Hurley: Polley current starter at PF

[HawkHusky]

Who will guard Tacko Fall?

 

[intlzncster]

Who will guard Tacko Fall?

Tacko Fall.

 

[mauconnfan]

This is kind of an absurd statement. Whaley plays the hardest? He stunk last year.

Saying he “stunk” last year is absurd.

 

[80shusky]

I don't love the idea of extended periods with a three guard lineup. We got smooshed on the glass last year like that.

 

[HawkHusky]

I don't love the idea of extended periods with a three guard lineup. We got smooshed on the glass last year like that.

Th good news for us is that there's a serious lack of quality front-courts in the AAC this year. Incredibly guard-heavy league.

 

[Danzz]

One of the reasons I ignore coach's statements about players in the preseason. Polly was hardly ever mentioned and now he will be starting.

 

[tcf15]

One of the reasons I ignore coach's statements about players in the preseason. Polly was hardly ever mentioned and now he will be starting.

but its still the preseason?

 

[pj]

but its still the preseason?

Yes ... and it would be no surprise if Sid Wilson or Whaley takes the starting spot in game 1. If Calhoun had said the same thing, you wouldn't know if he was being honest about Polley or trying to motivate the guys "behind" Polley to do more.

 

[businesslawyer]

At last if we're playing 3 guards much of this year, we have 5 guards. As long as everyone stays healthy.

 

[UofCT]

Saying he “stunk” last year is absurd.

On what grounds?

Edit: Actually looked at his stats and he had some moments. I take it back, all of it!

 

[Son of Robert]

I think if he starts 3 guards it will be Jalen Adams, Alterique, and Tarin Smith.

Hurley was speaking the other day and mentioned that Alterique was "looking for his shot more than facilitating when he's on the court", and then he said that "he likes Tarin, who also gets into the paint at will, and kind of sprays the ball around to his teammates." He's looking for a guard who will dribble drive and pass to add motion/passing/assists to his offense. As talented as Gilbert is he is more of a scorer than facilitator right now, same with Jalen. The three together on the floor attacking could be special.

 

[sledog]

After all the positive spins, wierd to see the actuals. On face, not so hot for Cobb, Whaley, Williams? 4 will be an 'issue'.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Saying he “stunk” last year is absurd.

He was just doing it for the Likes

 

[Kemba429]

Wouldnt Alterique run point and put JA at the 2?