Theo John
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Agreed. We'll be as physical as anyone next year with the players we are bringing in.
Theo registered 11 pts and 5 rebounds in 29 mins at Chapel Hole in Marquette's 83-70 won over the Cheats!
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He definitely fits a need!!
As talented as the team has been the previous few years, we may have been guilty of being a little too "finesse" and not enough "imposing our will"
John helps to give us that physical presence in the paint.
As talented as the team has been the previous few years, we may have been guilty of being a little too "finesse" and not enough "imposing our will"
John helps to give us that physical presence in the paint.
I've been hoping for another big body up front with experience. I am pretty happy today. I like Coleman but asking him to be Draymond Green, at least this year, is a stretch. Now he can back up the 4.
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A really good addition. He will block some shots, score enough to keep the defense honest and get lots of rebounds. I watched the UNC vs Marquette game twice. John played respectable defense and willingly distributed the ball to Dawson Garcia and open 3 point shooters.
I hope not too. But we needed help up front. Maybe Brakefield leaving leaves enough room. This gives me more hope in our ability to reload with transfers. It's a new game and I am glad we are adjusting.
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John has started 91 games, which is just the kind of experience we need.
I know right? I've been giddy all day. I was not expecting a transfer this good. we've had 2 nice responses to Hurt and Steward, within days.
Why I can’t share your enthusiasm. I’ll welcome him. As long as he plays and does his part.
We were complaining that it would be tough to get a good experienced transfer to play spot minutes, but this is what has happened. 12 minutes a game to spell Williams. he can play the 4 as well if Coleman gets hurt.
I like that he improved every year. With Mark, we should wind up with 20 pts, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks a game from the 5 spot with 10 fouls to give. That's 20 pts a game without being the focus of the offense. I am very psyched.
He's also nice insurance in case Williams is injured. In the words of Banchero "I'm not a 5."
There is no reason to play 'Positionless' basketball at DUKE next year. There is a place for every position. Thank You Theo!