Re: Thoughts on this year's team

From: Joe Adelhardt
Date: 01 Oct 2004 - 01:11 PM EST

Agreed. If you look at last year's final 4 teams, the 2 top players from each team were usually guards. Obviously Uconn had the unique asset of having a great guard and great big man. That is why I think people overate the issue of getting big men when recruiting. We obviously need post players, but it seems that the teams that go far in the torney are dominated by good guards. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with early draft entries and the depletion of good/dominate post players going to college.

From: Keith Wedinger <address@hidden>
Reply-To: Keith Wedinger <address@hidden>
To: address@hidden
Subject: Re: [UC Basketball] Thoughts on this year's team
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 12:17:58 -0400

It is so very important in today's game to have a guards that can
dribble, penetrate, pass and make shots. We all saw how Illinois
destroyed us last season because they had two PGs on the floor that
could do all of this. I think the key differentiating factor is the
ability to make shots, especially beyond the arc. That is why I think
Van Exel was so effective in running UC's attack. And that's why
Steve Logan was so effective.

On Fri, 01 Oct 2004 12:02:29 -0400, 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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