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I have top 4 in the SEC and top 35 nationally expectations.
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I think we should be top 30-ish. And yeah, until someone else in the SEC actually proves their worth half a crap, why not top 3?
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I have top 4 in the SEC and top 35 nationally expectations.
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I think we should be top 30-ish. And yeah, until someone else in the SEC actually proves their worth half a crap, why not top 3?
quote:Report for up-downs at 6am.
ugh, messed up a their/they're. Do I have to kill myself now?
quote:I think it's also fair to say Kennedy will need to become better with substitution patterns to manage such a relatively thin bench.
Minutes if everybody is as good as advertised:
PG: Caldwell - 25, Gilder - 15
SG: Gilder - 15, Eubanks - 15
SF: Hogg - 30, Eubanks - 10
PF: Trocha - 25, Williams - 15
C: Davis - 25, Miller - 15
Looking at those numbers, we are in desperate need of either a guard or a small forward as an insurance policy of Eubanks and Caldwell aren't as game ready as we hope. The other, less likely out would be if Williams can play some small forward and we can increase his minutes at the expense of either Caldwell or Eubanks.
quote:This. Because if we can't finish in the top three there will be no NCAA tournament next year unless we get lucky with a few of our non-conference opponents significantly exceeding expectations.quote:I think we should be top 30-ish. And yeah, until someone else in the SEC actually proves they're worth half a crap, why not top 3?
Agree. So does that mean we should have top-3 in SEC and top-25 nationally expectations?
quote:I didn't have that much of a problem with his substitution patterns this season. The bigger struggle is going to be identifying the players who can be depended on in critical situations. Gilder is the only player so far that has proven to be consistently dependable in clutch situationsquote:I think it's also fair to say Kennedy will need to become better with substitution patterns to manage such a relatively thin bench.
Minutes if everybody is as good as advertised:
PG: Caldwell - 25, Gilder - 15
SG: Gilder - 15, Eubanks - 15
SF: Hogg - 30, Eubanks - 10
PF: Trocha - 25, Williams - 15
C: Davis - 25, Miller - 15
Looking at those numbers, we are in desperate need of either a guard or a small forward as an insurance policy of Eubanks and Caldwell aren't as game ready as we hope. The other, less likely out would be if Williams can play some small forward and we can increase his minutes at the expense of either Caldwell or Eubanks.
quote:Davis also. Although I guess that's not really a substitution question since if it's the last few minutes of the game and he's not in the game he better be fouled out or dead.
I didn't have that much of a problem with his substitution patterns this season. The bigger struggle is going to be identifying the players who can be depended on in critical situations. Gilder is the only player so far that has proven to be consistently dependable in clutch situations
quote:Is that good? I think I'd rather have flexible players given a choice.
Something I really like about the starting five is everybody fits their position well. From Caldwell to Davis, everyone is a "true" version of their position. That's in contrast to most of the previous lineups we've had in the recent past
quote:Yes that's good. Our players are pretty flexible outside of Caldwell and Davis.quote:Is that good? I think I'd rather have flexible players given a choice.
Something I really like about the starting five is everybody fits their position well. From Caldwell to Davis, everyone is a "true" version of their position. That's in contrast to most of the previous lineups we've had in the recent past
quote:Hogg needs to make huge strides to warrant playing that much (other than we have no one else to play). He was a defensive liability, was turnover prone, a streaky shooter, and generally just looked slow and sluggish. His rebounding improved as the season went along, but not enough to go up against a true PF if he is asked to defend one.
I think Gilder plays 30 min a game easily, and I assume Davis and Hogg will be around that number as well.
quote:Not against quality opponents.
I just think the "true" thing is overrated. For that matter positions are kind of overrated in college basketball.
quote:Not until I have to.
Regardless of what grad transfer we get, he is going to be a rotational guy and jj is going to be running the show from day one with 25 minutes a game. Just embrace it.
quote:Any transfer who can't beat out Miller for playing time shouldn't be considered anyway unless he is willing to accept that role I described as off-the-bench rotational big-man.
Posters wishing for a grad transfer post player...that seems like a pipe dream. Grad transfers typically only go where they think they will probably start and get lots of minutes.
No grad transfer post player is going to look at our roster w/ Davis, Trocha, Williams, Miller and want to come to college Station.
quote:That's more a size/athleticism issue than a position issue though. We obviously need quicker guards, you need a diversity of players to play your best in a diversity of situations.
Not against quality opponents.
Caruso is considered to be a good ball handler, but when up against not just elite PG's like Ulis, but "true" PGs with a quick-twitch makeup in the lackluster conference that is the SEC it was obvious that he was over-matched. Can we work around it? Yes, but it is much less than an ideal situation and doesn't bode well for success in March.
quote:Look, you are almost certainly not going to get a grad transfer post player of much value who will be interested. Our front court roster looks much more 'crowded' than many other places. Grad transfer's top priority is typically playing time, playing time, playing time.quote:Any transfer who can't beat out Miller for playing time shouldn't be considered anyway unless he is willing to accept that role I described as off-the-bench rotational big-man.
Posters wishing for a grad transfer post player...that seems like a pipe dream. Grad transfers typically only go where they think they will probably start and get lots of minutes.
No grad transfer post player is going to look at our roster w/ Davis, Trocha, Williams, Miller and want to come to college Station.
And any transfer who knows he isn't much more of an asset than Miller is just looking to get on a team that will do well in the conference and make the tournament. We have roster spots available and fit that bill.
The only *proven* legitimate post player is Davis. Trocha got better towards the end of the season, but was still coming off the bench, played for match-up purposes, and still needs to develop his post-game. We pretty much know Miller's ceiling and role, and have no idea if we'll be able to utilize Williams in year 1.
quote:According to ESPN, there are 28 graduate transfers 6'-7" or taller still looking for a new home.
Posters wishing for a grad transfer post player...that seems like a pipe dream. Grad transfers typically only go where they think they will probably start and get lots of minutes.
No grad transfer post player is going to look at our roster w/ Davis, Trocha, Williams, Miller and want to come to college Station.
A grad transfer PG will see an opportunity at A&M. Grad transfer bigs are going to go places where there is no Tyler Davis, Trocha etc.
quote:I am not disagreeing with that assessment, I am merely pointing out what the roster lacks most in order of relatively realistic need.quote:Look, you are almost certainly not going to get a grad transfer post player of much value who will be interested. Our front court roster looks much more 'crowded' than many other places. Grad transfer's top priority is typically playing time, playing time, playing time.quote:Any transfer who can't beat out Miller for playing time shouldn't be considered anyway unless he is willing to accept that role I described as off-the-bench rotational big-man.
Posters wishing for a grad transfer post player...that seems like a pipe dream. Grad transfers typically only go where they think they will probably start and get lots of minutes.
No grad transfer post player is going to look at our roster w/ Davis, Trocha, Williams, Miller and want to come to college Station.
And any transfer who knows he isn't much more of an asset than Miller is just looking to get on a team that will do well in the conference and make the tournament. We have roster spots available and fit that bill.
The only *proven* legitimate post player is Davis. Trocha got better towards the end of the season, but was still coming off the bench, played for match-up purposes, and still needs to develop his post-game. We pretty much know Miller's ceiling and role, and have no idea if we'll be able to utilize Williams in year 1.
The lead guard situation with just a freshman Caldwell coming in is a much easier sell, and that is why you have been seeing some activity on the grad transfer front in that regard (e.g., Neal visiting, making it on that kid from Michigan's list, etc.)
What you can probably expect is what Logan has been saying: the spanish kid Eric Vila who who seems to be a 6'9" face up perimeter guy and maybe a normal transfer post player who will sit out next season. And they no doubt are hunting hard for a grad transfer lead guard.
quote:At best he's a three point specialist who is a defensive liability. At worst he doesn't play at all
Unless the film I saw was a bad data point Vila will be of no help next yr
quote:The clock is ticking. I don't want to see Gilder and Caldwell as our only PG options next year.
You can pick up a player of that quality any time.
quote:I have those hopes, but I can't have those expectations until the roster is filled out. Sophomore slumps are common, and although I have no concern about that for Davis and Gilder, I just have a hard time expecting 25 productive minutes from Hogg yet. He's apt to be hot or cold and a defensive question mark. Trocha can be a solid player, but I don't think anyone is ready to pick him all SEC. That leaves a LOT of basketball open for a bunch of newcomers, especially PG.
I have top 4 in the SEC and top 35 nationally expectations.
quote:quote:At best he's a three point specialist who is a defensive liability. At worst he doesn't play at all
Unless the film I saw was a bad data point Vila will be of no help next yr
quote:Agreed. I think both Allen and Fitzgerald had the potential to provide decent minutes off the bench this upcoming season as a junior and senior.quote:He's not going to be as good as a junior Peyton Allen would've been.quote:At best he's a three point specialist who is a defensive liability. At worst he doesn't play at all
Unless the film I saw was a bad data point Vila will be of no help next yr
quote:Edit: that emoticon was not intended - typing on the phone
I just think the "true" thing is overrated. For that matter positions are kind of overrated in college basketball.