Falzon’s status?
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Yes he is suited up and on the bench cheering but never gets in the game which is confusing especially when the starters continue to play all the way till the end of the game, despite a 15 + point lead
Even more confusing is why didn't Benson get some 2nd half minutes? Seems like he played well in the first. 6 points, 5 boards.
First time we've played in 8 days, you want your starters out there so they are not kicking off rust at Michigan State. The only guy who should have received more minutes is probably Kopp, but his inexplicably completely losing his man twice on defense while going for an unnecessary double team rightly earned him a spot on the bench, imo. Looks like Nance was the beneficiary of his minutes, which was fine by me...
We will live and die the rest of the season on the ability of Ryan Taylor to become that reliable third scorer. His shot looked smooth and he looked confident today and I think that's why Collins kept him in there right to the end. We are going to be playing a lot of close games (hopefully) and we need him to deliver because the defenses will be all over Law and Pardon.
Nance is a project. Coming from a BB family I just find it odd how "not ready" he is. Puzzling but as Turk says, he needs "serious work". Bobcat is right.
There is all kinds of basketball ready.....Most likely played in high school above and beyond everyone else....and AAU ball is a lot of one on one, get up and go stuff.. So while athletically and maybe some skill sets may be ready....He may not be SYSTEM ready. and that takes time
Isaiah Brown never learned how to play like he wasn't the best player on the court at all times, with the need and ability to take the team on his back. I'm not saying that's Nance's issue - I don't think it is - but I'd guess he's still learning where he does fit in, and getting *comfortable* with that.
I think once we get over the hump of either Law, Pardon or Taylor making that Key shot against one of the blue bloods then that could set off a chain reaction of potentially a special season. Remember we do not have any bad loses just no signature wins. It’s time to go to East Lansing and beat the Spartans!!
I believe Nance didn't play AAU and he played low level high-school ball. i actually think its refreshing that being a "basketball player" wasn't pushed down his throat.