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WeWant9_rivals

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Pope threw a lot of different stuff out during the exhibitions, but once we get going in the real games who do you see him leaning on when the game is on the line?

Seems like Butler, Oweh, Robinson, Williams, and Carr will be given that role to start the season. Do you think that will stick, would you switch anyone into it?
 
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mcwildcats04

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WeWant9 said:
Pope threw a lot of different stuff out during the exhibitions, but once we get going in the real games who do you see him leaning on when the game is on the line?

Seems like Butler, Oweh, Robinson, Williams, and Carr will be given that role to start the season. Do you think that will stick, would you switch anyone into it?
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Those are the main 5 I trust the most and should get the majority of minutes at their respective positions. You give Brea more minutes if he's hot and we're in need of more offense.
 
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know1

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WeWant9 said:
Pope threw a lot of different stuff out during the exhibitions, but once we get going in the real games who do you see him leaning on when the game is on the line?

Seems like Butler, Oweh, Robinson, Williams, and Carr will be given that role to start the season. Do you think that will stick, would you switch anyone into it?
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Whoever is playing the best during that game or during that portion of the game.

And it will depend on what we need for that situation. If we are ahead by a few, he may go with the better defensive lineup. If we are behind and time is starting to run out, then the better three pointers will be on the floor.

Also, he may try to match up to who is on the floor for the other team. And then there are foul considerations - ours and theirs.

So short answer is it will vary a lot, but most likely it will be the starting lineup.
 
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Less a fan of the hot hand. Some players are good at scoring in the middle of the game when defense may not be as intense. But fewer can score when defense are tight and going hard for every rebound. As the season progresses, I could see Chandler improving and making his own shot and wanting him in crunch time.
 
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Coach is going to play whoever he feels most comfortable with the game on the line. Robinson is the only one that I can confidently say will be on the floor if possible. Who is giving off energy and good vibes and hopefully our best free throw shooters.
 
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If I remember all the projected starting fives from weeks ago, Oweh was the one most frequently left out of fan projected starting fives. But then in the two preseason games he scored points and played with a maturity that demands minutes. Right now I think everybody is good with our starting five.
 
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Panthur

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I definitely love that lineup and think it's the best all-around grit and firepower.

All the same I am so thankful we have Almonor. I see him as the ultimate hand grenade to throw in the middle of the enemy's charge. He's got sort of a big and goofy air about him. (And there is enough of that bigness that he could throw his weight around if he really wanted to.) But when a guy that big and semi goofy comes in and just starts ripping off threes, I don't see how anyone is going to be able to resist going a little cross-eyed. I'm definitely excited to test that out against elite opposition and see how it holds up.
 
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Greatestalltime

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TucsonCat said:
Less a fan of the hot hand. Some players are good at scoring in the middle of the game when defense may not be as intense. But fewer can score when defense are tight and going hard for every rebound. As the season progresses, I could see Chandler improving and making his own shot and wanting him in crunch time.
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Great point. Clutch scoring ability is such and underrated ability. I’ve never heard it put that way and you’re right. There’s much more intense D in crunch time and that’s a big part of why not all are good at it.
 
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Greatestalltime said:
Great point. Clutch scoring ability is such and underrated ability. I’ve never heard it put that way and you’re right. There’s much more intense D in crunch time and that’s a big part of why not all are good at it.
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I agree Almonor has good size and appears to be able to hit the 3. Chandler needs minutes too. Good thing is with Krissa, Brea, Chandler, Almonor we go 9 deep and don't lose that much on substitutions. Add in Noah and Travis by March and we can keep guys somewhat rested.
 
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bucsrule8872

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I think Pope goes with the starting five in crunch time.

If we need a 3, you might see Brea or Kriisa in there for Oweh.

I feel pretty good about having Garrison in place of Williams, if there is foul trouble.

But in general, the starters are also the finishers.
 
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rivercatinfl said:
I agree Almonor has good size and appears to be able to hit the 3. Chandler needs minutes too. Good thing is with Krissa, Brea, Chandler, Almonor we go 9 deep and don't lose that much on substitutions. Add in Noah and Travis by March and we can keep guys somewhat rested.
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Don't forget Garrison who I feel more confident with after the last exhibition game.
 
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cathouse_rivals216755

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Brandon Garrison has more potential to grow into a servicable rim protector and good rebounder with the ability to score in the paint.

If he continues to improve, he will see a lot of time on the floor during crunch time. JMO.
 
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Don’t get me wrong I love Butler and Oweh but a lineup of Kriisa Brea Robinson Carr and Williams could be Dynamic. It would lose some D but that’s impossible to guard. You could go smaller with Carr at the 5 and Almonor at the 4. I really like the options he has.
 
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Butler, Oweh, Chandler, Robinson and Carr. If you want guard defense and pressure and scoring. You have 5 guys that can all cut to the basket and hit the 3.
 
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I think the most important thing is to c who has the best chance of being an nba lottery pick and concentrating our minutes on him . Just kidding guys .
 
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bucsrule8872 said:
I think Pope goes with the starting five in crunch time.

If we need a 3, you might see Brea or Kriisa in there for Oweh.

I feel pretty good about having Garrison in place of Williams, if there is foul trouble.

But in general, the starters are also the finishers.
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Exceopt if we are ahead and the other team is likely to foul; then Butler and Williams would go out for Kriisa and Brea.
 
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JonathanW_rivals

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I think it really depends on who is playing best "THAT GAME".
To a lessor degree matchups.
But if everyone was giving their "average game", then I would think it may be the starting 5.
 
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Pope proved last game he is going to go with the hot hand and who is playing best. Butler was not on his best game against Bucknell. Kerr played more minutes. Brea played a bunch of minutes. I think we could see a line up of Butler, Kerr, Brea, Robinson and Carr if we need buckets or we could see a line up of our normal starters if we are trying to shut someone down as we have a lead at the end of a close game. Also you might see Perry in late if we are up 2 or 3 with the ball with little time left for free throws. I think all is on the table for Pope.
 
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Bleedin Blue in Ohio

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I see this question a few ways.

Late game and needing points I think the lineup will look like this

1 - Kerr Kriisa
2- Koby Brea
3- Jaxson Robinson
4 - Ansley Almonor
5 - Amari Williams

Late game and holding a lead and playing defense, I think the lineup will look like this.

1 - Lamont Butler
2- Otega Oweh
3 - Jaxson Robinson
4 - Brandon Garrison
5 - Amari Williams

Late game and other team need to steal or foul. I think the lineup will look like this.

1 - Lamar Butler
2 - Kerr Kriisa
3 - Otega Oweh
4 - Koby Brea
5 - Andrew Carr
 
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Kriisa is my favorite player, but he could also lose you some games with his style of play.
 
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Bleedin Blue in Ohio said:
I see this question a few ways.

Late game and needing points I think the lineup will look like this

1 - Kerr Kriisa
2- Koby Brea
3- Jaxson Robinson
4 - Ansley Almonor
5 - Amari Williams

Late game and holding a lead and playing defense, I think the lineup will look like this.

1 - Lamont Butler
2- Otega Oweh
3 - Jaxson Robinson
4 - Brandon Garrison
5 - Amari Williams

Late game and other team need to steal or foul. I think the lineup will look like this.

1 - Lamar Butler
2 - Kerr Kriisa
3 - Otega Oweh
4 - Koby Brea
5 - Andrew Carr
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If the other team is going to foul we def want somebody in for Butler and if we really need a basket I'd think Carr would be a center instead of Williams, although Williams is great of kickouts from the post.
 
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trueblujr

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WeWant9 said:
Pope threw a lot of different stuff out during the exhibitions, but once we get going in the real games who do you see him leaning on when the game is on the line?

Seems like Butler, Oweh, Robinson, Williams, and Carr will be given that role to start the season. Do you think that will stick, would you switch anyone into it?
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Right now I think Brea needs to be in a crunch time lineup for his shooting alone. especially if we are down a few and trying to make a comeback or if we are looking to extend a lead.
 
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Bleedin Blue in Ohio said:
I see this question a few ways.

Late game and needing points I think the lineup will look like this

1 - Kerr Kriisa
2- Koby Brea
3- Jaxson Robinson
4 - Ansley Almonor
5 - Amari Williams

Late game and holding a lead and playing defense, I think the lineup will look like this.

1 - Lamont Butler
2- Otega Oweh
3 - Jaxson Robinson
4 - Brandon Garrison
5 - Amari Williams

Late game and other team need to steal or foul. I think the lineup will look like this.

1 - Lamar Butler
2 - Kerr Kriisa
3 - Otega Oweh
4 - Koby Brea
5 - Andrew Carr
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Robinson shot 90% from the line last year.
 
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The goal is for everyone to be ready for the moment. But absolutely, Pope will go with who is playing the best during the game. I also think defense will be emphasized as a contributing factor vs hothand. Situational
 
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Runnin'Ramel

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WeWant9 said:
Pope threw a lot of different stuff out during the exhibitions, but once we get going in the real games who do you see him leaning on when the game is on the line?

Seems like Butler, Oweh, Robinson, Williams, and Carr will be given that role to start the season. Do you think that will stick, would you switch anyone into it?
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Brea needs to be out there during crunch time for shooting. Period.
 
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