Re: Thoughts on this year's team

[Brian Johnson]

The exciting thing, I think, is the approach Huggs has
taken.  From what I understand, he has been watching
tape of Oklahoma State and St. Joe's, with the
intention of fully utilizing the gaurds when faced
with a size disadvantage.

I find this refreshing, as he's gone from lamenting
years of bad luck to finding a solution.  We'll see
how this proactive approach translates into his team's
performance.

I'm also excited about the return of Chadd Moore.  I'm
guessing he'll start at the beginning of the season.

I disagree with White at SG.  He couldn't hit the
broad side of a barn last season.  Why go with him
when you have Williams and Banks?

--- Joe Adelhardt <address@hidden> wrote:

> With the season approaching closer, I thought it
> would be fun to speculate 
> on how the players will perform.  There are
> obviously many questions to this 
> year?s team, but here is what I would like to see
> happen along with some 
> starter stats:
>
> PG
> (starter) Jihad becomes the true PG we have been
> waiting for.  He is quick 
> and fast, able to penetrate defenses, distribute the
> ball, run the offense 
> effectively, and make shots and free throws. 
> 10pts/7asst
>
> (backup) Moore is finally healthy and serves as a
> high quality backup.  When 
> Jihad is out of the game, we do not loose a beat.
>
> SG
> (starter) White develops a consistent perimeter jump
> shot to go along with 
> his superior athletic ability and ball handling
> skills to become the 2nd 
> leading scorer on the team and the most versatile
> player.  Due to our lack 
> of height in the post, it will be a plus having a 2G
> with height.  
> 15pts/5reb/3asst
>
> (backups) Williams becomes comfortable and effective
> at his natural 
> position.  He becomes the offensive spark off the
> bench.  Banks mostly gets 
> garbage minutes and takes this year more as a
> learning experience, but watch 
> out for next year.
>
> SF
> (starter/backup) I?m kinda torn at this position. 
> I?m extremely excited 
> about Bright and I think he could contribute
> significantly right away, but I 
> would also like to see Kirkland play up to his
> potential.  Perhaps a split 
> role like Bobbit and Field last year at the 2G?  I
> think Bright could also 
> play some spot minutes at PF due to his rebounding
> ability.  I would like to 
> see 10pts/6reb from the starter at SF.
>
> PF
> (starter) Max continues to refine his low post game
> and improve his jumper.  
> 17pts/10reb/3blk
>
> (backup) Pilgrim shows off his athletic ability and
> is able to provide 
> quality back up minutes as the first big man sub off
> the bench.  Bright also 
> sees some minutes at PF.
>
> C
> (starter) Hicks brings his fiery competitiveness to
> each game and becomes a 
> monster on the blocks even with his lack of height. 
> 11pts/8reb/2blk
>
> (backup) Pilgrim is the first post player off the
> bench, but Souley develops 
> as the season goes on to be able to provide some
> quality backup minutes.
>
> I know I have each starter averaging double-digit
> points and that?s probably 
> not likely, but hey, this is just what I would like
> to see.  In any case, 
> I?m just getting very excited to see how this team
> turns out.
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