Back to Back Georgia State Champion Colben Landrew
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Cool, he calls himself a 2/3, he's listed as a shooting guard at the Jordan Brand Classic, scouts call him a 2/3, he's listed everywhere as a 2/3. Since Hurley revamped the offense AK has been our power forward averaging 33 minutes per game. Landrew doesn't play anything like him. He can hopefully play some 4 defensively because of his weight/strength but we would be playing him out of position as a power forward.
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What does Khamenia list himself as? What is he coming here to play?
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If he has the length/mass to play minutes at the 4 that would be awesome and give us a lot more roster flexibility.
But I am very curious if the plan is to cover the 4 with two “tweeners” (Khamenia & Landrew), or if they will bring in a more pure 4.
Going with Khamenia/Landrew could leave us exposed against larger front courts. These are obviously rare in CBB, but if we get back to a national championship we will surely encounter some. However, the skills they offer at the 4 would also pose challenges for larger/slower front courts (as Karaban did).
Not doubting the staff, I just find these roster construction decisions fascinating. And considering how close we are getting to a “bulletproof” roster if a few gaps get addressed (front court depth / size, experienced backup ballhandler, playmaking).
But I am very curious if the plan is to cover the 4 with two “tweeners” (Khamenia & Landrew), or if they will bring in a more pure 4.
Going with Khamenia/Landrew could leave us exposed against larger front courts. These are obviously rare in CBB, but if we get back to a national championship we will surely encounter some. However, the skills they offer at the 4 would also pose challenges for larger/slower front courts (as Karaban did).
Not doubting the staff, I just find these roster construction decisions fascinating. And considering how close we are getting to a “bulletproof” roster if a few gaps get addressed (front court depth / size, experienced backup ballhandler, playmaking).
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I've seen Khamenia listed as guard/small forward/power forward. He has 2 or 3 inches on Landrew.
That would certainly be doable if true
Both defense and rebounding of physically dominating high school senior over other high school players are not really that easily verifiable/comparable until tested against college players some 24 years old. Does CL position himself well for a rebound? Yes, but many rebounds are also against less physically advanced kids. That advantage will be diminished in college when he is a freshman. Watching many games, he will need to hassle more on defense especially coming back and stay ahead of his assigned offensive player without losing focus. Both things Danny will help improve on. Another aspect is a difference in physical conditioning he will need to work this summer on. What comes to mind is Ahmad Nowell who could dominate a game in high s hook with his athleticism but could not crack VCUs rotation as a sophomore. Not always physicality translates directly to college. Now, CL is a very good shooter especially at his size, he can run a fast brake and can dribble in doing so. Not the quickest beating his man off the dribble in set pieces, but does not shy away from contact so hopefully we will see some and-one (pending BE refs generosity lol). He will need to work on finishing plays that are not dunks in heavy traffic. He does have a decent vision and plays well in half court rotations with his current team depending on his outside shooting. The size will pull guarding big away from the paint opening some lanes to cutters and spots for shooters. Looking forward to see his impact.
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We need legitimate size, length and rim protection from the the next center recruit