Gabriel playing wih zero confidence..

[ulismyman]

Anything we get at all from him is bonus....cant shoot defend or rebound...Derek neefs to split with Mulder now

 

[anon1763419335]

he was #2 in rebound today in just 15 minutes...

 

[ulismyman]

I love him but he is dreadful right now

 

[katwest]

He is struggling right now, I hope he comes out of it because we need him now more than ever. If he could just give us 8 points a game and 6 rebounds I would gladly take it. He is to good an athlete to stay in this funk, anytime you hustle good things happen and he does hustle when he's in the game

 

[anon_q409idbs5m40a]

He's awful; can't shoot, can't rebound and is a turnover machine, which are characteristics of a typical freshman. However, if he stays he'll be a decent player in a couple of years.

 

[blubo]

I know he has a lot to improve on, but it seems to me he gets absolutely no breaks from the refs.
I really hope he comes back, like i wished dakari would have returned.

 

[mdlUK.1]

He is still playing hard. He was battling.just needs to get stronger. Needs another year!

 

[KY Long Rifle_rivals381398]

He's having a rough stretch right now, but he can't let it get in his head. Just keep chopping and eventually that tree will fall.

 

[4UK]

Not all 5-stars are created equal. It's something all of us - myself included - would do well to remember.

At this point, I think the best we can hope for is to give us some minutes without hurting us when he's in. If he's patient and commits to getting better in the offseason, he'll be a big help next year.

 

[JerseyCat84_rivals57050]

He gone though lmao

 

[Moss04]

I hope he comes back. He could dominate the college game.

 

[spotter34]

He deserves SKJ treatment.

 

[CatPhight_rivals65113]

WG's hit a wall - hoping he breaks out since we'll need him in a couple weeks.

 

[track42]

He did have 6 rebounds.

 

[Cawood86_rivals]

All of the freshman have had a stretch like this. Just so happens his a little later. Hopefully he breaks out of it in the SECT.

 

[NCukcat62]

He gone though lmao

Yeah about that lol

 

[poppycat]

He did have 6 rebounds.

6 R's in 15 mins.

And 0 turnovers.

How is that so bad?

Of course, DW is better.

I just like 2 SRs on the floor at a time.

 

[Jazzycat]

Had 6 rebounds
Very raw offensively and defensively
Needs more time, which is usual for MOST freshmen
Will be a veteran next year-UK will need this

Be patient, BBN. Not everyone is on the same timetable.

 

[anon_q409idbs5m40a]

Had 6 rebounds
Very raw offensively and defensively
Needs more time, which is usual for MOST freshmen
Will be a veteran next year-UK will need this

Be patient, BBN. Not everyone is on the same timetable.

I agree with this. Sometimes these guys put too much pressure on themselves to prove that they should be 1st round picks. May be what's happening to Gabriel but he's no where near a draft pick this season.

 

[Peopleonherearebitches]

He is in a slump offensively. Never was real strong but struggling as of now. All in all solid numbers. If him and Willis both contribute like they did today I'll take it.
As someone also said all 5* are not created equal. Some forget that their ranking is based upon their high school career and not how they will play as freshman in college. Gabriel hasn't caught up with the speed and size of the college game yet

 

[WildMoon]

Anything we get at all from him is bonus....cant shoot defend or rebound...Derek neefs to split with Mulder now

I agree WG is struggling but....

Mulder? I mean, we are still doing this? He played 10 minutes, 1/5 from three and 1 assist and 2 PF. He got multiple rebounds stolen from him today.

Why should Willis share minutes with Mulder?

Splitting minutes between Willis is WG is fine.

 

[NCukcat62]

I agree WG is struggling but....

Mulder? I mean, we are still doing this? He played 10 minutes, 1/5 from three and 1 assist and 2 PF. He got multiple rebounds stolen from him today.

Why should Willis share minutes with Mulder?

Splitting minutes between Willis is WG is fine.

If mulder comes in and hits a 3 every game I'm happy

 

[richbrookstomato]

WG needs to improve on several things in the off season:

-his strength
-his footwork and defensive positioning
-post moves
-attention to detail and intensity

Another year here and hopefully by next season he'll be a much better player.

 

[bluedog79]

Too thin. Doesnt have the look of a star player. Needs Billy G Poptart diet!

 

[Crawfords Corner]

WG is fine. He needs to live in the weight room, though.

 

[jimisize1]

Is SKJ that bad to where he gets no minutes? He may transfer out.

 

[KyFaninNC]

He really needs to come back. Think he would be much improved next year

 

[Pewee Cat]

He is a lotto pick along with SKJ per caneintally.
He needs a couple years, bulk up & go getum.

 

[poppycat]

I agree WG is struggling but....

Mulder? I mean, we are still doing this? He played 10 minutes, 1/5 from three and 1 assist and 2 PF. He got multiple rebounds stolen from him today.

Why should Willis share minutes with Mulder?

Splitting minutes between Willis is WG is fine.

Willis =6 Gabe=6 12 R's in 40 mins for the PF spot.
13 points and 3 blocks & a steal pretty good at the 4 spot
doncha think?

 

[CalsKittens]

Willis =6 Gabe=5 11 R's in 40 mins for the PF spot.
11 points and 3 blocks pretty good at the 4 spot
doncha think?

This! People have looked at that spot as by comitte all year suddenly Willis plays well and they forget that. Gabe works hard enough to play some minutes, to say Gabe deserves SKJ treatmeny is retarded!

 

[Wall2Boogie]

Weynen is trying to find himself on this team which is good because he will be back next yr and it will be nice to have a veteran for next yrs team. He hustles and brings a lot of intensity to the game. This time next yr he will be completely different. In cal I trust

 

[BlueRunner11]

I agree WG is struggling but....

Mulder? I mean, we are still doing this? He played 10 minutes, 1/5 from three and 1 assist and 2 PF. He got multiple rebounds stolen from him today.

Why should Willis share minutes with Mulder?

Splitting minutes between Willis is WG is fine.

Willis has separated himself from WG at this point. Should get 80 percent of those minutes right now.

It's too late for Mulder to be anything other than what he is now...Spell guys and be a situational zone buster at best if he's hitting.

 

[GomangoCat]

We do heed 8 points a game from him. We have to get a little scoring out of him.