Quote Originally Posted by sirthought View Post
I'm not saying they can't, but I don't think anyone on this board has seen that Green and Nzeh can play at this level until we actually hit Big East play. We've all seen players that look great early and then hit a wall once the competition notches up. This season is totally up in the air right now. Probably one of Sean Miller's bigger challenges.

Claude and Craft, whether starting or off the bench, have become the most important members as far as leadership and guidance into league play. I know everyone has questions about Craft, understandably. I think the skill is there, but perhaps the confidence amongst the D1 level of physicality was not. He's going to adjust and work into it. Claude is somewhat the opposite, as his confidence and courage seemed higher than his ability at times. Just have to be patient with both and allow them to develop.

The transfers are really in a unique spot, as you often have to work your way into a system. These guys are going to be the core and it's now or never.

I'm so glad they got an early start. Even with the very late additions, all the others who went though the drills and learning what they did can help the newest guys along.
As far as Green and Nzeh, yeah the competition in those exhibitions games was not great, but ALL of our players played against that competition, and these 2 guys stood out either with a specific skill (Green shooting), or just in general (Nzeh tenacity, mobility, etc).

So vs our other players, these guys looked good. I'm hangin my hat on that