RedStickHusky
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Im going over but just barley (3)I set the O/U at 2.5 correct starters here come beginning of the season
I would think at this point that we need to give Hurley the benefit of the doubt on these things.Reed wasn't even one of the better players on a horrible Michigan team so this one would definitely leave a lot to be desired
Found it.Didn't he take one of these pictures last year or am I imagining it? Is this a recurring bit?
The line up will look completely different but I appreciate your loyalty to the players.
I set the O/U at 2.5 correct starters here come beginning of the season
If Diarra returns, I'd expect 4 of those 5 to start at minimum. As I said, Solo could very much go to the bench. You're not gonna be able to recruit top 100 players if you stick them on the bench for 2 years in the favor of a shiny transfer. One year + limited playing time, sure, that's fine. But if I was a top 100 player and I was being replaced by a transfer, I would not stick around even if it meant leaving the best staff in the country. And you're insane if you wouldn't do the same.Im going over but just barley (3)
The line up will look completely different but I appreciate your loyalty to the players.
It would suck if we didn’t find a way to get the most out of a talent like Solo while he’s here. His ceiling is so high.If Diarra returns, I'd expect 4 of those 5 to start at minimum. As I said, Solo could very much go to the bench. You're not gonna be able to recruit top 100 players if you stick them on the bench for 2 years in the favor of a shiny transfer. One year + limited playing time, sure, that's fine. But if I was a top 100 player and I was being replaced by a transfer, I would not stick around even if it meant leaving the best staff in the country. And you're insane if you wouldn't do the same.
Would love to hear who doesn't start from that list other than Solo...
Im going over but just barley (3)
I love our guys but that lineup doesn’t scream “Three-peat,” does it?
I see what you are saying, but UConn would've steamrolled FAU and I respect the 2 year run FAU had. FAU is a smaller team and UConn's guards are bigger and could shoot easily over them.Was rooting for FAU to beat Northwestern until I watched Goldin in that game. Fillipowski is Vlad light by comparison at least based on that game.
If solo is our 2 we are in troubleThis is my roster as of now for Game 1:
G: Diarra | Nowell
G: Solo | TRANSFER SHOOTER
F: JStew | Ross | Abraham
F: Karaban | Apostolos
C: Samson | TRANSFER | Singare
I think anyone listed as a forward can play either one for the most part in Hurley's system so thats not a concern. However, I do have some question marks for next year's team for it to be truly special, and that pretty much depends on the quality of the two transfers:
1) Guard: I am not sold on Solo to be a starter. I know he got a taste and held his own, but since he left the starting lineup and was replaced by JStew he did not play well at all. His shot selection was one of the worst I've ever seen on a well-coached team. Granted, it was garbage minutes half the time, but still. He need to have a huge summer to get to the next level, which I think he can. With that said, I have no problem with him playing Diarra minutes off the bench next year anyways if we get a transfer the level of Cam who starts. If we get more of a Joey transfer, Solo can start, but I expect a lot of Nowell playing the Diarra role with starter minutes off the bench. I also think there is a scenario where Nowell starts, Diarra at the off-ball guard and Solo off the bench, in which case having another combo guard off the bench as the transfer would be critical.
2) Center: Samson is going to be an awesome starter. He has big shoes to fill from the last two starters, but I am exciting for him to continue to grow. We need a beefy rim protector as the backup though. Someone more similar to Freshman Clingan than this past year's Samson. The change up works well for us on offense vs opposing D and its something we need to continue to exploit.
3) Transfers Out: If 1 does leave, I honeslty would be OK with it. We could add another shooter/guard to provide some better depth there as a lot of our depth is taken up by wings/forwards. But who? Ross/Singare are projects, but I feel like the fit in the locker room well and will probably stay? Ross is going to be everyone's default answer but I trust the staff to communicate properly to everyone on the roster. Solo less of a project but essentially got demoted, but again, feel like he also fits well with the off-court aspect so maybe that's a non-issue? I also want Apostolos being a rotation player. He's long, can shoot. Why not? I don't see why he can't play 8-10 mpg minimum. If Hurley can't promise that to him this summer, I hope he transfers to place that will let him play.
I disagreeIf solo is our 2 we are in trouble
If solo isn’t our 1 or 2, where does he fit?If solo is our 2 we are in trouble
If solo is our 2 we are in trouble
Solo hit the freshman wall. I suspect he will come back looking much improved.If solo is our 2 we are in trouble
Samson cannot be our top option at center for the reasons i have mentioned in prior posts. We must get a Vlad Golden/ Michigan Center/Ballo type or Id even take Wolf.This is my roster as of now for Game 1:
G: Diarra | Nowell
G: Solo | TRANSFER SHOOTER
F: JStew | Ross | Abraham
F: Karaban | Apostolos
C: Samson | TRANSFER | Singare
I think anyone listed as a forward can play either one for the most part in Hurley's system so thats not a concern. However, I do have some question marks for next year's team for it to be truly special, and that pretty much depends on the quality of the two transfers:
1) Guard: I am not sold on Solo to be a starter. I know he got a taste and held his own, but since he left the starting lineup and was replaced by JStew he did not play well at all. His shot selection was one of the worst I've ever seen on a well-coached team. Granted, it was garbage minutes half the time, but still. He need to have a huge summer to get to the next level, which I think he can. With that said, I have no problem with him playing Diarra minutes off the bench next year anyways if we get a transfer the level of Cam who starts. If we get more of a Joey transfer, Solo can start, but I expect a lot of Nowell playing the Diarra role with starter minutes off the bench. I also think there is a scenario where Nowell starts, Diarra at the off-ball guard and Solo off the bench, in which case having another combo guard off the bench as the transfer would be critical.
2) Center: Samson is going to be an awesome starter. He has big shoes to fill from the last two starters, but I am exciting for him to continue to grow. We need a beefy rim protector as the backup though. Someone more similar to Freshman Clingan than this past year's Samson. The change up works well for us on offense vs opposing D and its something we need to continue to exploit.
3) Transfers Out: If 1 does leave, I honeslty would be OK with it. We could add another shooter/guard to provide some better depth there as a lot of our depth is taken up by wings/forwards. But who? Ross/Singare are projects, but I feel like the fit in the locker room well and will probably stay? Ross is going to be everyone's default answer but I trust the staff to communicate properly to everyone on the roster. Solo less of a project but essentially got demoted, but again, feel like he also fits well with the off-court aspect so maybe that's a non-issue? I also want Apostolos being a rotation player. He's long, can shoot. Why not? I don't see why he can't play 8-10 mpg minimum. If Hurley can't promise that to him this summer, I hope he transfers to place that will let him play.
Well that’s the thing that’s not the final listWould love to hear who doesn't start from that list other than Solo...
Against North Carolina he was 5 of 8, 3 of 6 from 3, 29 minutes and 2 personal fouls.Solo hit the freshman wall. I suspect he will come back looking much improved.
Good enough to start? We will see. But if he is starting it will be because he earned it.
Ball Hawk/Highly athletic 1-2 (6 foot 4 to 6 foot 6 shooter with high 3pt #s, Hausen and Hurleys pick of the PF/C litter.I would love for Hass to start. He just seems like such a career 6th man, and I mean that in the best way possible.
I suspect the offense next season will also have some tweaks to better take advantage of his skill set (same with Stewart). So Ball will look better by design.Against North Carolina he was 5 of 8, 3 of 6 from 3, 29 minutes and 2 personal fouls.
It's a one off but he was on a deep roster.
That performance showed promise.
This roster was really loaded.
IF and this is a very doable if, the staff sharpens and polishes Reed the same way they did Diarra and many others than he will be a Double Double Monster here. Sign him up.The situation he was in was not beneficial to development. And he still averaged 9 and 7 as a sophomore. He’s going to get better