A few thoughts for the rest of the year
i saw a blurb during the game that showed us currently as one of the last 4 in.. i expect to win the conference regular season and be a 6-7 seed - best case win the conf and the tourney and be a 4.
We need Nolley to shoot better. for what ever reason, whether he's hurt, doesn't function well off the bench, whatever.. He needs to be on the floor, his experience is important, however, when he is on the floor he likes to put it up, so far this year the results are not good.
I like Lomax, glad he came here, but we seem to function better when he is NOT on the floor, at lease offensively.
The offense appears to be rounding into shape.. we are scoring a lot, against some good competition, and from the look of it we do a lot of things well... turnovers are still an issue, but seem to be trending in the right direction.
Bates still looks like the real deal, superbly talented. He will get stronger, get used to playing against older, bigger players, and continue to improve his decision making. IF we can keep him another year he could be special.
Duren is special, not a huge offensive threat, but the best post play in 20 years. (Wiseman didn't really play).
We NEED Williams on the court, he's the best all around player we have.. not a pro, but the best in the college game. With him playing well we are tough to handle.
Timberlake is going to have to develop a spot up 3 to be more than a Jayden clone. and i like jayden.. we need guys who are steady and don't need the spotlight.
Dandridge... he's big.. and.. well... he's big...
Q reminds me of Brooks from the Grizz.. we love him, every opposing team HATES him.. obnoxious.. maybe a little dirty.. glad he's on our side.
Tyler thrives when he is not the first option in the offense.. i've always liked him, still do. other teams are certainly going to exploit his size and post him up, we saw it 3-4 times yesterday, but the good outweighs the bad.
If Minott stays he will be special as well.. he has a very good feel for the game, likes to mix it up, and has outstanding size/speed. His rebounding and passing are impressive. Currently there's a hitch in his shot that needs to be corrected and he's overmatched defensively a bit (fouls a lot).. but the potential is awesome.
Chandler? don't really need him... redshirt to play with his brother next year, or both transferring?
We can be dangerous... i expect to make the tournament... and win a game or two when we get there.
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