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[FortyTwo]

Singh gets scored on or fouls roughly 75% of the time his man gets the ball, I can't believe AT couldn't at least maintain that rate and provide a little more on offense and occasionally block a shot. Plus we need to see if he has the potential to give us anything the last two years of his career.

We are going nowhere but the the play-in round this year, why not give him a chance and let Singh play out the year as head cheerleader? I'm not saying he's better, but he couldn't hardly be worse. I must add that I have nothing but respect for Singh, his heart, his effort, his determination, etc. but he's so obviously overmatched out there it's embarrassing to everyone.

 

[Bradleyguy10]

I still don't understand why MK doesn't get in more. If he's got an attitude problem then that's fine...but you have to ask sometimes does he have an attitude problem because he's not getting playing time. The kid can play if he wants 5-10 min per game I think he should have them. His one link from last season is gone..and now he's not playing...hmm...wouldn't be surprised if we have 1 more scholarship open up.

 

[Dallas Brave]

Maybe JL is starting the five best players ... but this is a team sport and I don't think he is starting the best "group" of players to achieve team results.

 

[Future Walk-On]

I want to know why so many people think that AT can bang with the bigs in the valley?

I would rather see AT failing then SS failing.

 

[Future Walk-On]

also Illinois has changed their lineup multiple times....they found one that has been working well.

 

[SFP]

I think they play hard, they're just gassed by the 10 minute mark of the 2nd half.

That is the case IMO! The bench is quite depleted plus our guys are covering bigger guys. If you have to defend someone that is bigger and stronger you will eventually get tired. Today at lunch I was guarding this guy who was about 40 lbs bigger then me and in shape and I felt like I was in a boxing match. We either need a strong bench that will allow us to run, press and replace guys or get some bigs that can match up at the 5 otherwise the good teams will exploit this weakness time in and time out.

I want to know why so many people think that AT can bang with the bigs in the valley?

He can't bang with any bigs from any conference but he could run the floor against the bigs and perhaps help tire them out. I thought out of our bigs that SS would be able to bang a bit and WE and TB could use their athleticism to box out and rebound. Well WE is busting his tail off andno one else has an idea on how to hold their guys back. With the guys we have rebounding has to be a team effort. You just have to put a body on some one. AT does not have much of one to put on guys 50 lbs bigger or stop them from menuevering in the paint.

 

[SFP]

I still don't understand why MK doesn't get in more. If he's got an attitude problem then that's fine...but you have to ask sometimes does he have an attitude problem because he's not getting playing time. The kid can play if he wants 5-10 min per game I think he should have them. His one link from last season is gone..and now he's not playing...hmm...wouldn't be surprised if we have 1 more scholarship open up.

Go back and look at tapes of MK. He look a bit lost out there. Yes he can shoot when he is hot but hurts us in most other areas. One thing people have not talked about is why can't we move AT to the 4 position? Just a thought!

 

[Beninator]

I still don't understand why MK doesn't get in more. If he's got an attitude problem then that's fine...but you have to ask sometimes does he have an attitude problem because he's not getting playing time. The kid can play if he wants 5-10 min per game I think he should have them. His one link from last season is gone..and now he's not playing...hmm...wouldn't be surprised if we have 1 more scholarship open up.

5-10 minutes for MK is exactly what I was thinking on my last post. The minutes would give MK the experience and we would also have him on tape against MVC players which would allow us to analyze and improve his game for next year and beyond. I am going to optimistic about MK returning until proven otherwise!

 

[houstontxbrave]

One thing people have not talked about is why can't we move AT to the 4 position? Just a thought!

Because JL only plays one tall player at a time and that tall player must play the 5 position on the court. Cant have a tall player not setting ball screens 25 ft from the rim and our 5 sets screens, no other way to use a 5.

 

[Dallas Brave]

Go back and look at tapes of MK. He look a bit lost out there. Yes he can shoot when he is hot but hurts us in most other areas. One thing people have not talked about is why can't we move AT to the 4 position? Just a thought!

Isn't it obvious???? He is way too tall for the 4 spot and we go from having 4 three-point shooters on the floor to just 3! :lol:

 

[BUBrave28]

One thing people have not talked about is why can't we move AT to the 4 position? Just a thought!

Completely agree. I feel like his athleticism would do well at the 4. He also wouldn't be forced to guard someone 40lbs heavier. Our offensive strategy would have to change a bit so he wouldn't handle the ball as much as TB. I'm not sure what his range is, but we could even flop him to the 5 on offense and Will to the 4 since Will supposedly has good range. Seems like it's at least worth a shot.

 

[SFP]

Completely agree. I feel like his athleticism would do well at the 4. He also wouldn't be forced to guard someone 40lbs heavier. Our offensive strategy would have to change a bit so he wouldn't handle the ball as much as TB. I'm not sure what his range is, but we could even flop him to the 5 on offense and Will to the 4 since Will supposedly has good range. Seems like it's at least worth a shot.

In HS AT use to step out and shoot! I'm not sure how much he practices or if he is any good but?????? He could be our poor man KG!