Mine:
Aberdeen
Chandler
Oweh
Jelavic
Moreno
Lowe
Jasper
Kam
Mo
Aberdeen
Chandler
Oweh
Jelavic
Moreno
Lowe
Jasper
Kam
Mo
Rotation moving forward
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I think Noah helps this team in the rotation.
Need to see, but I like Kam's length and athleticism more
Man people seem to love the guy that had 5 points but didn’t show up in the previous 4 games. I get he finally looked good but some of you are embarrassing with your knee jerk reactions. Kinda like Cal when a guy would miss a good look at 3 and then sit the bench.
Gonna need more data.
Based on last nights game, one could easily argue that Johnson and Oweh shouldn't be in the rotation, but we all know that probably is not optimal.
This roster size is a curse and a blessing. We get a little buffer to deal with injuries but it is then difficult to optimize how we play given the shear volume of participants and their varied skillsets.
Based on last nights game, one could easily argue that Johnson and Oweh shouldn't be in the rotation, but we all know that probably is not optimal.
This roster size is a curse and a blessing. We get a little buffer to deal with injuries but it is then difficult to optimize how we play given the shear volume of participants and their varied skillsets.
Yeah, calling for Kam to get Owehs mins seems a bit unhinged. But I think there’s some merit to getting him some run in the small ball 4 spot.
Oweh will be good more times than not, he wasn’t last night and disappointing pope stayed with him, especially down the stretch. We needed shot makers in the game, not Oweh laying bricks when every possession mattered.
I'll trust Pope to make the rotation.
No way Garrison isn't n it though IMO.
No way Garrison isn't n it though IMO.
3 of the next 4 games seem to be easier ones so it would be a good time to see how he does at the 4.
That’s kinda funny thinking Oweh wouldn’t get the start. We need him going on all eight. Only way he doesn’t start is for the injury to severely limit his minutes.
BG in the same boat. Some of you guys need to hang on to your day jobs. Benching a guy for a couple of bad games is lunacy
BG in the same boat. Some of you guys need to hang on to your day jobs. Benching a guy for a couple of bad games is lunacy
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Yeah, sitting Garrison and Oweh? Ill believe that when I see it
I would like to see Kam play the 4 some, maybe even put Jelavic at the 5 some until we JQ in there. Jelavic is a good passer and you have to defend him at the arc. Lowe, Chandler, Aberdeen, Williams and Jelavic should open up the cutting lanes much better. I doubt we see any of that but might be fun.
Not to mention it hurts with the top incoming freshmen recruits. What elite freshman doesn't want to play 20+ mins?
It's definitely a double edged sword.
Some of you all are crazy. Sit Oweh, yeah right.
I hadn't given that much consideration but Jelly at the 5 would be dangerous. His ability to pass, shoot, and run the floor could outweigh any negatives. I'd imagine he would create better spacing and drop some dimes.
We need Mo to be really good. We really need JQ. He’s at minimum, a big time rim protector.
I like Moreno, but, so far, he doesn’t seem to block shots, despite being 7 foot. I counted three times against Louisville, that he could’ve attempted to block a shot, but, instead, stood flat footed with his arms up.
I like Moreno, but, so far, he doesn’t seem to block shots, despite being 7 foot. I counted three times against Louisville, that he could’ve attempted to block a shot, but, instead, stood flat footed with his arms up.
How long is Oweh going to use the “ I’m playing hurt” card? Maybe he should sit out the cuppity cakes games instead of padding his stats.
Agreed on Oweh.
There's not another coach in America that would play BG the mins he's getting on this squad. I'll never understand Pope's agenda with that kid. He might be a great kid off the court, but his immaturity and lack of any consistent growth on the court is glaringly obvious.
Sitting Oweh is silly. Playing Garrison is equally as silly. But you are correct, Pope is going to play them both.
Most shot blocking comes from off the ball, not on the ball. But this team, currently, doesn't have anything close to a rim protector.
Lowe ---------Back up------------Aberdeen
Aberdeen-------------------------Noah
Oweh-----------------------------Chandler
Jelavic-----------------------------MoD
Moreno (JQ if gets ready)-------One of these two
But you don't have to sub all 5. Have to keep scorers on the floor as well as D.
Aberdeen-------------------------Noah
Oweh-----------------------------Chandler
Jelavic-----------------------------MoD
Moreno (JQ if gets ready)-------One of these two
But you don't have to sub all 5. Have to keep scorers on the floor as well as D.
I don't think he'll use it, but there's a section of the fanbase that will point to it all season long.
Maybe it is more that everybody knows what Oweh is - a decent college player with flawed shooting mechanics that jeopardize his chance to play in the League. And he looks a bit disinterested this year.
The trio of Oweh, Mo, & BG cannot play extended periods of time though, that’s 3 non shooters and clogging up the lane for Aberdeen Lowe & chandler.
We really need Oweh to get back to last years Oweh where he’s attacking the rim and playing with a sense of urgency, this nonchalant version so far will not help get us to a FF or even close to #9. You could argue the best perimeter lineup is Lowe, Aberdeen & chandler then Kam needs to take jaspers minutes cause he’s not ready for the big games at this point.
We really need Oweh to get back to last years Oweh where he’s attacking the rim and playing with a sense of urgency, this nonchalant version so far will not help get us to a FF or even close to #9. You could argue the best perimeter lineup is Lowe, Aberdeen & chandler then Kam needs to take jaspers minutes cause he’s not ready for the big games at this point.
I could go with that but need to see more from him first. He can still get minutes while showing something. I do agree he needs more minutes to show what he's got.
Will Jelavic eventually deserve and receive more minutes than MD ??
Will Moreno eventually deserve and receive more minutes than BG ??
These questions seem to be lurking. I do not know the answer.
Will Moreno eventually deserve and receive more minutes than BG ??
These questions seem to be lurking. I do not know the answer.
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And maybe Kam has 2 minutes of good play and 4 games of nothing at all. I know what Oweh is, knew what he was last year and that he wasn’t going to magically change this year. He’s above a “decent” college player but he is not a star. He can be your 2 or 3rd best player but he better not be your best.
I understand this, but when you switch, and find yourself in front of a 6’7 player, and you’re 7 foot, you should be able to block the shot. At least leave your feet and attempt to.
I don't disagree. Kam blocked one or two that exact way in that game. Moreno and Garrison neither one are shot blockers. I like Moreno tons better simply because he rebounds better, is at least a speed bump in PnR situations, and isn't a complete spaz on offense.
Everybody has some player they hate. C’est la vie. Regardless, they need him playing to his potential. Only way to achieve that is play him.
Maybe cause turf toe? Just sayin. Or is this one of those statute of limitations kind of things? Can only claim injury for six months no matter how many bones are poking out?