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Well, the season is underway. That first half was rough, we can all agree, but as Tennyson's Ulysses says, Danny made sure the boys continued "strong in will / To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield" and they ultimately came out on top. I wonder if that's because Dre wasn't in the house. They always play better when he is.
Carlton had a great a game today, keeping himself active on offense. 8-17, though, is a little less efficient than you'd expect from an elite center, and I wonder how much a more dedicated big man coach like Clyde Vaughn would help him. He'd particularly help on the rebounding end: how embarrassing to be outrebounded by the Pioneers? Rebounding numbers will improve, though, when they concentrate on the weakside. Two thirds of rebounds are weakside.
Sid and Adams were impressive. I'd been hearing rumbles that both would impress, and I'm glad my sources were right on target. It's unfortunate that there was a self-imposed gag order out there before the game, otherwise I could have tipped you off about Danny's expectations. Everyone knows Adams is grinding, but people have been down on Sid: it's just been one game, and his 50% free throw shooting might be a cause for concern, but his motor seemed better than last year.
Akok looked impressive. 4 blocks is awesome. But free throws? Jesus, 0% is going to lose us some games going forward.
Gilbert had a rough game: today he was but a poor player, strutting and fretting his two hours upon the stage. But I think he will be heard from again--this is, I think, an outlier.
Rating: 2 out of 4 Zs.
Carlton had a great a game today, keeping himself active on offense. 8-17, though, is a little less efficient than you'd expect from an elite center, and I wonder how much a more dedicated big man coach like Clyde Vaughn would help him. He'd particularly help on the rebounding end: how embarrassing to be outrebounded by the Pioneers? Rebounding numbers will improve, though, when they concentrate on the weakside. Two thirds of rebounds are weakside.
Sid and Adams were impressive. I'd been hearing rumbles that both would impress, and I'm glad my sources were right on target. It's unfortunate that there was a self-imposed gag order out there before the game, otherwise I could have tipped you off about Danny's expectations. Everyone knows Adams is grinding, but people have been down on Sid: it's just been one game, and his 50% free throw shooting might be a cause for concern, but his motor seemed better than last year.
Akok looked impressive. 4 blocks is awesome. But free throws? Jesus, 0% is going to lose us some games going forward.
Gilbert had a rough game: today he was but a poor player, strutting and fretting his two hours upon the stage. But I think he will be heard from again--this is, I think, an outlier.
Rating: 2 out of 4 Zs.
