To be honest, I frankly don't care as long as it gets the job done - meaning, back to the NCAA tournament.
Still think the best route is a balanced attack where you're hard to guard both in the paint and on the perimeter, and everyone on the floor is an offensive threat. We have the roster for that - Steele has to figure it out.
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06-16-2021, 08:57 AM #41
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06-16-2021, 10:08 AM #42
It seems by getting Nunge, he at least recognizes the need for more help on the boards. Hopefully Travis takes advantage of the strengths of each player on the roster. Chemistry should be even better this season, but putting individual players in a position to do what they do best is key too.
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06-16-2021, 10:43 AM #43
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There seems to be quite a bit of faith in our frontcourt based on a guy that has averaged about 15 minutes a game in his career with a 7 and 5 stat line and has been injured quite a bit. Still very thin on the front line in my opinion. Hunter is more of a 3 than a 4, Stanley may be ready by January.
Hopefully miles is going to make a big jump and realize some of that potential
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06-16-2021, 11:29 AM #44
Maybe what I'm saying is that this is what I WOULD DO. This roster is perfect suited for the style I describe. And you are probably right, that Steele WONT do it. He's also been generally unsuccessful thus far as a head coach, so there's that.
What's the point of having 12 or 13 able players when the style you play really only requires 7 or maybe 8 guys. Nothing like disgruntled dudes on the bench.
Also, what style actually does "consistently win championships"? The style where you just have a bunch of 5 star recruits year after year? I dont see us playing that style anytime soon.
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06-16-2021, 01:32 PM #45
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06-16-2021, 02:17 PM #46
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We have the depth to play a smothering defense like Baylor. What we lack is Baylors talent. But I would give it a try. It's not a full court press, it's a smothering relentless defense in waves. Otherwise you probably gonna have 4 pissed off guys that transfer.
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06-16-2021, 03:12 PM #47
Baylor's defense was so damn good, guys like Teague, Mitchell, Butler, and Vital were studs that also bought into playing defense and being shut down. It's not just having the talent and athleticism, it's also having the guys buy into what you're preaching and just having that certain mentality. I think we have the depth too, maybe even enough talent to get by with attempting it, it's the mentality I'm more so curious about, and if the team would buy in completely.
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06-16-2021, 03:22 PM #48"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.--Jeff Spicoli"
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06-16-2021, 05:11 PM #49
Man looks like Colby and Kunk put on some muscle. Zach…well looks Frosty. Where’s Kyky?
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06-16-2021, 06:02 PM #50
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