHOMORES
Wadly: Come on Wadly. What is going on? I fear that he will be gone by season's end. Probably playing D-2 somewhere in Florida. Could be serviceable but probably not.
Tony: He can be however good he wants to be. I don't see too many MAC players beating him 1 on 1. He has stepped up this year.
FRESHMEN
Khari: I will not count on him at all due to his injury problems. He has shown great signs but he's another one who should go the D-2 route somewhere in New York.
Laster: Anyone who doubts this guy is ridiculous. All he's doing is starting as a freshman, guarding guys like Petteway of Nebraska and hustling his butt all over the court. What a great late recruit by Saul. Outside shot will only improve.
Ryan Taylor: Stud. Absolute stud by the time he graduates. What a great complement he will be to Kaminski, Simmons and Tony next year in our starting lineup. Kid is poised. Another great late get.

This team feels like our surprise Georgetown-beating team. some young guys mixed with old guys. And if it doesn't work out this year remember, Saul is a true system guy and we have three seniors who are JC system guys (Stevie is a JG system guy).


I disagree with your assessment of Khari. This guy will either be a D1 player or DQed due to injury because of the promise he has shown when healthy.

EDIT: Richaun Holmes has been a better big man than Mo this year. IMO he's been the MAC's best player thus far.

Last Edited: 12/29/2014 11:02:47 AM by shabamon
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   Posted: 12/29/2014 11:41:54 AM 
I wasn't trying to say that Thomas was a waste of space, I meant that his scholarship being filled is a waste. And as for Holmes of BG, we'll see. I think we've, other than Buffalo, had the toughest non-con sked. Holmes is good but I think Mo will win that one.
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   Posted: 12/29/2014 12:27:51 PM 
As for Mo, seems like the same story as last year. Versatile player who can be electric at times, but also so sloppy at (sometimes critical) times that it hurts the team. He has to be more careful and smarter with the ball.
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   Posted: 12/29/2014 12:43:34 PM 
My biggest concern with Mo is that he still gets into foul trouble too much. That said, I still believe he is going to pretty much dominate the entire MAC at will. Outside of Richaun Holmes (he IS very good) there just aren't many guys who can matchup with Mo.

That is a big reason I think it is silly to give up on this year. We CLEARLY have a special talent in Ndour. We have struggled while trying to put it all together so far... We were forced to throw some young guys into the fire... Me thinks their early experience will pay dividends for us as we continue into MAC play.

Saul's comments about how close we are sums it all up for me. I'm excited.

I've seen crazier things happen.

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   Posted: 12/29/2014 1:06:25 PM 
In terms of the schedule, this was a tough schedule for OUr guys for sure. I think you could argue that Toledo's schedule was pretty tough, along with Buffalo as said.

In the discussion of bigs in the conference, let's not leave out Justin Moss. He and Holmes are pretty darn good players. Beyond those two, I agree with Optimist - the MAC lacks big guys this year. Unfortunately, it has a lot of quality guards that I hope don't expose our guards.


Despite our frustrations, I think the Hawaii trip yielded a few things that were and are positive. First, Saul seems to have developed a rotation. I continue to believe we're best with Stevie and Treg as the first two guys off the bench. They both bring energy, and both can score in bunches. Second, we seem to have started to find some defensive consistency against Depaul and Nebraska. Hopefully that continues.

Tomorrow's game will really tell us a lot about where we're at. A strong effort in terms of defense and energy, and I think we're absolutely trending upward. Another Alcorn State type of game, regardless of result, isn't what we want to see.
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   Posted: 12/29/2014 11:31:31 PM 
The Optimist wrote:
there just aren't many guys who can matchup with Mo.



Correct. There are not many "guys" that can match up with Mo. That's why they have been, and will continue to, "match up" two to three "guys" on him............

The other 4 need to figure out how to take advantage of that.

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   Posted: 12/30/2014 8:27:42 AM 
The Optimist wrote:
My biggest concern with Mo is that he still gets into foul trouble too much. That said, I still believe he is going to pretty much dominate the entire MAC at will. Outside of Richaun Holmes (he IS very good) there just aren't many guys who can matchup with Mo.

That is a big reason I think it is silly to give up on this year. We CLEARLY have a special talent in Ndour. We have struggled while trying to put it all together so far... We were forced to throw some young guys into the fire... Me thinks their early experience will pay dividends for us as we continue into MAC play.

Saul's comments about how close we are sums it all up for me. I'm excited.


I agree about not giving up on this year. I will give up if, after our tough start to the MAC sked if we are behind the 8-ball. We have an improved Northern team with Toledo and Kent right up there first. If we can go 2-1 against those 3 I will feel good. This really feels like our Georgetown team when D.J. was a freshman. RT is a freshman stepping up. We have an experienced guard making plays in Bean and he can get hot like Bassett did. We have an international talent in Mo. Tony is solid inside. Treg is providing energy and Laster is going to D up on many MAC guards. Don't sleep on us people..don't sleep!
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   Posted: 12/30/2014 8:36:24 AM 
Bobcat1998 wrote:
The Optimist wrote:
My biggest concern with Mo is that he still gets into foul trouble too much. That said, I still believe he is going to pretty much dominate the entire MAC at will. Outside of Richaun Holmes (he IS very good) there just aren't many guys who can matchup with Mo.

That is a big reason I think it is silly to give up on this year. We CLEARLY have a special talent in Ndour. We have struggled while trying to put it all together so far... We were forced to throw some young guys into the fire... Me thinks their early experience will pay dividends for us as we continue into MAC play.

Saul's comments about how close we are sums it all up for me. I'm excited.


I agree about not giving up on this year. I will give up if, after our tough start to the MAC sked if we are behind the 8-ball. We have an improved Northern team with Toledo and Kent right up there first. If we can go 2-1 against those 3 I will feel good. This really feels like our Georgetown team when D.J. was a freshman. RT is a freshman stepping up. We have an experienced guard making plays in Bean and he can get hot like Bassett did. We have an international talent in Mo. Tony is solid inside. Treg is providing energy and Laster is going to D up on many MAC guards. Don't sleep on us people..don't sleep!





You guys need to listen to Jimmy V's words more closely. ;)


That said, this team isn't anywhere close to that team from DJ's freshman year. My reasoning is that the talent at guard isn't nearly as good.

Last Edited: 12/30/2014 8:38:20 AM by OU_Country
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   Posted: 12/30/2014 8:57:06 AM 
RSBobcat wrote:

Correct. There are not many "guys" that can match up with Mo. That's why they have been, and will continue to, "match up" two to three "guys" on him............

The other 4 need to figure out how to take advantage of that.


Bingo. I would also add that we need to get Mo (and Tony) the ball when and where they need to get it. And to do that the guy with the ball in his hand can't spend 10 seconds looking for a way to get his shot off. Until we learn to move the ball quicker they both will be pretty easy to defend.
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