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Posted on 5/31/17 at 7:45 pm
Posted on 5/31/17 at 7:45 pm
Sitting here watching the highlights of the Seton Hall game, I can't help but get excited for next year watching Barford and Macon play like they did knowing they're coming back a year stronger. So let's break down the team:
The big loss is obviously Moses, luckily the prize cow in this year's class is a big man. But what about the makeup as a team as a whole?
Do we lose any strengths or gain any new weaknesses?
What are the realistic expectations for the starters replacing the seniors and Moses?
Will we have to change the identity of certain aspects of our style of play to adjust to the roster?
Are your expectations higher, equal to, or below last year's finish?
Honestly for me, anything less than the sweet 16 with this lineup will be a disappointment. That can change if we find out there is a glaring issue on the court early in the season.
The big loss is obviously Moses, luckily the prize cow in this year's class is a big man. But what about the makeup as a team as a whole?
Do we lose any strengths or gain any new weaknesses?
What are the realistic expectations for the starters replacing the seniors and Moses?
Will we have to change the identity of certain aspects of our style of play to adjust to the roster?
Are your expectations higher, equal to, or below last year's finish?
Honestly for me, anything less than the sweet 16 with this lineup will be a disappointment. That can change if we find out there is a glaring issue on the court early in the season.
This post was edited on 5/31/17 at 8:09 pm
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Posted on 5/31/17 at 8:20 pm to Drewbie
Big loss will be Dusty.
Better find or develop another shooter or two in a hurry.
Better find or develop another shooter or two in a hurry.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:01 pm to Drewbie
Hopefully CJ Jones can really develop as a shooter.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:15 pm to Hogwarts
The Phil Knight tourny makes me hopeful but worries the heck out of me.
To win our bracket we will likely have to go through Oklahoma, UNC (screw you Nike), and Michigan St.
To win our bracket we will likely have to go through Oklahoma, UNC (screw you Nike), and Michigan St.
This post was edited on 5/31/17 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:27 pm to RazorHawg
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Big loss will be Dusty.
Not nearly as big as it seems. We can find a shooter, but he was pretty meh against good teams that exposed his liabilities.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:43 pm to Woopigsooie20
Dusty did carry us through a couple games though, I remember him going off against Vanderbilt when no one else could do anything. He was severely overmatched against UK and UNC though.
Even if we lose it will help us playing those teams. Vanderbilt got in last year for playing a tough OOC even if they didn't win all of them.
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The Phil Knight tourny makes me hopeful but worries the heck out of me.
Even if we lose it will help us playing those teams. Vanderbilt got in last year for playing a tough OOC even if they didn't win all of them.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 10:21 pm to Woopigsooie20
No. NO NO NO MORE frickING NORTH CAROLINA
Posted on 5/31/17 at 10:25 pm to Drewbie
Can't wait! I think this squad has the potential to make the Final four to be honest.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 10:37 pm to beebefootballfan
I hope we get UNC and beat them by fricking 50. I want Barford hanging from the rim dragging his sack on Tarheel faces. frick 'em.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 2:50 am to vengeanceofrain
i just thought about something lol
if we play them now in the regular season they won't give them to us in the post seasonn. i'm cool with that.
if we play them now in the regular season they won't give them to us in the post seasonn. i'm cool with that.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 5:15 am to beebefootballfan
Really like that bracket.
OU should be improved over last season, but they still will have some struggles. Rematch with North Carolina in the second round and the potential to play Michigan State or Oregon in the championship.
Nice opportunity to make an early season statement.
Would be a hell of a SEC statement if Florida and Arkansas won both brackets.
OU should be improved over last season, but they still will have some struggles. Rematch with North Carolina in the second round and the potential to play Michigan State or Oregon in the championship.
Nice opportunity to make an early season statement.
Would be a hell of a SEC statement if Florida and Arkansas won both brackets.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 8:12 am to Hawgeye
It's all about the Freshman.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 8:15 am to Woopigsooie20
He was always a threat from deep. Other teams had to respect that. Right now they can load up on Macon.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 8:36 am to RazorHawg
What we'll miss from Hannahs 3 point and free throw shooting, we gain in height, more athleticism, and defense.
I think Manny will be hard to replace. He was the defensive glue, scrappy guy that did a lot of the little things that don't necessarily show up on the stat sheet. We'll need someone to step up and fill that role. I think it'll be a guy like Adrio Bailey.
There shouldn't be too much drop off with Gafford for Moses. Moses actually didn't too much before mid February.
I think Manny will be hard to replace. He was the defensive glue, scrappy guy that did a lot of the little things that don't necessarily show up on the stat sheet. We'll need someone to step up and fill that role. I think it'll be a guy like Adrio Bailey.
There shouldn't be too much drop off with Gafford for Moses. Moses actually didn't too much before mid February.
This post was edited on 6/1/17 at 8:38 am
Posted on 6/1/17 at 9:08 am to Pygthagorean Theorem
Did we end up filling the final spot for the incoming class? I know we were after zhaire Smith for a while.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 9:20 am to Drewbie
Trey has gotta clean up his defense and learn how to stay out of foul trouble.
Thats the biggest potential problem as i see it, at least until its clear how reliable Gafford is.
Then its down to garland, hall, or cj to produce some points without being a liability on the other end.
Thats the biggest potential problem as i see it, at least until its clear how reliable Gafford is.
Then its down to garland, hall, or cj to produce some points without being a liability on the other end.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 9:21 am to The Sultan of Swine
Added Jalen Harris and Gabe Osabuohien
Posted on 6/1/17 at 11:10 am to hogSS
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Can't wait! I think this squad has the potential to make the Final four to be honest.
Pump the brakes. Posted on 6/1/17 at 11:57 am to RazorHawg
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Jalen Harris and Gabe Osabuohien
How should I feel about these names? Backup plans?
Posted on 6/1/17 at 12:06 pm to The Sultan of Swine
Harris is a freshman PG transfer from New Mexico.
Osabuohien is a Canadian forward that went to school at SW Christian in LR. He took Hazen's scholarship after his release/transfer out.
Osabuohien is a Canadian forward that went to school at SW Christian in LR. He took Hazen's scholarship after his release/transfer out.
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