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Post by Sienafan on Feb 16, 2014 22:07:43 GMT -5
Brett is quietly becoming a stud without anyone noticing. Yes, he's made some underclassman mistakes and he's a bit slow. I think they ought to move him to the 5 and sit Silas next season to mitigate that. His last five games he is averaged in scoring 20, 11, 17, 11, and 16. Dude is gonna be all-MAAC by the end of next season. He's only failed to score in double digits in 9 games this season. And his rebounding totals are good too. With him and Poole leading the way as upperclassmen, the freshman making the sophomore jump, and Cole entering the mix, this team is going to be good next season. Those on the edge of the cliff, need to step off it. This is the rebuilding season. Next season the Saints are back.
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Post by MTS on Feb 16, 2014 22:20:38 GMT -5
I agree Brett is a good offensive player but it's on the defensive side of the ball I worry about. I think moving him to center might help in that regard. Him and Imoh could be a good compliment to each other platooning at center - Brett for offense and Imoh for defense. But I don't think they'll both start next year. Wolfe, JO or Brandwijk if he commits will also be in the mix.
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Post by bigsaintg on Feb 16, 2014 22:24:31 GMT -5
Long will not be starting at the 3 next year. He should start at the 4 with Brett at the 5.
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Post by gorvy on Feb 16, 2014 22:39:02 GMT -5
Why not try Wright, Poole, White, Long and Bisping for the rest of this year. What would we have to lose besides more basketball games.
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Post by siena12077 on Feb 16, 2014 22:43:16 GMT -5
He plays the middle of the 2-3 fine. I would like to try a lineup of wright, oliver, poole, White and Bisping in a 2-3 zone...just to see what they can do offensively. Poole and White rebound well for their size and Bisping would still be underneath in the 2-3, wright and oliver are uick or long enough up top. On Offense their would be Poole and Oliver as shooters, white slashing and bisping inside or out. Wright can do his thing. One thing about White, everyone says Lavon could be like alex franklin but if you watch their styles, White plays alot like an undersized smaller version of Franklin. Ok...fire away.
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Post by Sienafan on Feb 16, 2014 22:46:27 GMT -5
Long will not be starting at the 3 next year. He should start at the 4 with Brett at the 5. I honestly don't know what's going to happen next year. If they get Brandwijk and/or Taplin, coupled with Cole's arrival, there are going to be some changes in the starting/playing rotation. No matter where Long fits in the plan, you can be sure he's gonna get his. Patsos loves him. |
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Post by gorvy on Feb 16, 2014 22:59:32 GMT -5
He plays the middle of the 2-3 fine. I would like to try a lineup of wright, oliver, poole, White and Bisping in a 2-3 zone...just to see what they can do offensively. Poole and White rebound well for their size and Bisping would still be underneath in the 2-3, wright and oliver are uick or long enough up top. On Offense their would be Poole and Oliver as shooters, white slashing and bisping inside or out. Wright can do his thing. One thing about White, everyone says Lavon could be like alex franklin but if you watch their styles, White plays alot like an undersized smaller version of Franklin. Ok...fire away. You are not going to get an argument from me regarding WHite. I have no idea why he is only getting 5 minutes a game. Long however needs to be on the court. I bet the +- on him is off the charts -- before he DQs that is. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2014 4:32:00 GMT -5
Brett has really upped his game, Lavon too. If both could limit their fouls the team would be way better. If Baron can go a whole game with 0 fouls these guys can limit theirs to 4. Both staying in the game is key to wins.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2014 6:01:52 GMT -5
Brett has really upped his game, Lavon too. If both could limit their fouls the team would be way better. If Baron can go a whole game with 0 fouls these guys can limit theirs to 4. Both staying in the game is key to wins. Agree with one minor correction. The goal should be to limit fouls at 3 - Brett has been hobbled with 4 by having to "fight the bull" with no cape or sword, Ole'! We've seen what Lavon can do playing 66% (26.5 min avg) of the time this year - we need him averaging 33-35 minutes and available for a curtain call at the end of games! Both of these guys are way too good to be sitting and having to listen to Jimmy's in-game "commentary"! Most of the discussions about new recruits focus on their offensive stats - we need quicker feet and longer arms on the other end of the floor as well. |
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Post by Tony on Feb 17, 2014 6:04:28 GMT -5
Most of the discussions about new recruits focus on their offensive stats - we need quicker feet and longer arms on the other end of the floor as well. I think you'll see that in players Jimmy has "targeted" |
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Post by SaintsFan on Feb 17, 2014 8:07:43 GMT -5
Most of the discussions about new recruits focus on their offensive stats - we need quicker feet and longer arms on the other end of the floor as well. I think you'll see that in players Jimmy has "targeted" Athleticism athleticism athleticism. Length length length. Some was brought in with the freshman but the returning group really lacked athleticism length and speed. Not to mention, a number of truly one dimensional players. Good at O or good at D and horrible at the other |
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Post by Quackman on Feb 17, 2014 14:02:52 GMT -5
He plays the middle of the 2-3 fine. I would like to try a lineup of wright, oliver, poole, White and Bisping in a 2-3 zone...just to see what they can do offensively. Poole and White rebound well for their size and Bisping would still be underneath in the 2-3, wright and oliver are uick or long enough up top. On Offense their would be Poole and Oliver as shooters, white slashing and bisping inside or out. Wright can do his thing. One thing about White, everyone says Lavon could be like alex franklin but if you watch their styles, White plays alot like an undersized smaller version of Franklin. Ok...fire away. White shows potential but makes some bad decisions with the ball. He is talented but undisciplined and is pushing too much. He has all the tools to grow into the next great 3 for Siena (Robinson, Faison, Archbold, Ubiles) but I think this year is a learning year for him. He missed the summer workouts and didn't get to go to Canada with the team ... it shows. I expect that with a summer in the program, working on individual skills as well as strength/conditioning that he will come back next year and be a major piece of the puzzle. |
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Post by MTS on Feb 17, 2014 16:10:23 GMT -5
I agree on Maurice White he has a lot of potential if he can just grow into his role. Though I agree with Jamalblack that Jimmy does tend to give him the quick hook.
Of course a guy like Marquis Wright is going to have a longer leash playing PG with nobody on the roster capable of replacing him for long stretches. I was surprised he only played 6 minutes out of a possibly 55 yesterday. Also had only 6 minutes against Marist. In the win over Fairfield he played 17 minutes and had that crazy athletic catch in traffic off Wright's pass for a big bucket.
All of the freshmen he might have the biggest "sophomore jump". I think he'll be our 6th man next year.
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Post by hankla on Feb 17, 2014 16:19:11 GMT -5
With all the recruitment talk on this board and lack of available scholarships how can anyone predict next year's roster or lineup. "One and Done" may come to Siena just not like at Kentucky.
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Post by billmurray on Feb 17, 2014 16:55:19 GMT -5
I love Brett's game and effort and while he is putting up solid numbers I guess I define "stud" differently. To me a stud is a "best guy on the floor" in any game, capable of athletically dominating/taking over the game type of performer. Brett is a solid piece to the puzzle and a workhorse type player but not the guy who you put the ball in his hands when you need to score or ask to make "that stop". That guy to me is the definition of a stud. No disrespect, but at this time, on this roster, I don't see any one who fits that billing yet.
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