THE FUTURE‘S SO BRIGHT…..2013-2014

[pinstripers]

What exactly are Watson's issues? Grades? Off the court probs? Regressed on the court?

[shocka khan]

Who knows? The only thing I know is that several posters have alluded to Watson having some sort of 'problem' (other than having a very poor year this year). I don't think its off-court issues or someone would have posted a link to definitive information.

As it stands, it's kind of a whisper and one that grew legs, but no one wants to 'own up' as being the source of any information, nor are they articulating what information they have.

[Shocker-maniac]

Derail Green comes off redshirt next year. I believe that his teammates say he is the best shooter on the team.

[shocka khan]

And how much game experience does Mr. Green have? Exactly zero minutes.

Again, we are going to be a little thin experience wise up front next year. Asking a two-year contributor to leave because you don't think he fits in well isn't a very smart move right now, that is unless you have the second coming of Carl Hall in the wings.....

[wufan]

Derail Green comes off redshirt next year. I believe that his teammates say he is the best shooter on the team.

If I'm not mistaken, this statement had nothing to do with Jake White at all and much more to do with 2014 in general. I'm excited to see Derail in a game! Lots of players again next year!!

[Shocker-maniac]

Just for the record -- I am NOT a Jake White basher. I think he has a good future as a Shocker. Love his hustle. His shot will come together.

[shocka khan]

While I like Derail, too and I think he will be a great player, I don't think throwing Jake White under the bus will solve anything for this team, unless you have an experienced player (like another Coleby or a good juco) waiting in the wings. I don't feel as strong about throwing Lucille under the bus because he will be a senior next year and he isn't as far along on defense as Jake is. That and he only has one year of eligibility left to get it figured out.

[Aargh]

Green, Wessel, Baker, Holland.

that's 4 shooters we're getting next year. Give Wiggins a year to learn some D and we'll have 3 decent to good shooters with D1 experience.

Green should probably be considered a perimeter guy rather than a front court guy.

[shocka khan]

I really like Holland's range and think if he's as good as advertised he would have been of immense benefit to us this year. To me we needed a zone-busiting player this year I'm also looking forward to seeing Shaq, and hopefully we will also have Derail to bust zones, too.

If Shaq can come in and make an immediate impact, it will definitely help the team, the minutes will be there for him. But very few freshmen can come in and be immediate contributors. Even Perry Ellis had to be brought along. Look where he's at now.

If Shaq can do what Perry did, we might have a deep run in the NCAA's next year. I'm not as worried at guard, some people are insinuating we don't have enough experienced ball handlers but Wessel and Baker were our starters at guard to begin the season, so I think we'll be perfectly fine there.

[1979Shocker]

And how much game experience does Mr. Green have? Exactly zero minutes.

Again, we are going to be a little thin experience wise up front next year. Asking a two-year contributor to leave because you don't think he fits in well isn't a very smart move right now, that is unless you have the second coming of Carl Hall in the wings.....

He'll have as much game experience next year as Baker had this year. And look how Baker has turned out so far.

[shocka khan]

Baker's been a good player for us, but I don't think we can expect red-shirt freshmen to start for us as soon as the shirt comes off. I'll just be happy if he can back up Cle and play some guard.

And I think, based on what others have posted here (I don't live in Wichita) that he'll not be a good option at the 4 or 5, primarily because is not bulky enough.

[forevershockerfan]

Green, Wessel, Baker, Holland.

that's 4 shooters we're getting next year. Give Wiggins a year to learn some D and we'll have 3 decent to good shooters with D1 experience.

Green should probably be considered a perimeter guy rather than a front court guy.

Green is also quite a shooter but I am not sure how his D. is progressing. We indeed will have an improved team in terms of solid outside shooting on several fronts. This will be welcomed with open arms. we also are due an injury free Season after this. How will be rebound play the D? Winning a game or 2 at this Dance gives us Pub. for future solid recruits, knowing that Dancing is becoming a habit for us.

[ShockerPrez]

Green, Wessel, Baker, Holland.

that's 4 shooters we're getting next year. Give Wiggins a year to learn some D and we'll have 3 decent to good shooters with D1 experience.

Green should probably be considered a perimeter guy rather than a front court guy.

I'm gonna say that we shant exclude FVV as a shooter as well before it's all said and done.

[SubGod22]

I'm gonna say that we shant exclude FVV as a shooter as well before it's all said and done.

And Cotton has found his stroke and if he keeps it, is a legit threat if left open.

[vancedave56]

I would not be totally surprised to see Jake start at the 4 next season with Cle at the 3. I'm not saying it will happen, but I would not be shocked.

Coleby
Jake
Cle
Ron
Fred

1st off the bench:
Nick
Evan
Tekele
?????? Chadrack/Shaq/Earl