Backup Center Position Solidified

[shadow force]

"Roosevelt has solidified, if Malik is out, he's our starting center," Mack said on his radio Monday night. "He's also solidified the fact that if, Malik needs a blow or gets in foul trouble, he's coming off the bench."

In Louisville's most recent game against Western Kentucky, the true freshman from John Marshall was seemingly the one person who didn't show fear against the Hilltoppers' 7-foot-5 center Jamarion Sharp. He finished with eight points on 4-for-4 shooting, playing a career-high 20 minutes.

"He is by far the biggest in terms of all the other fives, the most mobile, the best hands," Mack said. "We're gonna have to play through his mistakes at times, but man, he made some plays against Western."

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[shadow force]

I've been a fan of Wheelers since early in the season so I'm glad to hear this. His ceiling is just higher than Gabe's and with more experience I think he will be a solid center for us.

 

[jmac1029]

Ellis and Wheeler need to play more!

 

[nccardfan]

I used to love the player reports that Pitino put out to let you know how guys were progressing, either improving or things they needed to work on. I kind of wish Mack would do this with this group. It might hold some of the guys more accountable.