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(04-04-2018 10:02 AM)Big Dee Wrote:  

(04-02-2018 05:14 PM)demiveeman Wrote:  

(04-02-2018 04:34 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  

(04-02-2018 04:32 PM)Blazer85 Wrote:  

(04-02-2018 04:23 PM)hooverblazer Wrote:  I'm in favor of recruiting a bunch of athletic wings, but you also can't be one dimensional. Need at least a couple guys that can reliably hit threes to keep the paint open. Also need a serviceable big guy to clean up misses, play physical defense, and catch dunk lobs.

This is where I think the higher skill level that these newcomers possess is key. It’s easier to refine and improve an athletic guard’s 3pt shooting ability than it is to teach a guy to jump or how to drive to the basket. Long arms and speed too are things you just can’t teach. Recruiting perimeter shooters is of limited benefit for most teams, especially when you consider the trade off liabilities. IMO if you bring in a bunch of tall, quick, athletic players who can drive to the basket and jump in passing lanes, you’re going to win a lot of games.

The Anderson way.

The Anderson way sure is working for Arkansas...

Sure saw him and Davis in the big tournament in March.

Firstly, what does Davis have to do with the "Anderson way"? Davis' style is the complete antithesis of it. Secondly, Mike Anderson had significantly greater success in his 4 years at UAB than he has had in 7 years at Arkansas. His style is not as effective in today's game.