Doesn't get to play much being Oscar's sub but it seems like he's found another gear lately. Shout out to Lance.
Lance Ware......
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Been playing better last few games
If Lance plays like that every night, it's EXACTLY what we need.
He played great tonight.
He is been playing really well.
Ware plays hard. He rebounds well and plays good D.
Cal said he's always working in the gym.
I agree. He played well tonight. Love his hustle.
I like the guy. He's another battler down there. Not flashy, but he's no pushover. Knows his role and he's been playing it well.
He played well tonight and I'm happy for him.
Can't deny he's made a few strides. Extra work has paid off!
Some bonzo was crapping on him in the game thread. Jeez.
Ware gave good minutes backing up Oscar. Well done.
Ware gave good minutes backing up Oscar. Well done.
Lance is making those folks calling for him to transfer earlier, saying he's not UK caliber, etc, look like idiots. And this is coming in his sophomore year; by the time he's a senior he'll have put himself in a position to compete for the starting 5 spot. Barring having Oscar 2 on the roster at the time, he'll have a good shot at winning it.
Bump because the kid deserves it
Lance knows his role. He’s been very effective in the 8-10 mins a game that we need him. I’ll be honest, I once said “I’d rather have Zan Payne on the floor over Ware” but Ware is owning his role now and is an important piece of a very good team.
Lance kind of reminds me of Eloy Vargas. Loves being a Cat, embraces his role, comes in and plays his butt off, always good for a bucket or two and a few boards. He’s not quite as big as Eloy but fills a very similar role backing up Oscar as Eloy did backing up AD in 2012.
Lance is becoming the perfect backup big man.
Heck of an effort tonight!! The 4 and 5 position won this game!!!!
I’m still not over the play where he threw it off dude’s face. He pulled a Josh Harrelson on Lightfoot tonight. A thing of beauty. Ware is emerging as the back up big to Oscar that is going to be crucial in the tournament. I would love for him to have a Marcus Lee type run in the NCAA
Ware is a sophomore with upside. Vargas was basically what he was.
Ware is the kind of guy we need for four years. You need guys like that. I look forward to seeing how much he can progress.
This. Told the wife tonight that he had been playing real well the last couple weeks. He looked real good tonight. You’re right, his productive minutes are exactly what this team needs. That fastball off of Lightfoot’s face was awesome! Shades of Jorts against Ohio State in 2011!
And he's a team first guy who is ALWAYS the one cheering everyone else on.
That's quite a compliment and nice to hear. I know when he came his His HS coach said he was going to be a 4 year player who was a hard worker
Tonight's game was the turning point for Ware. He's found his confidence. He knows that he can play at this level now.
Good post. Agree 100 percent
He boarded well, played solid D and that baseline stuff was nasty!
I liked his potential when I saw him last year. He had some really good footwork around the rim just couldn’t finish the shot. Still a weakness but getting better.
Important piece this year and way more going forward.
Important piece this year and way more going forward.
I have always felt Ware hurries when he gets the ball in his hands, almost like a hot potato he has to get rid of. The last couple of games he seems to have slowed down a bit and it has made him much more effective, it is very encouraging. We will need him come tourney time as the whistles tighten up in NCAA tourney time he WILL get some minutes. His motor is without question.
Turns out we might have a pretty sound core next year. Still early as some of these guys could continue to improve and possibly get drafted but:
Collins
Brooks
Hopkins
Ware
Toppin
Frederick
Wheeler
Collins
Brooks
Hopkins
Ware
Toppin
Frederick
Wheeler