Worst FT shooting in college basketball history by Neb (I believe announcers mentioned this), but a win is a win and we still showed some good things. Neb also kept hitting key 3's to stay in the game and we bounced back in OT.
1. Spence. Did what he does, warrior as always, some nice athletic plays and a couple beautiful passes. Also a few times he tried to do too much but arguably our MVP based on his leadership.
2. Buie. His floater is almost like a layup for him, its crazy. If he can get his 3 pt shot to start falling he'd be dangerous. Plays with swagger even as a frosh and even when things aren't falling--never puts his head down. Off-season to get stronger and work on some explosion will be great. This is his team next year.
3. Kopp. Obviously a great 3 pt shooter. If he gets consistent with his fake, 1 dribble drive to the mid-range baseline shot he will be very tough to guard as defenses won't be able to close out as hard.
4. Nance. Playing aggressive. Not super quick but he is a huge mismatch if he gets his game together.
5. Young. Along with Buie's floaters and Kopp's face-up 3's, Young's one on one moves are the only reliable offense I see. When he gets better at kicking out when he's doubled and we hit those open 3s, it'll be a thing of beauty.
6. Jones. Good athlete, nice defense, can put the ball in the basket at times. A lot of upside but still raw.
This team really has kept battling despite a difficult season. The pieces are there, but a lot has to come together. Buie, Nance, Kopp having breakthrough off-seasons would help. Berry being the real deal and of course staying healthy.
1. Spence. Did what he does, warrior as always, some nice athletic plays and a couple beautiful passes. Also a few times he tried to do too much but arguably our MVP based on his leadership.
2. Buie. His floater is almost like a layup for him, its crazy. If he can get his 3 pt shot to start falling he'd be dangerous. Plays with swagger even as a frosh and even when things aren't falling--never puts his head down. Off-season to get stronger and work on some explosion will be great. This is his team next year.
3. Kopp. Obviously a great 3 pt shooter. If he gets consistent with his fake, 1 dribble drive to the mid-range baseline shot he will be very tough to guard as defenses won't be able to close out as hard.
4. Nance. Playing aggressive. Not super quick but he is a huge mismatch if he gets his game together.
5. Young. Along with Buie's floaters and Kopp's face-up 3's, Young's one on one moves are the only reliable offense I see. When he gets better at kicking out when he's doubled and we hit those open 3s, it'll be a thing of beauty.
6. Jones. Good athlete, nice defense, can put the ball in the basket at times. A lot of upside but still raw.
This team really has kept battling despite a difficult season. The pieces are there, but a lot has to come together. Buie, Nance, Kopp having breakthrough off-seasons would help. Berry being the real deal and of course staying healthy.
