I understand the importance of Austin getting bigger and stronger, Nick developing better footwork to guard the 3 spot better and hoping we can get good production out of our young guards if we don't get a transfer somewhere but Woodson has the potential to be a huge asset that most teams would dream to have. For a big guy that can run the floor like that and appears to be a good passer too is a rare commodity. To be a star though, he has to grow up not only on the court but off the court as well and here's hoping that happens.

I'm not forgetting Iverson development but I believe that Big Dom development is imperative because have good bigs is a key for many teams going far into the tournament and its the area where we are lacking as far as strength goes against good teams

(03-27-2014 01:45 PM)BigTigerMike Wrote:  I understand the importance of Austin getting bigger and stronger, Nick developing better footwork to guard the 3 spot better and hoping we can get good production out of our young guards if we don't get a transfer somewhere but Woodson has the potential to be a huge asset that most teams would dream to have. For a big guy that can run the floor like that and appears to be a good passer too is a rare commodity. To be a star though, he has to grow up not only on the court but off the court as well and here's hoping that happens.

I'm not forgetting Iverson development but I believe that Big Dom development is imperative because have good bigs is a key for many teams going far into the tournament and its the area where we are lacking as far as strength goes against good teams

We will need him when playing USF:


and UCF:

That's kind of scary, to be honest. I remember how many times Tiger fans were hoping that Niles could become the 'beast' that he always should have been. I have to say if you're practicing 2 hours a day and playing basketball in the off-season and you STILL have a weight problem, that's not a very good sign.

If Josh can make Big Dom a marginally good player next year, I will be quite impressed.

(03-27-2014 01:54 PM)ddramone Wrote:  That's kind of scary, to be honest. I remember how many times Tiger fans were hoping that Niles could become the 'beast' that he always should have been. I have to say if you're practicing 2 hours a day and playing basketball in the off-season and you STILL have a weight problem, that's not a very good sign.

If Josh can make Big Dom a marginally good player next year, I will be quite impressed.

The upside for Dom is a way lot more than what Niles could ever have been. Like I said its about maturity, and what didn't work for Niles doesn't mean its going to be same for Big Dom, its up the man not fate

(03-27-2014 01:45 PM)BigTigerMike Wrote:  I understand the importance of Austin getting bigger and stronger, Nick developing better footwork to guard the 3 spot better and hoping we can get good production out of our young guards if we don't get a transfer somewhere but Woodson has the potential to be a huge asset that most teams would dream to have. For a big guy that can run the floor like that and appears to be a good passer too is a rare commodity. To be a star though, he has to grow up not only on the court but off the court as well and here's hoping that happens.

I'm not forgetting Iverson development but I believe that Big Dom development is imperative because have good bigs is a key for many teams going far into the tournament and its the area where we are lacking as far as strength goes against good teams

YES! Big Dom is a huge piece to next season. We got a taste of what he is capable of this season in spurts. He really needs to work hard this off season. He has quick hops for his size, he can shoot, he can pass. He has a lot of upside and potential.

I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do next season with another off season of work.

If next season hinges on Woodson, then we could be in pretty big trouble.

The kid is no question extremely talented, but first of all there's no guarantee he gets into the kind of shape he'll need to get into to be a major contributor, and secondly there's no guarantee he's going to meet whatever other requirements Josh has for him.

You can't build your team around him even being a factor.

(03-27-2014 02:26 PM)Briskbas Wrote:  If next season hinges on Woodson, then we could be in pretty big trouble.

The kid is talented, but first of all there's no guarantee he gets into the kind of shape he'll need to get into to be a major contributor, and secondly there's no guarantee he's going to meet whatever other requirements Josh has for him.

You can't build your team around him even being a factor.

I think replacing the 4 senior guards will be keyer.

The keys will hinge on the tigers overall commitment to the weight room, defensive effort and rebounding.

Just to be safe, I choose not to pin my hopes on Dom. JMO.

I hope the kid makes up his mind to reach his potential, we need him.

If we really believe Dom is the key for next year, we need to change the locks, post haste.

I guess some lack reading comprehension.....oh well.

The key for next year is how quickly the backcourt can develop. I will say if Woodson can get in shape and mature, we could have one of the best frontcourts in the conference.

He can help, but if he was halfway decent he would have played a lot this year. 6-10 300 lbs and talented plays. Period.

He will have to work his butt off and improve his mental approach to being a ball player to get 10 minutes a game.

(03-27-2014 02:26 PM)Briskbas Wrote:  If next season hinges on Woodson, then we could be in pretty big trouble.

The kid is no question extremely talented, but first of all there's no guarantee he gets into the kind of shape he'll need to get into to be a major contributor, and secondly there's no guarantee he's going to meet whatever other requirements Josh has for him.

You can't build your team around him even being a factor.

^^^^ yep.

I think the most important thing for next year our guard play. We've got a tandem of 3 guys who haven't played a minute of D1 ball...can they learn fast? will they make good decisions with the ball? can they shoot? can they minimize turnovers?

Those are the $1million questions imo.

If we are going to play the same style of defense as we did last year we will need a shot blocker...

Woodson is not that and I don't think we have one coming in.

(03-27-2014 02:26 PM)Briskbas Wrote:  If next season hinges on Woodson, then we could be in pretty big trouble.

The kid is no question extremely talented, but first of all there's no guarantee he gets into the kind of shape he'll need to get into to be a major contributor, and secondly there's no guarantee he's going to meet whatever other requirements Josh has for him.

You can't build your team around him even being a factor.

THIS

I agree, the development of Dominic Woodson would go a long way to the success of the team next year. But, given the way he showed up (out of condition) and acted during the season, you can't help but seeing Niles potential.

(03-27-2014 02:53 PM)Tiger46 Wrote:  He can help, but if he was halfway decent he would have played a lot this year. 6-10 300 lbs and talented plays. Period.

He will have to work his butt off and improve his mental approach to being a ball player to get 10 minutes a game.

He's halfway decent. You don't finish a coast to coast fast break like he did with his kind of size if you aren't halfway decent.

He is out of shape and in the dog house, though.