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From what I've been able to read, Mitchell and Adel are ready to play college ball today. I don't get the same vibe from reading about Spalding, but then again his position is fairly deep for this team. He doesn't really need to be ready from day 1.Originally posted by silver52:
If Harrell and Rozier leave, next year could be a disaster. Other than Snider there isn't much there. I think many of the subs peaked before they got out oh high school. How the game is played today there's no time to train and develop players. They have to come ready to play.
ExactlyOriginally posted by zipp:
In the face of silver's fear-mongering, I'm optimistic too...
Based on what appears to be next year's roster, I think Mahmoud will be groomed for the four position. He still needs to add weight, but he has enough foot speed and skills to play outside the post. Pitino will adopt a "twin towers" look, with Mangok and Onuaku sharing the post again. If/when one of those guys emerges as a real presence, that guy will get the majority of the minutes at the "5".
Q needs to work big time on his defense. His offense is fine for the point. The "2" and "3" spots are wide open with about a half dozen guys in that competition. Unless Q plays 40 minutes a game, someone needs to back him up at the point. Does Mitchell have those skills?
Pitino will be working hard in the off season on defense once again. Before that causes too many groans, think about the length that next year's team will have. You'll have two seven-footers (or nearly so) on the baseline with someone like Aaron or Adel at the "3". Should allow a lot of pressure defense on the perimeter. And on offense, picture Mahmoud at the top of the key, well into the shot clock, looking down low or for an open shooter on the wing or to step up for a FT line jumper, a la David Padgett.
Defensively, all of these guys need to work on staying in front of their man. And they need to work big time in the weight room and with their nutritionist.
Again, I think it may be surprising how good this team could be. And they're on no one's radar at the moment...
This is true. However, I think we're going to have a couple real good replacements for him. Possibly Trey Lewis, Maverick Rowan or Mulder. Honestly, Lewis brings some experience - We're going to be real young next year and no upperclassmen I can think of other than Mathiang.Originally posted by Money cardinal:
Sorry guys but Gill will not get first crack or be the backup at shooting guard next season.