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Posted on 4/12/24 at 10:50 am to bbeck
Posted on 4/12/24 at 10:50 am to bbeck
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Man I don’t see how you could say anyone on the team is an “elite defender”
They picked it up in the tourney but were not good basically entire year
Griffen is an elite defender. Wouldn't be shocked if he lands at UCONN or Kansas or some other blue-blood. You don't get offered bags by a blue-blood if you're just an above average role player.
Defense wasn't a priority at BAMA until the tournament, but Griffen has been BAMA's best defender this season by far. He'll go to Kansas or somewhere and be a first round draft pick.
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Posted on 4/12/24 at 11:44 am to Gideon Swashbuckler
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Griffen is an elite defender.
The numbers suggest otherwise. We were worse defensively across the board when he was on the floor. He had games where he did well. But there is a bit of an illusion regarding his defense because he was the only guy his size who we could put on wings.
EvanMiya has him as the worst defender from our regular rotation, at least from a per possession basis. And we were roughly 7pts per 100 possessions better when he was on the bench.
He had games where absolutely locked down some guys, but his average effort level was poor on the defensive end.
Now, his potential as a defender is incredible, obviously. But he's been inconsistent at best on that end.
Posted on 4/12/24 at 4:53 pm to Gideon Swashbuckler
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Griffen has been BAMA's best defender this season by far. He'll go to Kansas or somewhere and be a first round draft pick.
NbaDraft.net mock draft has had him as a first rounder in 2025 (15th) for a little while now while playing for Bama. LINK
It is a bit odd though if the coaches have known about this since mid season (if true). What poisoned the well for Griffen? Just has a Shackleford feel all over again.
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