(11-17-2018 08:03 PM)huskie87fan Wrote:  

(11-17-2018 05:07 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(11-17-2018 05:03 PM)HuskieJoe Wrote:  On the upside, Geno had a solid game for his first game back ... 5 assists, 17 pts, 3-7 from 3. Perhaps most important was those 5 assists, something we hopefully will see a lot more of this year.

The ugly, Huskies 0-9 from three outside of Geno and got outrebounded by IIT. Also ugly, Jaylen Key picked up 4 fouls in 6 minutes, he seems to be having a hard time adjusting back to the flow of the game.

I really wish Justin Lee would have played this year. Huskies need a player like that in the lineup. There is not going to be enough offense with this group. Little scary to see a 1:1 assist to turnover ratio against a lower division team, you would think that would be a 2:1 ratio.

MD,
If Justin Lee was one of the better players HE WOULD BE PLAYING. I know you have not been to a game yet but think you know more than Monty but just watching warm ups one would want Levi, Jalen, Noah, Lacey, Anastasios and fellow frosh Austin Richie on the floor before Justin. He does not shoot it as well and probably is clueless on defense at the moment. Five decent upperclassman ahead of him. This is D1 basketball not high school. A lot of people have good stats in HS. Stop believing NIU coaches are bringing down the teams by not playing the best players. The simple truth is that the people playing are better. The Huskies will be fine. Huskies were playing down to the competition today. I am not predicting championships but the Huskies have enough talent and upperclassman to make them enjoyable to watch this year. I hope their interior defense improves.

At some point coaching staff needs to answer for recruiting shortcomings/transfers like Nader, Porter, Wilson, Bowie, etc etc etc. Why cant players develop at NIU? Other programs are able to have freshman come in and contribute. I was just optimistic Lee could come in and contribute because as it stands now, NIU doesnt have enough offense to be a factor in the MAC this year.