I started a thread proposing this exact starting lineup and couldn't agree more.PG Jackson
SG Hawkins
F Karaban
PF/C Clingan
PF/C Sanogo
If Diarra is starting we are in trouble.I think the only change you might see is Diarra/Newton. But ideally Newton picks his play up.
And KO has what to do with this current team?Coaches don’t change that much unless injuries dictate. We saw it with KO who refused to change and I don’t see Clingan starting with Sanogo.
Because I wanted KO to give some players more of a chance and he was like Hurley and most coaches, married to their preconceived lineups, unwilling to try new things. I think it’s based on loyalty to upper class men, who knows but we see it a lot. It was Carlton at that time early in his career showing promise and being nailed to the bench with KO. We’ve all known for weeks that Clingan deserved more run and Hurley is just now getting around to it.And KO has what to do with this current team?
HCJC and Perno rarely changed starters - why not bring them up?
This lineup would be absurd offensively. Defense would be significantly worse though.PG Jackson
SG Joey C
F Hawkins
PF Karaban
C Sanogo
AJax takes over PG from Newton. Joey C is a better shooter than Newton, he’s the starting SG.
Yup. When does Hurley realize this?Clingan is a defensive game changer— he clogs the paint and protects the rim. He doesn’t have to start but we should get used to playing two big guys. Only way clingan gets to 27-30 min is by playing alongside another big for 13-15
IMO, Newton is no better defensively than Joey C.This lineup would be absurd offensively. Defense would be significantly worse though.
Most talented for surePG Jackson
SG Hawkins
F Karaban
PF/C Clingan
PF/C Sanogo
His lack of scoring has surprised me, he averaged close to 18 ppg on 43% last year at ECU, compared to 9 ppg at 35% for us. He's obviously playing a bit less minutes and the BE is a step up in competition from the AAC, but if he could get us 12-14 a game on 40% shooting going forward then I think we would be in a very good spot come tournament time.As I’ve said we need Tristan to be better or we’re in trouble. If we go in to any stretch where Diarra is our starting PG we won’t be very good. Newton is our X factor without a doubt.
Same starters!
It makes me wonder what Sasser would average in Newtons spot.His lack of scoring has surprised me, he averaged close to 18 ppg on 43% last year at ECU, compared to 9 ppg at 35% for us. He's obviously playing a bit less minutes and the BE is a step up in competition from the AAC, but if he could get us 12-14 a game on 40% shooting going forward then I think we would be in a very good spot come tournament time.
Lol nothing was saving the roster at the end of KO’s tenure. The 2014 lineup changed a lot over the year btw.Because I wanted KO to give some players more of a chance and he was like Hurley and most coaches, married to their preconceived lineups, unwilling to try new things. I think it’s based on loyalty to upper class men, who knows but we see it a lot. It was Carlton at that time early in his career showing promise and being nailed to the bench with KO. We’ve all known for weeks that Clingan deserved more run and Hurley is just now getting around to it.
IMO, Newton is no better defensively than Joey C.
The other lineup I can see happening is Newton at SG.
Either way, must move AJax to PG. where his passing abilities are maximized. Newton is better as a SG and his abilities would also be maximized .
The only issue I have with AJax at PG.is that he’s a huge rebounding asset and that’d be diminished at PG.